Space Systems Acquisition Engineer

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

PTO

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Acquisition Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. to support national security initiatives from Chantilly, VA. The role requires deep experience in Space Systems acquisition and government contracting, interfacing with Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering teams.

Candidates should hold a TS/SCI with Polygraph and 5+ years of related experience in IC/DoD acquisitions, with a track record in major system procurements and lifecycle processes.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• 5+ years in Space Systems acquisition and related DoD/IC experience.
• Experience with contracts: structure, task orders, fixed-price, and government procurements.
• Familiarity with IC and DoD acquisition regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Government Space System acquisition efforts.
• Bridge between Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering.
• Oversee contract execution, including milestone payments and incentives.

Skills

Space Systems

Acquisition

Contracting

Systems Engineering

Mentoring

Education

BS/BA 5+ yrs or MS/MA 5+ yrs or PhD

Job description

KBR is seeking an Acquisition Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. to support national security initiatives from Chantilly, VA. The role requires deep experience in Space Systems acquisition and government contracting, interfacing with Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering teams.

Candidates should hold a TS/SCI with Polygraph and 5+ years of related experience in IC/DoD acquisitions, with a track record in major system procurements and lifecycle processes.