What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracting Officer position at Air Force Research Laboratory?
Job Overview
OPEN TO ALL AFRL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.
This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:59 PM EDT on 20 May 2026.
The incumbent will serve as a principal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Contracting Officer, technical expert, and acquisition advisor on SBIR/STTR and related efforts.
Position duties include, but are not limited to:
Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy
Eligible for a Referral Bonus?
No
Required Qualifications
Requisition Number 39786
Series
1102
OPEN TO ALL AFRL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.
This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:59 PM EDT on 20 May 2026.
The incumbent will serve as a principal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Contracting Officer, technical expert, and acquisition advisor on SBIR/STTR and related efforts.
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 is 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.
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.
- Experience with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfers (STTR).
- Completion of appropriate Professional Military Education (PME)
Requisition Number 39786
Series
1102