Entry-Level Contract Specialist — Federal Procurement

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Keyport (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive federal benefits package

Job summary

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a procurement and contracting professional to support centralized acquisition needs for a variety of commodities and services in the NW Region FFR program. The role involves reviewing requests, selecting acquisition methods, and negotiating terms to ensure best-value outcomes.

Responsibilities include bid analysis, draft recommendations, contract administration, and maintaining contract records.

Qualifications

• Experience with market sources for commercial items and services.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NAF Contracting Warrant and GPC.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports procurement needs for Navy Region Northwest FFR, including Morale, Welfare and Recreation and related services.
• Analyzes purchase requests and determines best methods of acquisition.
• Reviews bids and recommends best-value awards.
• Drafts determinations and findings and prepares award recommendations.
• Maintains official contract files and conducts contract administration.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contracting terminology

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics

Tools

NAF Purchase Card system

Job description

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a procurement and contracting professional to support centralized acquisition needs for a variety of commodities and services in the NW Region FFR program. The role involves reviewing requests, selecting acquisition methods, and negotiating terms to ensure best-value outcomes.

Responsibilities include bid analysis, draft recommendations, contract administration, and maintaining contract records.