Acquisition Management Support

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KBR’s Defense and Technology Solutions (DTS) business unit delivers comprehensive engineering and technical solutions across the lifecycle of military systems on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. By integrating emerging technologies with deep platform expertise, KBR enhances mission effectiveness on a global scale. With capabilities in digital engineering, RDT&E, cyber, AI, modeling and simulation, and rapid prototyping, KBR provides innovative solutions that drive defense and security advancements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily acquisition and program management support to senior personnel, including tracking schedules, action items, deliverables, and funding.
• Support development of program documentation including Statements of Work (SOWs), Acquisition Plans, Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and other lifecycle documents.
• Assist in the review and coordination of procurement packages and contract modifications.
• Perform research and analysis on acquisition strategies, market trends, vendor capabilities, and risk management.
• Maintain program files, track document status, and ensure timely routing of documents for approvals.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and performance metrics to support program health assessments.
• Support the Government in planning Program Reviews, CCBs, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings by preparing agendas, minutes, and action item logs.
• Coordinate with logistics, cybersecurity, and technical teams to ensure acquisition planning reflects lifecycle and security compliance requirements.
• Utilize procurement systems and databases for data entry, analysis, and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

Security Clearance:

• Hold an active DoD Secret security clearance. Higher clearance levels may be required for access to classified data.

Acquisition Management Support I (AMS1):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 0 years required
• Skills: Detail-oriented; proficient in Microsoft Office; strong written/verbal communication; analytical and organizational skills
• Familiarity: FAR and DoD procurement procedures (working knowledge or ability to learn)

Acquisition Management Support II (AMS2):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 3 years in acquisition/program support with familiarity in DoD/Federal procurement
• Skills: Experienced in managing records, data analysis, and working on or leading small teams
• Familiarity: FAR and DoD procurement policies

Acquisition Management Support III (AMS3):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 7 years of experience supporting acquisition programs with increasing responsibility
• Specific Experience:
  • Development of Program Acquisition Documentation
  • Program monitoring techniques (e.g., PERT, CPM, EVM)
  • Data collection, cost estimation, and program status reporting
  • Testing/Validation criteria and corrective action systems
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coordinate across functional areas, and manage complex documentation workflows
• Familiarity: Deep understanding of FAR and DoD procurement policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Procurement and financial tracking systems (e.g., PRISM, Navy ERP, EDA)
• Analytical tools and dashboards for reporting acquisition metrics

Work Location:
Charleston, SC – Norfolk, VA – Quantico, VA Primarily onsite at contractor facilities; limited travel may be required.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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. 

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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.