Air Force AFSC · Support
6C0X1 Contracting
Overview
Contracting specialists prepare, negotiate, and award contracts to qualified companies while managing each detail of the contracting process. They ensure purchases provide appropriate value and that funds are used responsibly and above reproach.
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Skill levels: 6C011 helper · 6C031 apprentice · 6C051 journeyman · 6C071 craftsman
Core Skills
- RFP/RFQ development and evaluation
- vendor negotiation and management
- cost and price analysis
- federal acquisition regulation compliance
- contract administration and closeout
- risk assessment in supplier selection
- market research and sourcing
- stakeholder communication
- documentation and recordkeeping
- ethics and integrity in procurement
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Finance and Accounting
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
What the Work Involves
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Related Occupations
- Procurement Clerks
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 6C0X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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