KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

Senior Acquisition Analyst

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) or a business field (accounting, auditing, business administration, business analytics, economics, or finance), or equivalent experience.
Four years of related work experience.
An active Secret-level security clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
An expert understanding of Department of War acquisition and program management procedures and policies.
A basic understanding of Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems technologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word.
A working understanding of the relationships and responsibilities of the Department of the Navy, including the offices of the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations.
Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Work closely with OPNAV N4 military and civilian leads and execute their guidance.
Maintain situational awareness of current and developing threats and Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems solutions, and follow Department of War standard operating procedures and policies.
Maintain situational awareness of and follow applicable Department of War acquisition and program management procedures and policies.
Coordinate and lead regular program management reviews of active, currently funded research, development, test, and evaluation projects to develop Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems solutions.
Coordinate and lead corrective actions for underperforming projects.
Coordinate and lead annual reviews of proposals for research, development, test, and evaluation projects to develop Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems materiel solutions.
Identify acquisition courses of action for new research, development, test, and evaluation proposals and staff them through the approval process.
Coordinate with the Department of the Navy Resource Management team and supporting acquisition organization to report project budget execution accurately and on time for the current fiscal year and plan for future fiscal years.
Provide project management coordination and leadership for Department of the Navy-led projects.
Coordinate operational planning teams and working groups with staff and external stakeholders as needed for special subjects and issues.
Coordinate staffing actions and taskers in accordance with OPNAV standard operating procedures and policies.
Prepare written products, including emails, presentations, information papers, reports, and executive summaries, based on military and civilian lead guidance and in accordance with OPNAV procedures and policies.
Support the Project Objective Memorandum and budget formulation process as directed by the resource sponsor.
Prepare, process, and respond to tasking received via Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2), and generate tasking assignments to subordinate commands as required.
Answer requests for information from key stakeholders, including Congress, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Services.
Coordinate directly with stakeholders in the Office of the Secretary of War, the Joint Staff, the Services, and other Department of War and U.S. Government organizations.

Desired Qualifications

Eight or more years of related work experience.
An active Top Secret security clearance.
A master's degree in an applicable field.

Title:

Senior Acquisition Analyst

Job Posting Description

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

KBR is seeking aSenior Acquisition Analyst with an expert understanding of Department of War (DoW) acquisition and program management procedures and policies and a basic understanding of Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (C-UxS) technologies to support the DoN’s Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) at the Pentagon. Analyst willsupport the OPNAV N4I C-UxS Team, and may directly interact and support OPNAV Installations and Logistics (N4) Director, Deputy Director and other N4 staff members by applying acquisition subject matter expertise to the OPNAV planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of C-UxS developmental projects. Analyst will also apply program management subject matter expertise to conduct regular program management reviews of active developmental projects and to conduct reviews of new project proposals and to staff those proposals through the process for approval. The analyst will coordinate directly with stakeholders in the Office of the Secretary of War, the Joint Staff, the Services, and other DoW and U.S. Government organizations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Working closely with OPNAV N4 military and civilian leads and executing their guidance.Maintaining situational awareness of current and developing threats and C-UxS solutions and understanding and following DoW standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Maintaining situational awareness of and following applicable DoW acquisition and program management procedures and policies.Coordinating and leading regular program management reviews of active (currently funded) research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) projects to develop C-UxS solutions.
Coordinating and leading corrective actions for underperforming projects.Coordinating and leading annual reviews of proposals for RDT&E projects to develop C-UxS materiel solutions.Identifying acquisition courses of action (COAs) for new RDT&E proposals and staffing them through the process for approval.
Coordinating with the DON Resource Management team and the supporting acquisition organization for accurate and timely reporting of project budget execution for the current fiscal year (FY) and planning for future FYs.
Providing project management coordination and leadership for DON-led projects.Coordinating operational planning teams and working groups with staff and external stakeholders as needed for special subjects/issues.
Coordinating staffing actions and taskers in accordance with OPNAV SOPs and policies.Preparing written products (emails, presentations, info papers, reports, and executive summaries) based on military and civilian lead guidance in accordance with OPNAV procedures and policies.
Support the Project Objective Memorandum (POM) and budget formulation process as directed by the resource sponsor.Prepare, process, and respond to tasking received viaEnterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) as well as generate tasking assignments to subordinate commands as required.
Displaying oral and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).Possess a working understanding of the relationships and responsibilities of the DON, to include the offices of the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations. Answering requests for information from a variety of key stakeholders, including Congress, OSD, and the Services.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) or business (accounting, auditing, business administration, business analytics, economics, or finance) field, or equivalent experience.
4 years of related work experience.
Active Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

8+ years of related work experience
Active Top Secret security clearance
Master’s Degree is an applicable field

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 a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

About the Company

KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and energy. It has two segments: Government Solutions for defense, space, and mission support for agencies like DoD and NASA; Sustainable Technology Solutions offering technologies, equipment, and catalysts for ammonia, olefins, and other chemicals to improve sustainability. It earns revenue from long-term contracts, often cost-reimbursable or fixed-price, delivering integrated services and technologies on large projects. Its focus on government contracting combined with in-house technology and equipment enables end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and energy programs, with a goal of reliable, cost-effective engineering and sustainable industrial processes.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1919

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