Key Responsibilities:

• Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution.

• Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems.

• Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards.

• Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections

• Demonstrated experience with government contracting and financial management.

• Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions.

• Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD programs

• Serves as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies.

• Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations.

• Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs.

• Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments.

• Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager.

• Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.).

• Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.).

• Drafts technical evaluations and functions as an advisor in Source Selections.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with in-scope SSBI/T5 and have SCI eligibility, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.

• Bachelors Degree in related science field (i.e., systems engineering, software engineering, etc.).

• 20 years of applicable job experience

• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements to develop acquisition strategies and get them Milestone Decision Authority approved at various stages of program development (e.g., pre-milestone A through milestone C).

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in related science field (e.g., systems engineering, software engineering, etc.).

• Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection.

• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.

• Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP).

• Pentagon or major headquarters experience.

• Ability to lead diverse teams.

• Understanding of the Congressional Defense Committees.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 hours per week

Basic Compensation:

$200,000 - $245,000

This range is for California only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects:KBRs 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If youre 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.