Acquisition Engineer

KBRChantilly, VA
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

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • AD&D
  • flexible spending account
  • disability
  • paid time off
  • flexible work schedule
  • professional training and development
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