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6C0X1 Contracting — Civilian Career Guide

Manages federal procurement and contracting. One of the most directly transferable AFSCs — FAR/DFAR knowledge is highly valued in government and defense industry.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$131,350.00

AVG SALARY

$105,610.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Contract Specialist (GS)

SOC 13-1023

$79,870.00

median/yr

Procurement Manager

SOC 11-3061

$131,350.00

median/yr

Acquisition Specialist

SOC 13-1023

$79,870.00

median/yr

Defense Contracts Manager

SOC 11-3061

$131,350.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

FAR/DFARSource selectionContract negotiationCost analysisMarket researchFederal acquisition

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

DAWIA Level I/II/III

CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager)

CPCM

FAC-C

Translate Your 6C0X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Contracting skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.

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6C0X1Air ForceAcquisition

6C0X1 Contracting — Civilian Career Guide

Manages federal procurement and contracting. One of the most directly transferable AFSCs — FAR/DFAR knowledge is highly valued in government and defense industry.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$131,350.00

AVG SALARY

$105,610.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Contract Specialist (GS)

SOC 13-1023

$79,870.00

median/yr

Procurement Manager

SOC 11-3061

$131,350.00

median/yr

Acquisition Specialist

SOC 13-1023

$79,870.00

median/yr

Defense Contracts Manager

SOC 11-3061

$131,350.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

FAR/DFARSource selectionContract negotiationCost analysisMarket researchFederal acquisition

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

DAWIA Level I/II/III

CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager)

CPCM

FAC-C

Translate Your 6C0X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Contracting skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.