Contract Specialist – AI/OTA Programs (Telework Eligible)

Office of the Secretary of Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of Defense in Washington, DC is posting a Direct Hire opportunity in the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) within the Department of Defense. The role focuses on contracting and acquisition strategies for complex programs, including OTAs and prototype-to-production efforts, with oversight across multi-stakeholder defense ecosystems.

Applicants may be considered for multiple vacancies; DHA authority applies and eligibility is under Public hiring path.

Qualifications

• Education must be evidenced by transcripts or degrees.
• Graduate education requirements described in the posting.
• Pass/fail courses and accreditation requirements noted.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and executes comprehensive contracting and acquisition strategies for complex, high-priority programs and systems.
• Leads non-traditional procurement pathways, negotiating, awarding, and administering OTAs and prototype-to-production instruments.
• Oversees cradle-to-grave acquisition oversight for enterprise-wide AI and data programs.

Job description

Office of the Secretary of Defense in Washington, DC is posting a Direct Hire opportunity in the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) within the Department of Defense. The role focuses on contracting and acquisition strategies for complex programs, including OTAs and prototype-to-production efforts, with oversight across multi-stakeholder defense ecosystems.

Applicants may be considered for multiple vacancies; DHA authority applies and eligibility is under Public hiring path.