CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Washington Headquarters Services · Department of Defense

📍 Alexandria, Virginia 💰 $102415 – $158322/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Washington Headquarters Services
Department: Department of Defense
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Salary: $102415 – $158322/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-09-11
Application Deadline: 2026-09-15

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Job Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Acquisitions Directorate.

The purpose of this position is to provide end-to-end support services for all matters relating to acquisition and procurement and provides operational contracting support services for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer (ODCMO) to include the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), and WHS.

Key Responsibilities

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Conducting meetings with technical personnel to ensure procedures are being followed. Ensuring appropriate funding and required waivers, certifications, approvals and compliances have been obtained for purchase requests. Guiding and integrating functional efforts of individuals or teams in support of customer interaction Coordinating determinations and findings for deviations to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Requirements & Education

Education Requirement: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Contact

whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Washington Headquarters Services, Department of Defense.

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 Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

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