Acquisition Management Support

KBR, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense contractor as an Acquisition Management Support specialist where you'll provide critical acquisition and program management support. This position demands detailed-oriented skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a security clearance. Contribute to innovative projects across military systems in a collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off or flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Experience in acquisition/program support varies by level but noted at 0 to 7 years.
• Familiarity with FAR and DoD procurement procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily acquisition and program management support.
• Develop program documentation including SOWs and Acquisition Plans.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and performance metrics.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong written/verbal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

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Title

Acquisition Management Support

POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD

KBR’s Defense and Technology Solutions (DTS) business unit delivers comprehensive engineering and technical solutions across the lifecycle of military systems on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. By integrating emerging technologies with deep platform expertise, KBR enhances mission effectiveness on a global scale. With capabilities in digital engineering, RDT&E, cyber, AI, modeling and simulation, and rapid prototyping, KBR provides innovative solutions that drive defense and security advancements.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide daily acquisition and program management support to senior personnel, including tracking schedules, action items, deliverables, and funding.
• Support development of program documentation including Statements of Work (SOWs), Acquisition Plans, Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and other lifecycle documents.
• Assist in the review and coordination of procurement packages and contract modifications.
• Perform research and analysis on acquisition strategies, market trends, vendor capabilities, and risk management.
• Maintain program files, track document status, and ensure timely routing of documents for approvals.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and performance metrics to support program health assessments.
• Support the Government in planning Program Reviews, CCBs, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings by preparing agendas, minutes, and action item logs.
• Coordinate with logistics, cybersecurity, and technical teams to ensure acquisition planning reflects lifecycle and security compliance requirements.
• Utilize procurement systems and databases for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Security Clearance:

• Hold an active DoD Secret security clearance. Higher clearance levels may be required for access to classified data.
  
  

Acquisition Management Support I (AMS1)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 0 years required
• Skills: Detail-oriented; proficient in Microsoft Office; strong written/verbal communication; analytical and organizational skills
• Familiarity: FAR and DoD procurement procedures (working knowledge or ability to learn)
  
  

Acquisition Management Support II (AMS2)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 3 years in acquisition/program support with familiarity in DoD/Federal procurement
• Skills: Experienced in managing records, data analysis, and working on or leading small teams
• Familiarity: FAR and DoD procurement policies
  
  

Acquisition Management Support III (AMS3)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 7 years of experience supporting acquisition programs with increasing responsibility
• Specific Experience:
• Development of Program Acquisition Documentation
• Program monitoring techniques (e.g., PERT, CPM, EVM)
• Data collection, cost estimation, and program status reporting
• Testing/Validation criteria and corrective action systems
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coordinate across functional areas, and manage complex documentation workflows
• Familiarity: Deep understanding of FAR and DoD procurement policies
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Procurement and financial tracking systems (e.g., PRISM, Navy ERP, EDA)
• Analytical tools and dashboards for reporting acquisition metrics
  
  

Work Location:

Charleston, SC – Norfolk, VA – Quantico, VA Primarily onsite at contractor facilities; limited travel may be required.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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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