# C005033 Principal Contracting Assistant (NS) - TUE 25 Aug

> EMW, Inc. · Brussels, Belgium · Contract · Posted 2026-08-12

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** AAS

## Description

**Deadline Date:** Tuesday 25 August 2026

**Requirement:** Principal Contracting Assistant

**Location:** Brussels, BE

**Full Time On-Site:** Yes

**Time On-Site:** 100%

**Total Scope of the request (hours):** 560

**Required Start Date:** 30 September 2026

**End Contract Date:** 31 December 2026

**Required Security Clearance:** NATO SECRET

**Duties & Role:**  

Under the direction of the Principal Contracting Officer, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

-   Performs all contractual duties relating to the competitive and sole source procurement process, including; drafting, coordination and release of solicitations, evaluation and analysis of bids, discussions with bidders, and award of contracts in accordance with the Agency's procurement procedures;
-   Coordinates and liaises with contractors to ensure compliance and timely performance of contract tasks;
-   Manages and processes a high volume of Request for Quotations (RFQs) and Purchase Orders (POs) under some urgency
-   Performs contract administration tasks including processing changes and amendments,
-   Reviews business cases (requirements, potential benefits and options) and determines appropriate procurement routes. e.g., open market or collaborative framework;
-   Investigates, resolves or escalates procurement related issues and problems;
-   Implements supplier service improvement actions and programmes;
-   Supports the local internal Customers with procurement related issues;
-   Provides high quality and timely contribution to ACQ and NCI Agency reporting;
-   Keeps line manager informed of problems and concerns;
-   Performs any other duties as may be required
-   Occasional business travel to NCIA The Hague office when required – not more than 4 times within a calendar year. The associated costs shall be included in the offer and covered by the respective rate.

## Requirements

**Skills, Knowledge & Experience:**

-   The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
-   Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 4 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 6 years post-related experience.
-   Knowledge of monitoring and maintaining all required financial records for compliance and audit to all agreed requirements;
-   Knowledge of using appropriate procurement methods; Experience with high value, high volume framework type contracts for services;
-   NATO Procurement Knowledge and experience is desirable

Desirable Experience and Education:

-   Working in the public sector.
-   Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
-   Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization
-   Vocational training at a higher administrative level, or equivalent combination of appropriate national qualifications and experience, supplemented by basic level contracting training courses.
-   At least eight years' experience at a responsible level in contracting, finance or business.
-   Demonstrated knowledge of competitive and sole source procurement procedures, price analysis techniques, contract law, contract administration and industrial practices.
-   Experience with the procurement of software licenses; knowledge of different software models (perpetual and subscriptions).
-   Ability to work responsibly and independently.
-   Language Proficiency: Most of the work of the NCI Agency is conducted in the English language.

## Apply

[Apply at EMW, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/emw/j/E6250B3939/apply)

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