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KBR is is seeking an AcquisitionEngineer (Space)to join the team providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing thenext generationof space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions

Key Responsibilities:

• Support acquisition engineering and program management/COTR support tasks for acquisition new starts and changes to program baselines.

• Providesacquisitionstrategy, acquisition planning, and systems engineeringexpertisetosupportsoftwaredevelopment,implementation, and deploymentofground processing systemsoftwareprovidingspace protection capabilities.

• Leadsthe creation ofProgram Office Estimate (POE)modelsandworks withstakeholders to formulate Agency Cost Positions(ACPs)andIndependent Cost Estimates (ICEs), as required,tosupport pre-acquisition activities.

• Assistsin development ofRequests for Information/Proposal (RFIs/RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), ECPs,andother contract documentsandsupports technical evaluation of developer responses.

• Monitors, evaluates, and reportsthird-partyDeveloperscostperformance indelivering contract requirements withinnegotiatedtargetsanddevelopscourses of action for theGovernment customer based on findings and assessments.

• Assiststheprogram officeinitsplanning,programming, andbudgetexecution cycleandprovidesoveralladministrationoftheGovernment Estimate at Completion (GEAC)for its programsensuringsynchronization withtheagencysfinancialtracking tool.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and System Program Office (SPO) representative, coordinating with contractors, stakeholders, and end users to deliver new space protection capabilities through a Major System Acquisition (MSA).

• Support the planning, development, and execution of new acquisitions and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), guiding programs through Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) reviews.

• Provide acquisition and business analysis expertise to help the Government monitor contract performance, program execution, and overall acquisition strategy.

Basic Compensation:

$162,000 - $193,000 USD annually

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

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance:Must have an active/current TS/SCI with a Polygraph

• Bachelor of Science STEM degree.

• 14+ years supporting a Government acquisition program office.

• Experience providing direct support to program COTR.

• Experience inDoD or ICacquisition, procurement, and/orcontractingprocesses and policies.

• Experiencemanaging technical, cost, and/or schedule performance in system acquisitions over $50M.

• Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA.

Desired:

• Masters degree in engineering discipline.

• Experienceacquiringspace capabilities and/or managingspace/groundsoftwareprograms.

• Experiencein proposal/bid generation.

• Experience infinancial managementand cost forecasting.

• Experience in source selections.

• Experience in Major System Acquisitions (MSAs) acquisitions over $500M.

• ProficiencywithAtlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.).

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. Let's shape the future together.

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.