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KBR, Inc. · 1 month ago

Principal Contracts Specialist (remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

$119K/yr - $135K/yr

12+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leading provider of high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions in the national security sector. They are seeking a Principal Contracts Specialist to support the early stages of the contract lifecycle, focusing on business development pursuits, RFP evaluation, and proposal creation. The role involves contract negotiation, compliance analysis, and providing strategic recommendations while working independently in a fast-paced environment.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

Responsibilities

Participation in advance planning discussions of new business pursuits; assist internal customers in establishing high-level contract strategy and driving implementation of strategic contract opportunities

Teaming and non-disclosure agreements

Proposal Administrative Volume Lead

Proposal Cost Volume support and pricing development

Lead OCI vetting and support OCI Plan development

Contract negotiation and contract administration to ensure proper contract attainment and implementation of contract requirements in accordance with company policies

Support Subcontracts and Purchasing personnel by providing compliant procurement processes and ensure appropriate flow down provisions are identified; support project accounting functions regarding maintenance of contract files

Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiations on complex contractual issues

Champion contract policy and procedure revision and improvement

Analyze significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and policies

Interfaces with internal functions to evaluate contract compliance

Provide contractual advice and recommendations to identify, mitigate and resolve contractual risk issues

Assist during government audits and reviews

May mentor and train less experienced professionals

Qualification

Government Contract ManagementFARDFARS knowledgeComplex proposal negotiationOCI vettingPlan developmentT&MFixed Price ContractsCostPoint experienceEffective NegotiatorMicrosoft Suite proficiencyOrganized task managementTeam Player

Required

12+ years of experience in Government Contract Management

Experience working with FAR, DFARS, Agency regulations, ITAR, etc

Experience in generating and negotiating complex proposals/contracts

Experience with T&M, Fixed Price and Cost Type Contracts

Experience with OCI vetting and OCI plan development

Effective Negotiator

Team Player with excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project)

B.S. / B.A. (Masters preferred)

Organized and systematic approach to task management that enables timely closure of actions

Preferred

Experience with CostPoint

Experience with rate structures and pricing strategies

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees