Acquisition Contracting Specialist

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and commissions

Relocation benefits

Long-term incentives

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking an Acquisition Contracting Specialist in El Segundo, CA. This role involves managing and overseeing all aspects of contracting for national security solutions, requiring expertise in FAR and DFARS protocols. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree, with 3 to 10 years of relevant experience.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $170,000 annually, with additional compensation opportunities. Join KBR to make an impactful contribution towards protecting our national security.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of relevant DoD, Air Force, or SSC work experience in contracts.
• Proven expertise in contracting protocols and management.
• Experience throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD contracting protocols.
• Manage contracting actions, change proposals, and funding modifications.
• Provide guidance on contractual rights and obligations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Contract management skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Acquisition Contracting Specialist

Overview

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD contracting protocols, including traditional acquisitions and modern agile methodologies under the Adaptive Acquisition Framework.
• Navigate and manage contracting actions such as change proposals, solicitations, funding modifications, and award/incentive fee management.
• Manage event‑based processing of contractual documentation throughout phases, milestones, and reviews for mission programs.
• Proactively prioritize and execute tasks, working seamlessly with team members with minimal supervision.
• Exercise strong critical thinking abilities and problem‑solving acumen.
• Employ proactive measures to mitigate problems, tasks, and challenges.
• Serve as an active contributor to government contract requests for proposals, technical evaluations, negotiations, administration, and leveraging expertise to facilitate informed decision‐making.
• Provide contracts guidance and determinations; guide all levels of management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving.
• Exercise sound judgment in interpreting contract terms and providing guidance to the business team to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure timely review and communication of contract modifications and pertinent notices to the business team, fostering transparency and clarity.
• Support efforts to obtain requisite approvals prior to contract submission, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational protocols.
• Demonstrate awareness of U.S. Space Force organizations, understanding applicable organization roles and objectives in alignment with various customers and stakeholders’ needs and mission objectives.
• Exemplify outstanding written and verbal communication skills, coupled with proven leadership capabilities that foster effective team collaboration.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (business administration, project management, etc.).
• 3–10 years of proven practical expertise and relevant DoD, Air Force, or SSC work experience in contracts and subcontracts throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle and processes.

Desired Skills

• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC‑C) certification.
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) certification.
• Prior Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer experience.

Basic Compensation

$130,000 – $170,000 annually (This range is for the CA area only)

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.

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’s 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.

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