NATO Contracting Specialist (Secret) – Brussels

EMW, Inc.; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The NATO NCI Agency is seeking a Contracting Assistant in Brussels, Belgium. The role supports the Principal Contracting Officer, handling solicitations, bid analysis and contract awards under NATO procurement rules, with 50% on-site time and 380 total hours across a 50% on-site schedule.

Requirements include a current NATO SECRET clearance, vocational training or equivalent experience, and knowledge of financial record-keeping, procurement methods, and high-value framework contracts for

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET clearance required or able to obtain one.
• Experience with procurement procedures and contract types.
• Knowledge of bidding, evaluation, and award processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft, coordinate and release solicitations and evaluate bids.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure timely performance.
• Process contract changes and amendments.
• Review business cases and select procurement routes.
• Investigate issues and implement improvement actions.

Skills

Security clearance

Procurement knowledge

Contract administration

Bid evaluation

Vendor coordination

Education

Higher vocational training

Secondary education with experience

Job description

The NATO NCI Agency is seeking a Contracting Assistant in Brussels, Belgium. The role supports the Principal Contracting Officer, handling solicitations, bid analysis and contract awards under NATO procurement rules, with 50% on-site time and 380 total hours across a 50% on-site schedule.

Requirements include a current NATO SECRET clearance, vocational training or equivalent experience, and knowledge of financial record-keeping, procurement methods, and high-value framework contracts for