Title:

Space Acquisition 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.

KBR is seeking a Space Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. An active Secret Clearance is required.

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.

Responsibilities include:

The Space Systems Engineer will be part of a talented team that provides launch service (LS) project management and systems engineering for Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) procurement of orbital and suborbital launch services in support of the Space Systems Command (SSC).The Space Systems Engineer is an expert at assessing LS requirements and designs, coordinating and monitoring development activities, tracking and verifying LS requirements and deliverables, identifying and assessing technical and schedule risks, developing and assessing LS mission budgets and supporting launch campaign activities. Provide project management and systems engineering support for RSLP contracted launch services. Coordinate actions with multiple mission partners and customers from DoD agencies and commercial industry. Facilitate and support integrated product teams, program management reviews, design & readiness reviews, technical interchange meetings and working groups. Assess and document project budget, cost accounting and schedules to meet customer objectives. Support the development and coordination of contract requirements documents, action items lists, presentation materials and decision briefings. Track development of hardware production and software development for completion of mission milestones. Ensure proper application of National, DoD. USAF, USSF and SSC policies. Prepare compliance documentation and assist in deviation and waiver processes. Identify potential project cost/schedule/performance risks and impacts; recommend risk mitigation strategies. Coordinate reviews of design documents and monitoring of system tests to support requirements verification. Coordinate launch campaign activities to include site preparation and facility support requirements.  

Work Environment:

Location: On-siteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

An active DoD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position 5+ years’ experience providing project management or systems engineering support to Space Systems Command or DoD/NASA/Commercial equivalent experience. Ability to provide leadership & management of multi-functional missions in a rapidly changing environment with multiple deadlines & deliverables. Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to clearly articulate ideas and recommendations. Detail oriented and the ability to organize, prioritize, and address multi-program schedules simultaneously. Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills. Proficiency with MS Office suite – specifically Word, Excel & PowerPoint BS in Technical Management or Systems Engineering 

Desired:

Previous prior enlisted launch or missile experience considered as substitute for education requirement Proficiency in the Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR); MS Project or and/or Confluence/Jira Relevant Project Management or Systems Engineering Certifications Master’s Degree in relevant education requirement Active DoD TS with SCI eligibility

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $125,000 to $140,000. This range is for the New Mexico 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.

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.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.