KBSI Career Opportunities

Introduction and Overview

Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. (KBSI) is a dynamic engineering and system analysis, consulting, and systems/software development company specializing in business process redesign, production optimization, corporate integration of software, and technical service support. Located in College Station, TX, KBSI has more than two and a half decades of experience in systems analysis, design, and development and in developing cutting-edge technologies for business process analysis, discrete event simulation, process modeling and analysis, data mining, activity-based costing, workflow optimization, and system engineering methods in a host of government and commercial projects.

KBSI hires technical professionals in the areas of mechanical, industrial, electrical, and manufacturing engineering, as well as computer science, management science, systems analysis and artificial intelligence.

College Station is home not only to KBSI, but to Texas A&M University, known for its rich tradition which engenders a sense of loyalty and respect in its students and community. Texas A&M's triple designation as a Land, Sea, and Space-Grant institution reflects the broad scope of the research endeavors it brings to the city. With ongoing projects funded by agencies such as NASA, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research, it offers opportunity for research and development careers to flourish. College Station was named by Money magazine as the most educated city in Texas, and the 11th-most educated city in the United States.

For the individual looking to continue their education while earning a living, College Station is the ideal place to live and work. Here, you can enjoy a small-town atmosphere with big city amenities as you continue your education. It’s a great place to raise a family, with exemplary schools and a plethora of things to do. There is no shortage of fun activities to enjoy, with access to art galleries & museums, music and theater, parks, shopping, nightlife and golf courses, to name a few. You can also take advantage of the close proximity to Houston, Austin and Dallas.

If working and living in College Station appeals to you, see our employment opportunities below.

KBSI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Affirmative Action Plan and other information on equal employment opportunities may be requested by emailing [email protected].

KBSI is a federal contractor engaged in “Government Restricted” projects. Therefore, eligible candidates in many cases must be US Citizens or have a Permanent Resident status.

Locations: College Station, TX, Remote.

Interested Persons may inquire by emailing [email protected]. (Include applicable attachments such as resume, CV, cover letter, etc.)

To be considered an Applicant, the following requirements must be met:

KBSI has a Currently Available Position
Interested Person meets the Minimum Qualifications for the Currently Available Position(s) (i.e. education, licensing, work experience, etc.)
Interested Person submits a completed and signed Employment Application to [email protected] for the Currently Available Position(s)

Currently Available Positions

Contract Administrator

Job Summary

The Contract Administrator provides administrative, contracting, and compliance support across corporate operations, with a strong emphasis on government contracting and proposal submissions. This role requires demonstrated experience supporting and refining government proposals and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and related government requirements. The Contract Administrator administers compliance, financial, and project management systems (including Unanet, and Open Project); supports contract negotiations such as NDAs, teaming, subcontracting, and vendor agreements; and serves as a primary point of coordination with auditors, regulatory agencies, and external legal counsel. The position also supports SBIR/DSIP program administration, oversees contractor compliance initiatives and contract deliverables, maintains key administrative and NDA databases, and coordinates data collection for required tax, regulatory, and reporting filings to ensure organizational compliance and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities & Duties of Position

Develop, implement, and enforce contracting policies and procedures.
Administer, DSIP, DLA JCP and other compliance tools.
Interface with auditors and regulatory agencies.
Review and respond to solicitations.
Review and refine proposal submissions, including pricing and certifications.
Conduct contracting research and ensure regulatory compliance.
Lead contracting compliance initiatives and risk mitigation efforts.
Negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Consulting Agreements, and Subcontracting Agreements.
Lead new project set-up.
Ensure compliance with DoD Policy, FAR and DFARS.
Negotiate various other contracts, including licenses and vendor agreements.
Manage relationships with external teaming partners, consultants and subcontractors.
Oversee maintenance of prime contractor partner vendor portals.
Ensure compliance with government acquisition requirements.
Perform compliance screenings for vendors, subcontractors, independent contractors, and new hires.
Identify new business opportunities and assess contracting bid strategies.
Assist with Reps and Certs management.
Oversee SBIR process and DSIP site management.
Address internal and external contracting inquiries.
Implement contractor compliance initiatives.
Manage administrative and NDA databases.
Develop Contracting staff training.
Oversee contract deliverables, including DD882, GFP Reports, and SBIR Certifications.
Coordinate with Project Accountant on project setup and maintenance
Oversee deliverables management in Open Project – scheduling; tracking; submission; etc.
Ensure completion of and assist with data collection and collaboration for: SAM.gov, US Census data, 1099/1096 IRS Forms.
Assist with data collection and collaboration for required tax and regulatory filings.

