Contracts Specialist

KBR is seeking a Contracts Specialist in Ft. Washington, MD.

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.

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 20% or less

• Working Hours: Standard

Responsibilities:

KBR seeks a Contract Specialist to support the SAF/OC/CDM/CCSO with a full range of contract administration tasks in support of its cybersecurity portfolio. The Secretary of the Air Force, Concepts, Development and Management Office (SAF/CDM) Cyber Capabilities Support Office (CCSO) is a research and development (R&D) driven technology and development and operational support activity under the cognizance of the United States Air Force (USAF). CCSO develops solutions to hard problems in order to facilitate national success in the Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) domain. By utilizing a unique blend of technology, intelligence, and operations subject matter experts (SMEs) in a quick reaction capability (QRC) environment, CCSO develops focused capabilities to enable the achievement of Combatant Command (COCOM) mission objectives across all phases of combat. Specific responsibilities of the Contract Specialist include but are not limited to:

• Manages program contract tasks with minimal supervision, working with other contract specialists, in support of government Contracting Officer.

• Assists with development and implementation of strategies in support of organization objectives.

• Develops or provides inputs to key contracting documents to include Statements of Objective, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Contract Data Requirements Lists, Quality Assurance Plans, etc.

• Supports cost estimating efforts, and cost or price analysis.

• Assists with technology evaluation, assessment, FAR Research, strategy development, and market research efforts.

• Coordinates contract execution with all stakeholders, resolving issues, and maintaining compliance with the FAR laws, rules, and regulations.

• Performs pre-award tasks, to include but not limited to: coordination with all stakeholders, review and advice on requirement and contract documentation, market research, solicitations, evaluations. And source selections.

• Performs post Award contract administration tasks, to include: handling contract changes, funded and administrative modifications, negotiations, correspondence, and contract documentation.

• Provides ongoing contract project execution, oversight, and leadership to include schedule development and monitoring; technical development prioritization, goal setting, and monitoring; technical execution performance monitoring and assessment; resource monitoring and assessment; technical integration planning, scheduling, and implementation; scheduling, coordination and implementation and oversight; risk and issue identification and mitigation; and financial execution monitoring.

Required:

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

• MA/MS Degree • A minimum of ten (10) years of work related experience. • Of those 10 years, at least six (6) years of work-related experience supporting a DoD component.

• Experience with DoD contracts and acquisition processes.

• Experience with applying supplements, including the FAR to acquisition processes.

• Experience in assisting with the development of acquisitions strategies based on market research and solicitations with selection criteria or instructions to enable contract award to satisfy customer requirements.

• Must have supported AF source selection and sole source procurements.

• Must have contract administration experience, to include: contract modifications, negotiations, correspondence, and contract documentation.

• Must have experience working with government contract writing systems, like. ConWrite or other, within the last five years.

• Must be DAWIA Level II certified in contracting or equivalent.

•  TS with SCI eligibility required

Desired:

• Experience in Contract Administration.
• Air Force experience.
• Preferred to have held a warrant.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary for DC area is $100K.

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