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Defense Media Activity

Contract Specialist NF-04

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Role family
Supply chain
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$70,000 – $78,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
21 Oct 2026

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Summary

This position serves as the Contract Specialist for Stars and Stripes Central, and is located in Washington, DC. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Duties

  • Develops and promulgates local SOP for the contracting and procurement functions. May serve as the contracting officer, soliciting, awarding and administering all NAF contrats
  • Performs all aspects of the contracting transaction from initiation to recommendation of award for the procurement of supplies and services.
  • Develops contracting strategy, determines completeness of purchase descriptions, researches alternatives available, compiles bidders' lists, issues solicitation documents and performs a detailed analysis of offers and bids. Prepares final contracts.
  • Negotiates terms and conditions. Clarifies bids and offers. When necessary initiates termination action. Provides technical guidance and assistance to contracting offices and other concerned with NAF contracting practices and policy
  • Performs contract administration. Reviews/reconstructs procurement actions worked by subordinate staff. Coordinates actions with requesting activities.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Do you have 3 years of government contracting experience? Do you have any NAF contracting experience?

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