Careers at Office of the Secretary of Defense
Office of the Secretary of Defense has 10 open roles listed here, each read from its own careers site. The newest was posted Oct 27, 2026.
Open positions
Management and Program Analyst
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Arlington, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This role leads complex, cross-functional management initiatives for a senior defense department office, advising leadership on organizational planning and policy impact analysis. It suits someone with extensive experience directing large-scale studies, developing strategic plans, and presenting analytical findings to senior executives.
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Director Business Operations
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Arlington, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal director role oversees the core operations and strategic planning for a Defense Department office, managing budgets, acquisitions, and personnel while advising senior military leadership on complex administrative challenges. The position suits experienced managers comfortable navigating large bureaucracies and aligning internal operations with national security priorities.
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Contract Specialist
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Full-time · Washington, DC · $102,415 – $158,322
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.
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Budget Analyst
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Arlington, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
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Associate Director, Contingency and International Programs (Program Budget)
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Arlington, VA · $186,207 – $228,000
This role manages budgetary planning and financial oversight for the Department of War's contingency operations, disaster assistance, and international programs, advising senior leadership on the fiscal implications of foreign military support and interagency coordination. It suits someone with deep expertise in federal budget processes and complex program management who can synthesize policy across military and diplomatic domains.
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Chief Operations Officer
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Alexandria, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
Lead operations and oversight for a classified federal defense program within the Department of War, managing administrative infrastructure, budget allocation, and a team of senior analysts. This role suits experienced federal or corporate operations leaders comfortable with security-sensitive environments and capable of translating strategic direction into organizational execution.
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Lead Management and Program Analyst
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Alexandria, VA · $143,913 – $197,200
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Student Trainee (Legal)
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Arlington, VA · $57,736 – $91,815
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Director, Human Intelligence and Sensitive Activities
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Arlington, VA · $186,207 – $228,000
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Strategic Workforce Acceleration Team (Detail)
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Arlington, VA · $143,913 – $197,200
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