Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO)

Job Overview

OPEN TO ALL AFMC CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:59 pm EDT on 22 May 2026.

There are multiple job opportunities located at Wright-Patterson AFB in the Enterprise Strategies and Initiatives, Air Warfare and Systems Technology Office Divisions.

The Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO) directs the planning and organization of the division and serves as a Second Level Supervisory Contract Specialist with Unlimited Warrant authority. The incumbent of this position will lead the division, supervising branch chiefs (DO-03) with approximately 25 – 60 contracting professionals who support the Directorate’s mission and provide sound business advice through innovation, agility, risk-taking, and meeting customer needs.

Position Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Exercises managerial authority to set long-range plans, goals, and objectives that integrate higher headquarters policies with Directorate needs.
• Establishes contracting activities and procedures to result in efficient and effective accomplishment of the acquisition life cycle. Provides expert technical and business advice.
• Responsible for conducting contracting management reviews to assess effectiveness and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and practices; approves organizational and management changes to enhance overall contracting organizational effectiveness; leads and implements various strategies for innovative acquisitions approaches.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities and directs, coordinates and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.
• Serves as the Technical Directorate's primary interface with the headquarters AFRL Center Senior Functional (CSF) in his/her respective areas of expertise, and executes all duties delegated in writing by the CSF.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Specialized experience at the DO-03, NH-04, or GS-14 equivalent level including exercising supervisory authority and responsibilities that involve performing expert work assignments which include administrative and personnel management functions. Experience should also involve developing and managing acquisition strategies and managing procurements; reviewing work of team members at various stages of completion that are compliant with regulations, policies and procedures. Executes guidelines that directly involve performance and expectations. Provides expert coordination of training programs essential to employee development and mission accomplishment, including directing team assignments and advising personnel on training requirements and development opportunities.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position requiring the incumbent to sign an agreement to be in this position for at least three years. Applicants must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and participation in random drug testing.
• Applicants must possess or be eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.
• The incumbent of this position will be required to file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest in the performance of these duties.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school is highly desired.
• Completion of appropriate Professional Military Education (PME) for a senior leadership position.
• Candidates for this position must list any advanced education degrees and completion dates for Intermediate Developmental Education (IDE) or Senior Developmental Education (SDE) courses.

Additional Information

• PCS assistance may be authorized.

Requisition Number 60676

Series

1102