Acquisition Management Engineer

KBR, Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Space and Ground System Acquisition Management Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support a Customer ground acquisition office. You will help guide customers through acquisition engineering, write technical requirements, and lead program evaluations across development phases.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a STEM degree, and several years of government acquisition experience. Work involves coordinating with multiple developers, supporting contract execution, and developing

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition engineering and program management/COTR tasks for new starts and baseline changes.
• Develop and write technical requirements for demonstrations and development phases.
• Develop and write technical evaluation criteria for contractor demonstrations and milestone reviews.
• Lead technical engagements, meetings, and program office evaluations across multiple developers.
• Support COTR management and contract execution tasks including CD RLs.
• Assist with SOW and requirement development for RFPs and ECPs.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

COTR support

System engineering

Acquisition knowledge

Requirements development

Trade studies

Contract management

Education

Bachelor of Science STEM degree

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Acquisition Management Engineer 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. KBR is seeking a highly motivated Space and Ground System Acquisition Management Engineer to support a Customer ground acquisition office. The Office provides innovative technology solutions that enable the Customer to meet near and emerging national and defense intelligence needs through the development and operations of technology demonstrations, prototypes, and new systems that guide revolutionary change. The successful candidate will have experience with existing Customer space and ground system acquisitions and be able to apply that knowledge to guide customers towards innovative technical solutions. The successful candidate will be able to grasp technical concepts and communicate key findings and recommendations to various customers to enable informed decision-making on program development and procurement execution activities.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support acquisition engineering and program management/COTR support tasks for acquisition 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 COTR management and contract execution tasks including development and review of contract CDRLs.
• Support SOW and requirement development for RFPs and ECPs.

Basic Compensation: $110,000 - $134,000 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.

Location: On-site Travel Requirements: Minimal travel Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required

• Clearance: Must have an active/current TS/SCI with a Polygraph
• Bachelor of Science STEM degree.
• 3+ years supporting a Government acquisition program office.
• Experience providing direct support to program COTR.
• Exposure to the system design trade process, assessing system design options, analyzing mission requirements, monitoring system development, test development/execution.
• System Engineering background with a focus on requirements development.
• Experience in acquisition source selection and down-select and/or demonstration phase execution.

Desired

• Master’s degree in engineering discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience with Customer space and ground systems acquisition and/or sustainment.
• Understanding of acquisition and operations best practices.
• Contract execution oversight of programmatic and technical performance.
• Satellite engineering or operations background (orbital dynamics and flight operations).

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 foster an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

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.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.