Acquisition Specialists – Space Systems

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Acquisition Specialists – Space Systems in El Segundo, CA collaborates with Government Program Managers and Space Force leadership to shape acquisition strategies and contracting for space defense programs. Active TS clearance and a strong DoD/AF contracting background are essential.

The role emphasizes developing and coordinating documentation for ACAT-like programs, supporting Air Force contracts, and guiding source selection processes while ensuring fiscal and schedule integrity.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance, SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s Degree in related science field (e.g., systems engineering, software engineering)
• Minimum of 5 years for mid-level positions; 10+ years for Senior positions

Responsibilities

• Advise Government Program Managers and Space Force leadership on acquisition strategies and contracting
• Provide expertise in DoD software acquisition, including space control systems
• Develop documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards
• Coordinate activities and documentation for source selections
• Support Air Force contracting and DoD financial management
• Assist ongoing program acquisitions and schedule management
• Refine acquisition strategies and provide strategic recommendations
• Draft acquisition planning briefings and related documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A)
• Prepare solicitation planning and documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs)
• Contribute to technical evaluations and participate in source selections as needed

Skills

Acquisition strategy

DoD contracting

Air Force contracting

Schedule management

Source selections

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related science field

Master’s degree in related science field

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

MS Project

CCaR

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Acquisition Specialists – Space Systems

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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

Acquisition Specialists - Space Systems

Responsibilities Include

• Provides expert advice to Government Program Managers and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution
• Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems
• Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards
• Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections
• Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management
• Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions
• Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD space programs
• Serves as a strategic problem solver for the Government and refines acquisition strategies
• Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations
• Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs
• Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments
• Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Managers
• Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
• Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)
• Drafts technical evaluations and functions as advisors in Source Selections as requested by the Government

Required Qualifications

• Active TS clearance, SCI eligible
• Bachelor’s Degree in related science field (e.g., systems engineering, software engineering, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable job experience for mid-level positions.
• Minimum of 10 years of applicable job experience for Senior positions.
• Knowledgeable in the fields of Air Force contracting, schedule management of DoD contracts, and Air Force financial management
• Able to organize and conduct ACAT-like technical design reviews and audits
• Experience developing, updating, and coordinating ACAT-like program documentation
• Amenable to being nominated for access to Special Access Programs (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related science field (e.g., systems engineering, software engineering, etc.)
• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs
• Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection
• Experience with generative AI tools
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA
• SAP eligible
• Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• Proficient in CCaR and MS Project software

Locations:

Los Angeles (El Segundo), CA preferred. Colorado Springs.

Basic Compensation

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

$110,000 – $217,000 annually (This range is for the CA area only)

$100,000 - $198,000 annually (This range is for the CO area only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in 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.

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’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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