Senior Acquisition Lead

KBR, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

22h•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). KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. This role will have a profound impact on protecting national security. KBR is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. The company fosters a collaborative environment and is passionate about its people and Zero Harm culture, aiming to be a People First company where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. KBR is an equal opportunity employer, committed to operating safely, sustainably, and equitably, and also helps customers achieve their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs approximately 29,000 people, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

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.).
15 years of applicable job experience.
Conversant in the Remote Sensing mission area.
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).
up to 25% travel TDY is required.

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.
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.