Contract Specialist
How important is a Contract Specialist? The work is so fundamental to DCMA that the Agency places Contract Specialists all over the country, and around the world. When you think about it, what you do is even part of our name‚ Defense Contract Management Agency.
The work is all about the contract. Basically, you will make sure everything in the contract gets done, and everything that gets done is in the contract. With each new assignment, you’ll help move the contract along to closure. You’ll work with engineers and quality assurance pros, sometimes out on the factory floor, to make sure the work is being done right. You’ll also interact with our finance pros to ensure that billing and payments are in line with the agreement.
One day you might be working on bulletproof vests, and the next it could be satellites or the rockets that put them into orbit.
To be eligible for the position of contract specialist, you do need a college degree. That degree can come from any field, from finance to engineering, provided you have at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing or organization and management.
Obviously, you need to be highly detail oriented to manage contracts and communication skills as it’s your job to make sure that everyone is fully informed and doing the part.
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Current Openings for Contract Specialists
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P32473881642629Location Name: Ottawa, CanadaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: DCMA International Directorate, DCMA AmericasOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, March 11, 2020Closing Date: Friday, March 25, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $62,101.00 to $80,731.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 12 to 12Who May Apply: Current Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Employee, Current Department of Defense Employee within the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L;) Workforce who are outside of the Military Components, Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible, Military Spouse Preference for Overseas EmploymentJob Summary: About the Position: This is a Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) position within DCMA International Directorate, DCMA Americas, Contracts Group, Business and Contract Tm West, located in Ottawa, Canada 1 vacancy . TOUR LENGTH: 36 months Who May Apply : Current Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Employee Current Department of Defense Employee within the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L;) Workforce who are outside of the Military Components Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible Military Spouse Preference for Overseas Employment
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816EHA2100861643027Location Name: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA Operations Directorate, Eastern Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Thursday, March 10, 2020Closing Date: Monday, March 21, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $52,338.00 to $68,035.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 09 to 09Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligibleJob Summary: About the Position: Defense Contract Management Agency uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and appoint qualified individuals directly into shortage category or critical need acquisition positions. Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P62093811645477Location Name: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA Operations Directorate, Eastern Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, March 11, 2020Closing Date: Monday, March 21, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $75,900.00 to $98,669.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 12 to 12Who May Apply: Current Federal Employee, Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998, Veterans Eligible as 30% Disabled Veteran, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligibleJob Summary: Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : Current Federal Employee Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Veterans Eligible as 30% Disabled Veteran Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Supervisory Contract Specialist
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P41187001646766Location Name: Laguna Niguel, CaliforniaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Special ProgramsOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, March 11, 2020Closing Date: Thursday, March 17, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $94,264.00 to $122,549.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 13 to 13Who May Apply: Current Department of Defense Employee, 30% or more Disabled Veteran, Reinstatement Eligible, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligibleJob Summary: Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : Current Department of Defense Employee Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Reinstatement Eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligible
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816EHA2535101645688Location Name: Aberdeen, MarylandDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency; DCMA Operations Directorate; Eastern Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, March 11, 2020Closing Date: Monday, March 21, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $77,490.00 to $100,736.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 12 to 12Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibleJob Summary: About the Position: Defense Contract Management Agency uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and appoint qualified individuals directly into shortage category or critical need acquisition positions. Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816EHA2386111645697Location Name: Baltimore, MarylandDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency; DCMA Operations Directorate; Eastern Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, March 11, 2020Closing Date: Monday, March 21, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $77,490.00 to $100,736.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 12 to 12Who May Apply: ll U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibleJob Summary: About the Position: Defense Contract Management Agency uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and appoint qualified individuals directly into shortage category or critical need acquisition positions. Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Contract Administrator (Deployable)
