KBR Careers · 1 month ago
Principal Contracts Specialist (remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $135K/yr
12+ years expKBR is a company that provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions, particularly in the field of national security. The Principal Contracts Specialist will be responsible for supporting the early stages of the contract lifecycle, including business development pursuits and proposal creation, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and contract requirements.
Information Technology & Services
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
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
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 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.
Company
KBR Careers
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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