Contracting Officer Representative

Missile Defense Agency; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 93,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Contracting Officer Representative at the NH-1101-3 level to provide expert acquisition oversight. You will inspect and verify contractor work, coordinate with contracting officers, and support negotiations across complex contracts.

The role emphasizes contract administration, performance evaluation, and ensuring compliance with FAR and agency guidance. Telework is eligible; a Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Expert in acquisition oversight, including inspection, review and verification of contractor work, deliverables, reports, plans and invoices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, review and verify contractor work, deliverables, reports, plans and invoices under assigned contracts.
• Serve as liaison between contractors and government contracting officer to identify and resolve issues.
• Provide data to award fee boards and CPAR system; plan, coordinate and support negotiations of multiple contracts.
• Oversee WA-WF invoice submissions and contract performance; monitor compliance with terms, conditions and specs.
• Document contractor performance and assist with contract close-out; advise leadership on status and improvement initiatives.

Job description

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for: Serving as an expert in acquisition primarily responsible for inspection, review and verification of contractor's work efforts, deliverable products and services, reports, plans and invoices under assigned contracts.

Key Responsibilities

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

As a Contracting Officer Representative at the NH-1101-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as an expert in acquisition primarily responsible for inspection, review and verification of contractor's work efforts, deliverable products and services, reports, plans and invoices under assigned contracts.

Contracts may cover single requirements that are complicated by urgent timelines; and may include sophisticated hardware, services, supplies and/or R&D requirements. Serves as liaison between contractors and the government contracting officer to identify and resolve issues. Helps ensure successful contract completion consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements.

Provides timely, consistent and comprehensive oversight of assigned contracts, delivery orders and task orders. Monitors contractor's compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications. Inspects all work for compliance and reviews/verifies invoices and receipts for payment in accordance with COR Appointment Letters.

Provides guidance to the contractor and initiates corrective action with concurrence of the contracting officer to ensure all defects and omissions are corrected and completed. Maintains a COR file system to record performance in all acquisition phases such as: requirements development; pre-award activities; post-award contract administration; and termination/closure of contracts. Ensures COR files meet MDA standards and comply with current guidance.

Provides necessary data and other inputs to award fee boards and Government's Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPAR) system. Provides guidance, evaluation criteria and is responsible for planning, coordinating and supporting negotiation of multiple contracts.

Provides guidance as required concerning all aspects of acquisitions, consisting of acquisition planning, pre-award, post-award, source selection, cost-reimbursement contracts, award fee, and incentive contracts. Provides oversight of invoice submissions in Wide Area Work Flow (WA-WF) system. Assists with contract close-out. Understands varied contract types and incentives and their impacts on cost, schedule and performance. Monitors contract performance.

Take appropriate action to protect interests and rights of the Government under contracts. Evaluates and documents contractor performance in accordance with contract objectives. Assists preparing and/or presenting briefings to key leadership within the MDA Element regarding contract status, progress, initiatives and plans for continuous improvement.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $93216 – $144102/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.

Related Searches

Contracting Officer Representative, Contracting Officer Representative jobs, Contracting Officer Representative careers, apply Contracting Officer Representative, Contracting Officer Representative in Redstone Arsenal, Contracting Officer Representative jobs Redstone Arsenal, Contracting Officer Representative in Alabama, Contracting Officer Representative jobs Alabama, jobs in Redstone Arsenal, careers in Redstone Arsenal, jobs in Alabama, federal jobs in Alabama, government jobs Alabama, jobs near Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, Missile Defense Agency, Missile Defense Agency jobs, Missile Defense Agency careers, Missile Defense Agency Redstone Arsenal, Department of Defense, Department of Defense jobs, General Business And Industry, General Business And Industry jobs, USAJOBS General Business And Industry, mspouse jobs, telework eligible jobs

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov