- Position Title
- Contract Adminstrator
- Agency
- Defense Contract Management Agency
- Announcement Number
- SWH820P86227178773 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 26, 2020 to Friday, September 4, 2020
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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Current Defense Contract Management Agency Employee (DCMA)
Do You meet the following? You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a:
• Current Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Employee - I am a current DCMA employee with competitive status (includes DCMA employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment). This also includes current DCMA employees with excepted service status on a VRA appointment.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"; or "2" for employees on a VRA appointment). (NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your latest SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis along with your application/resume package.To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Do You meet the following? You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a:
• Current Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Employee - I am a current DCMA employee with competitive status (includes DCMA employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment). This also includes current DCMA employees with excepted service status on a VRA appointment.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"; or "2" for employees on a VRA appointment). (NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your latest SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis along with your application/resume package.To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
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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.
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 Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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.
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 Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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.
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This position requires travel to other duty locations approximately less than 15% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel to other duty locations less than 15% of the time?
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This position requires a Non-Critical Sensitive Secret Access security clearance. Are you willing and able to complete the pre-appointment security requirement to occupy a Non-Critical Sensitive Secret Access position?
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This position requires an annual Financial Disclosure in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R Joint Ethics regulation. Do you agree to file and sign an annual Financial Statement Agreement?
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
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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-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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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-13 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.
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Administer assigned government contracts for one or more contractors to ensure timely delivery of customer requirements.
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Perform contract administration functions from the initial receipt to contract closeout.
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Analyze issues that arise and impact timely delivery of the required items and payment to the contractor.
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Plan and carry out special provisions of contract administration functions involving complex types of contracts.
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Utilize a variety of tools to monitor canceled funds, perform reconciliation and maintain database integrity.
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Monitor contractor progress and solve problems relating to assigned contracts.
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Interpret technical data provided by the contractor and the various technical specialists in order to make decisions.
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Review new contracts to assure all necessary clauses have been included
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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.
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Analyze contract performance to ensure appropriate terms and conditions of contract are adhered to.
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Make decisions required to resolve incomplete or conflicting technical and contractor data.
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Utilize negotiation techniques in order to negotiate post-award changes to contracts.
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Utilize business and industrial practices, technical requirements and contractor's operations in order to establish negotiation positions.
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Review requests and meet with the contractor to assure understanding of the requirements.
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Utilize independent judgment to interpret guidelines and procedures for specific situations.
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Recommend solutions to problems encountered during contract monitoring.
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Utilize of past negotiations for guidance to change services and products of a contract.
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Communicate contractor progress and compliance with terms and conditions to contracting officials, plant managers and accounting and finance officials.
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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.