51C Contracting Noncommissioned Officer

OVERVIEW
As a Contracting Noncommissioned Officer, you are key to seeing that our forces receive the equipment, supplies and services needed to do their job in an efficient, timely and correct manner.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform, manage and coordinate theater contracting support and situational training
• Prepare contracting team (CT) for deployment 
• Prepare for contingency contracting deployment 
• Review requirements packages 
• Perform contract administration and management and conduct contract solicitation process 
• Conduct contingency contract administration services (CCAS)
• Complete contract closeouts 
• Establish a regional contracting office/center (RCO/RCC)
• Serve as a Division and/or Corps-level liaison staff NCO for a contracting battalion (CBN) and/or contracting support brigade (CSB)

TRAINING
Serving as a Contracting Noncommissioned Officer requires successfully completing the qualification course of study via the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). The Contracting Noncommissioned Officer is expected to perform all traditional duties expected of any Staff Sergeant and be a master of all the previously listed tasks/duties at lower skill levels.  

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Experience with contracts
• Eye for detail
• Knowledge of contract fulfillment
• Management and supervision experience
• Familiarity with military procurement procedures

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills acquired by a Contracting Noncommissioned Officer are applicable in many areas of business where goods and services are procured. Positions with businesses that serve the military and government, as well as manufacturing need personnel with this kind of experience.