Acquisition Specialist (SETA)

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Acquisition Specialist (SETA) to support the Intelligence Community GED. This role involves shaping acquisitions, drafting SOWs, and coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure mission-critical systems meet requirements.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a strong background in DoD/IC acquisition processes. Based in Chantilly, VA, the role offers exposure to enterprise software, program management, and space defense initiatives while

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Acquisition, or related field.
• Knowledge of federal/DoD/IC acquisition processes and IDIQ contracts.
• Understanding of SDLC and systems engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile tools (JIRA/Confluence) and SAFe concepts.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Draft SOWs for system acquisitions under guidance.
• Define evaluation criteria and assist in source selection.
• Monitor contractor performance against cost, schedule, and technical metrics.
• Oversee Task Orders under IDIQ contracts and track deliverables.
• Support COTR by gathering performance data.
• Translate program needs and Agile Epics into system requirements.
• Identify risks and help develop mitigation strategies.
• Review contractor deliverables for format and alignment.
• Maintain acquisition documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with technical teams and contracting for acquisition planning.

Skills

Clearance and compliance

Acquisition knowledge

SDLC & SE concepts

Agile methodologies

Analytical & organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Acquisition

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SAFe basics

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Acquisition Specialist (SETA)

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.

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.

Who You Are

KBR is seeking a motivated Acquisition Specialist to join our team and provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) support for the Intelligence Community Customer Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). GED plays a critical role in enabling the Intelligence Community Customer to plan and execute intelligence-gathering missions, transforming collected data into useful information for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) users.

In this role, you will have the chance to design, develop, test, and deliver products that support our customers’ advanced systems. In support of GED Front Office, Chief Architect, Integrated Intelligence Program Office, Advanced Ground Office, and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams focused on hardware, software, system integration, and data analysis to help achieve important missions and meet requirements.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the development and drafting of Statements of Work (SOWs) for system acquisitions under guidance from senior acquisition staff.
• Assist in defining proposal evaluation criteria and participate in source selection activities, including reviewing contractor proposals for completeness and compliance.
• Help monitor contractor performance across cost, schedule, and technical metrics; support analysis and reporting to leadership.
• Contribute to oversight of Task Orders under IDIQ contracts, including tracking deliverables and supporting execution of enterprise software and services programs.
• Provide support to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) by gathering data and preparing inputs on contractor performance.
• Assist in translating high-level program needs and Agile epics into basic system requirements and supporting documentation.
• Identify program risks and support the development of mitigation strategies under supervision.
• Review contractor deliverables (e.g., CDRLs) for format, completeness, and basic technical alignment; elevate issues as needed.
• Maintain acquisition documentation, records, and reports to support program execution and compliance.
• Collaborate with technical teams, program managers, and contracting personnel to support acquisition planning and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Business, Engineering, Acquisition, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of federal or DoD/IC acquisition processes, contract types (e.g., IDIQ), and lifecycle phases.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering concepts and software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles.
• Exposure to cost, schedule, and performance tracking concepts. Exposure to Agile methodologies or tools such as JIRA or Confluence.
• Basic understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) concepts.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn and apply policies, compliance requirements, and acquisition regulations.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with NRO SIGINT or other IC mission domains.
• Relevant certifications, such as DAWIA/DAU, PMP or CAPM.
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or SysML concepts is a plus.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together

Basic Compensation

$112,200 –137,100 annum (This range is for the VA area only)

The rate offered will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, contract affordability and consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.