Senior Space RCO Program Management & Acquisition Support

KBR Careers; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Collaborative environment

Impactful work

Job summary

KBR Careers seeks a Senior Space RCO PM & Acquisition Support professional to lead time-critical space program activities at Kirtland AFB, NM. You will provide SETA support, advise on acquisition planning, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders to ensure rapid, mission-focused outcomes.

The role requires DoD/IC experience, satellite systems know-how, and an ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations for space hardware and software integration.

Qualifications

• Ten years DoD/IC or equivalent experience.
• Experience with satellite systems development and deployment.
• Ability to assess requirements, cost and schedule tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisory role for time-critical technical projects.
• Assist acquisition planning and draft technical requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Support development of monthly status reports and deliverables.
• Advise on design challenges and integration risks.
• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

Skills

DoD/IC experience

Satellite systems

Operational needs understanding

Space system engineering

DoD program management

IMS & risk management

SOW & PWS

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

MA/MS/ME degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Space RCO Program Management & Acquisition Support

KBR is hiring for a Senior Program Management and Acquisition Support (PM&AS) professional to support development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software.

You will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time-critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical expertise.
• Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goals.
• Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables.
• Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed.
• Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects—ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources.
• Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts, including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges and opportunities, deliverables, and subcontractor performance.
• Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings.
• Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition.
• Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions.
• Coordinates will include producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary for SpRCO systems to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the United States Space Force.
• Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, delivery and integration, and supports system program reviews.
• Works on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
• Oversees the efforts of less senior staff and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Translates complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience.
• Proven experience and/or qualifications in development and fielding satellite systems.
• Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing.
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).

Desired Skills

• Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI.
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office.
• Experience with rapid prototyping.
• Experience with integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilities.
• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software.
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
• Experience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems.
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems.
• Fluency with IC organizations.

Education

• An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license.
• MA/MS/ME degree.

Clearance

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility (no less than 2 years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) and willingness to submit to a polygraph.
• Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment.

Location / Travel Requirements

• Full-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland AFB, NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States.

Benefits

• 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.

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.