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Position Title
Contract Administrator
Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Announcement Number
SWH819P79703363561EA Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 29, 2019 to Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

NOTE 3:  MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

NOTE 4:  MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit 0 characters)
1. This position requires travel to other duty locations approximately 15% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel to other duty locations 15% of the time? (limit characters)
2. This position requires a Non-Critical Sensitive No Access security clearance. Are you willing and able to complete the pre-appointment security requirement to occupy a Non-Critical Sensitive No Access position? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Contract Administrator position with the Defense Contract Management Agency. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification.  Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Contract Administrator at the GS-9/11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Contract Administrator at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Contract Administrator at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Administer assigned government contracts for one or more contractors to ensure timely delivery of customer requirements. (limit characters)
5. Perform contract administration functions from the initial receipt to contract closeout. (limit characters)
6. Analyze issues that arise and impact timely delivery of the required items and payment to the contractor. (limit characters)
7. Plan and carry out special provisions of contract administration functions involving complex types of contracts. (limit characters)
8. Utilize a variety of tools to monitor canceled funds, perform reconciliation and maintain database integrity. (limit characters)
9. Monitor contractor progress and solve problems relating to assigned contracts. (limit characters)
10. Interpret technical data provided by the contractor and the various technical specialists in order to make decisions. (limit characters)
11. Review new contracts to assure all necessary clauses have been included. (limit characters)
12. Monitor special provisions for various contract types (e.g., fixed price, cost reimbursable, incentive fee, etc.) to monitor expenditures/cost incurred, protecting the government's interest. (limit characters)
13. Analyze contract performance to ensure appropriate terms and conditions of contract are adhered to. (limit characters)
14. Make decisions required to resolve incomplete or conflicting technical and contractor data. (limit characters)
15. Utilize negotiation techniques in order to negotiate post-award changes to contracts. (limit characters)
16. Utilize business and industrial practices, technical requirements and contractor's operations in order to establish negotiation positions. (limit characters)
17. Review requests and meet with the contractor to assure understanding of the requirements. (limit characters)
18. Utilize independent judgment to interpret guidelines and procedures for specific situations. (limit characters)
19. Recommend solutions to problems encountered during contract monitoring. (limit characters)
20. Utilize of past negotiations for guidance to change services and products of a contract. (limit characters)
21. Communicate contractor progress and compliance with terms and conditions to contracting officials, plant managers and accounting and finance officials. (limit characters)
22. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)