NATO Contracting Specialist II | End-to-End Procurement

Ironclad Defense Works; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ironclad Defense Works in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking experienced Contract / Procurement Professionals to support NATO Allied Command Transformation. These positions provide direct procurement and contracting support across the full acquisition lifecycle, collaborating with NATO Contracting Officers.

The successful candidate will handle pre-award, award, and post-award activities, interpret regulations, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain documentation to ensure compliant,

Qualifications

• Degree in business, contracting, or related field; DAWIA/NCMA/CIPS or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum five years in procurement/contracting with pre-, award-, and post-award experience.
• Experience interpreting statutes, regulations, and policies for complex procurements.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and translate requirements into timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support contracting officers throughout cradle-to-grave procurement activities.
• Coordinate acquisition planning, SOU/PWS review, solicitations, and evaluation.
• Track Requests for Information and manage industry questions and debriefs.
• Prepare purchase orders and administer contracts for events and consortia.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting

Acquisition Lifecycle

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business/Contracting

Tools

Microsoft Office

CIRIS

Oracle CNAFS/FINs

Job description

Ironclad Defense Works in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking experienced Contract / Procurement Professionals to support NATO Allied Command Transformation. These positions provide direct procurement and contracting support across the full acquisition lifecycle, collaborating with NATO Contracting Officers.

The successful candidate will handle pre-award, award, and post-award activities, interpret regulations, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain documentation to ensure compliant,