NAF Contracting Officer

NAF Contracting Officer

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Edwards AFB, California

Salary Range: $21.46 - $37.61 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the NAF Accounting Office. The primary purpose of this position is to acquire a wide range of standard equipment, supplies, or services typically described through open-market procedures or through orders against established contracts using simplified acquisition procedures.

Major Duties:

• The primary purpose of this position is to acquire a wide range of standard equipment, supplies, or services typically described through open-market procedures or through orders against established contracts using simplified acquisition procedures. Reviews purchase requests from activities in terms of compliance with administrative requirements and adequacy of information, including item description, minimum allowable purchase quantity, availability of funds and estimated cost. Coordinates with requesting office to obtain or provide additional information. Determines procurement source; local, Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO) or the Servicing Contracting Office (SCO). Develop source lists, prepare requests for quotation, verify vendor information, and negotiate with vendors. Prepares documentation for award. Issues purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements within the limits of contracting officer's warrant. Responsible for post award administration. Provides annual training to all squadron personnel on contracting & purchasing procedures and guidelines. Administers contracts, orders, agreements, and modifications, including follow-up. Gathers, monitors, and maintains data related to purchasing, prepares reports and responds to inquiries. Use automated systems to input purchase requests, issue orders, request for quotations (RFQ), and other purchasing associated information. Resolves disagreements by contacting vendors, managers, or other personnel. Secondary duties of this position include the performance of some accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods to maintain a combination of journals and ledgers. Documents include purchase orders, vouchers, payrolls, property records, etc. Classifies and verifies a wide variety of accounting documents to ensure their mathematical correctness, completeness of information and appropriate accounting codes. Prepares monthly balances, reconciles accounts, and transcribes to general ledger for closeout of all accounts. Tracks inquiries received within organizational liaison box by responding in a timely manner to avoid elevation to next level. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12859590

Qualifications: Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/05/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have a thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and principles governing NAF financial accounting, to include general and cost accounting, auditing, taxation, budgeting, and financial statement analysis. Must be able to apply these concepts to achieve financial management objectives and solve problems by organizing and evaluating financial data. Knowledge of accounting codes and automated systems. Must have experience with the entire procurement process, including requests, bids, purchase orders, and contracts. This also involves monitoring contractor compliance to ensure all terms and conditions are met. A comprehensive knowledge of acquisition laws and regulations is essential for both pre-award and post-award actions. Basic computer skills are a must, including proficiency with standard office applications like MS Word, Excel, and Access, as well as familiarity with the internet. The ability to create and deliver formal written and oral presentations, including complex acquisition plans and statements of work, is a key skill. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Must be able to obtain NAF $25k Contracting Warrant within 12 months. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/05/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Application Deadline: 2026-01-05