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Contracting Specialist
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 56 days ago
On-site Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL $20 – $25/hr Apply by Aug 4, 2026 Contracting ENTJESTJINTJISTJ Transportation
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The purpose of this position is to serve as a Contracting Specialist in providing Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) procurement and procurement-related support to Commander Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE) N9 Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs on NAS Jacksonville, FL. Incumbent provides specialized expertise in the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment.
What You'll Do
- →In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
- →Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
- →MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to: Provides procurement facilitation to program customers, technical and financial specialists, co-workers, and vendors.
- →Provides acquisition guidance and technical support 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 CNRSE and 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.
- →Acts 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 CNRSE and FFR personnel; and contractors, to educate customers on regulatory directives and policies, clarify contractual and/or technical requirements; and incorporate knowledge on projected requirements to develop adequate sources of procurement.
- →Provides advisory purchasing assistance to CNRSE Headquarters, and FFR personnel pertaining to the resolution of purchasing problems.
Requirements
- ✓This position has the following positive education requirement: Transcripts are required to be submitted at time of applying in order to be considered.
- ✓A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field.
- ✓(Degree must show conferred date and degree earned) 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.
- ✓Additional Requirements: Incumbent will acquire initial contracting warrant within 90 to 120 days to effectively perform duties of the position.
- ✓Circumstances requiring additional time will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis
Benefits
- ★This is a regular full-time position with the following benefits: (No enrollment waiting period - immediate enrollment and coverage available) Annual Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave - Usage is allowed the first pay period after the 90-day mark is achieved).
Personality Fit
Job ID: 184a2850-184f-4639-b5f1-2d5b2b6aee74
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