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Space Acquisition Support SME

Location El Segundo, California Category Logistics & Government Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2109446 Posted Date 07/18/2025
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Title:

Space Acquisition Support SME

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 position is contingent upon contract award


KBR is seeking a Space Acquisition Support Specialist in El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will support the Space Systems Command’s Space Technical, Advisory, Research & Development Support Task (STAR DST) contract providing services to the Program Executive Officer for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (PEO/SDACP).

Key Responsibilities:

  • The individual shall collect and consolidate program data to generate key weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports (Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Information Technology Investment Portfolio System (l TIPS), etc.) and administer and maintain knowledge sharing tools and repositories (ESBMC2 shared folder, ESBMC2 Wiki, ESBMC2 Sharepoint Site, etc.)
  • The individual shall support development of ESBMC2 Program Management Review (PMR) slide packages, Point Papers, Bullet Background Papers, and any other programmatic documentation (as required)
  • The individual shall develop responses (as required) to all programmatic taskers (for ESBMC2 Program Manager approval)
  • The individual shall provide support for management of all ESBMC2 contracts
  • The individual shall support contract actions such as generating Request for Proposal (RFP) packages, developing Performance Work Statements (PWS), facilitating technical evaluations, supporting source selection, and assisting with contract management
  • The individual shall continuously assess contract cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines to ensure early identification and resolution of negative trends
  • Work Environment:
  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications Required:

  • A Bachelors Degree in a technical or business management related degree
  • At least 15+ years of relevant experience in government acquisition management
  • Experience with Program Management in a DOD Setting 
  • Must be familiar with the Department of Defense (DoD) space acquisition life-cycle management processes
  • Experience with DoD acquisition reporting 
  • Knowledge of the systems, organization, personnel, activities and capabilities of U.S. space systems
  • Understanding of DoD contract structure, incentives, and acquisition strategy development
  • Ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Senior level experience with Space Control programs
  • Some travel is required
  • US Citizenship and DoD TS/SCI eligibility is required to be considered for this position

Desired:

  • Master’s Degree is strongly desired
  • Experience with Program Management in a DOD environment
  • Acquisition experience at the Space Systems Command (SSC) or equivalent
  • 20+ years of experience in DoD acquisition desired

Basic Compensation:

$200,000 - $260,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, clearance level, contract affordability 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. 

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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