SME, Acquisition and Engineering

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.

SME, Acquisition and Engineering

• Innovative Projects: K ’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.

• Craft strategic policy and initiatives in support of MW MT Director of Engineering.
• Provide expertise in software acquisition for DoD programs, including classified ACAT-like space control systems.
• Develop and coordinate documentation required for Defense Acquisition Boards and source selections.
• Offer strategic approaches for acquisition planning and execution, including AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, and incentive plans.
• Advise on government contracting and financial management processes.
• Support ongoing and emerging program acquisitions and schedule management for DoD programs.
• Identify program execution issues and recommend actionable solutions.
• Draft presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs.
• Perform analyses of program business cases and risk assessments.
• Serve as an advisor during technical evaluations and source selections.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in acquisition management and planning within DoD or related environments. This includes at minimum an assignment with an operational unit, as well as a Headquarters Staff organization (or equivalent).
• Acquisition Strategy:
  Demonstrated expertise in developing acquisition strategies and supporting source selections.
• Policy & Doctrine:
  Demonstrated expertise in USSF policy and doctrine, understanding of combatant command and service relationships, congressional affairs, and of the interagency process.
• Financial Management:
  Knowledge of DoD contracting, budgeting, and financial management principles.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge:
  Understanding of Congressional Defense Committees.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• BA/BS in Science or related field is required.
• Active TS clearance, SCI eligible with an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI) is required.

• Master’s degree in a related science or engineering field (e.g., systems engineering, software engineering).
• Strong understanding of ACAT I–III program management and milestone decision processes (pre-Milestone A through Milestone
  
  C).
• Previous experience as an evaluator/advisor on at least one source selection.
• Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and work independently on high-visibility, time-sensitive tasks.
• DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, PMP, and/or PgMP.
• Multiple assignments with Pentagon, major headquarters experience, and operations.
• Prior experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared, Missile Warning, Nuclear Detection, Missile Defense is desired.

On-site

Moderate (20-50%)

Standard

$200-225k

K  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.

K  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.

K  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.