Government Contracts & Defense Projects Specialist

Rayat Al-Jazeera; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized Kuwaiti construction firm seeks a Government Contracts & Defense Projects Specialist with over 10 years of expertise in U.S. government contracting. The role involves tracking bid opportunities, leading RFI/RFP submissions, and negotiating subcontracts. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong relationships within the defense sector in Kuwait and have a proven track record in winning defense contracts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in U.S. government or DoD/Army contracting.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Proven track record of awarded contracts.

Responsibilities

• Track and bid on opportunities via SAM.gov.
• Lead RFI/RFP submissions with internal teams.
• Negotiate subcontracts and build strategic partnerships.

Skills

U.S. government contracting

Relationships at Camp Arifjan

Knowledge of FAR/DFARS

Education

PMP or NCMA (CPCM)

Tools

SAM.gov

WAWF

FPDS

Job description

About Rayat Al-Jazeera (RJ)

Rayat Al‑Jazeera Co. (RJ) is a highly specialized Kuwaiti construction and infrastructure firm with over 27 years of industry excellence. As a U.S.-owned and SAM-registered company, RJ is known for delivering turnkey building solutions in civil construction, roads, infrastructure, procurement, and life-support services. RJ consistently partners with major defense, public, and private entities, offering high-quality, compliant, and strategically executed projects throughout Kuwait and the region.

Position Summary

RJ is seeking a seasoned Government Contracts & Defense Projects Specialist to drive U.S. federal and military contracting efforts in Kuwait. This is not a conventional business development role—we’re looking for a strategic partner who knows how to open doors, build alliances, and win defense-related contracts.

Key Responsibilities

- Track and bid on opportunities via SAM.gov, SubNet, DLA, LOGCAP, etc.

- Lead RFI/RFP submissions with internal technical teams

- Represent RJ to U.S. Army procurement officers and prime contractors (KBR, Vectrus, Amentum, Fluor)

- Negotiate subcontracts and build strategic partnerships

- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS

- Attend defense events and maintain accurate records

Skills

- 10+ years in U.S. government or DoD/Army contracting (Kuwait experience is a must; experience with similar MoD contracts in the Gulf area is preferred)

- Proven track record of awarded contracts

- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, FFP, IDIQ

- Strong relationships at Camp Arifjan, Camp Buehring, KNB

- Skilled in SAM.gov, WAWF, PIEE, FPDS, NCAGE, UEI

- PMP or NCMA (CPCM) preferred

- Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus