Keystone Program
There’s plenty of online and classroom training, so in some ways it’s like being back in school. But, there’s also a lot of hands-on work that gets you deeply involved in DCMA’s activities. You’ll spend up to three years working and completing courses to acquire the knowledge and skills you’ll need to perform at the journeyman level of your career field.
You’ll have a personal mentor who will help direct your progress. Depending on your field, you may work in an office or spend time at a contractor site–these could be located almost anywhere in the United States. There are even some limited opportunities to work overseas during your final year in the program.
The keystone program develop a cadre of highly qualified employees capable of performing at a journeyman level with a high degree of technical competence and a broad understanding of the total DCMA organization and mission, resulting in a pool of candidates possessing the skills and technical ability required to support the DCMA mission.
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Current Openings for Keystones
Supervisory Contract Administrator
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P62160241630451Location Name: Chantilly, VirginiaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: Defense Contract Management Agency, Eastern Regional Command, Contracts Group, ManassasOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, February 19, 2026Closing Date: Monday, February 29, 2026Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $108,887.00 to $141,555.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 14 to 14Who May Apply: Current Federal 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 Federal Employee Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) 30% Disabled Veteran Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Industrial Specialist (General)
Job Announcement Number: SWH816P6KSEHA1806491626009Location Name: Marietta, GeorgiaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: DCMA Operations Directorate, Eastern Regional CommandOccupation Code: 1150Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Friday, February 19, 2026Closing Date: Friday, February 26, 2026Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $33,796.00 to $54,423.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 05 to 07Who 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: The position of Industrial Specialist (General) is a position in the DCMA Keystone Program. DCMA uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into the Federal Workforce. Prior to appointment, all candidates will be required to sign a Keystone Conditions of Employment Agreement. NOTE: During the Keystone Program, participants will receive specialized formal classroom training, computer-based training, and on-the-job (OJT) training. The training development program will consist of the following: 1. Report initially to CMO/Center for at least 1 week. 2. Spend 6 months in the CMO/Center for more OJT and developmental training. 3. Return possibly to the DLC for 1 week assessment/update training. 4. Return to the CMO/Center for more OJT and developmental training. 5. Return as necessary to the DLC throughout the 2nd/3rd year for additional functional training. DCMA Keystone Program 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: SWH816P8KS2141441633187Location Name: Port Hueneme, CaliforniaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: DCMA Operations Directorate, Western Regional Command, DCMA Los AngelesOccupation Code: 1102Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2026Closing Date: Thursday, March 3, 2026Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $36,076.00 to $58,096.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 05 to 07Who 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: The position of Contract Administrator is a position in the DCMA Keystone Program. DCMA uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into the Federal Workforce. Prior to appointment, all candidates will be required to sign a Keystone Conditions of Employment Agreement. NOTE: During the Keystone Program, participants will receive specialized formal classroom training, computer-based training, and on-the-job (OJT) training. The training development program will consist of the following: 1. Report initially to the Contract Management Office (CMO)/Center in the duty location you were selected for at least 2 weeks . 2. Travel TDY (Temporary Duty Travel) for one week to attend training at the DCMA Learning Campus (DLC) in Fort Lee, VA . 3. Spend 6 months in the CMO/Center for on-the-job (OJT) and developmental training . 4. Return within the three year developmental training to the DLC, HQ or other CMO locations for assessment/various functional specific training . DCMA Keystone Program Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Industrial Property Management Specialist
Job Announcement Number: SWH816PHKS2070341630439Location Name: Orlando, FloridaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: DCMA Headquarters, Contract Executive Directorate, Business Operations DirectorateOccupation Code: 1103Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2026Closing Date: Friday, March 4, 2026Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $32,318.00 to $52,043.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 05 to 07Who 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: The position of Industrial Property Management Specialist is a position in the DCMA Keystone Program. DCMA uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into the Federal Workforce. Prior to appointment, all candidates will be required to sign a Keystone Conditions of Employment Agreement. NOTE: During the Keystone Program, participants will receive specialized formal classroom training, computer-based training, and on-the-job (OJT) training. The training development program will consist of the following: 1. Report initially to the Contract Management Office (CMO)/Center in the duty location you were selected for at least 2 weeks . 2. Travel TDY (Temporary Duty Travel) for one week to attend training at the DCMA Learning Campus (DLC) in Fort Lee, VA . 3. Spend 6 months in the CMO/Center for on-the-job (OJT) and developmental training . 4. Return within the three year developmental training to the DLC, HQ or other CMO locations for assessment/various functional specific training . DCMA Keystone Program Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Announcement Number: SWH816KS1992841631524Location Name: Uniontown, PennsylvaniaDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: DCMA Operations Directorate, Eastern Regional Command, DCMA PhiladelphiaOccupation Code: 1910Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2026Closing Date: Thursday, March 3, 2026Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $32,976.00 to $53,103.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 05 to 07Who 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: The position of Quality Assurance Specialist is a position in the DCMA Keystone Program. DCMA uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into the Federal Workforce. Prior to appointment, all candidates will be required to sign a Keystone Conditions of Employment Agreement. NOTE: During the Keystone Program, participants will receive specialized formal classroom training, computer-based training, and on-the-job (OJT) training. The training development program will consist of the following: 1. Report initially to the Contract Management Office (CMO)/Center in the duty location you were selected for at least 2 weeks . 2. Travel TDY (Temporary Duty Travel) for one week to attend training at the DCMA Learning Campus (DLC) in Fort Lee, VA . 3. Spend 6 months in the CMO/Center for on-the-job (OJT) and developmental training . 4. Return within the three year developmental training to the DLC, HQ or other CMO locations for assessment/various functional specific training . Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) website Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Announcement Number: SWH816KS1981011625308Location Name: East Hartford, ConnecticutDepartment: Department of DefenseAgency: Defense Contract Management AgencyHiring Organization: DCMA Operations Directorate, Eastern Regional Command, DCMA Hartford, Qual Assur GroupOccupation Code: 1910Pay Plan: GSAppointment Duration: PermanentOpening Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2026Closing Date: Friday, March 4, 2026Job Status: Full TimeSalary: $35,667.00 to $45,177.00 / Per YearPay Grade(s): 05 to 07Who May Apply: All U. S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ITCAP)Job Summary: About the Position: The position of Quality Assurance Specialist is a position in the DCMA Keystone Program. DCMA uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into the Federal Workforce. Prior to appointment, all candidates will be required to sign a Keystone Conditions of Employment Agreement. NOTE: During the Keystone Program, participants will receive specialized formal classroom training, computer-based training, and on-the-job (OJT) training. The training development program will consist of the following: 1. Report initially to the Contract Management Office (CMO)/Center in the duty location you were selected for at least 2 weeks . 2. Travel TDY (Temporary Duty Travel) for one week to attend training at the DCMA Learning Campus (DLC) in Fort Lee, VA . 3. Spend 6 months in the CMO/Center for on-the-job (OJT) and developmental training . 4. Return within the three year developmental training to the DLC, HQ or other CMO locations for assessment/various functional specific training . DCMA homepage Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible