Senior Acquisition Analyst

KBR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Flexible work schedule

401K plan with company match

Job summary

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst to support DoD acquisition programs and C-UxS RDT&E efforts. The role emphasizes coordinating with military leads, ensuring SOP compliance, and providing project management coordination across the DON and related offices.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM or business degree, 4 years of related experience, and an active security clearance with the potential for Top Secret.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or business field, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of related work experience.
• Active Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with OPNAV N4 and civilian leads and follow SOPs and policies.
• Coordinate and lead program management reviews for active RDT&E projects to develop C-UxS solutions.
• Coordinate corrective actions for underperforming projects and staff actions through DON processes.
• Coordinate with DON Resource Management for budgeting and reporting project budget execution.
• Provide project management coordination for DON-led projects and engage with external stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare written products (emails, presentations, reports) per OPNAV guidance.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Security mindset

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or business

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Senior Acquisition Analyst

Job Posting Description

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Working closely with OPNAV N4 military and civilian leads and executing their guidance. Maintaining situational awareness of current and developing threats and C-UxS solutions and understanding and following DoW standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.


• Maintaining situational awareness of and following applicable DoW acquisition and program management procedures and policies. Coordinating and leading regular program management reviews of active (currently funded) research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) projects to develop C-UxS solutions.


• Coordinating and leading corrective actions for underperforming projects. Coordinating and leading annual reviews of proposals for RDT&E projects to develop C-UxS materiel solutions. Identifying acquisition courses of action (COAs) for new RDT&E proposals and staffing them through the process for approval.


• Coordinating with the DON Resource Management team and the supporting acquisition organization for accurate and timely reporting of project budget execution for the current fiscal year (FY) and planning for future FYs.


• Providing project management coordination and leadership for DON-led projects. Coordinating operational planning teams and working groups with staff and external stakeholders as needed for special subjects/issues.


• Coordinating staffing actions and taskers in accordance with OPNAV SOPs and policies. Preparing written products (emails, presentations, info papers, reports, and executive summaries) based on military and civilian lead guidance in accordance with OPNAV procedures and policies.


• Support the Project Objective Memorandum (POM) and budget formulation process as directed by the resource sponsor. Prepare, process, and respond to tasking received via Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) as well as generate tasking assignments to subordinate commands as required.


• Displaying oral and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word). Possess a working understanding of the relationships and responsibilities of the DON, to include the offices of the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations. Answering requests for information from a variety of key stakeholders, including Congress, OSD, and the Services.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) or business (accounting, auditing, business administration, business analytics, economics, or finance) field, or equivalent experience.


• 4 years of related work experience.


• Active Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of related work experience


• Active Top Secret security clearance


• Master’s Degree is an applicable field

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 a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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’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.