Contract specialists are in high demand at VA, as our need for goods and services has increased dramatically over the past few years.
In addition to the increased demand, the services we require have become more technically complex, and the contracts in question are often of a longer duration, which means we need experts like you to help us get it right the first time.
The work you do will assist program managers and facility leadership in planning for and acquiring what we need on the front lines so that everyone can continue to provide exceptional service to the Veterans we support each and every day.
That said, contracting specialist jobs aren’t for everyone. At VA, we require education and/or expertise in any of the following fields to prepare you for the procedures you’ll need to follow to support your facility:
- Accounting
- Business
- Finance
- Law
- Contracts
- Purchasing
- Economics
- Industrial management
- Marketing
- Quantitative methods
The necessary background makes these jobs ideal for recent graduates in these fields, as well as transitioning military personnel with logistical experience from their time in the service.
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If you have a passion for paperwork and an eye for detail, a career as a contract specialist at VA may be just what you’re looking for. Visit VA Careers to learn more about this critical administrative role.
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And what is being done to train vets for contract jobs if they’re in such great demand? I’d like to work in this field but my formal education is in tachnology.