Research and Development 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. 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 a highly motivated and career-oriented Research and Development Contract Specialist to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the acquisition management team.

Requirements

• A CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with Polygraph
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience with Federal Government contracting
• Two (2) years of IC experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, or related field
• DAWIA Level I, Federal Acquisition Certification Level 1 or related professional certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of contracting procedures, types, and methods, including formal advertising, negotiation, fixed-price, grants, and cost contracting
• Experience developing guidance documents for acquisitions and proposals
• Knowledgeable in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods.
• Complexities, and techniques of federal contracting, to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Government agency acquisition process

Nice To Haves

• Seven (7) years of experience with Federal government contracting
• Experience drafting IC acquisition strategies or plans
• Experience writing Sole Source Justifications or Statements of Work
• Experience with IC source selection process

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing documentation related to acquisition and procurement packages.
• Draft documentation such as Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Plan, Security Reviews, Sole Source Justification, Statement of Work, Proposal Evaluation Criteria, Proposal Evaluation Plan, Proposal Preparation Instructions, Source Selection, Process.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain tracking of all efforts and update document repository
• Support the establishment of new processes, documents, and file maintenance for contract's function.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees