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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.

Why Join Us?

• With KBR, you will be at theforefront of Innovative systems.

• You will join a connected networkof KBR personnel that spans every aspect of designing, acquiring, and operating the Nation's most precious systems.

• Be prepared to make a positive, needed impact on our National Security while working with recognized experts and pioneersin the field.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is looking for an Acquisition Engineer with Space Systems to provide support to Government Space System acquisitionefforts. In this role, you will bridge be the bridge between Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering. To be successful at this role, you'll need to have significant experience with Space Systems and DOD Acquisitions. You will work in a well-funded program office with multiple MSAs in multiple phases.

• SOW: Writingthe Statement of Work for upcoming acquisitions

• RFI's and RFP's: Contribute to RFI & RFP strategy; write and prepare documents for RFI's and RFP's

• Acquisition: Carrying a Major System Acquisitions and various Task Orders and other contract actions through Acquisition Processes such as ASC and CRP; Advising on best practices and guidelines for contract types and approval authorities, reviewing CDRLs, and providing innovativeacquisitionrecommendations to solve challenging issues with the optimal courses of action.

• Oversight:Overseeing contract execution including Milestone Payment Plans and Incentive Plans; AdvisingContractingOfficer (CO) and ContractingOfficerTechnical Representative (COTR) on contract and acquisition items

• Technical:Identifying risks and providing unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems

• Accuracy:Reviewing contractor submissions for technical accuracy and providing government personnel detailedcritical analysis

• Compliance:Assist with contract compliance assessments

Work Environment:

• Location:On-site Chantilly, VA

• Travel Requirements:Once a month

• Working Hours:Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance:Must possess and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI with Poly

• Education & Experience:BS/BA 18+years, or MS/MA 15+ years, or PhD and 12+ years

• Specific Experience:

  • 15+years of experience with Space Systems acquisition

  • Experience with Acquisition and Contracts topics like structure of contracts, execution of task orders and fixed price contracts, the government competitiveacquisitionprocess, negotiations

  • At least 5 years of experience with IC group

  • Experience with DoD & IC acquisitions, including source selections on MajorSystem Acquisition

  • Experience withSystems Engineering processesacross the development life cycle

• Policy:Familiarity with IC and DoD Acquisition regulations and policies

• Mentor:Ability to mentor junior contractors and Government team members

• Reporting:Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership

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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.