Acquisition Engineer

KBR•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to 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. With KBR, you will be at the forefront of Innovative systems. You will join a connected network of KBR personnel that spans every aspect of designing, acquiring, and operating the Nation's most precious systems. Be prepared to make a positive, needed impact on our National Security while working with recognized experts and pioneers in the field.

Requirements

Must possess and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI with Poly
BS/BA 18+ years, or MS/MA 15+ years, or PhD and 12+ years
15+ years of experience with Space Systems acquisition
Experience with Acquisition and Contracts topics like structure of contracts, execution of task orders and fixed price contracts, the government competitive acquisition process, negotiations
At least 5 years of experience with IC group
Experience with DoD & IC acquisitions, including source selections on Major System Acquisition
Experience with Systems Engineering processes across the development life cycle
Familiarity with IC and DoD Acquisition regulations and policies
Ability to mentor junior contractors and Government team members

Responsibilities

Writing the Statement of Work for upcoming acquisitions
Contribute to RFI & RFP strategy; write and prepare documents for RFI's and RFP's
Carrying a Major System Acquisitions and various Task Orders and other contract actions through Acquisition Processes such as ASC and CRP
Advising on best practices and guidelines for contract types and approval authorities, reviewing CDRLs, and providing innovative acquisition recommendations to solve challenging issues with the optimal courses of action.
Overseeing contract execution including Milestone Payment Plans and Incentive Plans
Advising Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on contract and acquisition items
Identifying risks and providing unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems
Reviewing contractor submissions for technical accuracy and providing government personnel detailed critical analysis
Assist with contract compliance assessments
Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership