Keystone Program

There’s plenty of online and classroom training, so in some ways it’s like being back in school. But, there’s also a lot of hands-on work that gets you deeply involved in DCMA’s activities. You’ll spend up to three years working and completing courses to acquire the knowledge and skills you’ll need to perform at the journeyman level of your career field.

You’ll have a personal mentor who will help direct your progress. Depending on your field, you may work in an office or spend time at a contractor site–these could be located almost anywhere in the United States. There are even some limited opportunities to work overseas during your final year in the program.

The keystone program develop a cadre of highly qualified employees capable of performing at a journeyman level with a high degree of technical competence and a broad understanding of the total DCMA organization and mission, resulting in a pool of candidates possessing the skills and technical ability required to support the DCMA mission.

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Current Openings for Keystones

Management Analyst Job Announcement Number:
SWH815P78718471545762
Location Name:
Hazelwood, Missouri
Department:
Department of Defense
Agency:
Defense Contract Management Agency
Hiring Organization:
Defense Contract Management Agency Central Regional Command
Occupation Code:
0343
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, November 30, 2020
Closing Date:
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$39,570.00 to $76,131.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
07 to 11
Who May Apply:
Current Federal Employee; Reinstatement Eligible; Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Job Summary:
DCMA Home page Who May Apply : Current Federal Employee Reinstatement Eligible Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible Supervisory Contract Specialist Job Announcement Number:
SWH815P60773611565277
Location Name:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department:
Department of Defense
Agency:
Defense Contract Management Agency
Hiring Organization:
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA Operations Directorate, Eastern Regional Command
Occupation Code:
1102
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Term NTE 1 year 1 day
Opening Date:
Friday, December 4, 2020
Closing Date:
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$105,225.00 to $136,793.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
14 to 14
Who May Apply:
Current Department of Defense Employee
Job Summary:
Defense Contract Management Agency Who May Apply : Current Department of Defense Employee ***Position is obligated.*** Term Information: If you are a current permanent DCMA Employee employed at a "lower GS grade": You will be considered for a Temporary Promotion opportunity. A temporary promotion may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years. A temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. If you are a current permanent DCMA Employee employed at a "the same GS grade or higher": You will be considered for a Detail opportunity. A detail may be made and/or extended in 120 day increments. A detail may be made permanent without further competition. Current DCMA Employees: If you are selected for this assignment, your selection will be subject to your current supervisor's approval before a final job offer will be made. You are encouraged to coordinate your interest in this assignment with your supervisor prior to responding to this announcement. Non-DCMA Permanent Employee Applicants: You will be considered for a Term Position Not to Exceed 13 Months, your appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 4 years. This position may be made permanent without further competition to those candidates that have non-competitive status. Quality Assurance Specialist Job Announcement Number:
SWH815KS0110751563625
Location Name:
Joplin, Missouri
Department:
Department of Defense
Agency:
Defense Contract Management Agency
Hiring Organization:
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA Operations Directorate, Central Regional Command
Occupation Code:
1910
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Closing Date:
Friday, December 11, 2020
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$31,944.00 to $51,437.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 07
Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Job Summary:
About the Position: The position of Quality Assurance Specialist is a position in the DCMA Keystone Program. DCMA uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into the Federal Workforce. Prior to appointment, all candidates will be required to sign a Keystone Conditions of Employment Agreement. NOTE: During the Keystone Program, participants will receive specialized formal classroom training, computer-based training, and on-the-job (OJT) training. The training development program will consist of the following: 1. Report initially to CMO/Center for at least 1 week. 2. Spend 6 months in the CMO/Center for more OJT and developmental training. 3. Return possibly to the DLC for 1 week assessment/update training. 4. Return to the CMO/Center for more OJT and developmental training. 5. Return as necessary to the DLC throughout the 2nd/3rd year for additional functional training. DCMA Keystone Program Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible Quality Assurance Specialist (Aircraft) Job Announcement Number:
SWH815KS9290161552075
Location Name:
Hazelwood, Missouri
Department:
Department of Defense
Agency:
Defense Contract Management Agency
Hiring Organization:
Defense Contract Management Agency DCMA Operations Directorate Central Regional Command
Occupation Code:
1910
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Closing Date:
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$31,944.00 to $51,437.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 07
Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Job Summary:
About the Position: The position of Quality Assurance Specialist (Aircraft) is a position in the DCMA Keystone Program. DCMA uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into the Federal Workforce. Prior to appointment, all candidates will be required to sign a Keystone Conditions of Employment Agreement. NOTE: During the Keystone Program, participants will receive specialized formal classroom training, computer-based training, and on-the-job (OJT) training. The training development program will consist of the following: 1. Report initially to the Contract Management Office (CMO)/Center in the duty location you were selected for at least 2 weeks . 2. Travel TDY (Temporary Duty Travel) for one week to attend training at the DCMA Learning Campus (DLC) in Fort Lee, VA . 3. Spend 6 months in the CMO/Center for on-the-job (OJT) and developmental training . 4. Return within the three year developmental training to the DLC, HQ or other CMO locations for assessment/various functional specific training . Keystone Program Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR Job Announcement Number:
SWH815P7KY8428981538917
Location Name:
Greenville, Texas
Department:
Department of Defense
Agency:
Defense Contract Management Agency
Hiring Organization:
Defense Contract Management Agency, Central Regional Command
Occupation Code:
1102
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Closing Date:
Friday, December 4, 2020
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$33,766.00 to $54,370.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 07
Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
Job Summary:
About the Position: The position of Contract Administrator is a position in the DCMA Keystone Program. DCMA uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into the Federal Workforce. Prior to appointment, all candidates will be required to sign a Keystone Conditions of Employment Agreement. NOTE: During the Keystone Program, participants will receive specialized formal classroom training, computer-based training, and on-the-job (OJT) training. The training development program will consist of the following: 1. Report initially to CMO/Center for at least 1 week. 2. Spend 6 months in the CMO/Center for more OJT and developmental training. 3. Return possibly to the DLC for 1 week assessment/update training. 4. Return to the CMO/Center for more OJT and developmental training. 5. Return as necessary to the DLC throughout the 2nd/3rd year for additional functional training. DCMA Homepage Who May Apply : All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible