KBR
National Security
AcquisitionSpecialists–SpaceSystems
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“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.
Strategic problem solver; Solution recommendations
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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