Ground System Acquisition (SETA) at KBR, Inc. in Chantilly, VA

Title: Ground System Acquisition (SETA)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR 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 KBR'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 KBR'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 KBR!

KBR’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.

Position Summary

KBR is seeking a Ground System Acquisition SETA to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to an Intelligence Community customer responsible for the acquisition, integration, modernization, and sustainment of critical ground enterprise systems. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to Government leadership, providing acquisition, systems engineering, and technical oversight support throughout the system lifecycle.

This role supports the planning, development, procurement, integration, testing, and deployment of mission-critical ground systems that enable intelligence collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination, and mission operations. The candidate will work closely with Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Contracting Officers, architects, developers, and mission stakeholders to ensure program success.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SETA support for Government acquisition programs supporting enterprise ground systems.
• Support development of acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and technical evaluation criteria.
• Participate in source selections, proposal evaluations, and technical assessments of contractor submissions.
• Support all phases of the acquisition lifecycle including requirements development, design reviews, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Evaluate contractor performance against cost, schedule, technical, and risk objectives.
• Review technical documentation, engineering artifacts, contract deliverables, and program milestone products.
• Assist Government stakeholders with program execution, risk management, schedule development, and technical planning activities.
• Support engineering review boards, technical exchange meetings, integrated product teams (IPTs), and program management reviews.
• Assist in development of requirements documentation, CONOPS, interface definitions, and systems engineering products.
• Support oversight of Agile development activities and software acquisition efforts involving enterprise ground systems.
• Coordinate across multiple Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners to ensure successful delivery of system capabilities.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, decision papers, and status reports for senior Government leadership.

Basic Compensation:

$169,000 - $206,000 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: Chantilly, Virginia
• Work Schedule: Full-time, on-site
• Travel: Minimal

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required for consideration.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Physics, Mathematics, Acquisition Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD acquisition programs.
• Experience providing SETA support to Government program offices involved in Ground Station engineering efforts.
• Knowledge of Federal, IC, or DoD acquisition processes and contract management.
• Experience supporting development of acquisition documentation including SOWs, RFPs, CDRLs, and evaluation criteria.
• Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies and lifecycle processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting contractor technical reviews and program oversight activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of ground architecture, enterprise mission systems, cloud-based systems, command and control systems, or data processing environments.
• DAWIA, FAC-C, PMP, INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, or similar professional certifications.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps environments, or software-intensive acquisitions.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and requirements management platforms.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.