Job Announcement Number: SWH816EHAEE1497521649110Location Name: Wichita, KansasDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency Central Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Thursday, March 10, 2020Closing Date: Monday, March 21, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $59,246.00 to $77,019.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 11 to 11Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States, and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligibleJob Summary: About the Position: Defense Contract Management Agency uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and appoint qualified individuals directly into shortage category or critical need acquisition positions. Individuals in this four-year Emergency-Essential (deployable) status can expect repeated deployments to combat locations overseas in support of contingency operations as mission requirement are determined. These locations are typically in a designated combat zone. Generally, the deployed work locations have power, water, heating, and air conditioning, although outages should be expected. The living conditions will vary widely: ranging from having all basic amenities such as light, power, water, refrigeration, to not having one or more of these amenities. Environmental conditions at work locations may range from excessive heat and humidity to extreme cold and rainy. Selectees must pass a medical exam, which includes vaccinations (e.g. anthrax, smallpox and malaria). Physical demands during deployment include: Lifting a minimum of 45 pounds, ability to hear and wake up to warning alarms and hear instructions in the absence of visual cues, live in austere working and sleeping environments, and the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including protective masks, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments. Prior to placement, selectees must sign Contingency Response Force (E-E) Conditions of Employment, obtain a Secret Security Clearance, meet medical standards, sign DD Form 2365, DoD Civilian Employee Overseas E-E Position Agreement DD Form 2365, DoD Civilian Employee Overseas E-E Position Agreement can be viewed at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd2365.pdf . Position is a temporary promotion to GS-12 when deployed; upon return from deployment will return to the GS-11 Level. DCMA Home Page Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United State Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P8EHA0096211639938Location Name: Huntington Beach, CaliforniaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: DCMA Operations Directorate, Western Regional Command, DCMA hHuntington BeachOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, March 11, 2020Closing Date: Monday, March 21, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $66,137.00 to $85,977.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 11 to 11Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States,Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligiblesJob Summary: About the Position: Defense Contract Management Agency uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and appoint qualified individuals directly into shortage category or critical need acquisition positions. Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Contract Administrator (Deployable)
Job Announcement Number: SWH816EEEHA9840961649089RLocation Name: Chantilly, Virginia; Hampton, VirginiaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: DCMA Operations Directorate Eastern Regional Command DCMA ManassasOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, March 11, 2020Closing Date: Monday, March 21, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $59,246.00 to $84,044.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 11 to 11Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligibleJob Summary: The salary on vacancy reflects the low salary for Hampton, VA and the high salary for Chantilly VA. About the Position: Defense Contract Management Agency uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and appoint qualified individuals directly into shortage category or critical need acquisition positions. Individuals in this four-year Emergency-Essential (deployable) status can expect repeated deployments to combat locations overseas in support of contingency operations as mission requirement are determined. These locations are typically in a designated combat zone. Generally, the deployed work locations have power, water, heating, and air conditioning, although outages should be expected. The living conditions will vary widely: ranging from having all basic amenities such as light, power, water, refrigeration, to not having one or more of these amenities. Environmental conditions at work locations may range from excessive heat and humidity to extreme cold and rainy. Selectees must pass a medical exam, which includes vaccinations (e.g. anthrax, smallpox and malaria). Physical demands during deployment include: Lifting a minimum of 45 pounds, ability to hear and wake up to warning alarms and hear instructions in the absence of visual cues, live in austere working and sleeping environments, and the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including protective masks, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments. Prior to placement, selectees must sign Contingency Response Force (E-E) Conditions of Employment, obtain a Secret Security Clearance, meet medical standards, sign DD Form 2365, DoD Civilian Employee Overseas E-E Position Agreement DD Form 2365, DoD Civilian Employee Overseas E-E Position Agreement can be viewed at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd2365.pdf . Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United State Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P62094591641796Location Name: Ridley Park, PennsylvaniaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA Operations Directorate, Eastern Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, March 11, 2020Closing Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $75,900.00 to $98,669.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 12 to 12Who May Apply: Current Federal Employee, Reinstatement Eligible, Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998, Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Eligible, Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanJob Summary: Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : Current Federal Employee Reinstatement Eligible Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P62069511639664Location Name: Weston, FloridaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency; DCMA Operations Directorate; Eastern Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Monday, March 7, 2020Closing Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $75,173.00 to $97,725.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 12 to 12Who May Apply: Current Department of Defense Employee, Veterans Eligible as 30% Disabled Veteran,Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligibleJob Summary: Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : Current Department of Defense Employees Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veteran Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Veterans Eligible as 30% Disabled Veteran Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligible
