Acquisition Engineer

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Acquisition Engineer

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.

Why Join Us?

With KBR, you will be at the forefront of Innovative systems.

You will join a connected network of KBR personnel that spans every aspect of designing, acquiring, and operating the Nation’s most precious systems.

Be prepared to make a positive, needed impact on our National Security while working with recognized experts and pioneers in the field. 

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is looking for an Acquisition Engineer with Space Systems to provide support to Government Space System acquisition efforts. 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: Writing the 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 innovative acquisition recommendations to solve challenging issues with the optimal courses of action.

Oversight: Overseeing contract execution including Milestone Payment Plans and Incentive Plans; Advising Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Technical 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 detailed critical 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 Polygraph

Education & Experience: BS/BA 5+ years, or MS/MA 5+ years, or PhD and 5+ years 

Specific Experience: 

5+ 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 competitive acquisition process, negotiations

At least 5 years of experience with the IC

Experience with DoD & IC acquisitions, including source selections on Major System Acquisition

Experience with Systems Engineering processes across 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

Ready to Make a Difference?

Close with a strong call to action, encouraging potential candidates to apply and highlighting the opportunity to make a significant impact in the role.

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. 

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 team’s 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.