Senior Contract Specialist, NF-05

United States Army Installation Management Command; Terrell Hills (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Army Installation Management Command seeks a senior contracting officer to lead the full spectrum of contract management for assigned procurements, including pre and post award responsibilities.

The role includes advising the chief and director on acquisition strategies, generating management information reports, mentoring junior staff, and supporting various committees and process action teams to improve contracting procedures.

Qualifications

• Education is not required for this position and will not be used to determine minimum qualifications.
• Provides guidance to customers, colleagues and subordinates and mentors junior contract specialists.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401k, retirement plans and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Manages the full range of contract management functions including pre and post award duties on assigned procurements.
• Advises the chief and the director in acquisition strategies and the division's strategic plan.
• Develops and generates management information reports and uses automated procurement systems.
• Mentors junior contract specialists and may serve on recruitment panels or as a training instructor.

Job description

It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Key Responsibilities

As senior contracting officer, responsible for and manages the full range of contract management functions including all pre and post award functions on assigned procurements. Advises the chief and the director in the formulation of acquisition strategies and the division's strategic plan. Serves on various committees and process action teams.

Provides technical guidance and expert assistance to outside agencies and other contracting officers in the execution of NAF contracts. Interprets policy and provides guidance to customers, colleagues and subordinates. Takes initiative and seeks ways to improve the efficiencies of operations. Researches alternatives and develops methodologies. Recommends improvements in contracting procedures and initiates corrective action.

Develops and generates management information reports. Uses automated procurement system in the performance of duties. Performs public relations and marketing duties including article publication, and presentations. Interfaces with policy division on procurement policies and procedures as required. Mentors junior contract specialists. Serves on recruitment panels. May serve occasionally as a training instructor.

Requirements & Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted.

Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more.

Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Army Installation Management Command, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $108001 – $118801/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.