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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Contracting Officer, NH-1102-04 to work for the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO) located in Washington, DC.
SALARY RANGE: $107,446 - $164,301 (without locality)
"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated Value of Position "VOP", your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."
PCS will be offered.
Must be able to obtain an Unlimited Warrant.
This position can close at any time. Apply Now! Resume can be no more than 2-pages.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Serves as the Contracting Officer for high priority classified programs. Responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships. Advises the director of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO) on all acquisition and business related matters and interfaces directly with ASAF (A) and SAF/GCQ for all regulatory contracting actions. Develops acquisition strategies and executes all phases of the contracting process in an environment of managed risks. Ensures that multiple government service and agency requirement are satisfied. Special emphasis is placed on a streamlined program execution that accelerates delivery of operational capabilities to the field.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance.
Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
Employee is in a designated position that will be required to consent to random polygraph examinations.
Further qualifications can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/.
This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of DoD and agency policies, procedures, and processes for Director/Deputy Director of PK AFRCO acquisitions and expert knowledge and experience of formal source selection methods and protest adjudication, policies, and procedures for AFRCO acquisitions.
Expert knowledge on a wide range of government, agency, and local guidelines and business practices including contracting statues, regulations, policies, and procedures impacting classified contracting.
Demonstrated ability and professional stature to lead significant changes in business practices, influence policy decisions at the highest levels of the acquisition community.
Experienced in recognizing and analyzing issues, conducting research, summarizing results, providing alternatives, and making appropriate decisions or recommendations toward goal accomplishment.
Exceptional skill in a marked degree of verbal and written communications, and ability to interact with and be an active participant in high-level conferences, briefings, studies, and meetings involving General Officers, Senior Executives, and industry CEOs and CFOs.
Ability to foster collaboration and create a climate of trust within the organization and analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional supporting documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer