TS/SCI - Contracting Specialist - Level 1

Contracting Specialist - Level 1

Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB), OK 73145 | Oklahoma City, OK

TS/SCI Required| Mission-Focused Federal Acquisition Support

Support the Mission Behind the Mission
Bailey Information Technology, LLC is seeking a Contracting Specialist to support critical federal acquisition operations at Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this role, you will work side-by-side with Air Force Contracting Officers at the Acquisition Management Integration Center (AMIC), delivering cradle-to-grave contracting support that directly impacts Air Force readiness and national defense operations.
If you are passionate about federal acquisition, thrive in fast-paced contracting environments, and want your work to make a measurable impact on mission success, this opportunity is for you.
Join a high-performing team where your contracting expertise helps equip and sustain the future of defense operations.

Position Details

• Location: Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB), OK 73145 (Oklahoma City)
• Labor Category: Contracting Support - Basic
• Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site
• Security Requirement: Active Secret Clearance Required | TS/SCI Required for On-Site Performance

What You'll Do
As a Contracting Specialist supporting AMIC operations, you will provide professional acquisition and contract administration support across a broad range of defense contracting activities.
Responsibilities

• Support pre-award acquisition activities including market research, acquisition planning, solicitation development, and proposal evaluation support.
• Prepare contract documentation including determinations and justifications, synopses, price negotiation memoranda, and cost/price analyses.
• Execute post-award contract administration including modifications, option exercises, invoice resolution in WAWF, and contract closeout.
• Maintain accurate, complete contract files in accordance with agency filing and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with Contracting Officers, CORs, program managers, and resource advisors to support timely contract execution.
• Provide advisory and analytical support to Government contracting officers and acquisition teams (does not perform inherently governmental functions).

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI required for on-site performance and must be obtainable. Personnel may perform duties with Secret clearance while TS/SCI eligibility is being adjudicated, as authorized by the Government.
• 3+ years of experience as a contracting specialist in a federal government organization.
• Bachelor's degree with focus in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Public Administration, Managerial Administration, or related business discipline.
• DAWIA Level II certification, Back to Basics Contracting Professional certification, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable agency supplements, with the ability to apply current policies, updates, and guidance.
• Proficiency in contract writing and filing systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Contract Closeout Module, SharePoint, and Records Application Management (RMA) or similar federal Government procurement applications.
• Demonstrated experience in simplified acquisition of commercial items, fixed price contracts, contract closeout, and brand name justifications.
• Familiarity with FAR Parts 5, 6, 12, 13, 15, and 19 as applicable to commercial and simplified acquisitions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD contracting offices.
• Familiarity with AMIC or similar acquisition command environments.

Why Join Bailey Information Technology, LLC
At Bailey Information Technology, LLC, our teams support programs that matter. Every acquisition action contributes to operational readiness, national security, and mission success for the United States Air Force.
As a Contract Specialist level 1 - you'll help deliver capabilities that support the warfighter around the globe.