Acquisition Engineer - Space Systems

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. This Acquisition Engineer position supports Government Space System acquisition efforts, bridging Contracts, Acquisition and Systems Engineering within a well-funded program office with multiple MSAs across several phases. The role is based on site in Chantilly, Virginia, with travel once a month.

Key responsibilities

• Write the Statement of Work for upcoming acquisitions
• Contribute to RFI and RFP strategy and write and prepare RFI and RFP documents
• Carry Major System Acquisitions, Task Orders and other contract actions through acquisition processes such as ASC and CRP
• Advise on best practices and guidelines for contract types and approval authorities, review CDRLs and recommend optimal courses of action
• Oversee contract execution, including Milestone Payment Plans and Incentive Plans
• Advise the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Technical Representative on contract and acquisition items
• Identify risks and propose solutions to complex technical problems, review contractor submissions for technical accuracy and assist with contract compliance assessments
• Mentor junior contractors and government team members, and track and report progress to contractor and government leadership

Required profile

• Active TS/SCI clearance, held and maintainable
• BS/BA with 18+ years, or MS/MA with 15+ years, or PhD with 12+ years
• 15+ years of experience with Space Systems acquisition
• At least 5 years of experience with IC groups
• Experience with DoD and IC acquisitions, including source selections on Major System Acquisition

Required skills

• Knowledge of contract structures, execution of task orders and fixed-price contracts, and the government competitive acquisition process
• Negotiation experience
• Familiarity with IC and DoD acquisition regulations and policies
• Experience with Systems Engineering processes across the development life cycle

What we offer

• Possible benefits including 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off and flexible work schedule
• Career advancement through professional training and development