Senior Acquisition Lead

KBR • El Segundo, CA

5d • $200,000 - $245,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to assist with the successful delivery of space systems. This senior leader will play a crucial role in providing recommendations translating mission needs into operationally delivered end-to-end solutions through developing and coordinating documentation necessary for execution.
This position is based in El Segundo, CA, and focuses on supporting the Remote Sensing mission area. As part of this role, the Lead will be collaborating closely with the Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Remote Sensing (SN) Program Executive Office (PEO).

Requirements

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with in-scope SSBI/T5 and have SCI eligibility, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related science field (i.e., systems engineering, software engineering, etc.).
• 20 years of applicable job experience
• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements to develop acquisition strategies and get them Milestone Decision Authority approved at various stages of program development (e.g., pre-milestone A through milestone C).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in related science field (e.g., systems engineering, software engineering, etc.).
• Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP).
• Pentagon or major headquarters experience.
• Ability to lead diverse teams.
• Understanding of the Congressional Defense Committees.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution.
• Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems.
• Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards.
• Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections
• Demonstrated experience with government contracting and financial management.
• Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions.
• Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD programs
• Serves as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies.
• Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations.
• Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs.
• Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments.
• Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager.
• Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.).
• Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.).
• Drafts technical evaluations and functions as an advisor in Source Selections.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior