- Position Title
- Contract Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Army Contracting Command
- Announcement Number
- WTEJ202108948006EA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 31, 2020 to Monday, February 3, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Contract Specialist, GS-1102-11, position with the Department of the Army. 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.
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Contract Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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 Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conduct initial post-award conferences with contractors to clarify standard and special provisions of the contract as well as performance requirements.
4.
Obtain required pre-award surveys to determine contractor responsibility, and obtains audits and pricing reports to develop negotiation strategy.
5.
Review requests for the procurement of equipment, services, and/or studies for the organization.
6.
Prepare solicitation documents during the pre-award process.
7.
Conduct pre-award analyses to include evaluating data received from various firms to determine the responsibility of the contractor.
8.
Solicit proposals from prospective contractors for the organization.
9.
Apply market conditions and sources interested in and capable of performing a specific contract, including those where a limited number of sources are available, sufficient to identify potential contractors and to evaluate bids or proposals for responsiveness.
10.
Implement cost and price procedures to evaluate bids regarding labor, materials, overhead, and profit, or other evaluation criteria and selection processes where the information is usually available.
11.
Negotiate contract changes to meet mission and contract requirements for organization.
12.
Utilize various fixed-price and cost contracts functions to ensure program compliance.
13.
Initiate appropriate corrective action for deficiencies during the pre/post award processes.
14.
Negotiate with potential contractors regarding the requirements for the statement of work proposals.
15.
Interpret contract provisions for contractors and Government officials to ensure regulatory compliance.
16.
Incorporate provisions, such as cost accounting standards, requirements for technical proposals with appropriate weighting factors, testing procedures, cost escalation factors, cost data requirements, and socioeconomic programs.
17.
Prepare case files to support position in cases heard before the General Services Board of Contract Appeals (GSBCA), General Accounting Office (GAO), Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), or U.S. Claims Court.
18.
Review justifications for other than full and open competition, acquisition plans, and other required clearances, and prepares documentation.
19.
Obtain audits and pricing reports to develop negotiation strategy.
20.
Prepare initial agency position reports on protests, claims, and appeals.
21.
Monitor contractor performance through telephone conversations, correspondence, reports, vouchers, and visits.
22.
Prepare records of negotiation and recommendations to a contracting officer.
23.
Perform limited cost or price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns, audit reports and field pricing reports to determine reasonableness.
24.
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.