Contracting Specialist

U.S Air Force; March; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental defense agency in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates for various duties related to procurement and solicitation processes. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to requirements such as maintaining certifications and possible drug testing. The role involves reviewing requisitions, developing solicitations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should expect to potentially work outside normal duty hours and in various shifts.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.

Responsibilities

• Review requisition package for compliance with requirements.
• Develop solicitations and evaluate responses.
• Prepare and issue solicitation documents with clear specifications.

Job description

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Duties

• ****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level****
• Review requisition package for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
• Develop solicitations and evaluate responses. Compile complete bidders' list from qualified applications, knowledge of suppliers, contacts with trade associations, Small Business Administration, or other sources.
• Prepare and issue solicitation documents selecting appropriate clauses, ensuring clear and complete specifications, including packing and delivery requirements or other routine supplemental stipulation.
• Use primarily firm fixed-price, time and materials, indefinite delivery, or similar contracts when historical and precedent data are available.

Requirements

• Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior submitting your application for consideration.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• A security clearance may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems (i.e., NH, NJ, NK).