Acquisition Contracting Specialist

KBR, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

10d•$130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to 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. 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.

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

Nice To Haves

Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) certification
Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) certification
Prior Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer experience
Basic Compensation: $130,000 – $170,000 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.

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