Senior Space Acquisition Analyst

KBR; Virginia; On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks an Space Acquisition Analyst in Virginia to support SAF/SQ and navigate complex space acquisition programs. You will assess programs at major decision points, review policies, and develop integrated baselines for architecture, costs, and milestones.

The role requires substantial domain expertise and a TS clearance with SCI eligibility. Key responsibilities include advising on DoD program submissions, communicating with senior leaders, and coordinating with NSS stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/space operations, physics, business, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in space operations or defense space programs.
• Direct experience in a military service HQ staff (e.g., SAF/SQ, HQ USSF, Air Staff, OSD, Joint Staff).
• Domain knowledge: Defense Space and National Security Space architectures, acquisition strategies, JCIDS, operations.
• Acquisition competency: DoD 5000 series, MT 804, and PPBE processes.
• Exemplary oral and written communication; ability to synthesize complex data into executive narratives.
• Background with Missile Warning/Tracking/Defense architectures (SBIRS, Next Gen OPIR, MW/MT).
• DAWIA or Defense Acquisition credentialing in PM, Engineering, or Financial Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial assessments of programs at key decision points.
• Review and recommend on Space Force acquisition policies and implementations.
• Develop and maintain an integrated baseline for programs (architecture, costs, milestones).
• Analyze system-level requirements, needs, and capabilities.
• Collaborate with external systems engineering organizations.
• Communicate critical information to senior leaders and portfolio reviews.
• Support planning, programming, budget, and execution to align with plans and policies.
• Assist in evaluating DoD program submissions and Space Program Element budgets.
• Identify integration opportunities across the NSS enterprise.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Space operations knowledge

Acquisition processes

System architecture concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/space ops/physics/business

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering/Aerospace/NS Studies/MBA

Job description

KBR seeks an Space Acquisition Analyst in Virginia to support SAF/SQ and navigate complex space acquisition programs. You will assess programs at major decision points, review policies, and develop integrated baselines for architecture, costs, and milestones.

The role requires substantial domain expertise and a TS clearance with SCI eligibility. Key responsibilities include advising on DoD program submissions, communicating with senior leaders, and coordinating with NSS stakeholders.