Senior Space RCO Program Manager & Acquisition Lead

Trinzic; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

KBR's Mission Technology Solutions seeks a Senior Space RCO Program Manager to provide high-level program management and acquisition support for complex space programs in the Albuquerque/Kirtland AFB area. You will coordinate with government, engineering, and mission-partner teams to ensure timely decisions and mission success.

The role demands active TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility, a 10+ year track record in DoD or space systems, and ability to work on-site with up to 30% travel

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, systems engineering, program management, business, acquisition, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant DoD/IC/government experience in program management, acquisition, or space systems.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, risk/issue management, and SOPs/Performance Work Statements.
• On-site work in Albuquerque/Kirtland AFB area with up to 30% travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level program management and acquisition advisory support for complex, time-critical space programs, projects, tests, and mission activities.
• Assist with acquisition planning, market research, requirements development, and SOW/RFP documentation.
• Coordinate with Government, engineering, operational, acquisition, research and development, and mission-partner organizations.
• Assess technical sufficiency, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and delivery; develop fact-based recommendations.
• Support integrated planning, milestone coordination, resource alignment, and transition to operational use across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, risk/issue information, action-item tracking, status products, and decision-support materials.
• Prepare, review, and edit program reports, acquisition documents, briefings, executive summaries, and formal communications.
• Support system and program reviews and advise on design challenges, delivery, integration, test readiness, transition, and mission impacts.
• Coordinate agreements and documentation supporting transition of Space RCO capabilities.
• Perform independently on high-visibility, mission-critical efforts and provide technical or programmatic guidance to less experienced staff.
• Translate complex technical and programmatic information into concise, actionable recommendations for audiences.

Skills

Clearance (Top Secret)

Clear communication

On-site work

Travel up to 30%

Senior leadership briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

Master's degree (desired)

Job description

KBR's Mission Technology Solutions seeks a Senior Space RCO Program Manager to provide high-level program management and acquisition support for complex space programs in the Albuquerque/Kirtland AFB area. You will coordinate with government, engineering, and mission-partner teams to ensure timely decisions and mission success.

The role demands active TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility, a 10+ year track record in DoD or space systems, and ability to work on-site with up to 30% travel