38 Research And Development jobs in Ashburn

Title:
Research & Development Contracts Lead
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR'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.
Why Join Us?
+ Innovative Projects: KBR'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
KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Research & Development Contracts Lead to join our team. This position will support our government customer in Washington DC Metropolitan area.
Responsibilities include:
+ Provide the customer recommendations on appropriate contract type for Research and Development projects being issued to develop innovative technologies.
+ Assist the customer in performing Market Research associated with the various area of interest.
+ Assist the customer in establishing the contracts and associated contract related documentation to include Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposals (RFP)
+ Assists the customer in evaluating proposals from various offerors for Research and Development efforts.
Required Skills and Experience:
Security Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Poly
+ Bachelor's degree (Business Development, Contracts or related field)
+ 8+ years of experience with Federal government contracting
+ DAWIA Level III or related professional certification
+ 5+ years of IC experience
+ Demonstrated knowledge of contracting procedures, types, and methods, including formal advertising, negotiation, fixed-price, grants and cost contracting.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of cost and price procedures to evaluate offers and responsibility of contractors on the basis of competition, historical costs, reports from auditors or technical specialists, contractor cost breakdowns regarding labor, materials, overhead, and profit, or other evaluation criteria and selection processes where the information is usually available.
+ Experience developing and accessing Market Research, Request for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP)
+ Knowledgeable in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods, complexities, and techniques of federal contracting, to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the IARPA Government agency acquisition process.
Desired:
+ Master's degree
+ 12+ years of experience with Federal government contracting
+ Experience with the Grants process
Basic Compensation:
+ $111,430,00 - $167,200.00 USD Annual
This range is for the Maryland area only
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity .
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions , or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance .
Benefits:
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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 KBRAt 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 team's 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.

Vice President, Research & Development page is loadedVice President, Research & Development Apply locations Falls Church, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR101585

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT .

Vice President, Research & DevelopmentJob Description:

HITT Contracting is seeking a Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) whose primary focus will be to accelerate innovation and drive advancements in our four core pillars for construction innovation: methodologies, materials, technology, and performance. The Vice President executes the R&D strategy for the company, working with leadership to develop a vision and the associated initiatives to achieve our business objectives. The ideal candidate will enhance the R&D teams development and foster a culture of continuous improvement and industry leadership. This position is a department director and reports directly to the CEO.

HITT Contracting is a leading national commercial construction company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Established in 1937, HITT has grown from a small family business into one of the top 10 largest general contractors in the nation. With nearly 2,000 team members across the US, HITT is known for delivering exceptional building experiences and fostering innovation, sustainability, and trust in its projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic R&D roadmap to enhance construction efficiency, sustainability, and technology integration.

• Lead research efforts in emerging construction trends, materials, and methodologies to enhance HITTs competitive edge.

• Collaborate with internal teams, industry experts, and external partners to drive innovation and implement best practices.

• Oversee the development and testing of new construction techniques, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.

• Manage R&D budgets, resources, and department team members to optimize workload allocation, project outcomes, and return on investment.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and digital transformation within construction operations.

• Represent HITT Contracting in industry forums, conferences, and partnerships to promote thought leadership and innovation.

• Ensure alignment between R&D initiatives and business goals, supporting operational efficiency and long-term growth.

• Develop strategic recommendations for the executive leadership on corporate initiatives, acting as a futurist and innovation business partner.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of professional experience in construction or related industry.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field

• Proven experience in R&D, especially in the construction industry.

• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of driving innovation and implementing new technologies.

• Deep understanding of construction materials, methodologies, and emerging trends.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

About Us

Founded in 1937, HITT Contracting has grown to be one of the top 10 General Contractors nationwide, with fourteen offices across the country. We continue to experience exceptional growth, leading us to new cities and the opportunity to expand into new work types. Company-wide, HITT maintains a workforce of more than 2,000 team members, and we are looking for driven candidates to join our team who want to grow with us and contribute to the ongoing success of our company.

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Senior Software Engineer (C#/SQL)
Job Description
Senior Software Engineer Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the worlds real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. Weve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. We are seeking an accomplished Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer who excels at designing and architecting modern web applications. This engineer would support our Web Enterprise team in building the software tools that power our proprietary CRM platform and support our sales and research teams across Homes.com, Costar.com, Apartments.com, LoopNet.com, and more. This position is located in our Richmond, VA office and offers a schedule of Monday-Thursday in office and Friday remote. Responsibilities Lead technical discussions and make critical architectural decisions aligned with business goals. Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable applications using the Microsoft .NET technology stack (.NET Core, ASP.NET Core, C#, MSSQL). Implement and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas for performance. Implement solutions using modern architecture paradigms including microservices, domain-driven design (DDD), and event-driven systems. Guide teams in adopting best practices in .NET Core, C# and SQL. Ensure adherence to SOLID principles, design patterns, and clean coding standards. Develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) to evaluate new tools and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and mentor junior developers. Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical designs and development-ready specifications. Apply secure coding practices, including integration of OAuth, OpenID Connect, and other authentication/authorization frameworks. Use Git, TFS, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines for version control and deployment. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to incremental delivery and continuous improvement. Qualifications Bachelors Degree required from an accredited, not for profit university or college. 6+ years of professional experience in software development using C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core. Must have strong experience with MS SQL Server, including relational database design and performance tuning. Hands-on experience with Entity Framework for efficient data modeling and data access. Experience with ASP.NET Web API, and RESTful service design. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms (Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of CI/CD principles, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment pipelines. Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Git, and other version control and build systems. Knowledge of JSON, XML, and API development standards. Familiarity with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, SQS, Kafka, or Azure Service Bus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Experience in unit, performance and automation testing. A track record of commitment to previous employers. Preferred Qualifications Comfortable working across the stack with Node.js on the server-side. Experience with NoSQL databases and API Gateway technologies. UX/UI experience with modern frameworks like React is a plus. Experience with Identity & Access Management, like OAuth, JWT. Exposure to serverless computing and event-driven architectures. Whats in it for you? When you join CoStar Group, youll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug Life, legal, and supplementary insurance Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family Commuter and parking benefits 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions Employee stock purchase plan Paid time off Tuition reimbursement On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes Access to CoStar Groups Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. #LI-MC5
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the worlds real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. Weve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1- or by sending an email to

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Research And Development Contract Analyst

KBR'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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR'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.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Research and Development Contract Analyst to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the acquisition management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting agreement products/documents.
• Execution and delivery of data calls.
• Contract folder development, preparation, maintenance, and closeout.
• Support solicitation and award processes to include drafting solicitation, consolidating Q&As and drafting amendments, compliance checks, cost analysis, records maintenance, documenting communications with offerors and Program Managers, supporting negotiations and drafting contracts/grants/cooperative agreements/other transactions.
• Maintain pre- and post-award data in the official contract file and metrics database.
• Prepare audit finding reconciliation reports for the Contracting Officer.
• Support the establishment of new processes, documents, and file maintenance for contract's function.

Qualifications:

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 1 or related professional certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contracting procedures, types, and methods, including formal advertising, negotiation, fixed-price, grants, and cost contracting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cost and price procedures to evaluate offers and responsibility of contractors on the basis of competition, historical costs, reports from auditors or technical specialists, contractor cost breakdowns regarding labor, materials. Overhead, and profit, or other evaluation criteria and selection processes where the information is usually available.
• Experience developing and accessing Market Research Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP).
• Knowledgeable in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods. Complexities, and techniques of federal contracting, to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Government agency acquisition process.

Desired:

• Seven (7) years of experience with Federal government contracting.
• Experience with Federal grants process.

Basic Compensation: $82,900 - $124,400

This range is for the Maryland area only. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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 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 team's 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.

Title: Research and Development Contract Analyst Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR'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. Why Join Us? + Innovative Projects: KBR'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 KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Research and Development Contract Analyst to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the acquisition management team. Key Responsibilities: + Assist in drafting agreement products/documents. + Execution and delivery of data calls. + Contract folder development, preparation, maintenance, and closeout. + Support solicitation and award processes to include drafting solicitation, consolidating Q&As and drafting amendments, compliance checks, cost analysis, records maintenance, documenting communications with offerors and Program Managers, supporting negotiations and drafting contracts/grants/cooperative agreements/other transactions. + Maintain pre- and post-award data in the official contract file and metrics database. + Prepare audit finding reconciliation reports for the Contracting Officer. + Support the establishment of new processes, documents, and file maintenance for contract's function. Qualifications: 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 1 or related professional certification + Demonstrated knowledge of contracting procedures, types, and methods, including formal advertising, negotiation, fixed-price, grants, and cost contracting + Demonstrated knowledge of cost and price procedures to evaluate offers and responsibility of contractors on the basis of competition, historical costs, reports from auditors or technical specialists, contractor cost breakdowns regarding labor, materials. Overhead, and profit, or other evaluation criteria and selection processes where the information is usually available + Experience developing and accessing Market Research Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) + Knowledgeable in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods. Complexities, and techniques of federal contracting, to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Government agency acquisition process Desired: + Seven (7) years of experience with Federal government contracting + Experience with Federal grants process Basic Compensation: $82,900 - $124,400 This range is for the Maryland area only The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. Ready to Make a Difference? 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 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 KBRAt 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 team's 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.

