Principal Contracts Specialist

Title:

Principal Contracts Specialist

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K ’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.

• Innovative Projects: K ’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.

K  is seeking a Principal Contracts Specialist to support early stages of the contract lifecycle. This position will be a valuable business partner and responsible for contracts activities associated with business development pursuits, RFP evaluation and analysis and proposal creation and submittal. It requires creative thinking skills to drive solutions that help solve the critical missions we serve.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of all contract types and enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced environment dealing with complex proposal and 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.

• 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 Administrative Volume Lead
• Proposal Cost Volume support and pricing development
• Lead OCI vetting and support OCI Plan 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
• Interfaces with internal functions to evaluate contract compliance.
• Provide contractual advice and recommendations to identify, mitigate and resolve contractual risk issues
• Assist during government audits and reviews
• May mentor and train less experienced professionals

• Location:
  
  Remote
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal 0-10%
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• 12+ 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
• Experience with OCI vetting and OCI plan development
• 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.

• Experience with Cost Point
• Experience with rate structures and pricing strategies

• For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $119,000 to $135,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job…