Systems Engineering & Acquisition Program Manager
$121k - $151kFull-time
KBR
Title:
Systems Engineering & Acquisition Program Manager 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. KBR is seeking a Systems Engineering & Acquisition Program Manager to support advanced Department of Defense satellite communications and space systems programs. The successful candidate will provide technical and programmatic leadership for acquisition planning, requirements development, systems engineering, stakeholder coordination, and strategic modernization efforts across protected SATCOM and NC3-related architectures. The ideal candidate possesses experience leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting acquisition programs, developing modernization strategies, conducting trade studies, and coordinating across government, contractor, and operational stakeholders. The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. Why Join Us?
Systems Engineering & Acquisition Program Manager 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. KBR is seeking a Systems Engineering & Acquisition Program Manager to support advanced Department of Defense satellite communications and space systems programs. The successful candidate will provide technical and programmatic leadership for acquisition planning, requirements development, systems engineering, stakeholder coordination, and strategic modernization efforts across protected SATCOM and NC3-related architectures. The ideal candidate possesses experience leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting acquisition programs, developing modernization strategies, conducting trade studies, and coordinating across government, contractor, and operational stakeholders. The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. 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.
- Lead systems engineering and acquisition activities supporting Strategic SATCOM, NC3, and enterprise space systems.
- Develop and evaluate architecture concepts, technical baselines, requirements, and modernization strategies.
- Conduct system trade studies and technical assessments evaluating cost, schedule, performance, and risk impacts.
- Support development of acquisition strategies, program plans, and requirements documentation.
- Coordinate with government agencies, operational users, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure mission alignment.
- Facilitate technical working groups, integrated product teams, and cross-functional engineering reviews.
- Support CONOPS development, operational analyses, and mission planning efforts.
- Track program risks, opportunities, schedules, and technical performance measures.
- Assist with executive-level communications, decision briefings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Support digital engineering, knowledge management, and data management initiatives across program offices.
- Provide support during technical reviews, milestone events, and acquisition decision activities.
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Infrequent
- Working Hours: Standard
- Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience supporting DoD, Space Force, Air Force, Navy, or related acquisition programs
- Experience with systems engineering and technical baseline management
- Experience supporting satellite communications (SATCOM) space systems, ground systems, or terminal systems
- Experience supporting Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS), Protected SATCOM, NC3, GPS, PNT, or MILSATCOM program space, ground, or terminal systems
- Experience leading or participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
- Familiarity with acquisition lifecycle processes and DoD acquisition regulations
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across government and industry organizations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Experience supporting Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS), Protected SATCOM, NC3, GPS, PNT, or MILSATCOM programs
- Experience developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
- Experience supporting modernization initiatives and technology insertion efforts
- Experience conducting technical trade studies and architecture evaluations
- Experience working with international partners and joint-service organizations
- Veteran, military officer, or government acquisition experience
- Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, or equivalent field
- Certifications, such INCOSE CSEP or ESEP
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