Acquisition Engineer

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking an Acquisition Engineer with expertise in Space Systems to support Government acquisition efforts. The role involves writing Statements of Work, managing RFI's and RFP's, and overseeing contract execution to ensure compliance and effectiveness in fulfilling national security requirements.

Qualified candidates must have a relevant degree with at least 5 years of experience in Space Systems acquisition, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. Join KBR to make a meaningful impact in national security.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• 5+ years of experience with Space Systems acquisition.
• Experience with DoD & IC acquisitions and source selections.

Responsibilities

• Write the Statement of Work for upcoming acquisitions.
• Prepare documents for RFI's and RFP's.
• Oversee contract execution and advise on best practices.
• Review contractor submissions for technical accuracy.

Skills

Space Systems acquisition

Contract execution

Negotiations

Mentoring

Technical problem solving

Education

BS/BA, MS/MA, or PhD + 5 years

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Acquisition Engineer

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

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 Polygraph
• Education & Experience: BS/BA 5+ years, or MS/MA 5+ years, or PhD and 5+ years
• Specific Experience:
  • 5+ 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 the IC
  • 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

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are ready to make a difference in national security, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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.

Job ID: R2124611