Principal Contracting Officer

Albuquerque, NMThe Air Force Research Laboratory Contracting Directorate (AFRL/PK) has multiple job opportunities for a DO-03 Contract Specialist, located at Kirtland AFB, NM.DO-03: $104,180 - $147,224
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Job Overview

OPEN TO FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:59 PM EDT on 28 May 2026.

The incumbent will serve as a senior Contracting Officer, technical expert, and acquisition advisor on large, high-priority programs within the Information and Spectrum Warfare or Space Warfare contracting divisions.

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 are 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

  • Completion of appropriate Professional Military Education (PME).

Additional Information

Requisition Number 41829

Series

1102