- Position Title
- Contract Specialist (Direct Hire Authority)
- Agency
- Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
- Announcement Number
- FRTIB-22-DE-024 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 2, 2022 to Friday, September 2, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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.
3.
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Contract Specialist, GS-1102-14 position with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification based on the documents and references you submit. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and / or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification based on the documents and references you submit. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and / or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
From the descriptions below, please choose the best answer that demonstrates that you meet the basic requirements for the Contract Specialist series.
2.
From the description below please choose the best answer that demonstrates your training required for this GS-14 position.
3.
From the description below, please select the statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the required work of a Contract Specialist at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent.
For each task, choose the statement that best describes your experience and/or training as it pertains to the COMPLETE statement. If you are missing experience in some or all of the statement, adjust your response accordingly. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume. If we are unable to support your response by your resume, we may mark you as ineligible for the position.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Plans and coordinates the life-cycles for both acquisition and contracting processes.
5.
Performs cost/price analysis on proposals, change orders and analyzes delivery requirements including detailed cost analysis associated with DCAA/DCMA rates and audits.
6.
Assists staff in refining the scope of procurements to ensure maximum clarity and conciseness.
7.
Formulates the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement at least risk and benefit while ensuring a legally sufficient procurement and contract.
8.
Represents the Agency at both public and private sector activities and functions that impact on contracting.
9.
Uses the appropriate sourcing approach and defines solicitation and conditions based on the business strategy.
10.
Performs review of sole source requirements and conducts a market analysis to test the noncompetitive assumptions of requisitions.
11.
Reviews PR packages for completeness for services, supplies and equipment.
12.
Conducts post-award conferences with contractor personnel and Government personnel to provide information and clarify standard and special contractual provisions of the contract.
13.
Works with customers/partners and vendors to craft mutually agreeable contract terms, conditions and price.
14.
Provides training/briefings to Agency staff on their administrative responsibilities in the procurement/contract process.
15.
Plans, develops and coordinates the acquisition process independently providing complete clarify and transparency to Branch manager and/or Division Chief of Contracting.
16.
Provides advice and guidance to Contracting staff, Agency staff and leadership on any and all contractual issues related to any procurement and/or contract.
17.
Provides data and other ad-hoc reports to Agency staff and Federal entities on contracting activities.
18.
Resolves procurement and contractual problems of delivery, production, quality, inspection, and other pertinent matters.
19.
All written communication will be at a high standard and professionalism for any and all contracting documentation and communication.
20.
Drafts terminations for the convenience of the Government and any settlements related thereto.
21.
Drafts solicitations, source selection documentation, and awards documents.
22.
Documents source selection decisions and drafts contracts that include the agreed upon terms, conditions, special provisions and negotiated price.
23.
Develops terms and conditions for solicitations, contracts, modifications of contracts and Agency procurement related policies and procedures.
24.
I have received, within the past calendar year, the following (if I received an award, the award was for work that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities and specialized experience for the position I am applying to):
25.
As previously explained, your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit.
Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for your non-selection or for your dismissal. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration or your score will be lowered. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for your non-selection or for your dismissal. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration or your score will be lowered. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.