Title:
Acquisition Management EngineerBelong. 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.
KBR is seeking a highly motivated Space and Ground System Acquisition Management Engineer to support a Customer ground acquisition office. The Office provides innovative technology solutions that enable the Customer to meet near and emerging national and defense intelligence needs through the development and operations of technology demonstrations, prototypes, and new systems that guide revolutionary change. The successful candidate will have experience with existing Customer space and ground system acquisitions and be able to apply that knowledge to guide customers towards innovative technical solutions. The successful candidate will be able to grasp technical concepts and communicate key findings and recommendations to various customers to enable informed decision-making on program development and procurement execution activities.
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:
Support acquisition engineering and program management/COTR support tasks for acquisition new starts and changes to program baselines.
Develop and write technical requirements for demonstration and development program phases.
Develop and write technical evaluation criteria and checklists for contractor demonstrations and milestone reviews.
Lead and facilitate technical engagements, meetings, and program office evaluations with multiple developers from demonstration through development phases, leading to system operations.
Support COTR management and contract execution tasks including development and review of contract CDRLs.
Support SOW and requirement development for RFPs and ECPs.
Basic Compensation:
$110,000 - $134,000 USD annually
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal travel
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
Clearance: Must have an active/current TS/SCI with a Polygraph
Bachelor of Science STEM degree.
3+ years supporting a Government acquisition program office.
Experience providing direct support to program COTR.
Exposure to the system design trade process, assessing system design options, analyzing mission requirements, monitoring system development, test development/execution.
System Engineering background with a focus on requirements development.
Experience in acquisition source selection and down-select and/or demonstration phase execution.
Desired:
Master’s degree in engineering discipline.
3+ years’ experience with Customer space and ground systems acquisition and/or sustainment.
Understanding of acquisition and operations best practices.
Contract execution oversight of programmatic and technical performance.
Satellite engineering or operations background (orbital dynamics and flight operations).
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 at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field
- Three or more years supporting a government acquisition program office
- Experience providing direct support to a program COTR
- Exposure to system design trade processes, system design option assessment, mission requirements analysis, system development monitoring, and test development or execution
- Systems engineering background focused on requirements development
- Experience in acquisition source selection and down-select and/or demonstration phase execution
- Active/current TS/SCI with a polygraph
- Master's degree in an engineering discipline
- Three or more years of experience with customer space and ground systems acquisition and/or sustainment
- Understanding of acquisition and operations best practices
- Experience overseeing programmatic and technical contract execution performance
- Satellite engineering or operations background, including orbital dynamics and flight operations
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.
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KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.
