Acquisition Engineer

KBR•Chantilly, VA

8d•$210,000 - $315,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking an Acquisition Engineer with Space Systems experience to support Government Space System acquisition efforts. The role bridges Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering and supports a well-funded program office with multiple MSAs in multiple phases. The engineer will contribute to acquisition planning and execution, provide contract and technical oversight, assess compliance, and advise Government personnel on acquisition matters. The position is based on-site in Chantilly, Virginia, with travel approximately once a month and standard working hours. Candidates joining KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete without needing to reapply.

Requirements

Must possess and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 18+ years of experience, or master’s degree and 15+ years of experience, or PhD and 12+ years of experience.
15+ years of experience with Space Systems acquisition.
Experience with acquisition and contracts topics, including contract structure, execution of task orders and fixed-price contracts, the Government competitive acquisition process, and negotiations.
At least 5 years of experience with an IC group.
Experience with DoD and 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.
Ability to track and report progress to Contractor and Government leadership at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

Write Statements of Work for upcoming acquisitions.
Contribute to RFI and RFP strategy and write and prepare RFI and RFP documents.
Carry Major System Acquisitions, Task Orders, and other contract actions through acquisition processes such as ASC and CRP.
Advise on best practices and guidelines for contract types and approval authorities.
Review CDRLs and provide innovative acquisition recommendations and courses of action for challenging issues.
Oversee contract execution, including Milestone Payment Plans and Incentive Plans.
Advise the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Technical Representative on contract and acquisition matters.
Identify risks and develop courses of action to solve complex technical problems.
Review contractor submissions for technical accuracy and provide Government personnel with detailed critical analysis.
Assist with contract compliance assessments.
Mentor junior contractors and Government team members.
Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership.