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Position Title
Contract Specialist
Agency
Trade and Development Agency
Announcement Number
TDA-23-DH-11804619MR Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 to Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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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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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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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
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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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) that must be met in order to do the work of the position at the GS-11/12/13 level. Please certify whether or not you meet the SPF for this position. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume.

Do you possess Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting (FAC-C) Level II Certification?
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4. Select the ONE response that best describes the education you possess that demonstrates you meet the Basic Qualification Requirement for Contract Specialist, GS-1102-11/12/13.
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5. 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-1102-11.
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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)
6. For the GS-12: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-11 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement includes but is not limited to experience with interpreting and applying contracting policies, compiling acquisition information, reviewing requisitions for adequacy of the statement of work; soliciting pricing proposal or quotations, awarding purchase orders and/or contracts; and preparing necessary documentation to support award decisions and resolving any contractor performance issues.
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7. For the GS-13: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-12 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement includes but is not limited to demonstrated accomplishment of pre-award and post-award procurement actions that require extensive knowledge of Federal government contracting methods and procedures; Knowledge of Government contract administration concepts, principles, and practices to monitor contractor performance over the life of a contract, and to create . necessary documentation to support award decisions and resolving any contractor performance issues.
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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)
8. Prepare, implement and oversee compliance with acquisition policies and procedures.
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9. Oversee the preparation of requests for proposals that included the technical description of the services, terms and conditions of delivery.
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10. Implement all aspects of the Federal procurement cycle in accordance with the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR).
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11. Interpret, adapt and apply acquisition statutes, regulations and policies for acquisition of highly specialized, complex contracts.
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12. Assists and/or provides guidance to others in performing contract negotiations or contract administration.
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13. Analyze procurement requests and identify alternative courses of action.
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14. Researches and uses judgment in applying regulatory acquisition guidance to perform contracting/procurement work.
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15. Conduct complex cost and price analysis for procurements lacking precedent and historical data.
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16. Makes awards or recommendations for award in accordance with delegated authority.
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17. Evaluate proposals for conformance with solicitation.
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18. Evaluate bidder's capacity to perform and comply with contract clauses and specifications.
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19. Perform desk analysis of proposed costs for reasonableness and fairness.
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20. Participate in rating the performance of contractors.
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21. Makes awards or recommendations for award in accordance with delegated authority.
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22. Performs analysis of contractor's projected estimated cost for fairness and reasonableness.
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23. Negotiate contract terms and conditions, determining cost/price reasonableness.
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24. Issue contract modifications, negotiate changes, exercise options, resolve contractor issues.
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25. Assists and/or provides guidance to others in performing contract negotiations or contract administration.
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26. Understands when and how an issue may impact contract terms and negotiations.
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27. Leads negotiations in the pre-award and post-award phases of contracting amendments/modifications, time extensions or other changes to contracts.
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28. Maintains liaison with the contractor to interpret contractual obligations and to resolve problems.
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29. Provide advice and guidance on regulatory and Agency-specific policies and procedures.
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30. Develop technical correspondence and contract materials to document procurement, contract administration, termination and close-out decisions.
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31. Debrief unsuccessful offers.
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32. Discuss contract requirements, to advise on obligations under contracts in force, to analyze termination claims, to stimulate or develop additional sources.
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33. Conducts conferences with contractors to provide information and clarify standard and special provisions of the contract.
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34. Responds to inquiries from prospective offerors and obtains program inputs as necessary.
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