Sr Acquisition SME

2 weeks ago

Chantilly, United States KBR Full time

Title:

Sr Acquisition SME

KBR is looking for an Executive Level SME to support an exciting opportunity within the newly formed Systems Program Office (VSPO) within the NRO Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Directorate. The candidate will provide satellite systems technical engineering and programmatic support for all lifecycle phases for a new start program. The candidate will engage with the community to provide source selection documentation and production contract management. This candidate will interact with Senior Government and needs to understand the NRO acquisition cycle and processes.

Responsibilities include:

  • Be the Primary Lead to assist the Government to guide a new program through a successful Intelligence Community Milestone B, successfully achieve PDR and CDR, and enact a production contract

  • Be a Senior level Subject Matter Expert (SME) who links program contract actions appropriately to sequenced build phases aligned with the architecture, and advise the Government on the best course of action related to all aspects of the contract

  • Draft Pre-Award documentation (Request for Proposal, Statement of Work, and technical specifications) and conduct technical evaluation of proposals to ensure contractor proposed designs meet requirements and mission needs

  • Formulate pros and cons of options for Government consideration related to contract structure based on various architectures and trade studies

  • Perform contract management duties to include writing ECPs, analyzing CLIN structures, managing Award Fee as appropriate and generating ASC plans for ceiling increases and support other Govt required contract processes

  • Advise the Government on developer spend plans and forecasts and compare to the technical schedule and recommend actions and manage risks as required

  • Support preparation for, and participate in, prime- and subcontractor-led technical and management meetings in order to understand impacts to contract and SOW and other technical/contract documents.

  • Support the COTR in programmatic and contractual decision-making for best value assessments and contribute to budget documentation (e.g., IPBS)

  • Work with other acquisition and operational offices as needed to coordinate end-to-end system performance

  • Coordinate resolution of common technical and programmatic issues as necessary within the program office and with other acquisition offices as they related to the contract

  • Work as part of a team and collaborate with other program office subject matter experts, contractor developers, technology development offices, program managers, and contracting officers

  • Travel within the US to contractor facilities may be required

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience working with NRO acquisition processes and procedures

  • Experience with guiding a program through source selection

  • Demonstrated experience with all aspects of program acquisition, from pre-award to PDR and CDR and eventual award of production contract

  • Demonstrated experience supporting overhead missions and working with IC and DoD mission partners

  • Experience performing technical evaluations of proposals and familiarity with pre-award documentation to support RFPs and Source Selections

  • General Systems Engineering experience with all aspects of the SE “V” as it relates to phases of the developer build and expected contract actions during these phases

  • Familiarity with the IC budget cycle and experience with generating IPBS/CBJB inputs

  • B.S. in a technical field

  • Minimum 5 years of experience with NRO acquisition processes

  • Experience with IC and DoD customer sets; coordinating difficult issues and bringing issues to mutually agreeable closure

Desired Qualification:

  • COTR Certification

  • Experience with early life-cycle satellite engineering activities/milestones

  • Operational experience with SIGINT systems

Security Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI CI Poly

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.

  • Sr Acquisition SME

    3 days ago

    Chantilly, United States KBR Full time

    Title: Sr Acquisition SME KBR is looking for an Executive Level SME to support an exciting opportunity within the newly formed Systems Program Office (VSPO) within the NRO Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Directorate. The candidate will provide satellite systems technical engineering and programmatic support for all lifecycle phases for a new start program. The...

  • Sr Acquisition SME

    1 month ago

    Chantilly, United States KBR Full time

    Title:Sr Acquisition SMEKBR is looking for an Executive Level SME to support an exciting opportunity within the newly formed Systems Program Office (VSPO) within the NRO Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Directorate. The candidate will provide satellite systems technical engineering and programmatic support for all lifecycle phases for a new start program. The...

  • Acquisition SME

    1 month ago

    Chantilly, United States KBR Full time

    Title:Acquisition SMEKBR is looking for an Executive Level SME to support an exciting opportunity within the newly formed Systems Program Office (VSPO) within the NRO Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Directorate. The candidate will provide satellite systems technical engineering and programmatic support for all lifecycle phases for a new start program. The...

  • Program Execution SME

    1 month ago

    Chantilly, United States Engility Corporation Full time

    SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Program Execution SME to provide SETA support to SAIC's Program, Landmark in Chantilly, VA. Landmark is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. As the Program Execution SME you will provide SETA...

  • Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States KBR Full time

    Title:Sr. Talent Acquisition PartnerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR Are you ready to provide an incredible experience to our newest employees? We're seeking an energetic Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Readiness & Sustainment Solutions business unit. If you're passionate about customer service, organization, forging connections, and making a real...

