Contract Specialist
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Arlington, VA, United States
If you question the limits of science, technology, or human potential — you’re already one of us here at the
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA .
Since 1958, we’ve been operating at the edges of what’s known, turning radical ideas into real-world capabilities. From transforming communications via the internet to revolutionizing prosthetics, our work has altered the trajectory of modern life. These were deliberate acts of intellectual audacity, crafted at the intersection of research excellence, strategic foresight, and national purpose. We convene the most brilliant scientists, engineers, and experts from academia, industry, and government to confront the hardest problems — those with no clear solutions, only bold hypotheses and the will to explore them. Behind every breakthrough is a thinker who refused to accept limits.
The question is not whether it can be done. The question is, “Will you be the one who does it?”
Speed, creativity, and excellence define our
Contracts Management Office (CMO) . Our CMO team works in lock step with our Program Managers to drive technical innovations that redefine the world. On behalf of DARPA, the team is responsible for administering contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions.
We have multiple
GS-1102-13/14 Contract Specialist
positions open for application through
Monday, April 6, 2026,
for veterans, individuals with disabilities, military spouses, those in the competitive federal service, and those who are participating in a federal career transition program.
As a principal acquisition advisor, the warranted contracting officer guides technical offices through the full contracts, grants, and agreements lifecycle. This includes planning and awards to performance monitoring — while resolving complex issues, negotiating contracts, informing senior management, supporting DARPA-wide acquisition matters, and managing workloads through electronic contract management tools.
Ready to join an organization where failure isn’t feared, and success changes the world? Visit
USAJOBS
for detailed responsibilities and to apply.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and are expected to work on-site in Arlington, VA. The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA .
Since 1958, we’ve been operating at the edges of what’s known, turning radical ideas into real-world capabilities. From transforming communications via the internet to revolutionizing prosthetics, our work has altered the trajectory of modern life. These were deliberate acts of intellectual audacity, crafted at the intersection of research excellence, strategic foresight, and national purpose. We convene the most brilliant scientists, engineers, and experts from academia, industry, and government to confront the hardest problems — those with no clear solutions, only bold hypotheses and the will to explore them. Behind every breakthrough is a thinker who refused to accept limits.
The question is not whether it can be done. The question is, “Will you be the one who does it?”
Speed, creativity, and excellence define our
Contracts Management Office (CMO) . Our CMO team works in lock step with our Program Managers to drive technical innovations that redefine the world. On behalf of DARPA, the team is responsible for administering contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions.
We have multiple
GS-1102-13/14 Contract Specialist
positions open for application through
Monday, April 6, 2026,
for veterans, individuals with disabilities, military spouses, those in the competitive federal service, and those who are participating in a federal career transition program.
As a principal acquisition advisor, the warranted contracting officer guides technical offices through the full contracts, grants, and agreements lifecycle. This includes planning and awards to performance monitoring — while resolving complex issues, negotiating contracts, informing senior management, supporting DARPA-wide acquisition matters, and managing workloads through electronic contract management tools.
Ready to join an organization where failure isn’t feared, and success changes the world? Visit
USAJOBS
for detailed responsibilities and to apply.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and are expected to work on-site in Arlington, VA. The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
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