Sr Acquisitions Specialist
Chantilly, VA - USA
Job Summary
Title:
Sr Acquisitions SpecialistBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering analysis& assessmentand 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 securityat its highest levels.
Why Join Us
- Innovative Projects:KBRs work is at the forefront ofcost estimation and assessmentengineeringlogistics operations science program management missionITand 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 andoptimizingdefense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
KBRs Intel Divisionisseekingauniquely experiencedAcquisitionSpecialistto join ourteaminChantillyVAprovidingskilledsupport to the highest levels of our ICcustomersleadership.
Key Requirements:
- KeyAcquisition Experience:This Senior AcquisitionSpecialist will provideAcquisition supporttosenior government executives.
- Vestedexperience inspace and groundAcquisition Office(s)with Major System Acquisitions (MSA) Special Interest Acquisitions (SIA) and Experimental Research Demonstrations (ERD).
- Expertknowledge ofenterprisearchitecturesandmissions AcquisitionIC Mission Partner interfacesDoW(A&S)and Oversight roles and interactionslaunchetc.
- Technical and management experience/knowledgeinspace and ground acquisition programs and processes especially with respect to major milestone review planning and execution such as Acquisition Review Boards (ARB)AcquisitionBoards National Intelligence Acquisition Boards(NIAB) with Oversightwith supporting artifacts (VAR IPA ICEetc). Knowledge and experience planning and executing MSAs SIAsand ERDsin accordance withcustomer directives.
- Reviews highly technical Program Office data packages and writes executive summaries for Director Corporate Secretariat (CS) to pre-brief program materials status issues and actions toleadership.
- Space acquisition experience with knowledge of interfacesbetween the customer and various IC andDoWmissionpartners andpreferablyexperience withAcquisition Oversight processes.
- Must have executive-level communication skills and be a directly supportCustomer seniorofficials and acquisition ProgramManagerexecutive reviewsand must be able to write executive summaries and actions in a technicallyaccurate conciseaccuratemanner.
- Can very comfortably briefand/or capture content at theexecutive levels(Government Directorsagency heads SecDef CEOsetc).
- Must have excellent meeting/note taking/presentation skills.
- Experience with executive level protocol procedures and will work closely with Protocol Office for DV parking seating charts 1-on-1 office callsetc.
- Experience with TIER action tasking/tracking many TIER actions in support of major acquisition review planning.D&O Directors Action Group (DAG) experience is a plus.
- Must be able to workindependently andanticipate/resolve issuesin a high-visibility dynamic constantly changing be able to reprioritize tasksfrequently be in alignment with Government priorities and be able to meet short suspense timelines.
Work Environment:
- Location:On-Site
- Travel Requirements:Minimal 0-10%
- Working Hours:Standard
Required Qualifications:
- Security Clearance:Active TS/SCI with a polygraph
- Education:Bachelors degree in businessaccounting STEM or related
- Experience:15years of related experiencewith Masters.17 with Bachelors
Preferred Qualifications:
- Acquisition Experience:Management level military or acquisition experience preferred specifically DAWIA Level III in Program Management.
- Experience to supporttheOffice of the Director (ODIR)preparations for acquisition forums such as Joint Intelligence Acquisition Boards (JIAB)Advisory Boards ASCs Program Status Reviews (PSRs) and other forums
- Experience applying subject matter and administrativeexpertisein reviewing and updatingacquisition policyplanningand processes in support of thecustomersCorporate Secretariat
- Experienceto coordinateanalyzerecommendandprovideresponses to acquisition related or program IG reports.
- Experience to coordinate responses to internal and external inquiries/forumspertaining toacquisition policy processes strategies and issues.
- Experience with Acquisition Strategies and Plans
Basic Compensation:
$183200 - $228900
This range is for the Virginia 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 a sign-on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance
Ready to Make a Difference
Ifyoureexcited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at the future together.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC