Special Hiring Programs
Expedited Hiring Authority - Contract Specialist (1102)
All Contract Specialist positions require at a minimum a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees; AND at least 24 semester hours of study from an accredited institution of higher education in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management obtained within or in addition to the bachelor’s degree.

This requirement applies to those entering DoD 1102 positions on or after Oct 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD, who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000, are exempt from meeting this requirement. Individuals who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS-1102 while serving in the military on or before September 20, 2000, are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

The criteria for a highly qualified Contract Specialist may be meeting one or more of the following criteria relative to the position being filled.

  • Financial/Credit Analysis
  • Cost/Price/Economic Analysis
  • Cost Estimating
  • Cost Accounting
  • Vendor/Supplier Selection experience
  • Market Research experience
  • Proposal Analysis Skills
  • Negotiation experience
  • Acquisition of Major Systems
  • Professional Certifications such as Certified Management Accountant, Certified Professional Contract ] Manager, Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst, etc
  • MBA’s, CPA, CPPM, CFA, CFP, M&A Securities, NASD Dealer

To be considered for a position, e-mail your resume to the link below.  Resumes must be in Microsoft Word format, and no more than four pages in length.  Please list your top three geographic location preferences in the top portion of your resume.  Please do not attach any other files or documents.  If considered for a position, you will be contacted to begin the application process, and supporting documents will be requested from you at that time.

ContractSpecialistJobs@dcma.mil