Contracting Specialist

TI VERBATIM CONSULTING INC • Minot AFB, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TIVC seeks one full-time Contracting Specialist to support the U.S. Air Force 5th Contracting Squadron (5 CONS) at Minot AFB. The position supports construction, services, and commodity acquisitions throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle. Work is advisory and administrative; the employee does not exercise Government contracting authority. Employment is contingent upon contract award and funding. The anticipated start date is December 1, 2026, subject to confirmation.

On-site performance is required. Telework is permitted only with Government approval. The role requires protecting CUI, Privacy Act, and procurement-sensitive information and completing required Government training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, including at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, economics, contracts, or management.
• At least two years of federal/DoD operational contracting experience in construction, services, or commodity acquisitions.
• Experience in at least two of the following: acquisition strategies, solicitation preparation, proposal analysis, contract modifications, or contract closeout.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, and ability to learn Government contracting systems.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to complete a Tier 1 background investigation and obtain CAC/network access.
• Meet REAL ID and base-access requirements; hold a valid driver’s license and have an appropriately registered and insured vehicle for on-base travel.
• Protect CUI, Privacy Act, and procurement-sensitive information and complete required Government training.
• Able to sit, bend, stand, and walk for 8 hours per day and lift 20 lbs.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, error-free work.
• Deadline-oriented, self-starting, innovative, flexible, and able to adapt to a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• NCMA CFCM/CPCM certification or completed DAU contracting courses.
• Air Force contracting experience (6C0X1 or 1102).
• Familiarity with CON-IT, PIEE, SAM.gov, CPARS, or FPDS.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition planning, market research, and development of acquisition strategies.
• Prepare solicitation documents and procurement packages for Government review.
• Support proposal and pricing analyses and acquisition documentation.
• Draft modifications, option packages, administrative changes, and contract closeout files.
• Maintain procurement, milestone, and fiscal year-end trackers.
• Research contract and pricing history using Government systems.
• Coordinate with Government mission partners and vendors to clarify requirements.
• Attend acquisition meetings and prepare minutes, briefing materials, and status reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level