UABOS Turkey: Principal Contracts Specialist

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Program Summary

The KBR UABOS Program provides comprehensive BASE OPERATING SUPPORT – INSTALLATION (BOS-I) services at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey.  These services are delivered to support the 39th Air Base Wing, mission partners, and tenant units, encompassing a diverse range of personnel including transient, temporary duty (TDY), permanent party, and rotational personnel.  The program ensures the seamless functioning of operations, maintenance, and support activities essential for the sustained mission readiness and operational effectiveness of UABOS and its associated units.

Job Summary

The UABOS (Turkey) Principal Contracts Specialist, will provide on-site contract support for United States Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa Base Operating Support (UABOS) and related contracts in Turkey and Spain, based on-site in Turkey. The ideal candidate will possess specialized expertise in contract management, interpret business issues, and recommend best practices while identifying innovative solutions. You will work independently, mentor project teams, and leverage advanced analytical skills to solve complex problems and achieve objectives. Your strong communication skills will enable you to articulate difficult concepts and influence decisions effectively. If you are a seasoned contract management professional ready to take on this critical role, apply now to join our team and make a significant impact.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Duties include ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, DoD, national, and Air Force regulations and policies, as well as the contract terms and conditions including ensuring the adequacy of proposals, tracking costs, submission of CDRLs, and interfacing with Government contracts personnel regarding contractual matters.

• Administers complex, firm fixed and cost Base Operations Support (BOS) contract.

• Duties also include properly notifying the Government of, preparing, and ultimately negotiating, all Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA) in accordance with all FAR and DFAR regulations.

• Reviews all document submissions, including proposals and estimates, while ensuring compliance with the contract; the Contractor's policies and procedures and approved business systems; and U.S. Government and local regulations and policies.

• Advises Project Managers, other key project personnel, and leadership on contract requirements and risk mitigation approaches.

• Tasks performed by this Key Position directly impact cost containment, efficiency, profitability, and operations.

• Prepares and maintains contract documentation such as task orders, modifications, negotiation memos, correspondence, and notices.

• Prepares documentation involving expression of the company's position on requests for equitable adjustment, potential disputes, claims, or protests.

• Interfaces with U.S. Government Contracting Officer and Administrative Contracting Officer on a regular and routine basis. --Develops collaborative, positive working relationships with internal and external customers; based on respect, honesty, and transparency.

• Available to work alternate work hours as mission and requirements dictate

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited four-year college o Further demonstrated continuing education in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

• 8-plus years experience in Federal Government contract management/administration. Demonstrated experience in administration and management of major contract types: fixed-price and various cost-type contracts is required.

• Experience with US military contracting, base operation support services (BOSS) contracts, and previous on-site OCONUS support preferred. 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U.S. Driver’s License (minimum “C” Class)

• Must be fluent in English.

• Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 12 months of remaining validity AND with at least 4 blank visa/stamp pages remaining.

• Must possess driver's license with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

• Ability to travel as required.

• The candidate must be a detail oriented, proactive self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-discipline, team environment with the ability to manage competing priorities to achieve team goals.

• Proven skills to include effective change management, planning, organizing, directing, communicating and controlling; with strong decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent analytical skills data driven, fact based, root cause focused.

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to lead a team to consensus that lead to positive outcomes for the company.

• Understanding of litigation and claims processes and experience with legal communities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills verbal, written, and listening.

• Ability to interact with staff at all levels and in varying functions, from craft persons to senior executives.

• Knowledge base to successfully diagnosis issues that cover multiple areas of interaction. Overtime, shift work and TDY assignments will be required, depending on contractual needs.

• Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs.

• Use computers & related software such as Microsoft Office and other common products used in office environments.

• Day-to-day physical requirements may involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard, mouse, monitor and various electronic resources repetitively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance is a plus