Acquisition Career Opportunities at FDA
Career Opportunities with OAGS
What we do:
In the Office of Acquisitions and Grant Services (OAGS), we strive to train, develop, and maintain a skilled workforce of acquisition professionals with up-to-date knowledge in this constantly evolving career field.
When you join OAGS, you will be greeted by our Training and Development Branch who offers you a personalized path for your acquisition career goals. You can explore the possibility of obtaining a federal acquisition certification which can allow you to pursue additional career opportunities, such as becoming a Contracting Officer, Purchase Card Holder, etc.
If you already possess a certification, we offer frequent "internal" training opportunities, such as;
- OAGS Academy - A structured virtual training program for our staff members that spans from October to March. There are a minimum of 10 topics, many presented by in-house experts on topics ranging from technical knowledge to professional development. Each topic has two sessions for you to choose from—one, in the fall and one in the spring.
- Consolidated Acquisition Training Symposium (CATS) – A two-day annual in person event that focuses on both acquisition training and soft skills. Speakers for different agencies share the latest information on techniques and technologies to keep our workforce informed.
- ChatOAGS - Monthly Q&A Session with OAGS SMEs, covering various Acquisition Topics.
These training sessions will not only assist with your personal learning and development skills but will also aid in maintaining your hard-earned certifications by offering continuous learning points for each hour of learning.
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