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Acquisition Contracting Specialist

$148k - $189.9k
Full-time

KBR

Title:
Acquisition Contracting Specialist

Acquisition Contracting 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.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking experienced Acquisition Contracting Specialists with deep expertise in DoD, Federal, and Air Force acquisition lifecycles. The ideal candidate will have a proven background supporting Space Systems Command (SSC) and developing acquisition and contracting strategies in complex, mission-driven environments.

In this role, you will provide critical support to the Government on the Hemisphere contract, contributing to source selections, advising program stakeholders, and supporting the management of IDIQ contracts and follow-on acquisition efforts. You will collaborate closely with Contracting Officers and acquisition teams to drive contract execution, ensure compliance, and enable successful program outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Apply deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD contracting protocols, including traditional acquisitions and modern, agile methodologies under the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
  • Navigate and manage contracting actions such as change proposals, solicitations, funding modifications, and award/incentive fee management
  • Manage event-based processing of contractual documentation throughout phases, milestones, and reviews for mission programs
  • Proactive on task prioritization and execution, work seamlessly with team members with minimal supervision
  • Exercise strong critical thinking abilities and problem-solving acumen
  • Employ proactive measures to mitigate problems, tasks, and challenges
  • Serve as an active contributor to government contract requests for proposals, technical evaluations, negotiations, administration, and leveraging expertise to facilitate informed decision-making
  • Provide contracts guidance and determinations; guides all levels of management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving
  • Exercise sound judgment in interpreting contract terms and providing guidance to the business team to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
  • Ensure timely review and communication of contract modifications and pertinent notices to the business team, fostering transparency and clarity
  • Support efforts to obtain requisite approvals prior to contract submission, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational protocols
  • Demonstrate awareness of U.S. Space Force organizations, understanding applicable organization roles and objectives in alignment with various customers and stakeholders' needs and mission objectives
  • Exemplify outstanding written and verbal communication skills, coupled with proven leadership capabilities that foster effective team collaboration
Requirements:
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in related field (business administration, project management, etc..)
  • 3-10 years of proven practical expertise and relevant DoD, Air Force, or SSC work experience in contracts and subcontracts throughout entire acquisition lifecycle and processes
Desired Skills:
  • Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) certification
  • Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) certification
  • Prior Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer experience
Basic Compensation:

$148,000 - $189,900 annually (This range is for the CA area only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.
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