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Contract Specialist

Air Force STEM
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 14 March 2025.

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) contracting division is seeking to hire energetic contracting professionals as mid-level, DO-1102-02, Contracting Specialists at the AFOSR office located in Arlington, Virginia. The mission of these positions is to provide outstanding contract support and customer service to AFOSR's Engineering & Information Sciences branch or the Biological Sciences branch through mission-focused business leadership, negotiating and awarding domestic and foreign contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with universities, non-profit organizations, and commercial concerns.

Position duties include, but are not limited to :

  • Provide expert guidance and counsel to stakeholders, ensuring that all aspects of contract management are carefully considered, including risk management and incentivization strategies.
  • Review and analyze contract packages to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and company policies.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest contract management trends, regulations, and industry standards, applying your knowledge to drive business growth and improvement.
  • Develop and implement contract strategies, leading negotiations and serving as a key interface with vendors and stakeholders.
  • Craft and manage contracts, solicitations, and other contract documents, ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze and negotiate contract terms, prices, and costs, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our organization.
  • Provide training and guidance to colleagues on contract management best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry trends, helping to drive continuous improvement and excellence.
  • Conduct research and analysis to inform contract decisions, providing recommendations and guidance to stakeholders on complex issues and opportunities.

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Required Qualifications

  • United States Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance
  • Must meet the 1102 occupational series qualifications defined in Title 10 : 10 USC 1724 : Contracting positions : qualification requirements (house.gov);
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration or related field from an accredited academic institution
  • Must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (DO-01 / GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems)
  • Employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
  • May be required to travel
  • Desired Qualifications

  • 5 or more years of defense contracting experience, R&D preferred
  • Knowledge of governmental contracting principles, policies, and procedures
  • Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable
  • Knowledge of Government and agency-specific guidelines and business practices, including statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures that cover different contract types.
  • Skill in applying contract price / cost analysis techniques to a variety of pre-award and / or post-award procurement actions.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
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