Job Description

Title:

Senior Acquisition Specialist

KBR is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to assist with the successful delivery of space systems. This senior leader 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. This position is based in the Pentagon, VA, and focuses on supporting the U.S. Space Force Space Access mission area. As part of this role, the Specialist will be collaborating closely with the Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Space Access (SA) Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) and Program Element Monitors (PEMs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager, PEMs, and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution.
• Provides expertise in launch acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space mobility and logistics 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 budget submission.
• Demonstrated experience with government contracting and financial management to include the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions.
• Serves as a strategic problem solver for the program office and Office of the Assistance Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ).
• Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations.
• Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs.
• Provides actionable recommendations to the PEMs and PAE.
• Manages quick turn taskers; drafts responses to congressional requests for information, and crafts supporting documentation to support senior Space Force leadership preparing for congressional testimony.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible with an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related science field (e.g., Business, Cost Estimating / Analysis, Financial Management, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical discipline).
• 20 years of applicable job experience.
• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements to develop acquisition strategies and get them Milestone Decision Authority approved at various stages of program development (e.g., pre-milestone A through milestone C).

Desired:

• Master’s degree in related science field (e.g., Business, Cost Estimating / Analysis, Financial Management, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical discipline).
• Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection.
• Experience with Confluence, JIRA, and/or TMT.
• Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP).
• Pentagon or major headquarters experience.
• Ability to lead diverse teams.
• Understanding of the Congressional Defense Committees.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

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.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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.

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 team’s 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.