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Contract & Procurement Professionals (Level II & Agile)

Ironclad Defense WorksNorfolk, VA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

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 :

    📧  jobs@idw.inc

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