SETA Acquisition Specialist for National Security

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Acquisition Specialist (SETA) to provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor support for the Intelligence Community’s GED. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate program needs into system requirements and deliverables, ensuring compliance and timely execution.

This contingent role supports critical defense missions and requires a TS/SCI clearance. Join a team focused on advanced defense systems, agile processes, and efficient contract management while

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Business, Engineering, Acquisition, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of federal or DoD/IC acquisition processes, contract types (e.g., IDIQ).
• Exposure to cost, schedule, and performance tracking concepts and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft Statements of Work (SOWs) for system acquisitions under guidance from senior staff.
• Assist in evaluating proposals and participate in source selection activities.
• Monitor contractor performance across cost, schedule, and technical metrics; assist with reporting.
• Oversee task orders under IDIQ contracts and track deliverables for enterprise software/services programs.
• Support the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) with data gathering.
• Translate high-level program needs and Agile epics into system requirements and documentation.
• Identify program risks and help develop mitigation strategies.
• Review contractor deliverables for format and alignment; escalate issues.
• Maintain acquisition records and collaborate with teams on acquisition planning.

Skills

Federal acquisition processes

SDLC concepts

Agile methodologies

JIRA or Confluence

SAFe concepts

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

KBR is seeking an Acquisition Specialist (SETA) to provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor support for the Intelligence Community’s GED. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate program needs into system requirements and deliverables, ensuring compliance and timely execution.

This contingent role supports critical defense missions and requires a TS/SCI clearance. Join a team focused on advanced defense systems, agile processes, and efficient contract management while