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P71322341645736Location Name: Hazelwood, MissouriDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency, Central Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2020Closing Date: Thursday, March 17, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $71,099.00 to $92,429.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 12 to 12Who May Apply: Current Department of Defense Employee, Reinstatement Eligible, Veterans Eligible as 30% Disabled Veteran, Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligibleJob Summary: Defense Contract Management Agency Home Page Who May Apply : Current Department of Defense Employee Reinstatement Eligible Veterans Eligible as 30% Disabled Veteran Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Contract Administrator (Deployable)
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P8EHAEE4396811640620Location Name: San Diego, CaliforniaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: DCMA Operations Directorate, Western Regional Command, DCMA PalmdaleOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, March 4, 2020Closing Date: Monday, March 21, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $64,624.00 to $84,011.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 11 to 11Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligiblesJob Summary: About the Position: Defense Contract Management Agency uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and appoint qualified individuals directly into shortage category or critical need acquisition positions. Individuals in this four-year Emergency-Essential (deployable) status can expect repeated deployments to combat locations overseas in support of contingency operations as mission requirement are determined. These locations are typically in a designated combat zone. Generally, the deployed work locations have power, water, heating, and air conditioning, although outages should be expected. The living conditions will vary widely: ranging from having all basic amenities such as light, power, water, refrigeration, to not having one or more of these amenities. Environmental conditions at work locations may range from excessive heat and humidity to extreme cold and rainy. Selectees must pass a medical exam, which includes vaccinations (e.g. anthrax, smallpox and malaria). Physical demands during deployment include: Lifting a minimum of 45 pounds, ability to hear and wake up to warning alarms and hear instructions in the absence of visual cues, live in austere working and sleeping environments, and the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including protective masks, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments. Prior to placement, selectees must sign Contingency Response Force (E-E) Conditions of Employment, obtain a Secret Security Clearance, meet medical standards, sign DD Form 2365, DoD Civilian Employee Overseas E-E Position Agreement DD Form 2365, DoD Civilian Employee Overseas E-E Position Agreement can be viewed at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd2365.pdf . Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United State Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P61992681641713Location Name: Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA Operations Directorate, Eastern Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Thursday, March 10, 2020Closing Date: Monday, March 21, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $72,459.00 to $94,197.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 12 to 12Who May Apply: Current Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Employee, Current Department of Defense Employee within the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L;) Workforce who are outside of the Military ComponentsJob Summary: Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : Current Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Employee Current Department of Defense Employee within the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L;) Workforce who are outside of the Military Components
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P62070391632656Location Name: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency; DCMA Operations Directorate; Eastern Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2020Closing Date: Friday, March 18, 2020Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $75,900.00 to $98,669.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 12 to 12Who May Apply: Defense Contract Management Agency, Current Department of Defense Employee within the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L;) Workforce who are outside of the Military ComponentsJob Summary: Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : Current Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Employee Current Department of Defense Employee within the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L;) Workforce who are outside of the Military Components
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P6EHA0717791596305Location Name: Chantilly, Virginia; Hampton, VirginiaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA Manassas, Contracts GroupOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021Closing Date: Thursday, January 12, 2021Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $48,968.00 to $84,044.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 09 to 11Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States,Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligibleJob Summary: Announcement amended to change PCS and or other incentives may be authorized. About the Position: Defense Contract Management Agency uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and appoint qualified individuals directly into shortage category or critical need acquisition positions. This is an open-continuous announcement. The first cut-off date will be 10 days from the opening date of the announcement; subsequent cut-offs will be determine based on needs of the Agency. Defense Contract Management Agency website Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH815P6EHA0915361573156Location Name: Chantilly, Virginia; Hampton, VirginiaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: DCMA Operations Directorate, DCMA Manassas, DCMA Hampton, Contracts GroupOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Thursday, January 7, 2021Closing Date: Friday, January 6, 2021Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $71,012.00 to $100,736.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 12 to 12Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) EligibleJob Summary: About the Position: Defense Contract Management Agency uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and appoint qualified individuals directly into shortage category or critical need acquisition positions. This is an open-continuous announcement. The first cut-off date will be 10 days from the opening date of the announcement; subsequent cut-offs will be determine based on needs of the Agency. Defense Contract Management Agency homepage Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible