KBR
National Security
AcquisitionSpecialists–SpaceSystems
“Acquisition Specialists – Space Systems at KBR. Skills: Acquisition strategies, Space systems, DoD contracts. Provide expert advice to Government Program Managers. Provide expertise in software acquisition”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful delivery of space systems; Translating mission needs into operationally delivered end-to-end solutions
Industry & Context.
Strategic problem solver; Refines acquisition strategies; Identifies program execution issues; Provides accompanying solution recommendations; Performs analyses of program business cases; Performs risk assessments
Active TS clearance, SCI eligible, Amenable to being nominated for access to Special Access Programs (SAP), SAP eligible
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active TS clearance, SCI eligible, Bachelor’s Degree in related science field, Minimum of 5 years of applicable job experience for mid-level positions, Minimum of 10 years of applicable job experience for Senior positions, Knowledgeable in the fields of Air Force contracting, schedule management of DoD contracts, and Air Force financial management, Able to organize and conduct ACAT-like technical design reviews and audits, Experience developing, updating, and coordinating ACAT-like program documentation, Amenable to being nominated for access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in related science field, Understands Program Management of ACAT through ACAT III programs, Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection, Experience with generative AI tools, Experience with Confluence and JIRA, SAP eligible, DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP), Proficient in CCaR and MS Project software
What You'll Do.
Provide expert advice to Government Program Managers
Provide expertise in software acquisition
Offer strategic approaches for developing documentation
Develop and coordinate documentation for source selections
Support ongoing and emerging program acquisitions
Provide expertise in schedule management
Serve as a strategic problem solver
Identify program execution issues
Draft presentation materials
Perform analyses of program business cases
Provide actionable recommendations
Develop acquisition planning briefings
Develop solicitation planning documents
Draft technical evaluations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate on acquisition planning briefings; Collaborate on solicitation planning
Communication Scope
Strategic communication inputs
Process & Methodology
Program management, Schedule management
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