Space Acquisition PEM Analyst - MW&T/OPIR Focus

Trinzic; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Space Acquisition PEM Support Analyst (On-site, Pentagon) to provide programmatic and technical bridge across SAF/SQ and SSC leadership. You will monitor health of Next Gen OPIR programs, support budget submissions, and ensure alignment with national security space goals.

Location is on-site at the Pentagon with travel 0-20%. Requires active TS clearance, a strong background in space systems, and experience with DoD acquisition processes; Master’s degree and DAWIA are desirable.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, space operations, physics, business, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in space operations or related defense space programs.
• Direct experience in a military service headquarters staff (e.g., SAF/SQ, HQ USSF, Air Staff, OSD, or Joint Staff).
• Domain knowledge of Defense Space and National Security Space architectures, acquisition strategies, requirements generation (JCIDS), and operations.
• Acquisition competency: familiarity with DoD 5000 series, MT of Acquisition (Section 804), and PPBE processes.
• Core skills: ability to synthesize complex sensor and program data into executive narratives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent, objective evaluations of Next Gen OPIR and related programs approaching major milestones.
• Support budget submissions, J-Books, CSBs, and MW&T program appeals.
• Assess alignment with DPG, Space Program Assessments, and DMAG deliverables.
• Coordinate with SSС/SYD84/S9_10 and MW branches for system integration across space assets.
• Evaluate Space Modernization Initiative (SMI) maturation efforts for rapid transition.
• Analyze national DoD, JCS, and civil developments impacting space sensing capabilities.
• Draft executive point papers, briefs, and decision packages for SAF/SQ leadership and Congress.

Skills

Clearance: TS

Executive communication

Space domain knowledge

Acquisition process understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, space operations, physics, business, finance, or related field

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, National Security Studies, or MBA

DAWIA/Defense Acquisition credentialing

Job description

KBR is seeking a Space Acquisition PEM Support Analyst (On-site, Pentagon) to provide programmatic and technical bridge across SAF/SQ and SSC leadership. You will monitor health of Next Gen OPIR programs, support budget submissions, and ensure alignment with national security space goals.

Location is on-site at the Pentagon with travel 0-20%. Requires active TS clearance, a strong background in space systems, and experience with DoD acquisition processes; Master’s degree and DAWIA are desirable.