Acquisition Strategy, Administrative Skills, Air Force, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Support, Consulting, Contract Management, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Detail Oriented, Documentation, Federal Contracts, Financial Systems, Government, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Skills, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Analysis, Time Management, United States Citizen, Writing Skills
Contracting Administrator, Consultant (Intermediate)
Location: Davis–Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ (100% Onsite)
Clearance: No clearance required; must be a clearable U.S. Citizen
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Intermediate Contracting Administrator to support the 355th Contracting Squadron (355 CONS)at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base. This position provides hands-on acquisition and contracting support across commercial purchases, minor construction, and source selection activities in a fast-paced Air Force environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a contracting professional who enjoys detailed acquisition work, understands the importance of compliance and documentation, and is motivated by supporting mission-critical operations and Air Force readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Acquisition & Contract Administration Support
- Support acquisition planning and contract administration activities across a variety of procurement actions
- Assist Contracting Officers with the development and execution of acquisition strategies
- Prepare solicitations, procurement packages, and related acquisition documentation
- Help ensure timely, accurate, and compliant contract execution
Source Selection & Evaluation Support
- Assist with source selection activities, proposal evaluations, and coordination of technical reviews
- Support pricing analysis and help prepare negotiation materials
- Draft reports, acquisition briefings, and other supporting documentation
- Contribute to procurement decisions by ensuring complete and well-organized evaluation records
Compliance, Documentation & Systems Management
- Maintain contract files, records, and systems in accordance with federal and Air Force requirements
- Ensure procurement documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready
- Coordinate with DFAS and other stakeholders to support financial and acquisition workflows
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable Air Force contracting policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following baseline qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, or
- 8 years of federal contracting experience, or
- 6 years of Air Force contracting experience
In addition, candidates should have:
- 6+ years of federal contracting experience, including at least 2+ years of base-level purchasing experience
- DAWIA or FAC-C Professional certification
- Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and Air Force acquisition processes
- Excellent written communication, documentation, and analytical skills
- Ability to work 100% onsite and collaborate effectively with government personnel
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting construction contracting
- Familiarity with federal acquisition and financial systems such as:
- CON-IT
- DEAMS
- PIEE
- CPARS
- SAM.gov
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to directly support a critical Air Force contracting mission while working alongside experienced acquisition professionals in a highly visible operational environment. If you are looking to apply your federal contracting expertise in a meaningful way and contribute to mission success, we would like to hear from you.