$85,447 – $133,138
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role manages complex procurement transactions for a major art museum, handling contract negotiations, modifications, terminations, and disputes from initial planning through post-award administration. It suits someone with a background in contracts, procurement, or related business disciplines who wants to work in federal acquisition within a cultural institution.
Our summary, not National Gallery of Art’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management
- At least one year of specialized experience in contract administration at the appropriate grade level (GS-09 for GS-11 position, GS-11 for GS-12 position)
- FAC-C Professional certification or equivalent DAWIA certification, or ability to obtain it within twelve months
- United States Citizen
- Pass pre-employment background investigation
- Suitable for federal employment
Nice to have
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (may substitute for experience at GS-11 level)
- LL.M. if related to acquisition (may substitute for experience at GS-11 level)
- Graduate education beyond the basic requirements