Associate Specialist Subcontracts Administrator

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

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Associate Specialist Subcontracts Administrator to join its National Security Solutions team in Virginia. The role supports government solicitations, RFPs, and subcontract negotiations essential to national security programs.

The candidate will handle pricing reviews, OCI packages, and CPSR-compliant documentation while coordinating with internal stakeholders and suppliers. A TS/SCI path may be required, with hybrid work and modest travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in purchasing /subcontracts.
• BS/BA majors: Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management or Business Law.
• Ability to interpret policies and government regulations in day-to-day activities.
• Effective communication and coordination with internal stakeholders as well as Suppliers.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, Agency regulations, ITAR, etc.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project).

Responsibilities

• Review government solicitations.
• Prepare and issue RFPs to subcontractor teammates.
• Issue data calls to subcontractor teammates for information to support proposal efforts.
• Prepare OCI packages for subcontractor teammates.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare government proposal submission instructions for subcontractor teammates.
• Negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements.
• Perform comprehensive price analysis.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements, including terms & conditions.
• Prepare all required documentation for subcontract file to ensure CPSR compliance.
• Issue procurement actions (Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, Modifications).
• Monitor Purchase Orders/Subcontracts within purchasing system.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks.
• Close-out subcontracts and purchase orders per procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

Business Administration / Management / Contract Administration / Supply Chain Management / Business Law

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Deltek Timekeeping

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: 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.

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

Basic Compensation: $67,000.00 - 93,000.00.

This range is for the Virginia area only

The 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.

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.

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