Jr Contract Specialist

Title:
Jr Contract Specialist

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.

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.

KBR is seeking an acquisitions specialist to support contracts /and related business processes throughout all stages of the contract management and procurement lifecycle. As a specialist, you will provide advice, recommendations, and document preparation support to multiple disciplined office in all areas of the acquisition pre- and post-award contract phase.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

Responsibilities

• Support market research and market survey activities
• Assist with drafting acquisition documents including but not limited to acquisition plans, acquisition strategies, Statement of Objectives (SOO), Statements of Works (SOWs), Quality Assurance Plans, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other miscellaneous pre-award documentation
• Maintain the Contracts Bidders' Library
• Review contract award documentation and provide contract acquisition support
• Provide contractual recommendations in implementation, execution, and administration for all aspects of contract management
• Provide contract modification and delivery/task order support
• Support preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs)
• Assist with drafting feedback and provide recommendations on milestone reviews, such as Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Business Management Reviews (BMRs)
• Make recommendations regarding office submissions for budget exercises and IPBS, CBJB, and CJB submissions
• Provide administrative support to contract award-fee activities
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree and 0-3 years of related experience
  
  • Associate's Degree and 5 years of experience or HS/GED with 7 years of experience can be substituted
• Can work as part of a team
• Knowledge of various contract types (CP, FFP, CPAF, IDIQs)

Travel Requirements:

• Travel Required: CONUS and OCONUS may be required; Up to 10%

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.