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Position Title
Contract Specialist
Agency
Trade and Development Agency
Announcement Number
TDA-22-DE-11441717JS Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 to Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.

Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused  from the agency hiring for this position; and

  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
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2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
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3. Select the ONE response that best describes the education you possess that demonstrates you meet the Basic Qualification Requirement for Contract Specialist, GS-1102-09. (limit characters)
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-09. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Apply contract cost analysis techniques sufficient to gather and evaluate price and/or cost data for a variety of pre-award and post-award procurement actions.
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6. Utilize negotiation techniques and technical requirements sufficient to procure services and equipment.
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7. Interpret and apply acquisition regulatory guidance to work being performed.
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8. Apply Federal Acquisition regulations, policies and procedures to contract preparations and evaluation.
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9. Familiarity with external automated reporting systems sufficient to support compliance with Federal contracting reporting requirements.
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10. Apply contract cost analysis techniques sufficient to gather and evaluate price and/or cost data for a variety of pre-award and post-award procurement actions.
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11. Apply basic negotiation techniques to all phases of contract processing.
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12. Apply logic to persuade others in straightforward negotiations.
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13. Organize information in order to effectively deal with widely varied details.
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14. Answer bidder's questions about the solicitation, or perform basic negotiations on terms, price of items, or similar matters.
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