
Research and Development Contract Analyst
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Research and Development Contract AnalystBelong. 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.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Research and Development Contract Analyst to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the acquisition management team.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in drafting agreement products/documents.
Execution and delivery of data calls.
Contract folder development, preparation, maintenance, and closeout.
Support solicitation and award processes to include drafting solicitation, consolidating Q&As and drafting amendments, compliance checks, cost analysis, records maintenance, documenting communications with offerors and Program Managers, supporting negotiations and drafting contracts/grants/cooperative agreements/other transactions.
Maintain pre- and post-award data in the official contract file and metrics database.
Prepare audit finding reconciliation reports for the Contracting Officer.
Support the establishment of new processes, documents, and file maintenance for contract's function.
Qualifications:
Required:
A CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with Polygraph
Five (5) or more years of relevant experience with Federal Government contracting
Two (2) years of IC experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, or related field
DAWIA Level I, Federal Acquisition Certification 1 or related professional certification
Demonstrated knowledge of contracting procedures, types, and methods, including formal advertising, negotiation, fixed-price, grants, and cost contracting
Demonstrated knowledge of cost and price procedures to evaluate offers and responsibility of contractors on the basis of competition, historical costs, reports from auditors or technical specialists, contractor cost breakdowns regarding labor, materials. Overhead, and profit, or other evaluation criteria and selection processes where the information is usually available
Experience developing and accessing Market Research Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP)
Knowledgeable in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods. Complexities, and techniques of federal contracting, to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Government agency acquisition process
Desired:
Seven (7) years of experience with Federal government contracting
Experience with Federal grants process
Basic Compensation:
$82,900 - $124,400
This range is for the Maryland 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.
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.
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