Sr Acquisitions Analyst SME

KBR Careers; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work guidance

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst to provide leadership on NGAL modernization programs for AMC/AFLCMC, translating government needs into DoW requirements and acquisition documentation. The role centers on operational analysis, requirements articulation, and cross-stakeholder collaboration to deliver AoA and related artifacts.

The position demands extensive DoD acquisition experience, top-secret clearance eligibility, and a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience executing and managing DoW Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) activities.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in military acquisition requirements generation and management of DoW acquisition programs.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition policies, procedures, and regulations.
• MAJCOM experience in A5/A8 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary KBR lead for NGAL programmatic, systems engineering, and strategic planning efforts.
• Oversees NGAL operational analysis ensuring compliance with DoD, Air Force, AMC and AFLCMC policies and regulations.
• Drives research and analysis to inform NGAL AoA decisions and JFRP documentation.
• Synchronizes AMC MA requirements for accurate core document representation.
• Coordinates with cross-organizational teams to meet program objectives.
• Leverage acquisition expertise to deliver AoA, JFRP and SARD documentation.
• Monitor analysis progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and present detailed analysis results and status reports to senior AMC leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

DoD Acquisition knowledge

Program leadership

Acquisition analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin/Engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Title: Sr Acquisitions Analyst SME 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.

KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Acquisition Analyst to provide expert leadership to a three-man team executing operational and logistics analysis product delivery to Air Mobility Command (AMC) and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) for airlift modernization initiatives associated with the NGAL weapon system. Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of operational analysis activities focused on identifying and evaluating NGAL aircraft modernization alternatives for global mobility operations to inform Government-led requirements and acquisition development. The incumbent will develop and deliver NGAL mission need analysis products, capability models, and requirements artifacts supporting NGAL capability alternatives definition, evaluation, and ensuring compliance with DoW mission requirements. The incumbent will be directly responsible for translating Government-approved operational needs into actionable Department of War (DoW) requirements and acquisition documentation, providing specialized acquisition and knowledge into the operational analysis of potential NGAL capability solutions, requirements and options. The incumbent will develop and deliver products related to requirements identification, requirements selection and refinement, acquisition strategy development, schedule and risk management, and integration coordination across multiple stakeholders, including AMC, Air Staff, AFLCMC, Systems Program Offices (SPOs) and other stakeholders. The incumbent will play a key role in informing the Government-led process for the selection, development and delivery of advanced aircraft capabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable DoW, Air Force, AMC and AFLCMC acquisition and product delivery frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary KBR lead for NGAL programmatic, systems engineering, and strategic planning efforts.
• Oversees/performs NGAL operational analysis ensuring NGAL compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, AMC and AFLCMC policies and regulations
• Drives the comprehensive research, rigorous analysis, and product delivery to inform Next Generation Airlift (NGAL) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) decisions and Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP) documentation.
• Synchronizes Air Mobility Command (AMC) Mission Area (MA) requirements to enable precise representation and integration into core capability documents..
• Coordinates with cross-organizational teams, including Air Staff, MAJCOM headquarters, Systems Program Office and operational stakeholders to ensure program objectives are met
• Leverage extensive acquisition expertise deliver draft Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), JFRP and System Attributes and Requirements Document (SARD) documentation
• Monitor analysis progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Prepare and present detailed analysis results, analysis summaries and status reports as required to senior AMC leadership and stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience executing and managing DoW Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) activities.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in military acquisition requirements generation and management of DoW acquisition programs
• In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition policies, procedures, and regulations
• Understanding of DoD Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) Management Guide for Defense Acquisition Program processes and procedures
• MAJCOM experience in A5/A8 or equivalent
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• 20+ years of experience in military acquisition requirements generation and management of DoW acquisition programs
• Three or more years of experience in Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC)
• Three or more years of experience in SAF/AQ, HAF/A5 and/or HAF/A8
• Experience working with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process and documentation
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification in Program Management at Advanced or equivalent
• Knowledge of DoW 5000.02 and AFLCMC Policies, Processes, and Procedures

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Work Environment

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH or Scott AFB, IL

Travel Requirements: Moderate 25%

Working Hours: Standard

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.

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