Contracts Specialist - Entry Level

About the Role

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for 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.

Responsibilities

Developmental employees (GG 7-9) will receive training and guidance in the following areas:

• 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.
• Support 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.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing.
• Subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations.

Qualifications

• Required: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Desired degrees are in business, finance, management, marketing, and economics.
• Must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the position.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain DAWIA Certification in Contracting within 36 months of accepting the position.
• Must maintain a minimum of 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system.
• Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but must demonstrate past experience in the application of competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the position.

Additional Information

• Overtime: May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Travel: May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• Financial Disclosure: May be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually.
• Geographic Mobility: May be subject to directed reassignment for mission effectiveness and/or career development.
• Information Assurance (IA): Must achieve appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
• Emergency Essential: Certain positions are deemed emergency essential, and incumbents must meet all position requirements.

Location

Various NRO locations.

Salary

• GG-07: $57,736.00 - $75,059.00 (Bachelor’s degree in a related occupation is qualifying for this level).
• GG-09: $70,623.00 - $91,815.00 (Master’s degree in a related occupation OR 1-2 years of relevant experience is qualifying for this level).

Eligibility

Open to U.S. Citizens and current Federal Government employees. Federal employees must currently be at the GG 7-9 grade level and may only apply for a lateral reassignment at their current grade level and step. Federal applicants exceeding the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 2006.

Hiring Incentives

The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.

Trial Period

All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.

Veterans’ Preference

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.