Acquisition Management Engineer

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

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:

• 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.
• 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 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 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.