Contract Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—Seattle District—seeks a Contract Specialist to serve as a team lead and contracting officer, advising on personnel resources for programs and functions within the contracting realm.

This DHA solicitation invites qualified candidates under the Public path to apply. The posted salary range is $119,630–$155,521 per year, with applications closing on 2026-11-10.

Qualifications

• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a private organization to be deemed equivalent to U.S. education.
• Equivalent evaluation may provide full credit for courses from U.S. accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise the District Chief of Contracting on the personnel resources to be devoted to particular programs (e.g., Commercial Activities), or to individual functions (e.g., contracting or contract administration).

Education

Foreign education

Job description

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

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as team lead and Contracting Officer providing advice, guidance and expertise to Seattle District Chief of Contracting.

Key Responsibilities

Advise the District Chief of Contracting on the personnel resources to be devoted to particular programs (e.g., Commercial Activities), or to individual functions (e.g., contracting or contract administration).

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: 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 $119630 – $155521/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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