Assistant Contract Specialist​/ Contract Specialist Level I​/II

Job Number: 260000ZB

Organization: NEXCOMHQ
Pay Range: $48,884 - $92,449 (based upon experience)

Performs all cradle to grave procurement duties with assistance or guidance from higher level Contract Specialist as needed. Serves as Contracting Officer within prescribed limitations.

• Responsible for all cradle to grave procurement functions in accordance with policy and procedures for pre‑solicitation, solicitation, award, and post‑award actions to include but not limited to the following:
  Acquisition Planning, Source Selection, Contract Negotiations, Contract Administration, Performance Deficiencies, Changes, Terminations, Protests, Disputes, Claims, Simplified Acquisition, and Micro Purchase.
• Responsible for understanding and following all procurement policy and standard operating procedures applicable for NEXCOM procurement. Keeps abreast of legal and regulatory changes.
• May assist in the development, formulation, and implementation of procurement plans, policies, procedures, and standards applicable to worldwide procurement functions. May initiate actions to improve procurement processes and accomplish a more rapid, economical, effective procurement response.
• Maintains required records of contracting activities and actions.
• Presents NEXCOM’s position to the Contract Review Board and senior procurement personnel regarding recommendations for solicitations, awards, and terminations.
• Prepares formal correspondence to contractors, industry associates, legal representatives, and other governmental agencies.
• May assist internal customers with developing evaluation factors and criteria for best‑value procurements.
• Oversees functions of best‑value technical evaluation committees.
• Conducts customer training on various procurement subjects.
• Participates in Command Inspections, audits, special studies, and projects to improve methods and techniques for more efficient, cost‑effective buying.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May supervise subordinate associates (Japan Office Only).
• Trains subordinate associates on department policies and processes (Japan Office Only).
• The incumbent must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 as required.

• A 4‑year bachelor’s degree in any field.
• OR at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
• AND one year of experience that provided an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of procurement, business, and/or contracting program requirements.