Contracting Officer

Census Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

CIA is seeking Contracting Officers to streamline the acquisition process, maximize resources, and negotiate and manage complex contracts such as fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Minimum qualifications include strong analytic and critical thinking, exceptional customer service, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Attention to administrative detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must meet CIA citizenship and background investigation requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Citizenship requirement

Education

Advanced degree (Business/ Public Administration/ Law)

Job description

Contracting Officers streamline the acquisition process, maximize resources, and negotiate and manage complex contracts such as fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to administrative detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and U.S. Government contracting
• At least one of the following designations
  • Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
  • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
  • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
  • Defense Acquisitions Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
• Federal or military contracting experience
• Experiences conducting a wide range of acquisition lifecycle activities, including
  • Acquisition planning
  • Contract awarding and closeout activities
  • Source selection
  • Firm fixed-price contracts
  • Cost and price analysis and negotiation experience
  • Cost plus and cost reimbursement
• Advanced degree in Business, Public Administration, or Law
• Demonstrated excellent:
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer service