Principal Contracts Specialist; remote

Principal Contracts Specialist (remote)

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.

• Participate in advance planning discussions of new business pursuits; assist internal customers in establishing high‑level contract strategy and driving implementation of strategic contract opportunities.
• Prepare teaming and non‑disclosure agreements.
• Lead proposal administrative volume and support cost volume, pricing development, and OCI vetting.
• Negotiate contracts and administer contract requirements, ensuring proper attainment in accordance with company policies.
• Support subcontracts and purchasing personnel with compliant procurement processes and ensure proper flow‑down provisions.
• Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiations on complex contractual issues.
• Champion contract policy and procedure revision and improvement.
• Analyze significant or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Interface with internal functions to evaluate contract compliance and provide contractual advice to mitigate and resolve risk issues.
• Assist during government audits and reviews.
• Mentor and train less experienced professionals as needed.

• Location:
  
  Remote
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal (0‑10%)
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• 12+ years of experience in Government Contract Management.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, agency regulations, ITAR, and related federal customer regulations.
• Experience 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 with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project).
• B.S. / B.A. (Master’s preferred).
• Organized and systematic task‑management approach enabling timely closure of actions.

• Experience with CostPoint.
• Experience with rate structures and pricing strategies.

• For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $119,000 to $135,000.

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may include sign‑on bonuses, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401(k) 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, beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.