Senior Program Management & Acquisition Support (Top Secret)

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Senior Program Management & Acquisition Support Specialist

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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?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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.

KBR is searching for a senior Program Management and Acquisition Support (PM&AS) professional to support development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

PM&AS Principal Duty

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span space system technology domains including the space segment (space bus, payloads, and subsystems), link segment (comms, encryption, RF and/or optical Tx/Rx), ground segment (tactical C2, operational C2, data distribution), and/or launch segment (launch vehicle integration, processing). Acquisition responsibilities span various functions as part of program execution, including concept ideation and refinement, program initiation, contract preparation, award, and execution, milestone review preparation and execution, program fielding and transfer. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth background in one or more of these areas/domains to improve program management office effectiveness. You must apply advanced principles, theories, concepts, and knowledge for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.

SETA Role and Responsibilities:

• Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical expertise
• Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goals
• Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables
• Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed
• Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources
• 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
• Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings
• Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition.
• Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions.
  • 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
• Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, delivery and integration, and supports system program reviews
• Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently
• Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job
• Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM
• Travel Requirements: 30% or Less Travel
• Working Hours: Standard 40 hours per week

Required skills:

• Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
• Proven experience and/or qualifications in development and fielding of space and space-related systems
• Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)

Desired skills:

• Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
• Experience with rapid prototyping
• Experience with integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilities
• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
• Experience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems
• Fluency with IC organizations
• Highly desired: DAWIA/APDP Level 2+ Certification in PM and/or ETM (legacy ENG, SE, S&TM acceptable)

Education

• An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license
• MA/MS/ME degree

Clearance:

• 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
• Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment

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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

• If you’re 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.

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