Architect
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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.
Degree must be documented on a transcript. Architecture: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements.
OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in: Design experience in Architecture for Military projects. AE contracting experience as ETL (Engineering Technical Lead) and COR (Contracting Officer's Representative) A PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Creating, designing, coordinating, reviewing, and providing technical and project leadership advice relative to all aspects of design, construction, Military, Civil Works, and Support for other projects.,Work within the Architecture Section of Engineering Design Branch to ensure the most effective, efficient, and economical achievement of design tasks, to produce work products and services and meet program and production goals.,Assist in group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal communication, integration of work processes and products, obtaining resources and liaison with the Supervisor.,Recommends and decides the architectural design area are relied upon as technically sound and are generally accepted as final commitments.,Serve as the lead architect on the more difficult and complex design projects.
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This job's listed pay is 41% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
Official routes: USCIS
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