Contracting Specialist

Contracting Specialist 5th Contracting Squadron (5 CONS) Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Clearance Must obtain and maintain a favorable Position of Trust determination (minimum Tier 1/NACI or higher), installation access/DBIDS approval, and eligibility for CAC/NIPRNet access. Contractor must verify and monitor investigation initiation and clearance eligibility status within the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to guarantee only personnel with a validated favorable Position of Trust determination perform work on Government systems Position Description Network Runners, Inc. is seeking a Contracting Specialist to provide on-site, non-personal Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the 5th Contracting Squadron (5 CONS) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The Specialist supports acquisition and administrative workloads involving construction, services, and commodity requirements for the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing. The role focuses on procurement research, draft documentation, milestone and contract-file tracking, and stakeholder coordination. Work is performed during the squadron's Monday-Friday operating window (7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Central Time), with additional duty only as authorized. All official contracting judgments, negotiations, awards, approvals, and signature authority remain exclusively with the Government. Duties & Responsibilities Prepare and organize draft acquisition packages, including market research, statements of work (SOWs), independent Government cost estimate (IGCE) materials, acquisition analyses, and solicitation-support documents for Government review. Prepare, route, track, and maintain draft contract modifications, administrative changes, option-exercise documentation, and closeout files; refer all proposed actions to the warranted Government Contracting Officer (CO) for approval. Research digitally available Government procurement records and pricing history on approved NIPRNet systems to support acquisition planning, file analysis, and well-supported business recommendations. Update procurement action, milestone, and fiscal-year-end trackers daily or upon status changes; monitor deadlines, identify emerging delays, and maintain accurate workload visibility for 5 CONS leadership. Draft, organize, review, and maintain electronic acquisition records using CON-IT, KT File Share, PIEE, SAM.gov, CPARS, FPDS, and other authorized contract-file systems as assigned. Attend Multi-Function Team (MFT), Performance Management Team (PMT), and procurement coordination meetings; prepare briefing materials, record decisions and actions, and submit meeting minutes within 48 hours. Coordinate professionally with Government mission partners, vendors, and contractors to clarify requirements, obtain procurement information, support milestones, and assist with contractor-performance research. Provide administrative and analytical support for acquisitions involving construction, services, and commodities; adapt to changing squadron priorities and increased fiscal-year-end workloads (August 15-September 30). Maintain complete, controlled, and well-organized acquisition files; safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), procurement-sensitive records, contractor proprietary data, and Privacy Act information. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements Minimum two (2) years of federal/Department of War (DoW) operational contracting experience involving construction, services, or commodity procurement and acquisition activities. Hands-on experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: developing acquisition strategies; preparing solicitations; conducting proposal analysis; supporting contract modifications; or preparing contract closeout files. Working knowledge of FAR/RFO acquisition guidance, applicable supplements, deviations, and local contracting procedures, with a clear understanding of the limits of contractor advisory authority. Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe proficiency; ability to learn and use Government acquisition systems such as CON-IT, PIEE, KT File Share, and SAM.gov; excellent written communication and records-management skills. Ability to collaborate with acquisition teams and installation stakeholders, manage competing deadlines, handle nonpublic information appropriately, and support accurate, timely deliverables. Ability to drive a personal or employer-owned vehicle between multiple job sites on Minot Air Force Base, in accordance with installation traffic and vehicle requirements. Education Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution, with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours in Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Economics, Contracts, or Management. Required Training/Certifications NCMA Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or foundational Defense Acquisition University (DAU) CON training preferred; not mandatory. Complete DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge before NIPRNet/CAC access and annually thereafter; complete Antiterrorism Level I and OPSEC/Information Protection training within 30 days and annually thereafter. Complete required Records Management training within 30 days of initial onboarding and all applicable DoD user agreements, installation security, and Government system-access training. Type of Job Full Time Salary Competitive salary Attractive Benefits Package Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA/FSA, LTD/STD, PTO, Federal Holidays. Work Location Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota (5th Contracting Squadron); On-Site. Situational telework only with prior Contracting Officer approval. Company Description Network Runners, Inc. is an Information Technology Solutions Company providing innovative IT and organizational support within DoD and Civil sectors. With a strong presence across the Army, Air Force, Navy, DHS, and other agencies, NRI is recognized for value, ingenuity, and mission focus. Headquartered in Sterling, VA, NRI is a CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 14001 Certified Small Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business. #J-18808-Ljbffr