Contract Specialist

Department of War Education Activity; Peachtree City (GA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity seeks a senior level contract specialist to join a DoD contracting branch. The role involves processing, awarding, and managing foreign contracts and vendors under Direct Hire Authority, with telework eligibility and a focus on education, grants, and related procurement.

Candidates should have advanced contracting experience with DoD programs and a solid understanding of foreign education evaluation requirements.

Qualifications

• Senior level contract specialist with experience in DoD contracting.
• Understanding of Direct Hire Authority and federal procurement processes.
• Familiarity with foreign contracts and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Process, award, administer and manage foreign contracts and vendors.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of War Education Activity

About the Position: Serve as a senior level contract specialist for one of the Procurement Department's functional contracting writing branches- Field Support, Transportation, Information Technology (IT), Facilities & Grounds Maintenance, Education (including Grant awards), and the DoD Inspector General (DoDIG) Support. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation.

Key Responsibilities

Process, award, administer and manage foreign contracts and vendors.

Requirements & Education

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of War Education Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $112556 – $146325/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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