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Subcontracts Administrator

KBR, Inc.
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
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Subcontracts Administrator

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Knowledge and experience working Government solicitations with the ability to do so independently and in conjunction with day-to-day work
  • Prepare Requests for Proposals/Quote (RFP/RFQ) packages
  • Evaluate proposals and quotations to support procurement decisions
  • Conduct comprehensive price analysis
  • Lead negotiations of Subcontract Agreements, to include the negotiation of Terms & Conditions and Pricing
  • Prepare all required documentation to include in the Subcontract file to ensure CPSR compliance
  • Issue a variety of procurement actions, including but not limited to Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, and Modifications
  • Monitor and maintain POs/Subcontracts within purchasing system
  • Perform peer reviews of procurement files
  • Serve as liaison between subcontractor and project manager
  • Identify and mitigate contract risks
  • Manage close-out procedures efficiently

Work Environment

  • Location: Remote
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
  • Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in purchasing /subcontracts
  • Federal Government/subcontracts experience
  • B.S. / B.A. Majors: Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management or Business Law
  • Strong analytical reasoning skills and the ability to interpret policies and government regulations
  • Effective communication and coordination with internal stakeholders and Subcontractors
  • Experience in mitigating contractual and procurement risks, ensuring adherence to government regulations (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and CPSR compliance)
  • Strong Negotiator with proven success in subcontract discussions
  • Team Player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project)

Desired Qualifications

  • Highly organized and systematic approach to task management
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
  • Ability to work across program teams, finance, legal, and compliance departments to drive procurement success
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

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.

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