F35 LIGHTNING II JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE - CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Arlington, VA

Position Description

You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the F35 LIGHTNING II JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE of PEO FOR JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

  • This Contract Specialist position is located in the F-35 Joint Program Office, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Arlington, VA. The position supports cradle to grave contracting requirements for the F-35 program. This includes the design, development, procurement, operation, and maintenance of F-35 aircraft, F135 engines, and associated equipment to support the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, international partner nations, and multiple Foreign Military Sales customers. You will be s responsible for contracting for all naval aviation weapons including aircraft, aircraft components including engines, airborne missiles and target drones, supports systems and associated equipment and services. You will prepare and conduct all major project contract negotiations, considering all facts and circumstances surrounding the particular procurement. You will coordinate, plan and determine the part which NAVAIR engineering, production, statistical, legal and logistical personnel and auditors and field representatives are to play in the data and negotiations. You will maintain liaison with Administrative Contracting Officers (ACO) and Technical representatives who participate in the administration of contracts under the incumbent's jurisdiction.

Minimum Salary

126233.0

Maximum Salary

164102.0