Senior Acquisition Lead

Overview

Lead acquisition and systems engineering for US Space Force satellite communications.

Key Responsibilities

• acquisition planning
• schedule management
• risk assessment
• technical evaluation
• solicitation docs
• program advisory

Tasks

-Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager -Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs -Serves as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies -Serves as team lead for acquisition and systems engineering professionals -Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations -Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems -Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.) -Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments -Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD programs -Drafts technical evaluations and functions as an advisor in Source Selections -Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards -Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution -Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions -Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)

Requirements

• confluence
• jira
• pmp
• pgmp
• program management
• milsatcom

What You Bring

-Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) -Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection -Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections -Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs -Bachelor’s Degree in related science field (i.e. systems engineering, software engineering, etc.) -Experience with Confluence and JIRA -Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP) -Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders -Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities -12 years of applicable job experience -Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management -Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM -Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position -Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills -Travel Requirements: Minimal -Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients

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Benefits

-Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

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