Quality Assurance Specialist at U.S. Army Cyber Command – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

About the opportunity

This position is a Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service personnel system position located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. It is an unaccompanied position with an initial overseas tour of 12 months and possible extensions for a total of up to 5 years. The incumbent serves as the battalion Quality Assurance Specialist and technical authority, responsible for overseeing all support service contract management, associated resource management programs, and related issues. Duties include initiating, planning, developing, implementing, and executing internal plans and policies for effective quality assurance surveillance of assigned contracts, participating in the drafting of performance work statements and quality assurance surveillance plans, and providing technical guidance regarding maintenance and quality assurance procedures.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $76,463 to $104,502
• Government housing provided
• Domicile to duty transportation provided at no cost
• Temporary storage of household goods paid for 1-year assignments
• Potential foreign allowances including post allowance, post differential, Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance, and 10 days of home leave
• Recruitment or relocation incentives authorized up to 25% for highly qualified candidates

Who can apply?

• Must meet the experience requirements with one year of directly applicable experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success
• Qualifying experience includes overseeing service contract management, serving as an appointed Contracting Officer's Representative, providing contractor surveillance and performance monitoring, reviewing work methods to reduce operating costs and increase efficiency, and utilizing automated procurement and workflow systems
• Must meet one of the approved employment authority categories to apply
• Must be able to satisfy rotation requirements and tour limitations in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 1230

Required documents

• Full resume uploaded as 'Other Documents' (not subject to the two-page limit)
• Proof of eligibility to apply supporting the chosen employment authority
• Optional cover letter
• Most recent performance appraisal if applicable

When to apply

• Application closing date is November 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST

How to apply

• Review eligibility requirements and prepare the required documents including a detailed resume and proof of eligibility
• Log into your USAJOBS account and access the online application questionnaire
• Complete the online questionnaire and upload all necessary supporting documents
• Verify the complete application package and submit it before the closing deadline

Additional information

• This position requires a 3-year probationary period.
• Medical and dental care in the overseas location is the responsibility of the employee, with access to military medical and dental treatment facilities on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.