Senior Program Management and Acquisition Support (Top Secret)
Kbr, Inc.
SETA role supporting rapid space capability acquisition and program management at KBR.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Albuquerque, NM
Onsite
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Science
Technology
Engineering
Sustainability
Space Systems
Military Aircraft
Energy Industry
Government Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
acquisition planning
document coordination
program management
technical advisory
stakeholder coordination
report development
- Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, delivery and integration, and supports system program reviews
- Coordination will include producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary for SpRCO systems to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the United States Space Force
- Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently
- Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition.
- Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents
- Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action
- Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions.
- Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical expertise
- Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed
- Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables
- Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goals
- Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings
- Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges and opportunities, deliverables, and subcontractor performance
- Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources
What you bring
ts/sci
me degree
pe license
risk management
rapid prototyping
mission planning
- Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
- Experience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems
- Proven experience and/or qualifications in development and fielding satellite systems
- Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software
- Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
- MA/MS/ME degree
- Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment
- Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
- An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license
- Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility (no less than 2 years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) and willingness to submit to a polygraph
- Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
- Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems
- Full-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland AFB, NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States
- Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI
- Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
- Fluency with IC organizations
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written
- Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
- Experience with rapid prototyping
- Experience with integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilities
- Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
- Innovative Projects: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1901
Century-long legacy
The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.
S&P 400 Rank
Selective public index membership
Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.
Multi-billion USD
Annual revenue scale
Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.
- 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.
- We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
- We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
- We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
- We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
- We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.
Carbon Neutrality in 2019
Achievement
The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.
Net-Zero by 2030
Target
The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.
AAA ESG Rating
Recognition
Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.
America’s Climate Leaders
Recognition
The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.
- Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
- Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
- Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).
33% board female
Gender Diversity on Board
Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.
33% female leadership
Leadership Team Diversity
Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.
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