Senior Acquisition Contracting Specialist
Senior Acquisition Contracting Specialist
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Senior Acquisition Contracting SpecialistKBR is seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Contracting Specialist. Successful candidates will have a deep understanding of how DoD Federal and Air Force acquisition processes and lifecycles are executed and experience with developing acquisition strategies for Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo CA. The primary focus for this role will be to provide indispensable support to the Government on the Hemisphere candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Government by assisting in conducting source selections advising plus assisting on management of existing IDIQ contracts and execution of acquisition strategies for any followon efforts. The successful candidate will also provide contract and subcontract management support by assisting Government Contracting Officers and contract specialists. The individual will serve as a key asset in driving the execution success of Hemisphere leveraging expertise to navigate complex acquisition contracting processes and facilitate the achievement of programmatic goals.
Job Requirements:
Skills / Experience Required
- 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
- Highly skilled in the navigation of contracting actions such as but not limited to change proposals solicitations funding modifications and award/incentive fee management
- Deep understanding and experienced in managing eventbased processing of contractual documentation throughout phases milestones and reviews for mission programs
- Demonstrated ability for autonomous work seamlessly working with team members and senior leadership with minimal supervision
- Exhibits strong critical thinking abilities and problemsolving acumen
- Employs proactive measures to mitigate problems tasks and challenges
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills coupled with proven leadership capabilities that foster effective team collaboration
- Provides comprehensive support to Government Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists in executing any and all contract actions upon request and agreement with Hemisphere leadership team
- Serves as an active contributor to government contract requests for proposals technical evaluations negotiations administration and executingleveraging expertise to facilitate informed decisionmaking
- Provides contracts guidance and determinations; guides all levels of management on contractual rights and obligations risk avoidance and mitigation strategy and problem solving
- Exercises sound judgment in interpreting contract terms and providing guidance to the business team to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
- Ensures timely review and communication of contract modifications and pertinent notices to the business team fostering transparency and clarity
- Supports efforts to obtain requisite approvals prior to contract submission ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational protocols
- Demonstrates awareness of U.S. Space Force organizations understanding applicable organization roles and objectives in alignment with various customers and stakeholders needs and mission objectives
Education / Certifications
- Bachelors degree in related technical field (business administration project management) with 15 years of experience as a contracting officer supporting Federal DoD Air Force or SSC acquisition program
Desired
- Masters degree in related technical field (business administration project management) with over 15 years of experience as a contracting officer supporting Federal DoD Air Force or SSC acquisition programs
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FACC) certification
- Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) certification
Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Active TS SCI
Target salary range for El Segundo
$170000$185000
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates 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.
Benefits:
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
