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Contract Specialist

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Washington, DC · full time · Mid

$102,415 – $158,322

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal defense acquisition role manages complex contracts and procurement strategies for AI and data systems within the Department of Defense, suitable for professionals with contracting officer experience and deep knowledge of IT/AI acquisition and defense regulations.

Our summary, not Office of the Secretary of Defense’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 equivalent level applying IT/AI principles to acquisition strategies
  • Experience with intellectual property law, software and AI acquisition, cybersecurity standards, and supply-chain risk management
  • Experience performing contracting officer and agreements officer functions including planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and administration

Nice to have

  • Experience with Agreements Officer warrant for non-traditional procurement pathways

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