Lead Specialist, Contracts

Overview

Manage contract lifecycle, procurement, and compliance for KBR's Readiness & Sustainment division.

Key Responsibilities

• change orders
• rfp management
• contract lifecycle
• customer solutions
• file management
• best practices

Tasks

-Negotiate change orders with the federal government. -Issue requests for proposals, evaluate proposals, and qualify suppliers. -Effectively manage the contracts lifecycle as associated with procurement activity. -Respond to internal/external customer challenges and recommend solutions to improve products, processes, or services based on industry knowledge. -Maintain accurate contract files in compliance with established procedures. -Utilize business judgment to interpret internal (KBR) or external (Industry) issues and recommend best practices.

Requirements

• costpoint
• far/dfars
• mba
• 7+ years
• secret clearance
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Experience using multiple contract management systems; i.e, CostPoint. -Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current, valid U. S. Passport or ability to obtain one, and U. S. Driver's License. -Demonstrated continuing education in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). -Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-discipline, team environment while managing competing priorities. -MBA or advanced degree a plus. -Strong conflict resolution skills in addressing difficult concepts, negotiating with others, and influencing positive outcomes for the company. -Strong communication, analytical skills, and business acumen to make sound decisions and recommendations. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal, written, and listening. -Ability to interact with staff at all levels and in varying functions, from craft persons to senior executives. -Excellent analytical skills – data driven, fact based, root cause focused. -7+ years of experience in contracts administration. -Ability to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance is a plus. -Understanding of litigation and claims processes and experience with legal communities. -Experience with various rate structures and contract types. -Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college.

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About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

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