Job Description
Title: Contracts Manager - TS/SCI
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 is seeking a Contracts Manager to provide leadership in every aspect of the contract lifecycle and use creative thinking skills to drive solutions that help solve the critical missions we serve. This position will be a valuable business partner and responsible for activities associated with proposal development/submittal and contract management/administration on multiple assigned contracts.
The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of all contract types and enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced environment dealing with complex contracting matters. This candidate will work independently with minimal oversight, research compliance issues, interpret regulations, and formulate recommendations, using knowledge of FAR, DFAR and other federal customer regulations. This candidate will also manage a team of contracts managers and act as the primary Contracts leader within their assigned business area. This position will require that the candidate solve problems, develop solutions, engage in customer interface during all phases of contract performance, and assist the sector Vice President in achieving their financial and performance goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities: - Participation in advance planning discussions of new business pursuits; assist internal customers in establishing high-level contract strategy and driving implementation of strategic contract opportunities
- Teaming and non-disclosure agreements
- Proposal cost volume and pricing development
- Contract negotiation and contract administration to ensure proper contract attainment and implementation of contract requirements in accordance with company policies
- Support Subcontracts and Purchasing personnel by providing compliant procurement processes and ensure appropriate flow down provisions are identified; support project accounting functions regarding maintenance of contract files
- Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiations on complex contractual issues.
- Champion contract policy and procedure revision and improvement
- Analyze significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and policies
- Provide contractual advice and recommendations to identify, mitigate and resolve contractual risk issues
- Assist during government audits and reviews
- Project setups and modification entry
- Mentor and train less experienced professionals
Work Environment: - Location: Hybrid
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
- Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications: - TS/SCI Security Clearance
- 10+ years of experience in Government Contract Management
- Experience working with FAR, DFARS, Agency regulations, ITAR, etc.
- Experience in generating and negotiating complex proposals/contracts
- Experience with T&M, Fixed Price and Cost Type Contracts.
- Effective Negotiator
- Team Player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project)
- B.S. / B.A. (Masters preferred)
- Organized and systematic approach to task management that enables timely closure of actions.
Desired Qualifications: - Experience with CostPoint
- Experience with rate structures and pricing strategies
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.
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 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.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Local area, Flexible hours,