Acquisition Engineering Lead – Space & Defense

Relha LLC; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced acquisition engineer to support government program offices on-site in Virginia. You will perform COTR tasks, develop requirements for demonstration and development phases, and contribute to evaluations and milestone reviews for space and defense systems.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a STEM BS, and 3+ years in government acquisition, with responsibilities spanning contract execution oversight and SOW/RFP development.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• BS in a STEM field.
• 3+ years in a Government acquisition program office.
• Experience supporting program COTR and contract execution oversight.
• Experience with satellite space and ground systems acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition engineering and program management/COTR tasks for new starts and changes to program baselines.
• Develop and write technical requirements for demonstration and development program phases.
• Develop and write technical evaluation criteria and checklists for contractor demonstrations and milestone reviews.
• Lead and facilitate technical engagements, meetings, and program office evaluations with multiple developers from demonstration through development phases, leading to system operations.
• Support SOW and requirement development for RFPs and ECPs.

Skills

System engineering

Acquisition knowledge

COTR support

Satellite/space ops

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science STEM degree

Job description

KBR is seeking an experienced acquisition engineer to support government program offices on-site in Virginia. You will perform COTR tasks, develop requirements for demonstration and development phases, and contribute to evaluations and milestone reviews for space and defense systems.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a STEM BS, and 3+ years in government acquisition, with responsibilities spanning contract execution oversight and SOW/RFP development.