KBR

StrategicSeniorAcquisitionSupportSpecialist

$100–100k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist at KBR. Skills: Acquisition support, Program management, DoD policies. Provide advice on acquisition strategies. Develop program planning documents”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Active DOD Secret clearance, Minimal travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active DOD Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree, 5+ years acquisition/program management, Experience leading DoD acquisition programs, Demonstrated understanding of DoD policies, Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85, Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.87, Ability to work with DoD customers, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Presentation skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice to Have

Top Secret Clearance, Master's degree, Ground systems acquisition experience, MILSATCOM experience, Systems engineering experience, Certifications in DoD acquisition, Certifications in Systems Engineering, Familiarity with Agile development, Familiarity with Jira, Familiarity with Confluence tools, Familiarity with cloud architecture, Familiarity with databases

What You'll Do.

Provide advice on acquisition strategies

Develop program planning documents

Draft program execution documents

Tailor program planning documents

Coordinate program planning documents

Support ASP development

Support RFI development

Support Market Research development

Support RPP development

Support Milestone requirements

Support Statement of Work development

Support Compliance document development

Support Reference Document development

Support CDRL development

Support Rights in Technical Data development

Support Rights in Software development

Lead acquisition activities

Coordinate acquisition activities

Prepare status reports

Coordinate staff meetings

Execute staff meetings

Coordinate technical interchange meetings

Develop acquisition plans

Develop acquisition schedules

Develop executive program briefings

Provide technical assessments

Provide programmatic assessments

Assess contractor design planning

Assess contractor design execution

Assess ability to achieve mission requirements

Provide program element coordination

Provide program element staffing

Advise on funding commitments

Advise on funding obligations

Advise on funding expenditures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Systems Engineering team; Multidisciplinary environment; Collaborative environment; SE&I team members; Contractors; Government civilians; USSF members

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication; Presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Acquisition management, Program management

Full Job Description

**Title:** Strategic Senior 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 Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist with DoD 5000.85 and DoD 5000.87 and ACAT I experience to join our 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. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment; however, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates. You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate 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. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. **Why Join Us?** * **Innovative Projects:** KBR’s work is at the for

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