Acquisition Specialist (SETA) - National Security Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Specialist (SETA) to provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor support for the Intelligence Community Customer Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED).

Primary responsibilities include drafting SOWs, evaluating proposals, and monitoring contractor performance across cost, schedule, and technical metrics. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of DoD/IC acquisition processes.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Acquisition, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of DoD/IC acquisition processes and lifecycle phases.
• Exposure to cost, schedule, and performance tracking concepts; familiarity with Agile tools.

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.
• 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 and support enterprise software/services programs.
• Provide support to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) by gathering data and preparing inputs on contractor performance.
• Translate high-level program needs and Agile epics into system requirements and supporting documentation.
• Identify program risks and help develop mitigation strategies.
• Review contractor deliverables for format, completeness, and basic technical alignment; escalate 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.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Agile methodologies

SDLC concepts

Strong organizational skills

Analytical/problem-solving

Effective written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Acquisition, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Specialist (SETA) to provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor support for the Intelligence Community Customer Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED).

Primary responsibilities include drafting SOWs, evaluating proposals, and monitoring contractor performance across cost, schedule, and technical metrics. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of DoD/IC acquisition processes.