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Senior Acquisition Contract Specialist
Company: KBR
Location: Chantilly, VA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 01/30/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology
Job Description
Senior Acquisition Contract Specialist

Title:

Senior Acquisition Contract Specialist

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs 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 countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects:KBRs 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 position is contingent upon contract award

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acquisition support encompasses the development of acquisition strategies, market research, defining requirements, preparing solicitations, evaluating proposals, and managing contracts

  • Act as business advisor to internal customers about acquisition strategy, contract types, contracting methods, and sole source and competitive acquisition strategies and procedures

  • Assist in source selection pre-award functions normally conducted by Contract Specialists, which includes preparing contract-related documents

  • Solicit and advise during proposal evaluation, perform cost/price analysis, and prepare negotiation positions

  • Assist in obtaining required reviews and/or approvals for contractual and acquisition documents

  • Perform source selection post-award functions, including administering contracts by ensuring compliance with terms and conditions of contracts, resolution of problems/issues that arise during performance of contracts, reviewing invoices, and continuously reviewing contracts for compliance with established programs, policies, and procedures

Qualifications Required:

  • DAWIA Level III Contracting certification (or equivalent)

  • Five years Federal Government contract experience (IC experience desired but not mandatory) and familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

  • Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance

  • Source selection experience is mandatory

  • TS/SCI With Polygraph

Ready to Make a Difference?

If youre 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 teams 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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