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Secretary of Defense

The head of the U.S. Department of Defense, responsible for military matters and national security.

Contract

A formal, legally binding agreement between two or more parties, in this case, the Department of Defense and a company, for goods or services.

Entity

A company, organization, or business that can enter into agreements or contracts.

Senior Executive Service

A group of top-level civilian managers and leaders in the federal government, similar to generals or admirals in the military.

Special Government Employee

An officer or employee of the Executive or Legislative branch of the U.S. Government, whether paid or unpaid, who is appointed or employed to perform temporary duties, with or without compensation, for a period not to exceed 130 days during any 365-day period.

Schedule C

A category of federal employment for positions of a confidential or policy-determining character, typically appointed by political officials.

Immediate Family Member

A parent, child, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner.