- Position Title
- CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MO-11798317-AR-23-007 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 11, 2023 to Monday, February 13, 2023
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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.
Assessment 1
Respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate category that best matches your situation.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
The following is a mandatory positive education that all applicants/candidates must possess to meet minimum qualifications for this 1102 series position.
Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees?
Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees?
3.
Must possess skill in collecting and analyzing contracting data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication; ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
4.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your qualifications for meeting this basic requirement for the position.
5.
I possess an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard Procurement business and/or contracting program requirements and certifications. Your experiences and training must demonstrate your ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
* Knowledge of developing, preparing, and presenting terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to the award of contracts.
* Knowledge of fiscal and supply programs, policies, and procedures which interrelate with contracting and small purchase programs.
* Knowledge of interpreting a variety of procurement regulations and technical requirements.
* Knowledge of techniques used to negotiate contract prices and terms with contractors.
* Knowledge of applying procurement and contracting methods, principles, and procedures.
* Knowledge of developing, preparing, and presenting terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to the award of contracts.
* Knowledge of fiscal and supply programs, policies, and procedures which interrelate with contracting and small purchase programs.
* Knowledge of interpreting a variety of procurement regulations and technical requirements.
* Knowledge of techniques used to negotiate contract prices and terms with contractors.
* Knowledge of applying procurement and contracting methods, principles, and procedures.
6.
The following education can be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level. Do you possess a completed graduate degree?
7.
I possess 12 months of specialized experience which includes functional contracting experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of contracting principles and procedures to include the following business:Procurement in Pre-Award and Award Contracts; Simplified Acquisition Procedures; Small Business Socio-Economic; Delivery Order / Task Order; Contract Administration; Purchase Card program. Specialized experience must have equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
* Knowledge of federal contracting laws and purchasing and contracting regulations, directives and procedures governing contracting activities.
* Knowledge of sealed bidding procedures sufficient to develop contracts for a variety of supply, service and construction requirements.
* Knowledge of contract negotiation techniques sufficient to negotiate and administer contracts.
* Knowledge of contract administration principles/practices to monitor contractor performance and solve problems relating to contract modifications, contract progress, contract payments and other similar problems.
* Knowledge of specific contractual requirements, terms and conditions, and pricing provisions necessary to evaluate costs, to analyze effects of contractor change proposals, and to develop positions for negotiating fair and reasonable settlements.
* Knowledge of procurement monitoring and management control techniques necessary to monitor the contractor's financial and business conditions and to detect indicators having an adverse impact on contract performance.
* Knowledge of federal contracting laws and purchasing and contracting regulations, directives and procedures governing contracting activities.
* Knowledge of sealed bidding procedures sufficient to develop contracts for a variety of supply, service and construction requirements.
* Knowledge of contract negotiation techniques sufficient to negotiate and administer contracts.
* Knowledge of contract administration principles/practices to monitor contractor performance and solve problems relating to contract modifications, contract progress, contract payments and other similar problems.
* Knowledge of specific contractual requirements, terms and conditions, and pricing provisions necessary to evaluate costs, to analyze effects of contractor change proposals, and to develop positions for negotiating fair and reasonable settlements.
* Knowledge of procurement monitoring and management control techniques necessary to monitor the contractor's financial and business conditions and to detect indicators having an adverse impact on contract performance.
8.
I possess 12 months of specialized experience which includes broadening contracting experiences and competencies that provided full working knowledge and skill in contracting principles and procedures to include the following tasks: Procurement in Pre-Award and Award Contracts; Simplified Acquisition Procedures; Small Business Socio-Economic; Delivery Order/Task Order; Contract Administration; Purchase Card Program. The specialized experience must have equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
* Developing, preparing and presenting terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to the award of contracts.
* Negotiating and awarding contracts, contract modifications, and/or subcontracts.
* Legal practice involving participation in negotiating, awarding, or administering contracts, or the analysis of procurement policies and procedures.
* Administering the terms and conditions of contracts, including such aspects as preparing contract modifications, evaluation of performance under the contract, and contract termination.
* Analyzing proposed prices or costs, including such aspects as evaluating technical and audit reports, forecasting price trends, evaluating economic factors, estimating production efficiencies, and evaluating methods of allocating costs through various types of overhead and general and administrative expense.
* Formulating policies and procedures for the acquisition of goods or services, participating in procurement management reviews and contract clearance, or developing positions on claims and protests related to contracts.
* Developing, preparing and presenting terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to the award of contracts.
* Negotiating and awarding contracts, contract modifications, and/or subcontracts.
* Legal practice involving participation in negotiating, awarding, or administering contracts, or the analysis of procurement policies and procedures.
