Contract Specialist, GS-1102-07T12 (AFRL/RVK)

Job Overview

• Contract Specialists purchase the research and development, equipment, and services the United States Air Force/Space Force needs in order to accomplish their missions.  The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Philips Research Site (PRS) hosts two directorates, the Space Vehicles Directorate (RV) and the Directed Energy Directorate (RD) at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) in Albuquerque, NM.  We are actively recruiting talented employees interested in joining our developmental program.  Selected candidates will need to reside within commuting distance of KAFB. Relocation costs are not authorized - selected candidates will be responsible for any costs associated with relocation.

  
  The Contract Specialist training program is extensive, typically lasting a minimum of three years, and includes opportunities to work on a broad spectrum of programs.  Much of your education will come via “on-the-job” training, where you learn as you go from mentors, other Contract Specialists, and a variety of functional experts from the finance, program management, engineering, and logistics fields. You will also be provided training in a classroom environment, where you will attend courses in the art of negotiation, contract law, contract pricing, and much more. The end result is that our program creates the finest, well-rounded Contract Specialists the Department of Defense has to offer.

  Missions: The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Philips Research Site (PRS) at Kirtland Air Force Base located in Albuquerque, NM, hosts two directorates, the Space Vehicles Directorate (RV) and the Directed Energy Directorate (RD).  PRS highlights Major General Pringle’s message of “One AFRL, two services,” in that we support both the United States Space Force (USSF) and the United States Air Force (USAF).  RV’s mission is to “Stay one step ahead in space,” while their vision is “Be indispensable to our nation in improving AF and DoD space capabilities.”  The mission of RD is to “Lead the discovery, development, and delivery of directed energy science and technology for National Security,” with a vision to “Bring the speed of light to the fight.”

  AFRL contracting personnel at PRS establish, manage and support contracting policy for Science and Technology (S&T) acquisitions for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.  This team directly supports both the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Grants.gov and the Small Business Innovation Research/ Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) solicitation initiatives.  Two Science and Technology (S&T) acquisition offices conduct the acquisitions for the AFRL technical directorates. Contract Specialists and Contracting Officers roles provide a vital role in the acquisition of basic to applied research to meet AFRL and PRS’ missions.

  This job announcement closes 12 June 2023

• REQ# 70839

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.

Remote Work (Multiple Potential Duty Locations): The duty location for this position can be at the below Duty Locations. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty

Kirtland AFB, NM

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree (Business majors/Business related coursework highly desired)
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.95

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school is highly desired

Series

1102