This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Financial Management Division, Office of Acquisition. This position(s) primary purpose is to lead in the planning, development, and management of the DEA's agency-wide regulations.
Key Responsibilities
As a Contract Specialist - DIRECT HIRE, your typical work assignments may include: Independently conducts negotiations with prospective contractors, determines type of contract to be awarded and type of contract clauses to be used. Provides Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for DEA acquisition system operations, release management, testing, and documentation.
Analyzes a variety of policy issues identified through review of DEA acquisition and procurement operations and government purchase card program and related financial management areas. Takes lead on risk assessment, management and mitigation for DEA acquisition activities.
Requirements & Education
See the qualification section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php. If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
This position is with Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
How many openings are available?
There are 4 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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