Acquistion Engineer

KBR, Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking an Acquistion Engineer to provide advisory support in Government programs acquisition efforts. The ideal candidate will write Statements of Work, oversee contract execution, and analyze contractor performance while being involved in impactful security projects.

This full-time position requires a strong background in acquisition and systems engineering, with a focus on collaboration and compliance. Benefits include a 401K plan, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• Experience focusing on acquisition support over 15 years is a must.
• Familiarity with GEOINT systems.

Responsibilities

• Write the Statement of Work for acquisitions.
• Oversee contract execution and Engineering Change Proposals.
• Analyze contractor performance and compliance.

Skills

Acquisition support

Risk identification

Technical analysis

Mentoring

Education

BS/BA (18+ years), MS/MA (15+ years), or PhD (12+ years)

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

## Acquistion EngineerApplylocations: Chantilly, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2115733**Title:**Acquistion Engineer***Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!***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:** Briefly describe the cutting-edge projects or technologies the candidate will be working on.* **Collaborative Environment:** Highlight the team dynamics and any unique aspects of the workplace culture.* **Impactful Work:** Explain how the candidate’s work will make a difference in the company and the broader field.**Key Responsibilities:**KBR is looking for an engineer to provide an advisor to support multiple aspects of Government programs acquisition efforts. This role will include:* **SOW**: Writing the Statement of Work for upcoming acquisitions* **Acquisition**: Defining proposal acceptance criteria, monitoring developer’s cost, schedule, and performance during execution, reviewing CDRLs, and providing innovative acquisition recommendations to solve challenging issues with the optimal courses of action.* **Oversight:** Overseeing contract execution and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)* **Performance:** Advising Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on developer performance through cost, schedule, and performance analysis and evaluation* **Technical:** Identifying risks and providing unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems* **Accuracy:** Reviewing contractor submissions for technical accuracy and providing government personnel detailed critical analysis* **Compliance:** Assist with contract compliance assessments**Work Environment:*** **Location:** On-site* **Travel Requirements:** Minimal* **Working Hours:** Standard**Qualifications:****Required:*** **Clearance:** Must possess and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI with Poly* **Education:** BS/BA 18+ years, or MS/MA 15+ years, or PhD and 12+ years* **Support:** More than 15 years of experience focusing on acquisition support (structure of contracts, execution of task orders and fixed price contracts, the government competitive acquisition process)* **DOD/IC:** Experience with DoD/IC acquisitions, including source selections on Major System Acquisition* **Systems:** Familiarity with GEOINT systems* **Process:** Experience with Systems Engineering processes across the development life cycle* **Policy:** Familiarity with IC and DoD Acquisition regulations and policies* **Mentor:** Ability to mentor junior contractors and Government team members* **Reporting:** Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership**Desired:*** **Tools:** Familiarity using Confluence and JIRA Atlassian commercial tools* **Methodologies:** Experience or training with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) agile methodologies* **Project Management:** PMI PMP or DAWIA Level 3+ certification. Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management Level III+**Ready to Make a Difference?**Close with a strong call to action, encouraging potential candidates to apply and highlighting the opportunity to make a significant impact in the role.**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.