Junior Acquisition Contract Specialist

KBR • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

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 position is contingent upon contract award

Requirements

• DAWIA Level II Contracting certification (or equivalent)
• 3 years of Federal Government contract experience (IC experience desired but not mandatory) and familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance
• Source selection experience is mandatory
• TS/SCI With Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Acquisition support encompasses the development of acquisition strategies, market research, defining requirements, preparing solicitations, evaluating proposals, and managing contracts
• Act as business advisor to internal customers about acquisition strategy, contract types, contracting methods, and sole source and competitive acquisition strategies and procedures
• Assist in source selection pre-award functions normally conducted by Contract Specialists, which includes preparing contract-related documents
• Solicit and advise during proposal evaluation, perform cost/price analysis, and prepare negotiation positions
• Assist in obtaining required reviews and/or approvals for contractual and acquisition documents
• Perform source selection post-award functions, including administering contracts by ensuring compliance with terms and conditions of contracts, resolution of problems/issues that arise during performance of contracts, reviewing invoices, and continuously reviewing contracts for compliance with established programs, policies, and procedures

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees