USA Staffing

Position Title: Contract Specialist
Agency: U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Announcement Number: NEAD233108698107HQ Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 to Monday, May 22, 2023

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Eligibilities

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)

Preferences

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

2. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

Conditions of Employment

Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in Contract Specialist NH-1102-02/03 position with Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your response to this Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.

1. 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 NH-03 pay band or equivalent grade in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-II pay band or equivalent GS-11 grade in the Federal service which included experience: 1) Examine contractual agreements for accuracy and compliance with regulatory guidance. 2) Negotiate contractual terms to ensure specifications, scheduling and/or delivery are executed timely. 3) Implement contractual regulatory guidance and/or processes for the procurement of goods and services. 4) Perform pre-award and/or post-award procurement functions for the administration of acquisition programs.

B. I do not possess the experience described above.

2. Select one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a Contract Specialist at the NH-02 pay band (or equivalent grade level) in the Federal service.

A. I have three years of progressively responsible general work experience with one year of that experience equivalent to the NH-01 or equivalent (GS-04) pay grade level, which includes : 1) Negotiating contracts dealing with new procurement acquisitions and with equitable adjustments to existing contracts resulting from changes to Government requirements, and contractor deficiencies; 2) Preparing and forwards the solicitations to recommended sources; and 3) Analyzing pre-production costs, direct labor hours, overhead rates, proposed bills of materials, and estimated profits for purposes of determining reasonableness to establish the Government's target objectives. 4) Administering contracts from award through the point of contract closeout or termination.

B. My experience is not reflected in statement A. above.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Contract Specialist at the NH-02/03 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I do not meet the education requirements above. However, I am either (A) a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) I am a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.

C. I do not possess the experience and/or education described above.

4. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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