About the Federal Acquisition Fellows Coalition
Welcome to a new program, the Federal Acquisition Fellows Coalition (FAFC), designed to help you explore a dynamic and stimulating way to find the right job to help jumpstart your career in acquisition. FAFC makes it easy for you to discover everything you need to know about careers in acquisition - from available paid internships and jobs to a variety of career benefits and training opportunities.
In 2007, the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) was tasked with raising the visibility of the acquisition career field, specifically that of the contracting professional, on behalf of the entire Federal government. This task ultimately led to the creation of the Federal Acquisition Fellows Coalition (FAFC), which pulls together in one location agency acquisition intern, and other career development programs. In addition, the FAFC provides access to other valuable career tools, to assist the job seeker in finding the best place to start their future in the field of acquisition.
The FAFC encompasses positions at every stage of an acquisition career across multiple Federal agencies. Whether you are a graduating college student or an experienced professional looking to change careers, you can find an outstanding and exciting opportunity through FAFC.
Is This for Me?
Do you like to make improvements, solve problems, or take corrective actions when problems arise?
Can you picture yourself negotiating with individuals or organizations to resolve conflicts, disputes or grievances?
Imagine making strategic business decisions on behalf of the world’s largest buyer, the U.S. government. Your skills will help the Government find the very best ways to spend more than $400 billion a year, on everything from information technology to defense and homeland security, to the environment, transportation, biomedical research and education. In short, you will be providing the Government with goods and services it needs to serve the American people and the world. No wonder contracting professionals enjoy an exciting career with many opportunities and activities.
What Do Others Say?
Testimonials
Articles
Experiences with FAFC
What Can I Expect?
If advancement and leadership opportunities are important to you, now is one of the best times to enter the Federal workforce. The Federal Government is experiencing a retirement wave that will continue over the next few years and will result in Federal agencies needing to fill their top positions with new talent. With 50% of the senior managers retiring within the next 7 to 10 years, you can advance higher, faster, and make a difference.
Compensation and Benefits
Training and Career Development
Find a Job in Contracting
Application Process
Paid Acquisition Internships
Additional Internship Programs
Entry-Level Job Openings on USAJobs.gov
Complete List of Job Openings at GSA
Apply to be Pre-Screened for Entry Level Positions Government-wide
Job Rotation Program Opportunities
Job Rotation Opportunities for Acquisition Professionals
Do you want to enhance your experience and skills? Candidates for contracting jobs are in high demand throughout the Federal Government. This means there are a wide variety of opportunities at multiple levels for professionals to consider moving into for career growth.
Some agencies have short-term positions as a "Detailee" or rotation assignment available. These opportunities will provide you the chance to participate in a job rotation with new clients, projects and challenges to help you develop your contracting skills.
Job Rotation Opportunity Areas: Specific questions related to application and hiring should be directed to the Agency posting the opening, and your Agency management.
Career Fairs
FAFC is continuing its effort to raise awareness and increase entrants into the Federal acquisition community. Continuing this endeavor we will again be attending local DC-area career fairs and putting an Acquisition Community of Practice face forward, expressing one message to recruit new candidates into the field. Stay tuned for upcoming events as they are scheduled.
