Lead Contract Specialist

Your Talent. Their Success. Powering the mission of the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service is looking for your skills and talents to join our team. Lead Contract Specialist (GS-1102-12) at Homestead ARB, Florida. Procurement & Supply Chain Pros: Ready to manage deals on a national scale? We are hiring Contract Specialists to run multi-million-dollar portfolios. How Your Skills Translate Sourcing/RFPs, High-tech acquisition strategy, Vendor Management partnering with industry leaders, Negotiations, Owning deals from start to close, Ditch corporate layoffs and burnout. Get unmatched stability, great work-life balance, and a true mission. Salary: $95,326 - $123,927 Travel: Up to 25% travel Work Type: No remote or telework Position: Permanent position Relocation: Relocation incentive may be available Experience: 3-5 years desired experience AFCS Benefits Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year & 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative) Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment Life & Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching Qualifications U.S. citizenship is required. Must serve as a warranted contracting officer at the level deemed necessary by the supervisor. Successful completion of a warrant test and warrant board will be required. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information. The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements. The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements. In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450 annually. Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance. Professional knowledge of a wide variety of Federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, processes, procedures, and contract types. Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical acquisition requirements. Knowledge of contracting negotiation, administration, termination principles, and price/cost analysis. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations. Similar Job Titles/Fields of Study/Skills: Acquisition Specialist, Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer, Warrant. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Force Civilian Service