kandidatu France

Head of administrative acquisitions section, deputy defence attaché

Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) · State civil service

En français : Chef de section administrative acquisitions, attaché de défense adjoint

This job in plain words

This purchasing manager job is based in Washington, in the acquisitions section of the deputy defence attaché. The role involves signing contracts for the Ministry of the Armed Forces and managing a small team.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract agents can apply. The offer does not state any nationality condition.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Expert level, with management experience
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract agents. Category A (managerial grade). Contract length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Fluent English is essential
  • Knowledge of public procurement
  • Knowledge of the defence sector
  • Knowledge of public finance
  • Management experience
  • Team leadership, negotiation, decision-making

What you would do

  • Act as purchasing manager within the unit
  • Act as delegated secondary authorising officer
  • Manage and steer the unit
  • Ensure the performance and quality of the service provided
  • Make sure staff levels match the unit's needs

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer, sending your CV and cover letter. The contacts are listed on the official offer.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Job based in Washington
  • Remote work not possible
  • Management role
  • Position may become vacant in 2027

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

Similar jobs