Senior Space Systems Acquisition Engineer

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

AD&D

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions unit in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Acquisition Engineer with extensive space systems experience to join a government-focused program. You will bridge Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering to enable successful space system procurements.

The role emphasizes writing SOWs, shaping RFI/RFP strategies, managing major acquisitions, and ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across the development lifecycle. A TS/SCI with poly is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• BS/BA with 18+ years or MS/MA with 15+ years, or PhD with 12+ years of experience.
• 15+ years of space systems acquisition experience.
• Experience with IC group and DoD/IC acquisitions, including source selections.
• Experience in Systems Engineering across development life cycle.
• Familiarity with IC/DoD acquisition regulations.
• Mentorable and able to report progress to leadership.

Responsibilities

• SOW: write the statement of work for upcoming acquisitions.
• RFI/RFP: contribute to strategy and prepare documents for RFI's and RFP's.
• Acquisition: manage Major System Acquisitions and task orders through ASC/CRP; advise on contract types.
• Oversight: monitor contract execution and advise CO/COTR on acquisition items.
• Technical: identify risks and propose actions to solve problems.
• Accuracy: review contractor submissions for technical accuracy.
• Compliance: assist with contract compliance assessments.

Skills

Space Systems

DoD Acquisitions

Contracting Knowledge

Acquisition Strategy

Education

BS/BA 18+ years, MS/MA 15+ years, or PhD and 12+ years

Job description

KBR's National Security Solutions unit in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Acquisition Engineer with extensive space systems experience to join a government-focused program. You will bridge Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering to enable successful space system procurements.

The role emphasizes writing SOWs, shaping RFI/RFP strategies, managing major acquisitions, and ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across the development lifecycle. A TS/SCI with poly is required.