- Position Title
- CONTRACT SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- NE-11552081-TR-22-019 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 30, 2022 to Monday, July 18, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AN MINIMUM OF A SECRET CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE. Do you currently possess a Secret or higher security clearance, or able to obtain a Secret Clearance?
2.
Applicants MUST complete certification requirements for their position within 24 months of appointment.
Do you accept this condition of employment?
Do you accept this condition of employment?
3.
Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011.
Do you accept this condition of employment?
Do you accept this condition of employment?
Assessment 1
Please answer all questions truthfully and to the best of your ability
1.
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees?
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From the descriptions below, select the answer that best describes your level of specialized experience to perform the duties of the Contracting Specialist, GS-1102-07 position
3.
From the descriptions below, select the answer that best describes your level of specialized experience to perform the duties of the Contracting Specialist, GS-1102-09 position.
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From the descriptions below, select the answer that best describes your level of specialized experience to perform the duties of the Contracting Specialist, GS-1102-11 position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Reviewing requisitions to determine if proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents.
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Performing search of the market or uses sole source suppliers as required or necessary to complete procurement actions.
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Determining appropriate contract type and method of procurement (formal advertising or negotiation) based on nature of service required, urgency of need, estimated cost, market conditions, and applicable procurement policies and regulations.
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Contacting requesters to resolve discrepancies and ambiguities.
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Providing guidance to customers in the development of the statement of work / performance work statement and data requirements.
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Managing a variety of contracts which may require special handling provisions or other specialized terms and conditions, some of which cover a period of more than one year.
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Performing detailed analysis of responses to solicitations, including price reasonableness, requests for pre-award surveys, adequacy of competition, compliance with solicitation, and probability of meeting requirements.
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Serving as a central point of contact on assigned acquisitions to respond to inquiries and resolves routine discrepancies/problems or assists in resolving technical problems.
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Knowledge of contract price/cost analysis techniques sufficient to perform basic analysis for firm fixed-price or similar contracts, when historical pricing data and precedents are applicable.
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Performing market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances and determines the sources to be solicited.
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As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational 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 responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for not selecting you from employment following acceptance.
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 documents or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give will be investigated.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: (1) understand this warning, (2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement or answer this question will make you ineligible from further consideration for the position.
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 documents or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give will be investigated.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: (1) understand this warning, (2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement or answer this question will make you ineligible from further consideration for the position.