Title: Research and Development Contract Specialist Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR'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. Why Join Us? + Innovative Projects: KBR'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 KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Research and Development Contract Specialist to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the acquisition management team. Responsibilities: + 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's function. Qualifications: 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, to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Government agency acquisition process 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 Basic Compensation: $82,900 - $124,400 This range is for the Maryland area only The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. Ready to Make a Difference? 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 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 KBRAt 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 team's 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.

Title:
Research and Development Contract Analyst
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR'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.
Why Join Us?
+ Innovative Projects: KBR'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
KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Research and Development Contract Analyst to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the acquisition management team.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Assist in drafting agreement products/documents.
+ Execution and delivery of data calls.
+ Contract folder development, preparation, maintenance, and closeout.
+ Support solicitation and award processes to include drafting solicitation, consolidating Q&As and drafting amendments, compliance checks, cost analysis, records maintenance, documenting communications with offerors and Program Managers, supporting negotiations and drafting contracts/grants/cooperative agreements/other transactions.
+ Maintain pre- and post-award data in the official contract file and metrics database.
+ Prepare audit finding reconciliation reports for the Contracting Officer.
+ Support the establishment of new processes, documents, and file maintenance for contract's function.
Qualifications:
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 1 or related professional certification
+ Demonstrated knowledge of contracting procedures, types, and methods, including formal advertising, negotiation, fixed-price, grants, and cost contracting
+ Demonstrated knowledge of cost and price procedures to evaluate offers and responsibility of contractors on the basis of competition, historical costs, reports from auditors or technical specialists, contractor cost breakdowns regarding labor, materials. Overhead, and profit, or other evaluation criteria and selection processes where the information is usually available
+ Experience developing and accessing Market Research Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP)
+ Knowledgeable in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods. Complexities, and techniques of federal contracting, to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Government agency acquisition process
Desired:
+ Seven (7) years of experience with Federal government contracting
+ Experience with Federal grants process
Basic Compensation:
$82,900 - $124,400
This range is for the Maryland area only
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
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 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 KBRAt 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 team's 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.

Title:
Research and Development Contract Specialist
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR'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.
Why Join Us?
+ Innovative Projects: KBR'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
KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Research and Development Contract Specialist to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the acquisition management team.
Responsibilities:
+ 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's function.
Qualifications:
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, to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Government agency acquisition process
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
Basic Compensation:
$82,900 - $124,400
This range is for the Maryland area only
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
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 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.
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Title:
Systems Engineer - Research and Development - Senior
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KBR'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.
Why Join Us?
+ Innovative Projects: KBR'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.
KBR is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support our customers in Chantilly, VA. The position requires the employee to provide technical expertise as a Systems Engineer and Technical Assistance (SETA). The ideal candidate will have experience within the Intelligence Community with a high level of familiarity with standard systems engineering approaches and modeling techniques.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
Responsibilities:
+ Develop technical information to support the government program management decision-making process; assist Government PMs in managing and controlling the definition and management of the system configuration and the translation of the system definition into work breakdown structures.
+ Provide technical analyses and support in developing and applying advanced methods, theories and research techniques on R&D through operational support projects
+ Provide demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research and analysis in difficult technological problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques
+ Assist the customer in performing Market Research associated with the various area of interest
+ Applies systems engineering concepts and principles to highly complex systems including disparate and customized subsystems
+ Provides technical support for all phases of system requirements development, conducting independent technical analyses, evaluation, and assessment of system requirements, requirements development, documentation, and verification.
+ Demonstrated experience supporting system engineering and integrating functions for customer acquisitions including requirements development, acquisition documentation, test and evaluation, and system design reviews.
+ Lead trade studies, evaluates system performance and design, performs CONOPS development, mission analysis, and evaluates emerging technologies
+ Experience developing programmatic, technical information to support the program management decision-making process.
+ Assess R&D proposals for feasibility and progress towards mission goals
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in STEM-related discipline
+ 10+ years' demonstrated experience with System Architectures and the SE Design Process
+ A good understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and SysML.
Travel:  CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.   Security Requirements:  Active TS-SCI w Polygraph
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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 team's 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.