Entry Level Contract Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service in Arlington, VA seeks a Contract Specialist (NH-1102-02) to support cradle-to-grave contracting for the F-35 program within AFLCMC. You will craft strategies, analyze data, and negotiate contracts that affect U.S. and international partners.

This developmental position offers fast growth potential, leadership opportunities, and the chance to contribute to mission-critical aircraft programs. A U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Security clearance required and ability to obtain.
• Travel by military or commercial aircraft may be required for TDY.
• Must meet DAWIA requirements relevant to duties.
• Complete ethics disclosures upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Formulating acquisition strategies, analyzing cost and pricing data, leading negotiations with contractors, drafting contract documentation, and performing contract administration.
• Serving as a business advisor providing guidance on risk and incentivization within acquisitions.
• Reviewing requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with regulations and current market practices.
• Determining appropriate recommendations for unresolved problems and following up.
• Conducting training to improve acquisition practices and explain policy changes.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Microsoft Office

Citizenship

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Contract Specialist (NH-1102-02) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) in Arlington, VA.

This position can close at any time.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP (Value of Position): 83

Qualifications/Requirements

This position supports cradle to grave contracting requirements for the F-35 program. This includes the design, development, procurement, operation, and maintenance of F-35 aircraft, propulsion systems, and offboard systems to support the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, international partner nations, and multiple Foreign Military Sales customers. It may also include acquisition of knowledge-based services, information technology supplies and services, consulting support, and other requirements related to program office operations.

Duties

Contract Specialists for the F-35 program are responsible for pre-award and post-award functions involving highly complex and specialized procurements of significant importance to U.S. and international customers. Specific duties may include:

• Formulating acquisition strategies, analyzing cost and pricing data, leading negotiations with contractors, drafting contract documentation, and performing contract administration.
• Serving as a business advisor providing advice and guidance, ensuring all business aspects of the acquisition are considered, including risk and incentivization.
• Reviewing requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions.
• Determining appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performing follow-up.
• Conducting training to improve acquisition practices, implementing new regulatory requirements, explaining policy changes, promulgating lessons learned and clarifying procedures.

This developmental position is designed to offer fast growth potential for motivated individuals. Successful candidates will have opportunities to advance quickly, take on increasing responsibilities, and contribute to impactful projects within a dynamic environment.

Minimal Educational Requirements:

Baccalaureate Degree, overall 2.95 GPA or higher. Priority consideration may be given to those candidates with a cumulative GPA of a 3.45 or higher on all undergraduate work.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain a Security clearance.
• This position may be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Must meet the Defense Acquisition workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employees are required to file an OGE form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be filed annually.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.