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Government Contracting
Legal and Compliance
Government contracting is the process by which private companies bid for and fulfill contracts to provide goods or services to federal, state, or local government agencies, governed by specific procurement regulations like the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Professionals in this field navigate bidding processes, compliance requirements, and contract administration to work with agencies such as the Department of Defense or General Services Administration.
Government Contracting in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Contract Specialist NF-04
Defense Media Activity
Washington, DC · $70,000 – $78,000
This role manages contracting and procurement operations for Stars and Stripes Central, handling everything from strategy and solicitation through to final contract administration and award. It suits someone with government contracting experience who can develop policy, negotiate terms, and oversee the full lifecycle of supply and service contracts.
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DEPUTY BASE CIVIL ENGINEER
Pacific Air Forces
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska · $120,348 – $156,455
This role oversees civil engineering operations and infrastructure management at a military installation, working alongside the Base Civil Engineer to supervise staff and coordinate complex facility projects. It suits experienced engineers with supervisory experience who want to manage large-scale infrastructure programs in a federal environment.
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Supervisory Contract Specialist NF-05
United States Army Installation Management Command
Honolulu, HI · $140,000 – $155,000
This supervisory role oversees contracting operations for an Armed Forces Recreation Center, managing acquisition programs, contract administration, and a team of procurement professionals. The position suits experienced contract specialists looking to move into a leadership role managing complex government acquisitions across supplies, services, and construction.
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PROFESSOR OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (INTERMITTENT)
Warfighting Acquisition University
Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $34 – $94 / hour
This is an intermittent federal faculty position teaching intellectual property and data rights strategy to military acquisition professionals. It suits practitioners with deep experience in IP law, federal contracting, and acquisition lifecycle management who want to shape how the government develops and manages intellectual property in defense programs.
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Contracts Manager
Crane Co.
Full-time · $123,000 – $160,000
This role manages the full lifecycle of commercial and government contracts for an industrial manufacturing company, including review, negotiation, and compliance oversight. It suits someone with 5+ years in contracts or contract law who understands government regulations and can translate complex agreements into actionable guidance for business teams.
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Senior Project Manager
Voyager
Full-time · Webster, TX
This role leads complex space and defense projects from conception through delivery, managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while maintaining customer relationships. It suits experienced project managers with aerospace or satellite industry background who thrive coordinating technical teams on mission-critical initiatives.
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Vice President, Legal
BlackSky
Full-time · Herndon, VA · $245,000 – $250,000 · Remote
Lead a small legal team at a space-based intelligence company serving government and commercial clients, advising on contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters across defense and commercial sectors. This role suits experienced in-house counsel with deep government contracting expertise and a track record managing legal teams in fast-paced, technical environments.
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Roles that use Government Contracting
Employers hiring for Government Contracting
7 in total, most open roles first.
- BBlackSky1 role
- Crane Co.1 role
- DADefense Media Activity1 role
- PFPacific Air Forces1 role
- UC
- VVoyager1 role
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