Acquisition Management Engineer

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s Acquisition Management Engineering role supports space programs with systems engineering and advisory services to defense and IC customers. You will contribute to acquisition planning, cost estimation, and performance management for major space systems.

On-site in Chantilly, VA, with collaboration across government customers, contractors, and SPO/COTR staff to shape baselines, ECPs, and procurement strategies while adhering to DoD/IC policies.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Bachelor of Science in STEM field required.
• 14+ years supporting a Government acquisition program office.
• Experience providing direct support to program COTR.
• DoD/IC acquisition, procurement, and contracting processes knowledge.
• Experience managing technical, cost, and schedule performance in acquisitions over $50M.
• Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition engineering and program management/COTR activities for new starts and changes to baselines.
• Provide acquisition strategy, planning, and systems engineering expertise to software development and ground processing system software projects.
• Create and validate Program Office Estimate models and participate in cost position development and independent cost estimates.
• Assist in developing RFIs/RFPs, SOWs, ECPs, and other contract documents; assist in evaluating responses.
• Monitor contractor cost performance and advise government on corrective actions.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Acquisition program office experience

COTR support experience

DoD/IC acquisition knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM field

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Acquisition Management Engineer

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 is seeking an Acquisition Engineer (Space) to join the team providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions

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.
• Provides acquisition strategy, acquisition planning, and systems engineering expertise to support software development, implementation, and deployment of ground processing system software providing space protection capabilities.
• Leads the creation of Program Office Estimate (POE) models and works with stakeholders to formulate Agency Cost Positions (ACPs) and Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs), as required, to support pre-acquisition activities.
• Assists in development of Requests for Information/Proposal (RFIs/RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), ECPs, and other contract documents and supports technical evaluation of developer responses.
• Monitors, evaluates, and reports third-party Developer’s cost performance in delivering contract requirements within negotiated targets and develops courses of action for the Government customer based on findings and assessments.
• Assists the program office in its planning, programming, and budget execution cycle and provides overall administration of the Government Estimate at Completion (GEAC) for its programs ensuring synchronization with the agency’s financial tracking tool.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and System Program Office (SPO) representative, coordinating with contractors, stakeholders, and end users to deliver new space protection capabilities through a Major System Acquisition (MSA).
• Support the planning, development, and execution of new acquisitions and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), guiding programs through Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) reviews.
• Provide acquisition and business analysis expertise to help the Government monitor contract performance, program execution, and overall acquisition strategy.

Basic Compensation

$162,000 - $193,000 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
• 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.
• 14+ years supporting a Government acquisition program office.
• Experience providing direct support to program COTR.
• Experience in DoD or IC acquisition, procurement, and/or contracting processes and policies.
• Experience managing technical, cost, and/or schedule performance in system acquisitions over $50M.
• Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA.

Desired

• Master’s degree in engineering discipline.
• Experience acquiring space capabilities and/or managing space/ground software programs.
• Experience in proposal/bid generation.
• Experience in financial management and cost forecasting.
• Experience in source selections.
• Experience in Major System Acquisitions (MSAs) acquisitions over $500M.
• Proficiency with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.).

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 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.

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