Sr Acquisitions Specialist

KBR
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA
Title:
Sr Acquisitions Specialist

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Acquisition Experience: Provide Acquisition Program Management support designed to assist various product teams in developing and drafting acquisition documentation including, but not limited to:
    • Acquisition Strategies and Plans
    • Acquisition Program Baselines
    • Test and Evaluation Master Plans
    • System Engineering Plans
    • Life Cycle Sustainment Plans
  • Policy Experience: Apply in-depth knowledge of IC and agency level policy along with a wide range of analytical measurement skills to assist product teams with developing, maintaining, and coordinating Milestone Decision Authority acquisition packages for Milestone approval. Serve as a subject matter expert in Acquisition, aiding in educating the workforce and tracking evolving Acquisition policy.
  • Documentation Experience: Develop, draft, provide, and update documentation for acquisition programs to include all documentation required for program Milestone events (MDD, MS A, MS B, MS C, Full Rate Production, Type Classification/Material Release, etc.).
  • Critical Thinking: Apply in-depth knowledge of publications, acquisition policy and critical thinking skills to assist product teams with developing, maintaining, and coordinating decision packages (e.g., Corporate Review Boards, Milestone B, Type Classification, Materiel Release) for approval.
  • Software Experience: Utilize collaboration software (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Global Electronic Approval Routing System) in order to maintain, route, track, and update documentation.
  • Support Experience: Support program personnel with programmatic related actions including: preparation of Program Reviews, Decision Briefs, Quad Charts, and Program Procurement and RDT&E Forms.
  • Requirements Experience: Provide support to Combat Development community, as required, and assist with the development/update of requirements documents for programs to include:
    • Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
    • Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)
    • Capability Development Document (CDD)
    • Directed Requirements
    • Operational Needs Statements (ONS)
Work Environment:
  • Location: On-Site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
  • Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:

Required:
  • Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a polygraph
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in business or accounting
  • Experience: 7 years of related experience
  • Acquisition Experience: Management level military or acquisition experience preferred, specifically DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management.
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.

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.
Posted 2025-11-07

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