Contract Specialist NF-04

Defense Media Activity • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Contract Specialist for Stars and Stripes Central in Washington, DC. The specialist handles Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) contracting and procurement activities, including developing local procedures, conducting procurement transactions, preparing and negotiating contracts, and administering contracts. The position also provides technical guidance to contracting offices and others involved in NAF contracting.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport and applicable country visas as needed.
• Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete employment verification (E-Verify) and pre-employment checks, including a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Direct deposit and a Social Security card are required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Resume must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of government contracting experience is highly preferred.
• NAF contracting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue local standard operating procedures for contracting and procurement functions.
• May serve as the contracting officer, soliciting, awarding, and administering NAF contracts.
• Perform contracting transactions from initiation through recommendation of award for supplies and services.
• Develop contracting strategies and assess the completeness of purchase descriptions.
• Research available alternatives and compile bidders' lists.
• Issue solicitation documents and analyze offers and bids in detail.
• Prepare final contracts and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Clarify bids and offers and, when necessary, initiate termination actions.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to contracting offices and others on NAF contracting practices and policy.
• Administer contracts.
• Review or reconstruct procurement actions handled by subordinate staff.
• Coordinate procurement actions with requesting activities.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities may include training, education, and certification programs.
• Employees may have access to on-base facilities such as fitness centers and libraries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed