National Security Agency

Contracting Specialist - Entry Level

Job Title:
Contracting Specialist - Entry Level
Job ID:
1021114
Location: Fort George G. Meade, MD
Occupational Group:
1102 Contracting
Pay Plan:
GG
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Responsibilities

Are you a highly motivated self-starter seeking a professional career opportunity? Do you seek challenges and enjoy working in an atmosphere of empowerment? If yes is the answer, then you should explore this opportunity.

As a Contracting Specialist, you will become part of a highly productive team that contracts for the goods and services the Agency needs to fulfill its mission. Personnel selected for this position will be required to: work independently reviewing purchase requests and related documents, clarify all facets of a proposed acquisition to ensure accuracy and completeness, prepare requests for proposals, conduct negotiations, prepare necessary award documentation, and administer the contracts until performance is completed. The selectee would interface with various levels and organizations throughout the Agency as well as with external customers and contractors.
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Qualifications

To qualify for this position an applicant must have completed a baccalaureate degree and least 24 semester credit hours (or the equivalent) of study in any of the following disciplines: accounting, business finance, law contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management. Ideal candidate will possess 0-2 years of related experience. Preferred GPA 3.0 or higher.

Professionalism, independent responsibility, tact and diplomacy are hallmarks of this position.

Required skills are: oral and written communication, acquisition documentation preparation, contract execution and administration, customer service.

Desired skills are: Leadership, negotiation, computer literacy, innovation, and creativity.

Certification in any of the Acquisition Career Development Program/DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) career fields is preferred and will be required within 40 months of hire.
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Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Salary range: $42,209 - $58,511
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How To Apply - External

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***PLEASE NOTE:

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
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DCIPS Disclaimer

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.

Additional Requirments / Information

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