Officer Contracting OfficerIn order for our Airmen to complete their missions successfully, they need dependable, high-quality equipment at the right place and the right time. Responsible for securing and skillfully negotiating the sale of these necessities, Contracting Officers help ensure command units are well stocked with everything they need. Whether it's planning, evaluating or awarding, these experts manage contracts for commodities, services and construction to properly oversee the contracting process every step of the way.What you'll doPlan, organize and manage contracting functions to provide essential supplies and services to missions and operationsFormulate contracting policies and proceduresEstablish organizational structure and personnelSelect contract sources, negotiate terms and ensure contract complianceTraining & EducationHow do we transform you into a leader and an officer in this field?
From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.Basic Military Training 8.5 weeksMilitary Training Location Maxwell AFB, ALKey things to consider requirementsBachelor's degree in business, economics, math or engineeringDegree must include a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of study in any of the following: accounting, business, law, contracts, purchasing economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative method and organization and managementA passing score on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)Knowledge of contracting process fundamentals, federal acquisition and contracting directives and publications, budgeting and funding procedures and contract pricingCompletion of the Mission Ready Contracting Officer courseCompletion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthdayCareer Finder Find the careers that suit you.Mission We are the warriors of air, space and cyberspace.Officer Training School Become a world-class officer.Your future is waiting. Apply now