Contract & Procurement Professionals (Level II & Agile) – Onsite at NATO ACT Norfolk
Location:
HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT), Norfolk, VA
Position Type:
Full-time, Onsite
Clearance Requirement:
Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance
Role Overview
Ironclad Defense Works (IDW) is seeking motivated Contract/Procurement Professionals to support NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk, VA. This combined posting covers both traditional cradle-to-grave procurement support (Level II) and agile-focused contracting support (Innovation Lab). Together, these roles ensure that NATO’s acquisition processes meet both compliance standards and the demands of fast-paced innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Contract/Procurement Professional
- Support Contracting Officers through the full contract lifecycle: acquisition planning, SOW reviews, proposal evaluations, and documentation.
- Track and validate industry submissions and manage RFIs/Q&A processes.
- Execute purchases under €40K, seek quotes, and prepare purchase orders.
- Administer contracts (DBIDS, VISA letters, amendments) and maintain contract file management.
- Process invoices, close out contracts, and manage contractor databases
Contract Specialist (Agile)
- Work with NATO Contracting, Budget, and Finance to identify acquisition solutions for innovation projects.
- Support ACT Innovation Lab through agile-aligned procurement processes.
- Draft and manage acquisition strategies, RFPs, SOWs, and evaluation criteria tailored to modular/agile contracts.
- Promote modern technologies and flexible acquisition while ensuring NATO compliance.
- Facilitate transparent vendor engagement and evaluation processes
Required Qualifications
- University degree with business/management coursework, OR DAWIA certification in Contracting/Acquisition (or equivalent).
- Level II: Minimum 5 years’ procurement/contracting experience across pre-award, award, and post-award phases
- Agile: Minimum 3 years’ experience in contracting/acquisition, preferably in innovation-focused or agile settings
- Strong understanding of acquisition statutes, regulations, and NATO procurement rules.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Citizenship of a NATO member nation, valid NATO-nation passport.
- Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) clearance.
Desired Skills
- Experience with NATO-specific procurement (e.g., NSIP, CIRIS, NATO Financial Systems).
- Familiarity with Agile Procurement (MVPs, sprints, prototypes).
- Prior contracting officer warrant authority is a plus
Application Instructions
Apply directly through the posted job ad and accompanying link.Candidates may also send a cover letter and NATO-format forward résumé, emphasizing NATO experience, to:📧
[email protected]
