Title:

R2089537 Sr. Subcontract Administrator - Proposal Specialist

***This is a hybrid position.***

Clear Lake, TX – Huntsville, AL – Fulton, MD

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Subcontract Administrator – Proposal Specialist, Sr. to support the Procurement & Subcontracts team in providing new business capture proposal support within our Science & Space business unit. 

What you will do:

As a Subcontract Administrator – Proposal Specialist, Sr. with KBR, Inc. Science & Space, you play a critical role in supporting proposal activity that propels the company’s business win strategy.  You will be responsible for a full range of procurement and subcontract activities associated with supporting proposal strategies as determined by Business Development. 

Responsibilities:

• Strategic and tactical subcontracting activities resulting in timely execution of subcontracts in accordance with business goals and objectives including; initial proposal support, head start, phase-in after customer award, and execution.
• Works closely with Procurement & Subcontracts leadership to establish strategies in support of Programs, Capture Management, Contracts, Finance, and other functional areas within the business unit.
• Review customer’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for scope and requirements.
• Assess capture strategy and develop request for proposal packages including subcontracts.
• Participate in proposal development team planning color team reviews.
• Perform all tasks associated with acquiring Teammate and Subcontractor proposals including negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), establish thorough understanding of scope requirements and regulations, qualify subcontractors/suppliers, develop subcontracts incorporating applicable terms and conditions, prepare comprehensive RFP packages, analyze proposals, perform price/cost analysis, and negotiate exceptions.
• Negotiate subcontracts and terms and conditions.
• Leads head starts and pre planning for phase in processes. 
• Support post proposal and phase in operations for new customer contract wins.
• Prepare documentation in accordance with established procedures in support of the company’s approved purchasing system.
• Maintain documentation, status, other documents as required in electronic file sharing systems.
• Establishes and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute and administer subcontracts as required.
• Develop standard operating procedures and playbook to document process and makes recommendations for improvements.
• The ideal candidate will have experience leading development of complex subcontracts through closeout.
• Other support as identified.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Finance or related field
• 5-8 years’ experience in subcontract administration
• Strong knowledge of various contract types with a minimum of 5 years’ experience administering cost type subcontracts including; CPAF, CPFF and labor including; LH and T&M
• Thorough understanding of subcontracting principals as a government subcontractor
• Knowledge and practical experience with FAR
• 2+ years’ experience supporting customer proposals
• Ability to effectively communicate with Business Development personnel including Capture Managers, Proposal Teams, and Technical Writers, and other functional areas across the business unit
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with organizational, analytical, and project/time management skills
• Experience with Microsoft office suite with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to work well with a proposal team in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, as required, to meet proposal schedule and to accommodate meetings across several time zones
• Critical attention to detail

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint
• Working knowledge of Share Point
• Experience using electronic proposal management systems
• Experience developing cost volumes

U.S. Citizenship is required because of the sensitivity of work.

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 s