Developmental Contract Specialist, NF-03.

Obsolete Site; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) participation

Paid personal time off

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Obsolete Site in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, is looking for a Contract Specialist. You will receive training and supervision while gradually taking on responsibilities. The role requires customer service experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields are preferred. The position offers benefits including health insurance and 401(k) participation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a customer service environment with basic understanding of contracting principles.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Receive training and supervision in duties of Contract Specialist.
• Gradually take on responsibilities and complete training agenda.

Skills

Customer service experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework

Job description

Duties

In a developmental capacity, receives training and close supervision in the performance of duties and responsibilities as set forth in the position guide for Contract Specialist, NF‑4 (PD 18909). Gradually assumes more responsibility and learns to perform the full scope of the duties required of the position. Completes a prescribed agenda of formal/informal classroom and on‑the‑job training and self‑development as set forth in the individual Training Development Plan. Non‑competitive promotion of the incumbent may be effected after one year of satisfactory performance to Contract Specialist, NF‑04.

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E‑Verify) check.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• A valid passport may be required for overseas travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a customer service environment which provided a basic understanding of principles and concepts of contracting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software.

Highly Qualified Criteria

• Relevant business acumen.
• Familiarity with Family & MWR Programs.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication.
• Experience performing market research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre‑accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States.

Benefits

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401(k) and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.