Army MOS · Support
51C Contract and Industrial Management
Overview
Contract and industrial management officers develop, implement, direct, and control procurement programs and major procurement activities. They prepare procurement plans, forecast costs and budgets, select contracting methods and contract types, evaluate cost, price, and risk, and advise Army and Department of Defense leaders.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- procurement and acquisition management
- contract lifecycle management
- RFP and requirements development
- vendor and stakeholder management
- cost and price analysis
- risk management
- compliance with FAR and DFARS
- negotiation
- project and program management
- strategic sourcing
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
- Project Management
- Finance and Accounting
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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
- Logistics Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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