Project Manager - Acquisition Advisory (Space Systems Command)

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to join its Hemisphere team, working in El Segundo, CA to support Space Systems Command. The position is contingent and depends on contract award. It calls for more than 10 years of experience in contracting, acquisition lifecycle and associated processes, including legal practice, policy and regulatory development, review and compliance, and experience in a highly classified environment supporting protect and defend missions in the space control domain.

Key responsibilities

• Provide acquisition, engineering and technical advisory support for space programs across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, advising on cost, schedule and performance assessments.
• Draft and revise JCIDS and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Acquisition Strategies, CONOPS, MOAs/MOUs, technical evaluations and milestone documentation in line with DoD standards (e.g. MIL-STD).
• Prepare SME-level technical and programmatic status reports for programs or portfolios with government program managers.
• Identify acquisition process improvements and support the government risk program, including risk identification, mitigation planning and process definition.
• Support program financial management, including commitments, obligations, expenditures, earned value management, PPBE, congressional reporting, continuing resolution management and POM development.
• Review contractor deliverables such as Program Status Reports, Integrated Master Schedules and Contract Funds Status Reports, recommend corrective actions and support DCMA surveillance reviews.
• Monitor program schedules, report requirement shortfalls and assess programs based on risk and execution data.
• Take part in technical meetings, design reviews, working groups and program conferences, and advise on source selection in compliance with FAR 9.505-4.

Required profile

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, willing to take a polygraph.
• Master's degree in a related technical field (e.g. Systems Engineering, Engineering Management).
• 10+ years of experience, of which 6 years must cover duties directly supporting the Department of Defense.
• Well versed in DoD/IC acquisition lifecycle processes, phases and critical decision milestones.
• Preferred: PMP certification, previous government (military or civil service) or FFRDC experience, and basic SAP.

What we offer

• Base pay of $183,200 - $223,900 annually for the CA area, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
• Possible bonuses, commissions, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits and other incentives.