AFLCMC Contracting Directorate - On-the-Job
Our Skill Bridge Program is modeled to prepare applicants for employment in the 1102 Contracting Specialist position. Our training is focused on core competencies based around the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR). The program is inclusive for new to individuals to contracting or experienced contracting individuals. When complete, the applicant will be able to perform general contract specialist duties or more specialized Contracting Officer functions based on prior knowledge or skills.
The primary duties of a contracting specialist or officer include: to provide business advice and to perform all pre-award and post-award functions for a wide variety of complex and/or specialized acquisitions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types. To perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the employee with experience in the award process using a wide range of common contracting methods and contract types, to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized services, commodities, and/or construction within an organizational component or geographical area. This includes trainees, journeymen and contracting officers. Specifics of each job is based on experience levels.
AFLCMC is a military organization. We accept military applicants from all services who are within 180 days from ETS (Date of Retirement or Date of Separation) and have their Commander's approval to participate. No cost to participate. If you are looking to join the Contracting career field or are experienced and would like to transition to the civilian side.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 121 - 150 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway