51C Acquisition and Contracting NCO NCOER Duty Description Examples
Real NCOER duty description examples for 51C Acquisition and Contracting NCOs. Covers direct, organizational, and senior leadership levels plus common duty positions including contracting NCO, COR, and contracting section NCOIC.
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Contracting duty descriptions should reflect acquisition operations, contract management, and fiscal compliance responsibilities. Reference specific contracting systems, the missions supported, and applicable acquisition regulations. Use acquisition and contracting terminology appropriate to the role.
Duty Descriptions by Rank Level
Serves as Contracting NCO responsible for processing procurement actions and managing contracts in support of unit requirements; Processes simplified acquisition actions, purchase card transactions, and contract modifications in accordance with FAR and DFARS; Manages vendor relationships and coordinates contract performance monitoring for assigned contracts; Maintains contracting records and ensures accurate documentation of all procurement actions in PIEE; Conducts market research and develops independent government cost estimates for required acquisitions; Advises the contracting officer and supported commanders on procurement procedures and acquisition requirements
Serves as Contracting Section NCOIC responsible for all acquisition operations supporting a contingency contracting team; Supervises contracting NCOs in the execution of contract processing, vendor management, and acquisition compliance; Manages the contracting section program including contract portfolio oversight and audit compliance; Directs simplified acquisition procedures and ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DoD regulations; Coordinates with higher contracting headquarters for policy guidance and acquisition support; Advises the contracting officer and supported commanders on contracting readiness and acquisition requirements
Serves as Principal Contracting NCOIC responsible for all acquisition operations for a contracting command; Supervises contracting section NCOICs in the execution of contract processing and acquisition programs; Manages contracting command program including contract portfolio oversight and regulatory compliance; Directs the development of contracting SOPs, training programs, and acquisition compliance standards; Coordinates with HQDA, ASA ALT, and higher contracting headquarters for policy support; Advises the principal assistant responsible for contracting on acquisition readiness and compliance
Duty Descriptions by Position
Serves as Contracting Officer Representative responsible for monitoring contract performance and compliance; Inspects contractor deliverables and services ensuring compliance with contract requirements and quality standards; Documents contractor performance and maintains COR files in accordance with FAR and Army regulations; Coordinates with the contracting officer on performance issues and contract modifications; Reports contractor performance through CPARS and advises on final performance ratings; Advises the contracting officer and supported commander on contractor performance and compliance
Serves as Government Purchase Card Holder managing micro-purchase transactions for the supported unit; Processes simplified acquisitions using the government purchase card in accordance with AR 25-1 and bank card policies; Manages purchase card account reconciliation and ensures accurate documentation of all transactions; Coordinates with the approving official for transaction approvals and account management; Maintains purchase card records and ensures compliance with fiscal law and acquisition regulations; Advises the approving official on purchase card usage, limits, and compliance requirements
Serves as Contingency Contracting NCO responsible for contracting support in a deployed operational environment; Processes urgent acquisition actions including contracts, blanket purchase agreements, and simplified acquisitions; Manages vendor identification, market research, and price reasonableness determinations for contingency requirements; Coordinates with supported commanders on urgent procurement requirements and contract support; Maintains contracting records and ensures compliance with theater contracting regulations; Advises the contracting officer and supported commanders on contingency contracting capabilities
Tips for writing 51C duty descriptions
- Reference specific contracting systems — PIEE, SAM.gov, FPDS
- Include the contract values managed and the missions supported
- Reference acquisition regulations — FAR, DFARS, Army contracting regulations
- Scale scope to rank — SGT processes contracts, SFC manages contracting section
- Include both contract administration and vendor management responsibilities
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