The federal government maintains a substantial presence overseas and the positions available cover the entire spectrum of employment. The government needs the skills of engineers, chemists, economists, scientist, security professionals and more.
To become a prime contractor, you must first register your business with the System for Award Management (SAM). You can search for federal contracting opportunities through SAM and GSA Schedules. You can find historical award information with the Federal Procurement Database Systems – Next Generation.
If you want to work on government contracts, you'll need a federal government license, just like you'd need a CSLB contractor's license to do any construction work over $500 in California.
Compensation: Overseas contractors typically earn competitive salaries, with averages ranging from $80,000 to $140,000 per year, along with allowances for Meals & Incidentals (M&IE) and potential tax benefits.
Five Tips for Landing a Government Job Overseas Speak the Primary Language. Showcase Your Cultural Experience of the Desired Destination. Demonstrate Contracting Experience in the Desired Destination. Highlight Any Military Service or Deployment in the Desired Destination. Determine What Makes You Stand Out.
Many contracts now include clauses requiring team members to be U.S. citizens, but not always. If you're involved in work requiring a secret or top-secret clearance, it's a no-go for non-U.S. citizens. Even if you have multiple passports, you might be asked to give up the non-U.S. ones.
The average PMC salary in the US is $115,909 annually-an average of $9,659/mo. (San Jose, CA has the highest average salary total of $228,849- which is 97% greater than the US average- reflecting San Jose's very high living costs).
Compensation: Overseas contractors typically earn competitive salaries, with averages ranging from $80,000 to $140,000 per year, along with allowances for Meals & Incidentals (M&IE) and potential tax benefits.