Acquisition Engineer

Title: Acquisition Engineer

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !

K ’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?

• With K , you will be at the forefront of Innovative systems.

• You will join a connected network of K  personnel that spans every aspect of designing, acquiring, and operating the Nation's most precious systems.

• Be prepared to make a positive, needed impact on our National Security while working with recognized experts and pioneers in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

K  is looking for an Acquisition Engineer with Space Systems to provide support to Government Space System acquisition efforts. In this role, you will bridge be the bridge between Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering. To be successful at this role, you'll need to have significant experience with Space Systems and DOD Acquisitions. You will work in a well-funded program office with multiple MSAs in multiple phases.

• SOW
  :
  Writing the Statement of Work for upcoming acquisitions

• RFI's and RFP's: Contribute to RFI & RFP strategy; write and prepare documents for RFI's and RFP's

• Acquisition
  :
  Carrying a Major System Acquisitions and various Task Orders and other contract actions through Acquisition Processes such as ASC and CRP;
  Advising on best practices and guidelines for contract types and approval authorities, reviewing CDRLs, and providing innovative acquisition recommendations to solve challenging issues with the optimal courses of action.

• Oversight: Overseeing contract execution including Milestone Payment Plans and Incentive Plans;
  Advising Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on contract and acquisition items

• Technical: Identifying risks and providing unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems

• Accuracy: Reviewing contractor submissions for technical accuracy and providing government personnel detailed critical analysis

• Compliance: Assist with contract compliance assessments

Basic Compensation:

$210,000 - $315,000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site Chantilly, VA

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