Procurement Journeyman: Government Contracts Expert

Diaconia; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia Procurement Specialist (Journeyman) provides administrative and technical support to Contracting Officers in the preparation, management, and closeout of government contracts. Proficiency in procurement systems, independent work, and coordinating with program offices and staff-level stakeholders are required.

The role demands experience with ConWrite, Con-IT, SAM.gov, FPDS-NG, and DFAS, plus strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication across teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with ten years of relevant experience including three years in the DoD.
• Ten years of experience in project assistance, administrative support, or similar roles across public, military, nonprofit, or private sectors.
• Fifteen years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications as defined in functionally aligned job descriptions, including five years in the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Assist Contracting Officers with preparation of contracts, modifications, and acquisition documentation.
• Distribute and maintain contract documentation per regulations.
• Provide database management and support in government procurement systems.
• Support contract closeout activities and ensure proper documentation.
• Collect and compile data for audits, reports, and requests.
• Coordinate with other government agencies and DFAS.
• Create, retrieve, and manage contracting reports.
• Produce and maintain copies of acquisition and contract documentation.
• Prepare source selection materials for weapon system contractor acquisitions.
• Track and monitor contract milestones to ensure timely execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Coordination across offices

Strong analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Education

BA/BS degree plus 10 years exp including 3 DoD

10 years project/admin support exp

15 years related exp with 5 DoD

Tools

ConWrite

Con-IT

SAM.gov/FPDS-NG

EDA

DFAS

Air Force Data Services

Job description

Diaconia Procurement Specialist (Journeyman) provides administrative and technical support to Contracting Officers in the preparation, management, and closeout of government contracts. Proficiency in procurement systems, independent work, and coordinating with program offices and staff-level stakeholders are required.

The role demands experience with ConWrite, Con-IT, SAM.gov, FPDS-NG, and DFAS, plus strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication across teams.