Contract Officer

About the role

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on protecting our national security.

The 6STS/Defensive Cyber Operations – Space (DCO-S) team develops cyber security software tools to reside on all MILSATCOM ground entry points and soon on the MILSATCOM space vehicles, ensuring protection from malicious attempts to disable or intercept command and control of our assets in space.

This role supports the commander and acquisition flight to acquire the most appropriate technology and support services to meet mission goals. You will work directly with the commander and staff in Colorado Springs to develop RFIs, RPPs, RFPs, and create contracts in coordination with SSC and FAR guidance. You will also be integral to development and sustainment contracts, incorporating change proposals into existing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide contracting support to the commander and acquisition flight to acquire technology and support services.
• Develop RFIs, RPPs, RFPs, and create contracts in coordination with SSC and FAR guidance.
• Work on development and sustainment contracts, incorporating change proposals into existing agreements.
• Collaborate with the acquisition flight and technical flights to ensure procurements and contracts achieve product development and sustainment goals.
• Manage contracts including FFP, IDIQs, T&M, CP, OTAs, BPAs, and SAP.
• Engage in contract negotiation and drafting in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS regulations.
• Support team development, leadership, and contractor management.

Requirements

• Former DoD Warranted Contracting Officer.
• Experience in contract management and procurement.
• RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation) experience.
• Project and operations management experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with FFP, IDIQs, T&M, CP, OTAs, BPAs, and SAP contracts.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS regulations.
• Experience in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Team development and leadership skills.
• Contractor management experience.

Work Environment

Location: When not supporting a site, this position can work remotely or from a nearby KBR office (if available and desired).

Travel Requirements: This position requires 25% travel, with potential surge to 50% to support end users at various DoD ranges and labs across the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii.

Pay

Base compensation: $114,000 - $171,000 (specifically for Colorado Springs). The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.