Contract Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Arlington, VA seeks a Contract Specialist to plan, direct, and coordinate contracting activities for the most complex, high-dollar missions.

The appointee will serve as a designated Contracting Officer within prescribed authority to support critical government programs. The role emphasizes guiding PDTs on acquisitions across construction, A-E services, environmental services, and general supplies, with mandatory accreditation and federal qualification standards.

Qualifications

• ACCEPTED education must be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for credit towards qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) involved in major acquisitions for Construction, Architect-Engineer and Environmental Services as well as general supplies and services.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About the Position: Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities and operations required to contractually support the most complex and highest dollar value missions for the District. Commits the Government in the capacity of a designated Contracting Officer within prescribed authority.

Key Responsibilities

Provide guidance to Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) involved in major acquisitions for Construction, Architect-Engineer and Environmental Services as well as general supplies and services.

Requirements & Education

ACCREDITATION: Education must be accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for the education to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by the accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.

education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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