Contract Specialist

Location: Laughlin Air Force Base

Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the employee the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. The position is centrally managed and funded by the Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the employee the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. The position is centrally managed and funded by the Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026

Salary $61,111 to - $79,443 per year Pay scale & grade GS 9

Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations:

Eielson AFB, AK

Elmendorf AFB, AK

Maxwell AFB, AL

Little Rock AFB, AR

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Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

Luke AFB, AZ

Beale AFB, CA

Edwards AFB, CA

Los Angeles, CA

March AFB, CA

Travis AFB, CA

Vandenberg AFB, CA

Air Force Academy, CO

Buckley AFB, CO

Peterson AFB, CO

Schriever AFB, CO

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

Dover AFB, DE

Eglin AFB, FL

Hurlburt Field, FL

Mac Dill AFB, FL

Patrick AFB, FL

Tyndall AFB, FL

Dobbins AFB, GA

Moody AFB, GA

Robins AFB, GA

Hickam AFB, HI

Mountain Home AFB,

Scott AFB, IL

McConnell AFB, KS

Lexington, KY

Barksdale AFB, LA

Hanscom AFB, MA

Westover Air Reserve Base, MA

Andrews AFB, MD

Whiteman AFB, MO

Columbus AFB, MS

Keesler AFB, MS

Malmstrom AFB, MT

Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

Grand Forks AFB, ND

Minot AFB, ND

Offutt AFB, NE

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ

McGuire AFB, NJ

Cannon AFB, NM

Holloman AFB, NM

Kirtland AFB, NM

Nellis AFB, NV

Rome, NY

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Altus AFB, OK

Tinker AFB, OK

Vance AFB, OK

Pittsburgh, PA

Charleston AFB, SC

Shaw AFB, SC

Ellsworth AFB, SD

Arnold AFB, TN

Dyess AFB, TX

Fort Sam Houston, TX

Goodfellow AFB, TX

Lackland AFB, TX

Laughlin AFB, TX

Randolph AFB, TX

Sheppard AFB, TX

Hill AFB, UT

Arlington County, VA

Langley AFB, VA

Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Fairchild AFB, WA

Warren AFB, WY

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Internships Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

12

Job family (Series)

* 1102 Contracting

Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number Q-26-DHA--09 Control number

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

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Plans acquisitions for standard or specialized services, programs, commodities and/or construction contracts where specifications are standardized or not standardized where sole source or competitive markets exist.

Develops solicitations, evaluates responses, and makes award recommendations.

Monitors contract performance and performs contract administration.

Provides advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepares correspondence.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration

* U.S. Citizenship is required

* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:

* Total salary varies depending on location of position

* Position may be subject to random drug testing

* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

* Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

* Employee must maintain current certifications

* Disclosure of Political Appointments

* Student Loan Repayment may be authorized

* Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position

* The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Meeting these requirements is a…