Contracting Specialist

U.S. Department of Defense; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Virginia is seeking an applicant to prepare and issue solicitation documents, review requisition packages, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and may be subject to random drug testing and a security clearance. The position may require shift work and emergency overtime, with potential recruitment incentives provided.

Benefits

Discounts for childcare

Recruitment incentives may be authorized

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review requisition package for adequacy and compliance.
• Develop solicitations and evaluate responses.
• Prepare and issue solicitation documents.

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).