Contracting Officer I: Training & Career Growth

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plans

Training & development

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority invites applications for a Contracting Officer I. You will support pre-award and post-award activities, assist in preparing solicitations, review procurement documents, and help manage contracts for IT, goods, services, and concessions at our Arlington, VA headquarters or Dulles Airport.

Responsibilities include market research, price analysis, and participation in negotiations with senior staff, under supervision to develop contracting proficiency and

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in business administration, acquisition and contracting, or related work.
• At least one year of direct experience in procurements and contracts.
• Knowledge of contracting principles, policies, and procedures for pre-award and post-award actions.
• Familiarity with SLBE/DBE/ACDBE/OCIP programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs progressively complex Contracting Officer functions under direct supervision.
• Assists in reviewing procurement documents and selecting contract types.
• Assists in market research, price/cost analysis, and negotiations with senior staff.
• Prepares solicitations and administers procurements and contracts across IT, goods, services, leases, and concessions.

Skills

Contracting knowledge

Negotiation skills

Written & verbal communication

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Procurement software

Excel

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority invites applications for a Contracting Officer I. You will support pre-award and post-award activities, assist in preparing solicitations, review procurement documents, and help manage contracts for IT, goods, services, and concessions at our Arlington, VA headquarters or Dulles Airport.

Responsibilities include market research, price analysis, and participation in negotiations with senior staff, under supervision to develop contracting proficiency and