Contracts Specialist - Full Performance

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO); Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 84,601 - 109,975; Full time

Job summary

A U.S. government agency in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage diverse portfolios related to contract management, negotiations, and federal regulations. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The salary range is competitive based on the GG-11 to GG-13 scale, with additional hiring incentives available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be capable of meeting DAWIA requirements.
• Qualifying experience may be in public or private sector roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of contract management, including contract formation and solicitation.
• Plan, develop and establish procurement plans and strategies.
• Prepare statement of work and solicitation documents.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Federal regulations

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or finance

Job description

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The NRO is seeking strategic minds to join our Office of Contracts. We’re looking for professionals with experience in negotiation, contract management, federal regulations, and financial acumen to manage diverse portfolios at the NRO.

Location: Chantilly, VA

What You Will Be Doing

As a Contract Specialist at the NRO, you’ll oversee acquisitions spanning facilities management, cutting-edge research and development initiatives, services, and sophisticated reconnaissance satellite systems critical to national security. Duties will include the following:

• Manage all aspects of contract management, including contract formation, solicitation, negotiations, cost analysis, administration, termination and closeout.
• Plan, develop and establish procurement plans, strategies, and approaches for acquisition projects.
• Develop procurement objectives for the program regarding competition and price range; constructs the contract vehicle.
• Prepare statement of work, acquisition plans, source selection plans and solicitation documents.
• Responsible for contract administration functions following award throughout the contract life cycle.
• Monitor and ensure contractor performance in accordance with the terms of the contract.
• Negotiate and issue contract modifications driven by technological advances or upgraded operational requirements.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (preferred fields: business, marketing, economics, finance).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must meet or be capable of meeting the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the position. Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or DAWIA Level III.

Qualifying experience may be in public or private sector roles and should demonstrate the competencies/skills needed to perform the duties described.

Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
• You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
• You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations

Who May Apply

• This position is open to the public.
• Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position, Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.
• Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
• The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
• This position does not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoDI1400.25 Volume 300.

Location & Salary

Chantilly, VA

Salary range for Washington DC Area (GG-11 to GG-13):

• GG-11: $84,601 - $109,975
• GG-12: $101,401 - $131,826
• GG-13: $120,579 - $156,755

Other Information

• This is a full performance level DCIPS position.
• Hiring incentives may be offered at management’s discretion.
• A 2-year trial period is required for all DCIPS employees.
• Veterans’ Preference is applied where defined by applicable DoD instructions.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factor.
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Requests can be made during the application process and hiring proceedings. More information is available from the hiring agency.
• Privacy Act Notice: We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

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