Current Open Position Details (Location, Hours, Etc.)

- Job Type: Full-time, Salary Exempt
- Job Location: College Station, Texas
- Salary Range: $70,000 – $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Supervisor: President | Report to: President

Company Standards & Benefits

KBSI offers competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Employer Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term & Short-term Disability benefits for the employee, with options to add coverage for employee’s family members. Additional benefits include Workplace Flexibility, paid Vacation, Medical & Personal Leave with generous accruals, and many other company perquisites.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, contracts, legal studies, public administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Demonstrated experience supporting government contracts, including familiarity with DoD Policy guidelines and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) compliance
Experience supporting or reviewing government proposal submissions, including coordination of compliance, representations and certifications, and required documentation.
Experience administering or supporting contract negotiations, including NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracting agreements, and vendor or consulting agreements.
Working knowledge of contractor compliance requirements, audits, and regulatory reporting obligations.
Experience administering or working within compliance, financial, or project management systems (e.g., Unanet, Open Project, SuiteCRM or similar platforms).
Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, external counsel, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to obtain a security clearance if required.
Eligibility to work in the United States.
Must be eligible for auto insurance coverage and able to operate company-owned vehicles.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience

Experience supporting SBIR and/or research contracts, software development and SaaS offerings.
Familiarity with intellectual property administration in a government contracting environment.
Prior experience in a small-to-mid-sized government contractor or research organization.
Experience with NISPOM and security matters.
Experience with Federal, State and higher education contracting.

How To Apply

Career Opportunities and Employment Application may be found at KBSI.com/careers. Interested persons may inquire by emailing [email protected]. (Include applicable attachments such as resume, CV, cover letter, etc.)

To be considered an Applicant, the following requirements must be met:

KBSI has a Currently Available Position
Interested Person meets the Minimum Qualifications & Experience for the Currently Available Position(s) (i.e. education, licensing, work experience, etc.)
Interested Person submits a completed and signed Employment Application to [email protected] for the Currently Available Position(s)

Note: Submissions via online recruiting platforms such as Indeed or ZipRecruiter do not necessitate that the submitter is an Applicant.

KBSI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer where required by law.

Frequently Available Positions

Experienced Software Developer

Our Experienced Software Developers accept assignments and operate independently, thus require the ability to learn quickly and a willingness to troubleshoot and problem solve self-sufficiently.

Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3
Experience coding and debugging JavaScript
Experience working with jQuery, REST, JSON, AJAX, AngularJS.
Experience with designing & developing the UI for websites and web applications
Experience with one or more of the following: .Net, Java, MVC
Experience with SQL, Microsoft SQL Server and relational database development
Knowledge & understanding of mobile or responsive web design technologies
Desire and willingness to work as part of a distributed, collaborative & innovative team
Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Experience using TFS or comparable source control solutions is preferred

Experience in some combination of the following areas is required:

Operate independently on a customer site.
Interact with customers to identify detailed requirements of computer application systems.
Provide inputs to project management on level of effort estimates and design trade-off impacts.
Analyze and document requirements.
Evaluate the reuse of software modules across different projects.
Assist in technology transfer and adoption.
Perform analysis of relevant state of the art client server architectures and software platforms.
Investigate appropriate libraries, framework, and software modules for implementing business objects, charts, widgets, data analysis visualization.
Implement both structured and agile software development methods.
Extract information from unstructured text.

Technical Editor

Technical Editors are responsible for interfacing with technical staff to proof-read and edit reports, technical documents, proposals and manuals. They compose and edit written materials to explain complex information in a clear and concise manner while collaborating with technical staff for accuracy.

Responsibilities

Proof-read and edit content already developed by technical staff.
Edit project reports, marketing materials, web pages, proposals, technical documents and manuals.
Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style, content, font size, etc.
Develop clean, professional final documents for customer delivery.
Manage updates and revisions to technical literature.
Assist with web content management.
Some other minor office duties as assigned, if not actively editing documents.

Qualifications and skills

English, journalism and other writing degrees preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe products.
Strong attention to detail.
Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking.
Experience working in a technical editing position preferred. Engineering and computer sciences experience preferred. R&D technical writing preferred.

Researcher

KBSI researchers have demonstrated capabilities to initiate and perform research in one or more of the following areas: Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems, Optimization, Supply Chain Modeling, Ontology Modeling and Analysis, Knowledge Representation, Automated Reasoning, Truth Maintenance Systems, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics, Multi-Agent Systems, and Social Network Modeling and Analysis.

Ph.D. in at least one of the following areas (preferred but not required): Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, and Operations Research.