Contract Specialist

Title: Contract Specialist Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Seeking a Contracts Specialist with pre-acquisition experience to support contracts/and related business processes throughout all stages of the contract management life cycle. The right candidate will be able to work independently and function effectively as part of a team and interact with people from junior to senior-most levels. This individual should have experience meeting deadlines, and prioritizing contracts related items across large organizations. 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: Post-Award Acquisition Support: Provide advice, recommendations, and document support to multiple disciplined offices in all areas of the acquisition post-award phase, to include: Contract Administration Contract Modification Support Delivery/Task Order Support Performance: Financial management activities such as collecting, running, and analyzing contract performance metrics and invoices Events: Support/attend Program Management Reviews/Business Management Reviews and other milestone events Support: Award Fee Management such as drafting packages, reviewing comments, and supporting designated COTR with analysis Maintain: Maintenance of contract files Correspondence: Government POCs and developers regarding contract status, requests for additional information, etc. Policy: Analyze significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and policies Requests: Prepare complex requests for proposals, to include drafting technical evaluations FAR: Experience with both FAR and Non-FAR based contracts ELA: Experience with ELAs (Enterprise License Agreements) and ServiceNow Pre-Award Acquisition Support: Provide advice, recommendations, and document preparation support to multiple disciplined offices in all areas of the acquisition pre-acquisition phase, to include: Documentation: Statement of Works (SOWs) & Statement of Objectives (SOOs), Acquisition Strategy Support, Cost Estimates, Market Research & Market Surveys, Quality Assurance Plans, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) /Request for Quotations (RFQs), Source Selection, and other miscellaneous pre-award documentation Knowledge of the Acquisition Lifecycle: Acquisition Strategy, RFP Development, Proposal Evaluation, Award Action Items: Document detailed meeting minutes/action items Work Environment: Location: On-site Travel Requirements: Minimal Working Hours: Standard Required Qualifications: Clearance: Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph 4-5 years of relative experience Desired Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree 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. 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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. 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