KBR

National Security

AcquisitionSpecialistsSpaceSystems

$110–217k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Acquisition Specialists – Space Systems at KBR. Skills: Acquisition strategies, Space systems, Program execution. Provide expert advice to Government Program Managers. Provide expert advice to Senior Space Force leadership”

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Strategic problem solver; Solution recommendations

Eligibility Requirements

Active TS clearance, SCI eligible, SAP eligible, Nominated for SAP access

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, Minimum of 10 years of applicable job experience, Knowledgeable in Air Force contracting, Knowledgeable in schedule management of DoD contracts, Knowledgeable in Air Force financial management, Able to organize ACAT-like technical design reviews, Able to organize ACAT-like audits, Experience developing ACAT-like program documentation, Experience updating ACAT-like program documentation, Experience coordinating ACAT-like program documentation, Amenable to being nominated for SAP access

Nice to Have

Master's degree in related science field, Understands Program Management of ACAT through ACAT III programs, Previously served as evaluator on Source Selection, Previously served as advisor on Source Selection, SAP eligible

What You'll Do.

Provide expert advice to Government Program Managers

Provide expert advice to Senior Space Force leadership

Provide expertise in software acquisition

Offer strategic approaches for developing documentation

Support Defense Acquisition Boards

Develop and coordinate documentation for source selections

Support ongoing program acquisitions

Support emerging program acquisitions

Provide expertise in schedule management

Serve as strategic problem solver

Refine acquisition strategies

Identify program execution issues

Provide solution recommendations

Draft presentation materials

Draft status briefings

Draft strategic communication inputs

Perform analyses of program business cases

Perform risk assessments

Provide actionable recommendations

Develop acquisition planning briefings

Develop acquisition planning documents

Collaborate on acquisition planning briefings

Collaborate on acquisition planning documents

Develop solicitation planning documents

Develop solicitation execution documents

Collaborate on solicitation planning documents

Collaborate on solicitation execution documents

Draft technical evaluations

Function as advisors in Source Selections

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Government Program Managers; Senior Space Force leadership

Communication Scope

Strategic communication; Status briefings; Presentation materials

Process & Methodology

Program Management, Schedule management

Full Job Description

**Title:** Acquisition Specialists – Space Systems _**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!**_ KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. **Why Join Us?** * **Innovative Projects:** KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. * **Collaborative Environment:** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. * **Impactful Work:** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. **_This is a contingent position based upon contract award_** **Acquisition Specialists - Space Systems** KBR is seeking**Acquisition Specialists** to assist with the successful delivery of space systems. These individuals 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. These positions focus on supporting the Space Systems Command (SSC) customer on the Hemisphere program. Responsibilities include: * Provides expert advice to Government Program Managers 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 * Demonstra

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