Tactical Senior Acquisition Lead

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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 (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the 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 US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) 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. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and 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 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution
• Provides expertise in acquisition within the DoW to include Major Defense Acquisition  Programs (MDAP) (ACAT 1 and 2) and Middle Tier Acquisitions (MTA)  for Space vehicles and space control systems
• Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards
• Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support Request for Proposals (RFP), source selections, and Milestone Decisions to include Statements of Work (SOW), Compliance and Reference Lists (CRL), Data Rights, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), Clinger Cohen Act (CCA), and Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)
• Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management (standard FAR based contracts, Other Transactional Authority (OTA), and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts)
• Serves as team lead for acquisition and systems engineering professionals
• Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions
• Provides expertise in schedule management of DoW programs
• Serves as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies
• Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations
• Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs
• Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments
• Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager
• Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
• Lead (as requested) the development and collaboration on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)
• Drafts technical evaluations and functions as an advisor in Source Selections

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 12 years of acquisition experience
• Demonstrated organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desired:

• Master’s degree
• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs and MTA programs
• Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA
• Certifications such as  DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP), INCOSE CSEP/ESEP
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, Protected Tactical SATCOM and COMSATCOM
• Experience working with military or DoW civilian clients

Basic Compensation:  $162,000 to $203,000 in California

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

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re 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.

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
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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.