Contracting Officer Sme

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Contracting Officer SME
KBR is seeking a highly motivated self-starter, adaptable to a fast-paced exciting environment as a Contracting Officer Subject Matter Expert (SME), to support the Acquisition Instructor Course (AQIC) at WPAFB, Ohio. The Acquisition Instructor Course (AQIC) is the joint USAF & USSF acquisition course in which only the most highly qualified applicants are chosen to attend through a competitive selection process. The AQIC was established under the U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff's direction to integrate acquisition into the Air Force Weapons School. The AQIC resides as Detachment 2 (Det 2) under the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) with the purpose to cultivate military and civilian instructors within the acquisition force who are skilled in tactical acquisition, instructorship, and operational integration. Within small class sizes, AQIC is intentionally designed to mirror the training methodology, organization, and rigor of the USAF Weapons School curriculum. This is a rare opportunity to provide cutting-edge SME support developing the best and brightest young acquisition officers and professionals into expert instructors and integrators who are deliberately and strategically placed throughout the acquisition enterprise to tackle the USAF and USSF toughest problems.
This is not a remote job opportunity. The applicant must be local to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Position Description:
Performs the following duties in support of the Acquisition Instructor Course (AQIC):

• Provide product support through experiential instructorship as it relates to the Federal Dept of Defense, and Dept of the Air Force Contracting discipline.
  • Responsible for developing curriculum, instructing students, facilitating meaningful discussions, and enabling student-centered active learning using classrooms and technology in the following key areas (not totally inclusive):
    • Contract Authority and Laws
    • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Dept of Defense Supplement (DFARS), and Dept of Air Force Supplement (DAFFARS) research methods
    • Small Business
    • Market Research
    • Competition
    • Contract Types
    • Commercial Products
    • Cost vs Price Analysis
    • Special Contracting Methods
    • Other Transactions
    • Disputes
    • Protests
    • Payments
    • Terminations
    • Contract Incentives
    • Sole Source Best Practices
    • Acquiring Software
• Additional duties include, but not limited to, evaluating students across various graded events (exercises, exams, briefings, etc.), serving as research paper advisor/evaluator, and providing continuous feedback to the military cadre on how to improve the course flow.

Required Experience:

• Ability to perform required tasks in support of students/clients interested in Acquisition Management and to offer real-life examples of first-hand knowledge of related DoD policies and practices.
• Demonstrated experience with related Air Force Instructions (AFI), DoD instructions (DoDI), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Dept of Defense Supplement (DFARS), and Dept of Air Force Supplement (DAFFARS).
• Demonstrated professional knowledge with 10-15 years of current/recent specialized experience in a relevant professional career field.
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly and expertly (in English) in both verbal and written forms concerning academic, administrative, and technical subject matters.
• Offer real-life examples of first-hand knowledge of DoD policies and practices related to acquisition management experiences.
• Ability to travel out of local area 25% of calendar year if needed.

Required Education: An earned bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study with demonstrated teaching ability. A Master of Science degree (or higher) and/or professional teaching experience of adult students is highly desirable.
Security Clearance Requirement: Eligible to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance
When you become part of the KBR team, your career opportunities are endless. Our people are the heart of everything we do here at KBR. We Value our People!
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.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These ideals form all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward, being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver - Together.
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