SME, Acquisition and Engineering

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

Innovative Projects:KBRs 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.

SME Acquisition and Engineering

Craft strategic policy and initiatives in support of MW MT Director of Engineering.

Provide expertise in software acquisition for DoD programs including classified ACAT-like space control systems.

Develop and coordinate documentation required for Defense Acquisition Boards and source selections.

Offer strategic approaches for acquisition planning and execution including AoA ASP ASD J&A RFPs SOWs CDRLs and incentive plans.

Advise on government contracting and financial management processes.

Support ongoing and emerging program acquisitions and schedule management for DoD programs.

Identify program execution issues and recommend actionable solutions.

Draft presentation materials status briefings and strategic communication inputs.

Perform analyses of program business cases and risk assessments.

Serve as an advisor during technical evaluations and source selections.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 15 years of experience in acquisition management and planning within DoD or related environments. This includes at minimum an assignment with an operational unit as well as a Headquarters Staff organization (or equivalent).
Acquisition Strategy: Demonstrated expertise in developing acquisition strategies and supporting source selections.
Policy & Doctrine: Demonstrated expertise in USSF policy and doctrine understanding of combatant command and service relationships congressional affairs and of the interagency process.
Financial Management: Knowledge of DoD contracting budgeting and financial management principles.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge: Understanding of Congressional Defense Committees.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
BA/BS in Science or related field is required.
Active TS clearance SCI eligible with an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI) is required.
Desired Qualifications:

Masters degree in a related science or engineering field (e.g. systems engineering software engineering).

Strong understanding of ACAT IIII program management and milestone decision processes (pre-Milestone A through Milestone C).

Previous experience as an evaluator/advisor on at least one source selection.

Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA.

Ability to lead diverse teams and work independently on high-visibility time-sensitive tasks.

DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III PMP and/or PgMP.

Multiple assignments with Pentagon major headquarters experience and operations.

Prior experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared Missile Warning Nuclear Detection Missile Defense is desired.

Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Moderate (20-50%)
Working Hours:Standard

Basic Compensation:

$200-225k

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.