Strategic DoD Acquisition Lead – MILSATCOM (ACAT I)

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to advance DoD acquisition programs in a high-impact, on-site role in California. You will lead planning/execution, advise PMs, and ensure compliance with DoD instructions and policies while interfacing with government personnel to secure mission success.

The position requires DoD 5000.85/87 experience, ACAT I leadership, and a track record of managing complex acquisition programs in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years in government weapon systems acquisitions and DoD PM or contracts management.
• Experience leading ACAT I DoD acquisition programs.
• Knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87.
• Strong collaboration with DoD customers; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
• Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD Instructions (DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87), AF, and local unit instructions and policies.
• Support the development of the ASP, RFI/Market Research, RPP, Milestone Statutory and Regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software.
• Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events.
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate, and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design planning/execution reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
• Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures

Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

5+ years in DoD acquisitions

DoD policies knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to advance DoD acquisition programs in a high-impact, on-site role in California. You will lead planning/execution, advise PMs, and ensure compliance with DoD instructions and policies while interfacing with government personnel to secure mission success.

The position requires DoD 5000.85/87 experience, ACAT I leadership, and a track record of managing complex acquisition programs in a collaborative,