  • Program Execution SME

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States Engility Corporation Full time

    SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Program Execution SME to provide SETA support to SAIC's Program, Landmark in Chantilly, VA. Landmark is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle.As the Program Execution SME you will provide SETA support...

  • Flight Software SME

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, United States Strategic Analysis Full time

    Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is seeking a Flight Software Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide support for the Space Development Agency (SDA), a U.S. Space Force agency, recognized as the DoD's constructive disruptor of space acquisition, delivering critical space-based capabilities to the joint Warfighter. DESCRIPTION: SME with expertise in software...

  • Program Execution SME

    1 month ago

    Chantilly, United States SAIC (Science Applications Int.) Full time

    Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Program Execution SME to provide SETA support to SAIC's Program, Landmark in Chantilly, VA. Landmark is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. As the Program Execution...

  • Space Acquisition Systems Engineer Principal

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, United States SAIC Full time

    Description SAIC is seeking a Space Acquisition Systems Engineer to join the National Security and Space (NSS) Sector providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and...

  • Interface Management SME

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, United States KBR Full time

    Title: Interface Management SME KBR is seeking an SME to perform SETA functions in an exciting opportunity within the newly formed Systems Program Office (VSPO) within the NRO Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Directorate. The candidate will develop and maintain multi-segment interface requirement or control documents i.e program office to Command & Control...

  • Acquisitions Subject Matter Expert

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States KBR Full time

    Acquisitions Subject Matter Expert (SME) page is loaded Acquisitions Subject Matter Expert (SME) Apply locations Chantilly, Virginia time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R Title:Acquisitions Subject Matter Expert (SME) KBR is seeking a highly qualified Acquisition Specialist to support our customer in Chantilly to deliver...

  • T2 SR Cloud Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Chantilly, United States Altus LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAltus provides best value engineering, management consulting, and information services to exceptional customers in the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, other government agencies, academia, and commercial industry. Altus is a trusted advisor and a forward-thinking provider of service to our customers. We integrate...

  • T1 SR Cloud Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Chantilly, United States Altus LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAltus provides best value engineering, management consulting, and information services to exceptional customers in the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, other government agencies, academia, and commercial industry. Altus is a trusted advisor and a forward-thinking provider of service to our customers. We integrate...

  • T1 SR Cloud Architect

    1 month ago

    Chantilly, United States Altus LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAltus provides best value engineering, management consulting, and information services to exceptional customers in the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, other government agencies, academia, and commercial industry. Altus is a trusted advisor and a forward-thinking provider of service to our customers. We integrate...

  • T2 SR Cloud Architect

    1 month ago

    Chantilly, United States Altus LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAltus provides best value engineering, management consulting, and information services to exceptional customers in the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, other government agencies, academia, and commercial industry. Altus is a trusted advisor and a forward-thinking provider of service to our customers. We integrate...

  • Space Acquisition Systems Engineer Principal

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, United States SAIC Full time

    DescriptionSAIC is seeking a Space Acquisition Systems Engineer to join the National Security and Space (NSS) Sector providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and...

  • Sr. Systems Engineer to SME

    1 month ago

    Chantilly, United States Cyrten Full time

    Sr. Systems Engineer to SMELocation: Chantilly, VA (100% onsite) Clearance: TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph (active) Part/Full Time: Full Time - Direct Hire Skill Level: 10+ years In Bid/Vacant: Vacant Note: Available Immediately & Benefits posted below Introduction: Our client seeks a full-time Systems Engineer to provide operation and maintenance support for a...

  • Interface Management SME

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, United States KBR Full time

    Title:Interface Management SMEKBR is seeking an SME to perform SETA functions in an exciting opportunity within the newly formed Systems Program Office (VSPO) within the NRO Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Directorate. The candidate will develop and maintain multi-segment interface requirement or control documents i.e program office to Command & Control (C2)...

  • Sr. Technical/Proposal Writer

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, United States Amentum Full time

    Amentum is currently searchng for an Sr. Technical/Proposal Writer in our Chantilly, VA location. The Sr. Technical/Proposal Writer engages with the capture team to gather information and participates in solution development. The Sr. Technical/Proposal Writer is responsible for building solutions and developing written content at the direction of the...

  • Flight Software SME

    1 month ago

    Chantilly, United States Altus LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAltus provides best value engineering, management consulting, and information services to exceptional customers in the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, other government agencies, academia, and commercial industry. Altus is a trusted advisor and a forward-thinking provider of service to our customers. We integrate...