Ground System Acquisition (SETA)

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 206,000; 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

Career training

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Ground System Acquisition SETA to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance for an Intelligence Community customer. You will advise on acquisition, systems engineering, and technical oversight across the lifecycle of ground enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include developing SOWs/CDRLs, supporting source selections, reviews, and program management activities, and coordinating with program managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Physics, Mathematics, Acquisition Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD acquisition programs.
• Experience providing SETA support to Government program offices involved in Ground Station engineering efforts.
• Knowledge of Federal, IC, or DoD acquisition processes and contract management.
• Experience supporting development of acquisition documentation including SOWs, RFPs, CDRLs, and evaluation criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide SETA support for Government acquisition programs supporting enterprise ground systems.
• Support development of acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and technical evaluation criteria.
• Participate in source selections, proposal evaluations, and technical assessments of contractor submissions.
• Support all phases of the acquisition lifecycle including requirements development, design reviews, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Evaluate contractor performance against cost, schedule, technical, and risk objectives.
• Review technical documentation, engineering artifacts, contract deliverables, and program milestone products.
• Assist Government stakeholders with program execution, risk management, schedule development, and technical planning activities.
• Support engineering review boards, technical exchange meetings, integrated product teams (IPTs), and program management reviews.
• Assist in development of requirements documentation, CONOPS, interface definitions, and systems engineering products.
• Support oversight of Agile development activities and software acquisition efforts involving enterprise ground systems.
• Coordinate across multiple Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners to ensure successful delivery of system capabilities.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, decision papers, and status reports for senior Government leadership.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Clear communication

SETA experience

Acquisition planning

Contract documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Systems/CS/IS/Physics/Math/Acquisition Management

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Ground System Acquisition (SETA)

Position Summary

KBR is seeking a Ground System Acquisition SETA to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to an Intelligence Community customer responsible for the acquisition, integration, modernization, and sustainment of critical ground enterprise systems. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to Government leadership, providing acquisition, systems engineering, and technical oversight support throughout the system lifecycle.

This role supports the planning, development, procurement, integration, testing, and deployment of mission-critical ground systems that enable intelligence collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination, and mission operations. The candidate will work closely with Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Contracting Officers, architects, developers, and mission stakeholders to ensure program success.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SETA support for Government acquisition programs supporting enterprise ground systems.
• Support development of acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and technical evaluation criteria.
• Participate in source selections, proposal evaluations, and technical assessments of contractor submissions.
• Support all phases of the acquisition lifecycle including requirements development, design reviews, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Evaluate contractor performance against cost, schedule, technical, and risk objectives.
• Review technical documentation, engineering artifacts, contract deliverables, and program milestone products.
• Assist Government stakeholders with program execution, risk management, schedule development, and technical planning activities.
• Support engineering review boards, technical exchange meetings, integrated product teams (IPTs), and program management reviews.
• Assist in development of requirements documentation, CONOPS, interface definitions, and systems engineering products.
• Support oversight of Agile development activities and software acquisition efforts involving enterprise ground systems.
• Coordinate across multiple Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners to ensure successful delivery of system capabilities.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, decision papers, and status reports for senior Government leadership.

Basic Compensation

$169,000 - $206,000 USD annually

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

Work Environment

• Location: Chantilly, Virginia
• Work Schedule: Full-time, on-site
• Travel: Minimal

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required for consideration.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Physics, Mathematics, Acquisition Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD acquisition programs.
• Experience providing SETA support to Government program offices involved in Ground Station engineering efforts.
• Knowledge of Federal, IC, or DoD acquisition processes and contract management.
• Experience supporting development of acquisition documentation including SOWs, RFPs, CDRLs, and evaluation criteria.
• Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies and lifecycle processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting contractor technical reviews and program oversight activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of ground architecture, enterprise mission systems, cloud-based systems, command and control systems, or data processing environments.
• DAWIA, FAC-C, PMP, INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, or similar professional certifications.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps environments, or software-intensive acquisitions.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and requirements management platforms.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Our Culture

Belong, Connect and Grow here

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We 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.