Contracts Specialist - Entry Level

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For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space‑based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.

• 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

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The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for aspiring professionals (GG 7‑9) for our entry level Developmental Program for Contracts Specialist, occupational series 1102, at NRO Headquarters in Chantilly, VA. Remote or telework opportunities are NOT available. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, .

Are you a negotiator? Do you enjoy managing or overseeing complex legal agreements or contracts? Are you a business professional looking for an exciting challenge? Does managing and overseeing multi‑million‑dollar acquisition and procurement contracts for reconnaissance satellite systems to ensure the safety and security of the United States interest you?

• 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

• Required:
  
  a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Desired degrees are in the following areas: business, finance, management, marketing and economics.
• Employee must be capable of meeting the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the position. The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification in Contracting within 36 months of accepting this position and maintain at least 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 must 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.

• Overtime Statement:
  May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Travel Statement:
  May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Financial Disclosure:
  May be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Geographic Mobility Agreement:
  May be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career development.
• Information Assurance (IA):
  Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
• Emergency Essential:
  Certain positions are deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.

Various NRO locations.

2026 Salary Range for Washington D.C. Area

• GG‑07: $57,736.00 –…