Associate Specialist Subcontracts Administrator

KBR; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Associate Specialist Subcontracts Administrator in Virginia to manage procurement and subcontracting activities. The role involves reviewing solicitations, issuing RFPs, and handling data calls for proposal support while ensuring compliance with government regulations.

The position requires 2+ years in purchasing/subcontracts, a related bachelor’s degree, and experience with FAR/DFARS/ITAR. A hybrid work environment is offered with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in purchasing/subcontracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, ITAR and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review Government solicitations and prepare/issue RFPs.
• Prepare OCI packages and data calls for subcontractors.
• Negotiate Subcontractor pricing and NDAs/Teaming Agreements.
• Prepare Govt. proposal submission instructions and CPSR-compliant docs.
• Issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts; monitor progress.
• Close-out Subcontracts and Purchase Orders in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract administration

Communication skills

ITAR/DFARS knowledge

Education

B.S./B.A. in Business Administration/Management/Contract Administration/Supply Chain or Business Law

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Deltek Timekeeping

MS Excel

MS Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Associate Specialist Subcontracts Administrator***Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!***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.KBR’s National Security Solution (NSS) Procurement & Supply Chain function seeks a Associate Specialist Subcontracts Admin to provide a full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontracting work. Qualifies suppliers, issues requests for proposals, maintains subcontract files in accordance with established procedures. Oversees and performs the full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontracting work on a project. Under general supervision and occasional direct supervision, perform assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within their field. Displays core job competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills. Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree.**Key Responsibilities:*** Review of Government solicitations* Prepare and Issue RFPs to Subcontractor teammates* Issue data calls our Subcontractor teammates for any information that may be required to support proposal efforts.* Prepare OCI packages for our Subcontractor teammates* Review and negotiate Subcontractor pricing* Prepare Govt. proposal submission instructions for Subcontractor teammates* Negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements* Perform comprehensive price analysis* Negotiation of Subcontract Agreements, to include the negotiation of Terms & Conditions* Preparation of all required documentation to include in Subcontract file to ensure CPSR compliance.* Issuance of a variety of procurement actions (Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, Modifications, etc.)* Monitoring of Purchase Orders/Subcontracts within purchasing system* Identify and mitigate contract risks* Close-out Subcontracts and Purchase Orders in accordance with procedures**Work Environment:*** **Location:** Hybrid* **Travel Requirements:** Minimal 0-20%* **Working Hours:** Standard**Required Qualifications:*** **Security Clearance Requirement:** Clearance Eligibility. If needed, ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance. Polygraph may be required.* 2 + years of relevant experience in purchasing /subcontracts* B.S. / B.A. Majors: Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management or Business Law* Should possess sound reasoning skills and the ability to interpret policies and government regulations in day-to-day activities* Effective communication and coordination with internal stakeholders as well as Suppliers* Experience working with FAR, DFARS, Agency regulations, ITAR, etc.* Team Player with excellent interpersonal skills* Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project)**Desired Qualifications:*** Organized and systematic approach to task management that enables timely closure of actions* Ability to work independently* Experience with Deltek Costpoint* Experience with Deltek Timekeeping* Moderate to expert excel skills**Basic Compensation:** $67,000.00 - 93,000.00.This range is for the Virginia area onlyThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s 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.**Ready to Make a Difference?**If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.**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.