Contract Specialist

Overview

This position is assigned to the Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Acquisitions Branch (N945);
Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services;
Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC);
Millington, TN. Incumbent serves as a Headquarters (HQ) Contract Specialist providing procurement and procurement‑related support to CNIC HQ and FFR activities (including Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) and Fisher House);
Fleet and Family Support Centers; and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

• Provides procurement facilitation to program customers, technical and financial specialists, co‑workers, and vendors.
• Provides acquisition guidance and technical assistance by assisting customers with interpreting procurement policies, reviewing statements of work, solicitations, and contract requirements for supplies and services.
• Acts as acquisition specialist for requirements from cradle to grave.
• Receives and analyzes purchase requests and other related documents for accuracy and correctness for a variety of supplies and services unique to OSD and CNIC FFR needs.
• Determines best method of procurement, such as formal negotiated contract, purchase order, delivery order, or purchase card. Selects appropriate contract type, contract terms, pricing provisions, applicable contract clauses, and acquisition methods.
• Conducts negotiations for a wide range of contractual actions. Negotiates with contractors on non‑routine problems such as cases where no precedent has been established and when procuring first‑time highly technical or complex supplies and equipment.
• Takes action on items and services with urgent priority, assuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are accomplished.
• Conducts pre‑performance conferences and debriefs.
• Facilitates as a liaison between OSD, CNIC, and FFR personnel; and contractors, in order to educate customers on regulatory directives and policies, clarify contractual and/or technical requirements; and incorporate knowledge on projected requirements in order to develop adequate sources of procurement.
• Provides advisory purchasing assistance to OSD, CNIC Headquarters, and FFR personnel pertaining to the resolution of purchasing problems.
• Participates in assist visits and provides training as a result of those visit findings.

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non‑affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ‑compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

• Knowledge of NAF and appropriated fund procurement operations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge and application of Federal statutes, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and CNIC procurement/contracting regulations as well as various industry practices, publications, and trends.
• Knowledge and application of automated accounting systems and on‑line computer programs.
• Experience and skill in the use of a computer including automated systems (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, spreadsheets, databases, etc.).
• Experience and skill in analyzing/evaluating records, reports, regulations, and other relevant materials pertaining to procurement/contracting, and in preparing reports.
• Experience and skill in conducting subject matter related training.
• Applicant must have at least 1 year of specialist experience performing procurement or contracting support duties such as writing solicitation, assisting with negotiations and/or contract administration task.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Basic educational requirements:
A 4‑year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;
or,
At least 24 semester hours…