KBR, Inc

Acquisition Engineer

KBR, Inc$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance required
  • BS/BA with 18+ years or MS/MA with 15+ years or PhD with 12+ years
  • 15+ years of Space Systems acquisition experience
  • 5+ years of experience with IC group operations
  • Familiar with DoD & IC acquisition regulations
  • Ability to mentor junior team members
  • Experience in tracking project progress for leadership reporting

Responsibilities

  • Write the Statement of Work for acquisitions
  • Prepare and contribute to RFI and RFP strategy
  • Manage Major System Acquisitions through the Acquisition Processes
  • Oversee contract execution and provide guidance to CO and COTR
  • Identify technical risks and propose innovative solutions
  • Review contractor submissions for technical accuracy
  • Assist in contract compliance assessments

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Support for professional training and development opportunities
Full Job Description

Title:

Acquisition Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is looking for an Acquisition Engineer with Space Systems to provide support to Government Space System acquisitionefforts. In this role, you will bridge be the bridge between Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering. To be successful at this role, you'll need to have significant experience with Space Systems and DOD Acquisitions. You will work in a well-funded program office with multiple MSAs in multiple phases.

  • SOW: Writingthe Statement of Work for upcoming acquisitions

  • RFI's and RFP's: Contribute to RFI & RFP strategy; write and prepare documents for RFI's and RFP's

  • Acquisition: Carrying a Major System Acquisitions and various Task Orders and other contract actions through Acquisition Processes such as ASC and CRP; Advising on best practices and guidelines for contract types and approval authorities, reviewing CDRLs, and providing innovativeacquisitionrecommendations to solve challenging issues with the optimal courses of action.

  • Oversight:Overseeing contract execution including Milestone Payment Plans and Incentive Plans; AdvisingContractingOfficer (CO) and ContractingOfficerTechnical Representative (COTR) on contract and acquisition items

  • Technical:Identifying risks and providing unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems

  • Accuracy:Reviewing contractor submissions for technical accuracy and providing government personnel detailedcritical analysis

  • Compliance:Assist with contract compliance assessments

Work Environment:

  • Location:On-site Chantilly, VA

  • Travel Requirements:Once a month

  • Working Hours:Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Clearance:Must possess and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI with Poly

  • Education & Experience:BS/BA 18+ years, or MS/MA 15+ years, or PhD and 12+ years

  • Specific Experience:

    • 15+years of experience with Space Systems acquisition

    • Experience with Acquisition and Contracts topics like structure of contracts, execution of task orders and fixed price contracts, the government competitiveacquisitionprocess, negotiations

    • At least 5 years of experience with IC group

    • Experience with DoD & IC acquisitions, including source selections on MajorSystem Acquisition

    • Experience withSystems Engineering processesacross the development life cycle

  • Policy:Familiarity with IC and DoD Acquisition regulations and policies

  • Mentor:Ability to mentor junior contractors and Government team members

  • Reporting:Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership

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KBR Benefits

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.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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