USA Staffing

Position Title: Contract Specialist
Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcement Number: 23-DE-ST-HRC0313053-S Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 to Monday, November 13, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Are you currently, or have you been within the last 5 years, a Presidential appointee (with or without Senate confirmation), Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, an appointee serving in a political capacity under an agency-specific authority, or a Noncareer SES employee in the Executive Branch?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Where did you hear about us?

A. USAID's Website

B. USAJOBS Website

C. General Job Information Website

D. Agency Employee

E. School Placement Center

F. Job Fair/Recruitment Event

G. Development Executive Group

H. Professional Journal

I. Newspaper Ad

J. Other Print Ad

K. Other

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Have you performed pre-award, post-award and staff contracting work involving the procurement of diverse customer requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Select the statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Contract Specialist at the GS-11/12 grade level.

A. I have successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;

B. I have successfully completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in any one or combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

C. I have successfully completed 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. I qualify based on the following exception: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when

D. I do not meet any of the requirements described above.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Contract Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (a) leading a new award from solicitation through completion; (b) conducting relevant research and analysis to correctly apply regulations and policies; (c) analyzing and evaluating cost and pricing data for proposed and ongoing procurements; and (d) participating as an active team member for a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) or for a competitive Request for Application (RFA)/Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), or an equivalent/similar process. Or 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

B. I do not have the experience or education stated above.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Contract Specialist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (a) awarding and administering a variety of contract types using acquisition regulations; (b) analyzing and evaluating cost and pricing data for proposed and ongoing procurements; and (c) leading a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) or for a competitive Request for Application (RFA)/Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), or an equivalent/similar process.

B. I do not have the experience stated above.

5. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Contract Specialist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Leading a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) or for a competitive Request for Application (RFA)/Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), or an equivalent/similar process.

B. I do not possess the above requirements.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

6. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "NO" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes

B. No

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