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Contracting Officer

  • City, State:
    • Dayton, OH
  • Location/Base:
    • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • Level:
    • Mid-Level
  • Pay Plan-Grade:
    • DO-03
  • Pay Range (without Locality):
    • DO-03: $104,180 - $147,224
  • Technology Directorate/Mission Organization:
    • PK
  • Office Symbol:
    • AFRL/PZR
  • Job Overview:

    • OPEN TO ALL AFRL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

      This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:59 PM EDT on 20 May 2026.

      The incumbent will serve as a principal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Contracting Officer, technical expert, and acquisition advisor on SBIR/STTR and related efforts.

      Position duties include, but are not limited to:

      • Serves as a senior unlimited warranted Contracting Officer with mastery and expert knowledge of procurement regulations, contracting principles, and latest procedures and techniques.
      • Provides technical expertise on contracting methods and procedures, which is considered authoritative in nature.
      • Plans, develops, establishes, and implements contractual strategy for the acquisition program.
      • Leads coordination with senior level team members, ensuring final requirement is fully reflective of mission and organizational goals.
      • Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
  • Telework:
    • Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy
  • Eligible for a Referral Bonus?:
    • No
  • Required Qualifications:
      • US Citizenship.
      • Minimum of one year of specialized experience at the DO-02, NH-03, or GS-13 equivalent level positions. Specialized experience must include one or more of the following areas: Soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts; Analyzing and evaluating cost/price proposals and accounting systems; Planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures; Developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements.
      • Applicants must possess or be eligible for a Secret security clearance.
      • This position requires APDP certification of Contracting, Foundational Level.
      • A bachelor's degree in business administration or related field from an accredited academic institution
      • Employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
  • Desired Qualifications:
      • Experience with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfers (STTR).
      • Completion of appropriate Professional Military Education (PME)
  • Additional Information:

    • Requisition Number 39786

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