* Administering the terms and conditions of contracts, including such aspects as preparing contract modifications, evaluation of performance under the contract, and contract termination.
* Analyzing proposed prices or costs, including such aspects as evaluating technical and audit reports, forecasting price trends, evaluating economic factors, estimating production efficiencies, and evaluating methods of allocating costs through various types of overhead and general and administrative expense.
* Formulating policies and procedures for the acquisition of goods or services, participating in procurement management reviews and contract clearance, or developing positions on claims and protests related to contracts.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Planned the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements.
10.
Performed market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzed market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances and determined the sources to be solicited.
11.
Determined appropriate method of procurement using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types.
12.
Selected appropriate contracting approaches, techniques, and procedures to solve a variety of acquisition problems.
13.
Analyzed contracting issues and recommended best course of action.
14.
Performed acquisition planning along with the program manager/customer, technical, legal, finance and contract pricing personnel to develop market research, acquisition strategy, milestones, evaluation/source selection criteria, and/or incentive or award fee provisions.
15.
Exercised latitude in dealing with problems arising during the pre-award phase of the procurement action.
16.
Planned and carried out the work, selecting the approaches and techniques to be used, and determined actions to be taken on assigned contracts.
17.
Used judgment in interpreting guidelines, in adapting procurement procedures to specific situations and in recommending solutions to problems encountered.
18.
Provided business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statement/statement of work or data requirements.
19.
Reviewed requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions.
20.
Reviewed procurement requests to determine whether, based on market analysis, the requirement can be performed by small businesses; actively solicits Small Businesses and a wide range of socioeconomic groups.
21.
Initiated action to have all or part of a procurement set-aside exclusively for small business/socioeconomic performance.
22.
Prepared applicable determinations and findings.
23.
Assisted with the development of evaluation criteria to use in determining source selection and "best value" requests for proposals which include utilization of past performance data and technical qualifications for awards based on other than lowest price.
24.
Resolved problems that limit competition and modified clauses that discourage potential offers.
25.
Conducted preproposal/pre-bid conferences and modified requirements as necessary.
26.
Procured a wide variety of services, commodities, and/or construction.
27.
Applied all statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Comptroller General Decisions, public law, case law, and precedents to all acquisitions.
28.
Ensured the price schedule was properly structured, prepares the solicitation, determined sources to be solicited, issues solicitations and amendments, and determined the acceptability of offers based on an analysis of financial and technical information gained.
29.
Obtained and reviewed subcontracting plans.
30.
Recommended the competitive range.
31.
Conducted any necessary conferences to discuss proposals received; performed price or cost analysis; planned and conducted negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms and conditions of the contract.
32.
Determined need for final proposal revisions.
33.
Recommended award.
34.
Prepared final contract to include appropriate standard clauses and special provisions, final pricing and payment terms, and incentives.
35.
Documented reason for decision and justified basis for award.
36.
Prepared the unit's response to any protests, as required, fully documenting and defending the Government's position.
37.
Took any necessary corrective action resulting from a protest.
38.
Entered all contractual information into a contract writing system software database.
39.
Executed post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts.
40.
Monitored and evaluated contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensures timely submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics.
41.
Made field site visits to detect and/or correct labor standards violations, took appropriate action to expedite delivery or performance when required by mission changes, monitors the contractors' use of government-furnished property inventories, and issues change orders as necessary.
42.
Obtained additional funds or de-obligates funds.
43.
Negotiated and prepared contract modifications caused by changes in technical requirements, in quantities, ordering unpriced options, and similar issues.
44.
Created modifications for corrective action.
45.
Analyzed price and cost elements of the proposed change(s) and obtained audits when required.
46.
Analyzed a wide variety of contract administration problems.
47.
Prepared contract modifications, administrative change orders, and supporting documents for all contract actions including termination.
48.
Recommended cure or show cause notices.
49.
Determined liquidated or actual damages for nonperformance and/or recommended termination action.
50.
Prepared replies to other involved agencies, appeal boards, or congressional inquiries.
51.
Reviewed completed official contract file to determine that all contractual actions were satisfied, there are no pending administrative actions to be resolved, all file documents were signed, there are no litigation actions pending, and the contract was complete in every respect and ready to be closed
52.
Provided business advice and guidance to technical personnel and others on contracting work and prepares correspondence.
53.
Represented the interest of the organization in a professional manner in meetings and various contacts outside the agency on a variety of issues that often were not well-defined.
54.
Provided advice, guidance, training and assistance to technical or program personnel, functional commanders and/or contractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, and acquisition and business related issues.
55.
Prepared letters, memoranda, documents, or' reports that support contractual actions or recommendations.
56.
Researched and recommended appropriate action or interpretation of issues.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
57.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?