Space Acquisition Life Cycle Logistician (Senior/Lead SETA)

KBR Careers; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Space Acquisition Life Cycle Logistician (Senior/Lead SETA) to support space vehicle and ground system programs at Kirtland AFB, NM. You will lead life cycle logistics, integrate IPS strategies, and provide expert support across acquisition phases.

You will bring a TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility and 10+ years of DoD/IC logistics experience, coordinating with government and industry partners to ensure timely, cost-effective program success.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility; willing to polygraph.
• Minimum 10 years of DoD/IC or relevant industry experience in logistics or acquisition.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes (DoDI 5000 series).
• Proficiency in Integrated Life Cycle Management (AFI 63-101/20-101).
• Experience with product support documentation and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics advisor for high-priority space programs.
• Develop and implement IPS strategies across the system lifecycle.
• Brief senior leadership and support decision forums.
• Coordinate across programs to align acquisition and sustainment objectives.
• Monitor risks, schedules and performance; manage logistics data integrity.

Skills

Life cycle logistics

Sustainment planning

Program leadership

DoD/IC experience

Communication skills

Lifecycle documentation

Job description

Title: Space Acquisition Life Cycle Logistician (Senior/Lead SETA) KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Space Acquisition Life Cycle Logistician to support the development and sustainment of first-of-kind space vehicles and ground systems. This position provides System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) located at Kirtland AFB, NM. The selected candidate will serve as a lead logistics advisor and integrator, responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive Integrated Product Support (IPS) strategies across multiple high-visibility, time-critical programs. This role operates within small, agile, mission-focused teams delivering operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance. As a senior SETA logistician, you will lead and execute life cycle product support planning and integration activities across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead logistics advisor for high-priority programs.
• Provide subject matter expertise in life cycle logistics and sustainment planning.
• Brief senior leadership and support program-level decision forums.
• Develop and implement product support strategies across the system lifecycle.
• Assess programs against the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements.
• Evaluate reliability, availability, maintainability, and cost performance metrics.
• Conduct logistics and supportability analyses including maintenance planning and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA).
• Support development of acquisition strategies and RFP documentation.
• Provide logistics planning and technical documentation support.
• Coordinate across multiple programs to align acquisition and sustainment objectives.
• Monitor program risks, schedules, and performance outcomes.
• Perform configuration management reviews to maintain logistics data integrity.
• Develop maintenance concepts, supportability analyses, and sustainment plans.
• Support transition to operations, including readiness and IOC activities.
• Coordinate with government, FFRDCs, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate logistics working groups and integration forums.
• Prepare program reports, documentation, and executive briefings.

Qualifications:

• Required: An active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility and willingness to undergo a polygraph is required to be considered for this position.
• Minimum 10 years of DoD/IC or relevant industry experience in logistics or acquisition.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes (DoDI 5000 series).
• Proficiency in Integrated Life Cycle Management (AFI 63-101/20-101).
• Experience in product support documentation and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desired: 15+ years supporting DoD/IC acquisition or sustainment programs.
• Experience with JCIDS, LCSP, DSOR, and DMAP processes.
• Experience with ACAT I/II programs and satellite systems.
• SETA experience supporting government program offices.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and transition to operations.

Work Environment:

Location: On-site Travel Requirements: Up to 30% Working Hours: Standard Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40hrs

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

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. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, and more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

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