SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Remote

USD 110,000 - 143,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command seeks a first level supervisory contracting officer with warrant authority to lead an operational contracting acquisition section and supervise Contract Specialists providing full contracting support to installation organizations as assigned by the flight chief.

This federal role emphasizes planning, directing, and organizing activities, ensuring compliance with legal/regulatory requirements, and representing the Contracting Squadron with installation and

Qualifications

Transcripts must be submitted with the application if education is used to qualify.
Foreign education may be used if credentials are deemed equivalent to U.S. education and must be evidenced when applying.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize the activities of an acquisition section under the flight chief.
Ensure contracting actions comply with laws and regulatory requirements.
Represent the Contracting Squadron with installation and business organizations.
Participate in special projects and assignments.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Department: Department of the Air Force

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisory contracting officer with warrant authority for an operational contracting acquisition section, planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over subordinate Contract Specialists who provide the full range of contracting support to installation organizations as assigned by the flight chief.

Key Responsibilities

Plans and organizes the activities of an acquisition section which include the full range of contracting support to installation organizations as assigned by the flight chief. Ensures contracting actions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the Contracting Squadron with a variety of installation and business organizations.

Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $110047 – $143062/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.