Contracts Specialist

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Program Summary

KBRs Readiness and Sustainment (R&S) division is the Team Behind the Mission. We deliver mission critical services to the U.S. military and coalition partners around the world. Our key capabilities include base operations; contingency and expeditionary support; next generation asset management; digitally focused logistics; prepositioned stock; and integrated supply chain management.

Job Summary

The Contracts Specialist will have basic knowledge of Government Contracts and enjoy working in a challenging fast-paced environment dealing with complex contracting matters. Under general supervision this individual will be responsible for reviews of performance requirements ensuring compliance with basic contract government regulations and customer specifications. The position will also require the candidate to work independently to research issues and formulate recommendations to management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate customer requirements while ensuring compliance with the contract.

• Prepare and administer routine correspondence memoranda and contract documentation.

• In coordination with Department management advise internal customers on various policies procedures approaches and preferred practices.

• Review all document submissions including proposals and estimates while ensuring compliance with the contract requirements the Contractors approved business systems and Client/Government requirements rules processes or regulations.

• Advise Project Managers and other project personnel on contract requirements.

• Assist with internal/external data calls and serve as liaison to management.

• Maintain extensive verbal and written communications with contracting personnel at Government agencies and to discuss issues of contract performance and administration.

• Interface with Government Contracting Officers on a regular and routine basis.

• Assist in monitoring and tracking obligations consistent with the contract requirements.

• Develop and maintain collaborative positive working relationships with internal and external customers based on respect honesty and transparency.

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate college degree (preferred).

• Typically 4 years of experience in contracts administration or related experience working on a Government contract.

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Creative problem solving and willingness to embrace a challenge.

• Resiliency to change.

• Eagerness to grow and advance with the organization.

• Must possess a valid drivers license and passport.

• English fluency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous LOGCAP contracting or other similar experience.

• Organized and systemic approach to task management that enables timely closure of actions.

• Ability to work independently.

• Experience working with DFARS Agency regulations ITAR etc.

• Experience with IDIQ T&M Fixed Price and/or Cost-type contracts.

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 teams 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.