Senior Acquisition Analyst

About the role

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. The division partners closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions while prioritizing data security, privacy, and responsible information management. KBR is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst with expert knowledge of Department of War (DoW) acquisition and program management procedures and a basic understanding of Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (C‑UxS) technologies to support the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) at the Pentagon. The analyst will support the OPNAV N4I C‑UxS Team, interact with OPNAV Installations and Logistics (N4) leadership, and apply acquisition and program‑management expertise to planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of C‑UxS developmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with OPNAV N4 military and civilian leads and execute their guidance.
• Maintain situational awareness of current and developing threats and C‑UxS solutions while following DoW standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
• Follow applicable DoW acquisition and program‑management procedures and policies.
• Coordinate and lead regular program‑management reviews of active research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) projects to develop C‑UxS solutions.
• Coordinate and lead corrective actions for underperforming projects.
• Coordinate and lead annual reviews of proposals for RDT&E projects to develop C‑UxS materiel solutions.
• Identify acquisition courses of action (COAs) for new RDT&E proposals and staff them through the approval process.
• Coordinate with the DON Resource Management team and supporting acquisition organization for accurate and timely reporting of project budget execution for the current fiscal year and planning for future fiscal years.
• Provide project‑management coordination and leadership for DON‑led projects.
• Coordinate operational planning teams and working groups with staff and external stakeholders as needed for special subjects/issues.
• Coordinate staffing actions and taskers in accordance with OPNAV SOPs and policies.
• Prepare written products (emails, presentations, info papers, reports, executive summaries) based on military and civilian lead guidance in accordance with OPNAV procedures and policies.
• Support the Project Objective Memorandum (POM) and budget formulation process as directed by the resource sponsor.
• Prepare, process, and respond to tasking received via Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) and generate tasking assignments to subordinate commands as required.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Word).
• Maintain a working understanding of the relationships and responsibilities of the DON, including the offices of the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations.
• Answer requests for information from key stakeholders, including Congress, OSD, and the Services.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) or a business field (accounting, auditing, business administration, business analytics, economics, or finance), or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of related work experience.
• Active Secret‑level security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Preferred qualifications

• 8+ years of related work experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

• Potential bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation per internal policy or contractual designation, including sign‑on bonuses, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
• Competitive lifestyle benefits such as a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible work schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.
• Supportive “Belong, Connect and Grow” culture emphasizing a Zero Harm environment and People‑First philosophy.