Acquisition Contracting Specialist SME

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Acquisition Contracting Specialist SME

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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

KBR is seeking an experienced Acquisition Contracting Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

Successful candidates will have an expert understanding of how DoD, Federal, and Air Force acquisition and contracting processes and lifecycles are executed and experience with developing acquisition and contracting strategies for Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo, CA. Selected candidates will provide indispensable support and leadership to the Government on the Hemisphere contract. Applicants will play a pivotal role in supporting the Government by participating in source selections, advising, plus aid in the management of existing IDIQ contracts and execution of acquisition strategies for any follow-on efforts. Successful candidates will also provide contract and subcontract management support by collaborating with Government Contracting Officers and contract specialists. The individuals will serve as key assets in driving the execution success of Hemisphere, leveraging expertise to navigate complex acquisition contracting processes, and facilitate the achievement of programmatic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply expertise 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

Required:

• Over 15 years of proven practical expertise and relevant DoD, Air Force, and SSC work experience in contracts and subcontracts throughout entire acquisition lifecycle and processes
• Master's degree in technical management (business administration, project management)
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired:

• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) certification
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) certification
• Prior Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer experience

Basic Compensation:

$150,000 - $180,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, clearance level, contract affordability 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.

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.

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