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KBR, Inc. · 1 month ago

Senior Acquisition Lead

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$162K/yr - $190K/yr

12+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leader in providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions in the national security sector. The Senior Acquisition Lead will play a key role in supporting the US Space Force's satellite communications systems, providing expert advice and strategic solutions in acquisition management and systems engineering.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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 software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like 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 source selections

Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management

Serves as team lead for acquisition and systems engineering professionals

Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions

Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD 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.)

Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)

Drafts technical evaluations and functions as an advisor in Source Selections

Qualification

Software acquisition expertiseAir Force contracting knowledgeProgram Management experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyDAWIA/APDP certificationProject Management ProfessionalOrganizational capabilityRisk assessmentInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position

Bachelor's Degree in related science field (i.e. systems engineering, software engineering, etc.)

12 years of applicable job experience

Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities

Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders

Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Preferred

Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs

Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection

Experience with Confluence and JIRA

Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM

Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees