Strategic Space Systems Acquisition Specialist

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s Space Systems group is hiring Acquisition Specialists to translate mission needs into end-to-end space systems delivery for the Space Systems Command. You will develop and coordinate documentation, support space program acquisitions, and advise on contracting strategies to ensure successful execution.

This contingent role aligns with SSC objectives and DoD space initiatives. Positions require active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, a related science degree, and substantial experience in

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance required; SCI eligible.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related science field (systems/software engineering).
• 10+ years for Senior roles; 5+ years for mid-level positions.
• Experience with Air Force contracting, DoD schedule management, and Air Force financial management.
• Ability to organize ACAT-like design reviews and audits; coordinate program documentation.
• Experience creating, updating, and coordinating ACAT-like program documentation.
• Eligible for access to SAP; prior SAP involvement a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to Government Program Managers and Space Force leadership on acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution.
• Expertise in DoD software acquisition, including space control systems.
• Develop and coordinate documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards.
• Develop and coordinate source selections and related activities and documentation.
• Support program acquisitions and DoD space program schedule management.
• Refine acquisition strategies and provide strategic problem solving for Government.
• Identify issues and recommend actionable solutions.
• Draft acquisition planning briefs and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.).
• Develop solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans).
• Draft technical evaluations and advise on source selections.

Skills

Acquisition strategy

DoD contracting

Air Force contracting

Schedule management

Documentation coordination

ACAT-like reviews

Special Access Programs SAP access

Program management

Confluence

JIRA

MS Project

CCaR

PMP/PgMP certifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related science field

Master’s degree in related science field

DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PgMP

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

KBR’s Space Systems group is hiring Acquisition Specialists to translate mission needs into end-to-end space systems delivery for the Space Systems Command. You will develop and coordinate documentation, support space program acquisitions, and advise on contracting strategies to ensure successful execution.

This contingent role aligns with SSC objectives and DoD space initiatives. Positions require active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, a related science degree, and substantial experience in