Acquisition Specialists – Space Systems

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

Acquisition Specialists - Space Systems

KBR is seeking Acquisition Specialists to assist with the successful delivery of space systems. These individuals will play a crucial role in providing recommendations translating mission needs into operationally delivered end-to-end solutions through developing and coordinating documentation necessary for execution. These positions focus on supporting the Space Systems Command (SSC) customer on the Hemisphere program.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides expert advice to Government Program Managers and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies contracting budgeting and program execution

• Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems

• Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards

• Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections

• Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management

• Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions

• Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD space programs

• Serves as a strategic problem solver for the Government and refines acquisition strategies

• Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations

• Drafts presentation materials status briefings and strategic communication inputs

• Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments

• Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Managers

• Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA ASP ASD J&A etc.)

• Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs SOWs CDRLs Incentive Plans etc.)

• Drafts technical evaluations and functions as advisors in Source Selections as requested by the Government

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS clearance SCI eligible

• Bachelors Degree in related science field (e.g. systems engineering software engineering etc.)

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable job experience for mid-level positions.

• Minimum of 10 years of applicable job experience for Senior positions.

• Knowledgeable in the fields of Air Force contracting schedule management of DoD contracts and Air Force financial management

• Able to organize and conduct ACAT-like technical design reviews and audits

• Experience developing updating and coordinating ACAT-like program documentation

• Amenable to being nominated for access to Special Access Programs (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in related science field (e.g. systems engineering software engineering etc.)

• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs

• Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection

• Experience with generative AI tools

• Experience with Confluence and JIRA

• SAP eligible

• Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP)

• Proficient in CCaR and MS Project software

Locations: Los Angeles (El Segundo) CA preferred. Colorado Springs Dulles VA and Albuquerque NM.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: <40 >

Basic Compensation:

$110000 $217000 annually (This range is for theCAarea only)

$100000 - $198000 annually (This range is for the CO area only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.