Contract Specialist

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) empowers civilian professionals to grow their careers while supporting the mission of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Bring your talent to a team that values innovation, expertise, and service – and where your work directly contributes to mission success. AFCS is looking for a Full‑Time Contracting Officer, GS‑1102‑14 to work for the Cyber Capabilities Support Office (CCSO), Secretary of the Air Force Concepts, Development, and Management Office (SAF/CDM) at Fort Washington, Maryland. Position requires the employee to have a warrant up to $10M.

SALARY RANGE: $143,913 – $187,093.

Relocation/Recruitment may be offered. This position is emergency‑essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency‑Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. The incumbent, or the designated alternate, will be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. Position not eligible for telework or remote work. This position can close at any time. APPLY NOW! Resume can be no more than 2 pages. Qualifications/Requirements You will serve as a warranted contracting officer for CCSO, SAF/CDM. Provide business advice and perform all pre‑award and post‑award functions for a wide variety of highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the agency or multiple agencies using a wide range of contracting methods and types. Proactively procure services and commodities for complex and/or diversified programs such as Program Executive Officer (PEO) programs; Acquisition Category (ACAT) rated programs; actions deemed as “other contracting” pursuant to the Air Force FAR supplement; enterprise‑wide strategic sourcing initiatives or programs affecting strategic national objectives; research, development, production, operational test and evaluation, sustainment of extensive specialized equipment or systems, state‑of‑the‑art systems, and/or programs and equipment that are not well defined or span successive program stages. U.S. Citizenship Required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non‑disclosure agreement must be signed. Further qualifications can be found at This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short‑notice drug testing. Incumbent is required to complete “Public Financial Disclosure Report” pursuant to Title 1 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended (The “Act”), 5 USC App 101 Et Seq. Incumbent must file an OGE‑450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report,” upon appointment and will be required to file annually. The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Serves as a warranted contracting officer. Professional knowledge of a full range of Federal contracting laws, executive orders, regulations, principles, policies, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to pre‑award and post‑award actions for a variety of complex and/or diversified services and commodities. Knowledge of the business environment (e.g., economic trends, awareness of commercial/industry business practices, standards, mergers, and acquisitions) applicable to program and technical requirements in order to recognize potential programmatic/contractual impacts, and knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact‑finding/market research. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used to assist in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation including assessing the probability and consequences of potential problems and their solutions. Knowledge of formal source selection methods, policies, and procedures; contracting negotiation, administration, and termination principles, policies, procedures, and technical requirements; and knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established and approved rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position. Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations; makes sound, well‑informed, and objective decisions applying precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations to ensure that legally binding contracting officer decisions are consistent, justifiable and will be upheld at appellate courts or boards; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two‑page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional supporting documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF‑50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit or To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at and sign up to “Get Career Updates.” Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Force Civilian Service