Contracts Specialist - Entry Level

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) • Chantilly, VA

3d • $57,736 - $91,815 • Onsite

About The Position

WE ARE THE NRO
For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Learn more at nro.gov.

Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
U.S. Citizenship is required
You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations

Where You Will Work
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for aspiring professionals (GG 7 - 9) for our entry level Developmental Program for Contracts Specialist, occupational series 1102, at NRO Headquarters in Chantilly, VA. Remote or telework opportunities are NOT available. . For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.
Are you a negotiator? Do you enjoy managing or overseeing complex legal agreements or contracts? Are you a business professional looking for an exciting challenge? Does managing and overseeing multi-million dollar acquisition and procurement contracts for reconnaissance satellite systems to ensure the safety and security of the United States interest you?
This is a full time position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.

Who May Apply
This position is open to the public.
Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position, Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.
Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.

Requirements

• Required: a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Desired degrees are in the following areas: business, finance, management, marketing and economics.
• Employee must be capable of meeting, the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the position.
• The incumbent in this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification in Contracting.
• The incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 36 months after accepting this position.
• Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system.
• DAWIA requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University website.
• Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above. Experience must be reflected in your resume.

Responsibilities

• Support management on all aspects of contract management, including contract formation, solicitation, negotiation, cost analysis, administration, termination and closeout
• Plan, develop, and establish procurement plans, strategies, and approaches for acquisition projects
• Supports the development of procurement objectives for the program regarding competition and price range; construct the contract vehicle
• Prepare statements of work, acquisition plans, source selection plans and solicitation documents
• Responsible for contract administration functions following award throughout the contract life cycle
• Monitor and ensure contractor performance in accordance with the terms of the contract
• Support negotiations and issue contract modifications driven by technological advances or upgraded operational requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees