KBR
StrategicSeniorAcquisitionSupportSpecialist
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“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.
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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