The COPPER CAP Program helps to prepare college graduates for contract specialist careers. Trainees work with professional contracting officers and receive formal and on-the-job training in all aspects of contract management, including requirements definition, solicitation preparation, price justification, negotiation and award, and contract administration. Selected candidates complete a 3- to 4-year formal training plan, with annual promotion opportunity based upon successful performance, meeting time-in-grade requirements, and supervisory approval at each grade level.

Deadline to apply

- Open

Criteria

- US. Citizenship required

- Recent graduate or student graduating during the current semester from an accredited college or university, BS, MS or BS/MS in related fields

- GPA 2.95 and above

- Ability to obtain a security clearance

Please email AFRL.PK.WFDWorkflow@us.af.mil with any questions or additional information.