Research and Development Contract Specialist

Research and Development Contract Specialist

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• 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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

• Assist in preparing documentation related to acquisition and procurement packages.
• Draft documentation such as Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Plan, Security Reviews, Sole Source Justification, Statement of Work, Proposal Evaluation Criteria, Proposal Evaluation Plan, Proposal Preparation Instructions, Source Selection, Process.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain tracking of all efforts and update document repository.
• Support the establishment of new processes, documents, and file maintenance for contract function.

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 Level 1 or related professional certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contracting procedures, types, and methods, including formal advertising, negotiation, fixed-price, grants, and cost contracting.
• Experience developing guidance documents for acquisitions and proposals.
• Knowledgeable in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods, complexities, and techniques of federal contracting, including FAR.

Desired:

• Seven (7) years of experience with Federal government contracting.
• Experience drafting IC acquisition strategies or plans.
• Experience writing Sole Source Justifications or Statements of Work.
• Experience with IC source selection process.

$82,900 - $124,400 (Maryland area only; rate based on selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and internal parity).

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation per internal policy or contractual designation, including sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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 K . Let’s shape the future together.

K  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.

K  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.