Project Manager (Acquisition Advisory)

$183.2k - $223.9k

Full-time

KBR

Title:
Project Manager (Acquisition Advisory)
Project Manager- Acquisition & Program Advisory (Space Systems Command)
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.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
Position Summary
KBR is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to join our Hemisphere team. Work location is El Segundo, CA supporting Space Systems Command (SSC). Successful candidates will have over 10 years of experience in contracting, acquisition lifecycle and associated processes to include legal practices, policy, and regulatory development, review, and compliance. In addition, applicants will have experience working in a highly classified environment, supporting protect and defend missions within the space control domain area.
Responsibilities include:
Provide acquisition, engineering, and technical advisory support for space programs across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle. This role requires deep knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interface with both government and multi-disciplined engineering contractor teams.
Acquisition Lifecycle Support: Provide expert advice and assistance on space acquisition, engineering, operations, and integration activities, including advanced technology and future concept development. Support cost, schedule, and performance assessments across all program phases.
Documentation Development: Draft and revise Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Acquisition Strategies, CONOPS, MOAs/MOUs, technical evaluations, and milestone documentation in accordance with current DoD standards (e.g., MIL-STD).
Program Reporting: Prepare SME-level technical and programmatic status reports for individual programs or portfolios, in coordination with government program managers.
Process Improvement & Risk Management: Identify areas for acquisition process improvement and provide actionable recommendations. Support the development and maintenance of a government risk program, including risk identification, mitigation planning, and process definition.
Financial Oversight: Support program financial management including commitments, obligations, expenditures, and earned value management. Provide Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support, including congressional reporting, fiscal year planning, continuing resolution management, and POM development.
Contractor Oversight: Review and analyze contractor deliverables such as Program Status Reports, Integrated Master Schedules, and Contract Funds Status Reports. Identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and support DCMA surveillance reviews and evaluations of contractor performance.
Schedule & Acquisition Monitoring: Maintain awareness of program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide assessments based on risk and execution data.
Technical Engagements: Advise on and participate in technical meetings, design reviews, working groups, and program conferences. Maintain broad awareness of all programs and technology development efforts within the portfolio.
Source Selection Support: Assist with source selection activities in compliance with FAR 9.505-4, including documentation development, proposal evaluations, and coordination of functional meetings.
Requirements
Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility; must be willing to take Polygraph.
Master's Degree in related technical field (i.e. Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, etc..)
10+ years of experience, 6 years of the required 10 years of experience should include duties/assignments specifically in support of the Department of Defense
Well versed in DoD/IC acquisition lifecycle processes, phases, and critical decision milestones
Desired Skills:
PMP Certified
Previous SAP
Experience working in the Government (military and/or civil servant) or a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC).
Basic Compensation:
$183,200 - $223,900 annually (This range is for the CA area only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's 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.
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.

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