Work in a dynamic team environment and contribute to the success of the Agency's overall mission. Full Performance-level Contracting Officers (with a proven record of generally five to seven years of Federal contracting experience) conduct a wide range of acquisition life cycle activities from acquisition planning through contract award and subsequent closeout activities. Full Performance Contracting Officers, working with Federal Acquisitions Regulations guidelines, are responsible for fixed price contracts as well as cost reimbursement contracts of varying complexity. Using innovative acquisitions business practices, Full Performance Contracting Officers conduct acquisitions activities that are vital to national security. Duties include: serving as an acquisitions advisor to customers; performing acquisitions planning functions; preparing and soliciting sole source and competitive solicitations; evaluating proposals; negotiating and awarding contracts; and performing the full range of contracts administration responsibilities. Delegations of procurement authority are generally issued commensurate with applicable contracts experience and dependent on the requirements of a particular contracting activity. The incumbent will have the opportunity to develop technical expertise for contracting positions of greater responsibility.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree, preferably in business or business-related fields such as administration, management, finance, accounting or pre-law (other fields of study will be considered on a case-by-case basis). At least five years of "cradle to grave" Federal contracting experience is required. The applicant will possess strong analytic and problem-solving skills, and must have exceptional customer service skills. Excellent written and oral communications skills and attention to administrative detail are required.

An advanced degree in Business, Public Administration or Law; designation as a Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) experienced in Federal acquisitions; Defense Acquisitions Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification; and US Government contracting experience (which may include the Intelligence Community) are desired.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.

To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

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