Acquisition Engineer

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

AD&D

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions unit in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Acquisition Engineer with extensive space systems experience to join a government-focused program. You will bridge Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering to enable successful space system procurements.

The role emphasizes writing SOWs, shaping RFI/RFP strategies, managing major acquisitions, and ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across the development lifecycle. A TS/SCI with poly is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• BS/BA with 18+ years or MS/MA with 15+ years, or PhD with 12+ years of experience.
• 15+ years of space systems acquisition experience.
• Experience with IC group and DoD/IC acquisitions, including source selections.
• Experience in Systems Engineering across development life cycle.
• Familiarity with IC/DoD acquisition regulations.
• Mentorable and able to report progress to leadership.

Responsibilities

• SOW: write the statement of work for upcoming acquisitions.
• RFI/RFP: contribute to strategy and prepare documents for RFI's and RFP's.
• Acquisition: manage Major System Acquisitions and task orders through ASC/CRP; advise on contract types.
• Oversight: monitor contract execution and advise CO/COTR on acquisition items.
• Technical: identify risks and propose actions to solve problems.
• Accuracy: review contractor submissions for technical accuracy.
• Compliance: assist with contract compliance assessments.

Skills

Space Systems

DoD Acquisitions

Contracting Knowledge

Acquisition Strategy

Education

BS/BA 18+ years, MS/MA 15+ years, or PhD and 12+ years

Job description

Title: Acquisition Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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?

• With KBR, you will be at the forefront of Innovative systems.

• You will join a connected network of KBR personnel that spans every aspect of designing, acquiring, and operating the Nation's most precious systems.

• Be prepared to make a positive, needed impact on our National Security while working with recognized experts and pioneers in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is looking for an Acquisition Engineer with Space Systems to provide support to Government Space System acquisition efforts. In this role, you will bridge be the bridge between Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering. To be successful at this role, you'll need to have significant experience with Space Systems and DOD Acquisitions. You will work in a well-funded program office with multiple MSAs in multiple phases.

• SOW: Writing the Statement of Work for upcoming acquisitions

• RFI's and RFP's: Contribute to RFI & RFP strategy; write and prepare documents for RFI's and RFP's

• Acquisition: Carrying a Major System Acquisitions and various Task Orders and other contract actions through Acquisition Processes such as ASC and CRP; Advising on best practices and guidelines for contract types and approval authorities, reviewing CDRLs, and providing innovative acquisition recommendations to solve challenging issues with the optimal courses of action.

• Oversight: Overseeing contract execution including Milestone Payment Plans and Incentive Plans; Advising Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on contract and acquisition items

• Technical: Identifying risks and providing unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems

• Accuracy: Reviewing contractor submissions for technical accuracy and providing government personnel detailed critical analysis

• Compliance: Assist with contract compliance assessments

Basic Compensation:

$210,000 - $315,000 USD annually

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

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site Chantilly, VA

• Travel Requirements: Once a month

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance: Must possess and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI with Poly

• Education & Experience: BS/BA 18+ years, or MS/MA 15+ years, or PhD and 12+ years

• Specific Experience:

  • 15+ years of experience with Space Systems acquisition
  • Experience with Acquisition and Contracts topics like structure of contracts, execution of task orders and fixed price contracts, the government competitive acquisition process, negotiations
  • At least 5 years of experience with IC group
  • Experience with DoD & IC acquisitions, including source selections on Major System Acquisition
  • Experience with Systems Engineering processes across the development life cycle

• Policy: Familiarity with IC and DoD Acquisition regulations and policies

• Mentor: Ability to mentor junior contractors and Government team members

• Reporting: Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership

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 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’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.