
Research and Development Contract Specialist
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Research and Development Contract SpecialistBelong. 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 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.
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.
Qualifications:
Required:
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
Desired:
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
Basic Compensation:
$82,900 - $124,400
This range is for the Maryland 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.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
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.
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.
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