Senior Acquisition Contract Specialist with Security Clearance

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Senior Acquisition Contract Specialist 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. This position is contingent upon contract award Key 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 Qualifications Required: DAWIA Level III Contracting certification (or equivalent)
Five years 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 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.