Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

KBR•El Segundo, CA

51d•$99,700 - $164,000•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. This position will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting national security. KBR is seeking a Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist with DoD 5000.85 and DoD 5000.87 and ACAT I experience to join their team in El Segundo, CA. KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. The applicant is in consideration for KBR employment, with the option to be hired by a subcontractor teammate. The role involves joining a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. The position will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment, interfacing and collaborating with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command, supporting the acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems. The role seeks technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

An active DOD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position
Bachelor's degree
5+ years’ experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense
Experience leading DoD acquisition programs through major milestone for an ACAT I program
Demonstrated understanding of DoD acquisition policies and processes and ability to apply DoD policies to program plans
Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with DoD customers
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Nice To Haves

Top Secret Clearance
Master's degree
Ground systems acquisition experience
MILSATCOM experience
Systems engineering experience
Certifications in DoD acquisition
Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
Familiarity with Agile development, Jira and Confluence tools, cloud architecture systems as well as relational and non-relational databases

Responsibilities

Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution
Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD Instructions (DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87), AF, and local unit instructions and policies.
Support the development of the ASP, RFI/Market Research, RPP, Milestone Statutory and Regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software
Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events
Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate, and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design planning/execution reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements
Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures