National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) · 18 hours ago
Contracts Specialist - Entry Level
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$71K/yr - $92K/yrThe National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is responsible for developing and operating satellites for intelligence and reconnaissance. They are seeking an entry-level Contracts Specialist to support contract management, procurement planning, and contractor performance monitoring.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Supports 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
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
a Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees
Employee must be capable of meeting the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the position
The incumbent in this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification in Contracting
The incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 36 months after accepting this position
Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 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 will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above
Experience must be reflected in your resume
Preferred
Desired degrees are in the following areas: business, finance, management, marketing and economics
Benefits
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
Company
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the leading agency in charge of America’s space-based intelligence systems.
Founded in 1961
0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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