KBR
National Security
SpaceAcquisitionSupportSpecialist
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“Space Acquisition Support Specialist at KBR. Skills: Government acquisition management, Space acquisition life-cycle management processes, Contract management, Programmatic documentation development, Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Collect and consolidate program data to generate key weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports (Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Information Technology Investment Portfolio System (l TIPS), etc.). Administer a”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure early identification and resolution of negative trends in contract cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines.
Industry & Context.
Early identification and resolution of negative trends
Some travel is required, DoD TS/SCI eligibility is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelors Degree in a technical or business management related degree, 15 years of relevant experience in government acquisition management, Familiar with the Department of Defense (DoD) space acquisition life-cycle management processes, Knowledge of the systems, organization, personnel, activities and capabilities of U. S. space systems, Understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment, Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, DoD TS/SCI eligibility
Nice to Have
Master’s Degree, Acquisition experience at the Space Systems Command (SSC) or equivalent, 10+ years of experience in software acquisition, Technical background with 10+ years’ experience in space systems, operations, satellite and special access programs acquisition, Understanding of Agile/Lean software development methodologies, Ability to create, organize and manage Sharepoint sites
What You'll Do.
Collect and consolidate program data to generate key weekly
and yearly reports (Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR)
Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES)
Information Technology Investment Portfolio System (l TIPS)
Administer and maintain knowledge sharing tools and repositories (ESBMC2 shared folder
ESBMC2 Sharepoint Site
Support development of ESBMC2 Program Management Review (PMR) slide packages
Bullet Background Papers
and any other programmatic documentation (as required)
Develop responses (as required) to all programmatic taskers (for ESBMC2 Program Manager approval)
Provide support for management of all ESBMC2 contracts
Support contract actions such as generating Request for Proposal (RFP) packages
developing Performance Work Statements (PWS)
facilitating technical evaluations
supporting source selection
and assisting with contract management
Continuously assess contract cost
and performance against program baselines to ensure early identification and resolution of negative trends
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment; Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Process & Methodology
Government acquisition management, Space acquisition life-cycle management processes, Contract management, Programmatic documentation development, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Assessing contract cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines
Full Job Description
**Title:** Space Acquisition Support Specialist **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. KBR is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. An active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this position. **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. KBR is seeking a Space Acquisition Support Specialist in El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will support the Space Systems Command’s Space Technical, Advisory, Research & Development Support Task (STAR DST) contract providing services to the Program Executive Officer for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (PEO/SDACP). **Key Responsibilities:** * The individual shall collect and consolidate program data to generate key weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports (Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Information Technology Investment Portfolio System (l TIPS), etc.) and administer and maintain knowledge sharing tools and repositories (ESBMC2 shared folder, ESBMC2 Wiki, ESBMC2 Sharepoint Site, etc.) * The individual shall support development of ESBMC2 Program Management Review (PMR) slide packages, Point Papers, Bullet Background Papers, and any other programmatic documentation (as requir
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