Senior Acquisition SME

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary acquisition expert within the Commander’s Action Group (CAG), providing analysis and recommendations for all acquisition-related tasks.
• Prepare and review briefings, information papers, and correspondence for senior leadership (O-6 and above) to support high-level decision-making.
• Provide expert guidance on the entire acquisition lifecycle, from requirement generation to fielding and sustainment, within the Army Acquisition Framework.
• Coordinate with lower echelons for information roll-up and manage relationships with external stakeholders to ensure seamless program execution.
• Integrate acquisition efforts with the operational battle rhythms of the command to ensure synchronization with strategic objectives.
• Analyze existing acquisition processes and recommend improvements in line with the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF).
• Provide subject matter expertise to the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 15+ years of direct acquisition experience in the U.S. Federal Government.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Program Management, or Engineering.
• Expert-level knowledge of acquisition pathways, including Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), Major Capability Acquisition (MCA), and Software Acquisition.
• Thorough understanding of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) and its practical application.
• Previous experience working within a command staff or CAG environment at the O-6 level or higher.
• Familiarity with various contracting vehicles and strategies, including Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
• Technical acumen in digital transformation, process automation, and data analysis tools.

About the Company

KBR delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Defense and Technology Solutions division specializes in mission engineering for critical U.S. Army programs, including aviation, ground systems, and missile defense.