Impactful Contracting Specialist for ICBM Programs

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking full-time Contracting Specialists/Contracting Officers to support the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for CMWS under AFNWC at Hill AFB near Layton, Utah.

Positions cover NIK (ICBM Contracting) with potential assignments in NIKS or NIKM; applicants should submit a 2-page resume and detail degrees, education, and certifications on the resume as instructed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• At least 4 years of existing contracting experience.
• Some positions require Top-Secret clearance with SAP/SCI access.
• Drug testing designated position may apply; pre-employment testing.
• Ability to travel occasionally; occasional overtime or irregular shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute contracts as Contract Specialist/Officer including pre- and post-award activities.
• Formulate acquisition strategies and solicitations for R&D, production, testing and sustainment.
• Advise program leadership on risk, contract approaches and incentives.
• Analyze cost/pricing data and participate in high-stakes negotiations with defense partners.
• Ensure alignment with DoD doctrine and program objectives; provide senior-level recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government and industry stakeholders.
• Apply effective management techniques to oversee acquisition programs.

Skills

Contracting

Negotiation

Policy knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking full-time Contracting Specialists/Contracting Officers to support the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for CMWS under AFNWC at Hill AFB near Layton, Utah.

Positions cover NIK (ICBM Contracting) with potential assignments in NIKS or NIKM; applicants should submit a 2-page resume and detail degrees, education, and certifications on the resume as instructed.