Fairfax, VA

Title:
Sr. Director - Legal

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

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Senior Director, Legal

Hybrid Opportunity

KBR Government Solutions U.S. is looking for a Sr. Director, Legal to serve as chief legal counsel and lead all aspects of the contracts administration function for its Readiness & Sustainment Solutions business unit.

Essential job duties:

The Sr. Director, Legal will report to the Vice President, Legal for KBR's Government Solutions U.S. (GS US) business, and will serve as a member of, and principal legal advisor to, the Readiness & Sustainment Solutions (R&SS) business unit executive team. The position will advise the R&SS business unit on all legal matters and aspects of U.S. government contracting. The candidate selected for this position will also lead and manage a team of contracts professionals in the efficient, effective operation of a contracts administration department. The individual will participate as a member of the senior leadership team within the GSUS Legal organization, and as such, will collaborate with his/her peers in the other GS US businesses and the Vice President, Legal to ensure consistent, exemplary service across GS US operations.

The successful candidate will partner with the R&SS business leadership to achieve strong business outcomes while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations and rules. The Sr. Director, Legal will review, analyze, and approve significant or unique contract requirements and provisions to ensure identification of legal and business risks and appropriate mitigation actions. The role will also support proposal efforts and the negotiation of complex contracts, joint venture agreements and other agreements as necessary. The role will advise R&SS management on special contractual, regulatory, and legal matters and keep abreast of applicable laws, regulations (including FAR/DFARS) and industry practices and guidance. The role will also support government contracts-related audits and investigations, as well as internal audits and investigations affecting the R&SS business. The role will oversee bid protest litigation, including management of outside legal counsel. The Sr. Director, Legal will also support merger/acquisition activities as needed.

The successful candidate will supervise, direct, and manage all contract administration activities through all phases of the federal procurement lifecycle. The position will lead the development and implementation of streamlined, effective contracting policies, procedures, and tools in accordance with company objectives and requirements and industry best practices. The role will monitor the quality of work performed by the contracts staff to ensure superior service to the R&SS business, and will provide the staff with the leadership, resources and training necessary to deliver that service. The Sr. Director, Legal will also be expected to build and maintain strong relationships with key government contracting officials, as well as internal clients and cross-functional peers across GS US.

Minimum Requirements:

The ideal candidate for the Sr. Director, Legal position will possess the following:

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited U.S. law school.
• License in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• At least 10 years of legal experience in government contracting, with in-house experience being a plus.
• Experience managing a contracts department within a government contractor organization.
• In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to federal government contracting, including solicitation and proposal requirements, contract terms, the FAR/DFARS, and the Contract Disputes Act, Truth in Negotiations Act, Civil False Claims Act and other U.S. government procurement-related laws and regulations.
• Experience with all types of contracts relating to providing services to DoD and other federal government agencies, including fixed price, cost reimbursable, and time & materials contracts.
• Experience preparing requests for equitable adjustment and certified claims.
• Experience with base operation and support services (BOSS) contracting, both CONUS and OCONUS, is a plus.
• Experience establishing and administering joint venture agreements.
• Experience conducting or supporting legal investigations and analyzing mandatory disclosure requirements.
• Experience in merger/acquisition due diligence and transactions.
• Ability to convey complex government contracting and legal concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with employment and labor law.
• Experience with prosecuting and defending bid protests and working with the DCAA and DCMA on cost and audit matters.
• Experience mentoring government contracts professionals in negotiation of contract terms and identification and mitigation of terms that impose risk.
• Strong business acumen and judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Executive level written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels and across all functions within an organization.
• Strong organizational and people management skills.
• Effective team-focused behavior and professional demeanor.

Security Requirements: Must meet eligibility requirements for a TS security clearance.

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In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

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.