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Position Title: Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12/13 DH
Agency: National Science Foundation
Announcement Number: DACS-24-12162360 Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, November 9, 2023 to Thursday, November 30, 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)

2.
Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from the National Science Foundation? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). You must submit the following documents with your application:

copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record; and,
proof of CTAP eligibility

Note: Your proof of eligibility MUST show the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated and your full performance level or career ladder. To ensure you fulfil this requirement, submit an SF-50 (Notification of a Personnel Action) that contains this information along with your proof of CTAP eligibility. Visit OPM's CTAP page for more information on eligibility and required documentation.

Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible for CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from federal employment, or have your disability payments from your previous federal employment stopped? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). You must submit the following documents with your application:

copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record; and,
proof of ICTAP eligibility or proof of CTAP eligibility

Note: Your proof of eligibility MUST show the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated and your full performance level or career ladder. To ensure you fulfil this requirement, submit an SF-50 (Notification of a Personnel Action) that contains this information along with your proof of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility. Visit OPM's ICTAP or CTAP page for more information on eligibility and required documentation.

Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

A. Yes

B. No

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

1. Please choose the option that best describes your education and experience:

A. I have successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree

B. I possess at least 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

C. I have been continuously employed in the GS-1102 series since January 1, 2000, or earlier

D. I do not possess the basic requirements for this position

2. GS-12 Choose the Response that best describes your experience:

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal Service participating in and initiating the Federal procurement process from identification of a requirement through contract closeout. Specialized experience for this position may include: • Evaluating responses to solicitations for price reasonableness, compliance with terms and conditions, and adequacy of competition.; AND • Applying acquisition, contract, and procurement regulations to prepare solicitations containing appropriate provisions, clauses, terms, and conditions that communicate the requirements.; AND • Administering contracts to include contract scope determinations, contract modifications, supplemental agreements, justifications, approval reviews/fair opportunity evaluations, claims disputes, or contract terminations. • Performing procurement life cycle requirements to include researching market sources, preparing solicitations, evaluating proposals, drafting contract awards, and processing modifications. • Supporting development of acquisition strategy for procurement of services and supplies. • Utilizing procurement collaboration practices and techniques such as contract negotiations

B. I do not possess the experience described above.

3. GS-13 Choose the response that best describes your experience:

A. I possess one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service participating in and initiating the Federal procurement process from identification of a requirement, negotiations, and through contract closeout. Specialized experience for this position includes: • Analyzing, evaluating, approving, or redirecting the strategy, plans, and techniques of pre-award and post-award functions involving highly specialized acquisitions.; AND • Conducting acquisition planning and contract pre-award functions.; AND • Administering contracts to include contract scope determinations, contract modifications, supplemental agreements, justifications, approval reviews/fair opportunity evaluations, claims disputes, and contract terminations; AND • Interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures regarding contracting issues; AND • Developing and implementing acquisition strategies for procurement of services and supplies; AND • Serving as advisor for program office customers in collaboration with senior management to carry out assignments involving acquisition programs: AND • Evaluating cost/price proposals utilizing cost/price analysis techniques.

B. I do not possess the experience described above.

4. Choose the response that best describes your education and experience in applying Federal contract principles, regulations, procedures, and contract terms:

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task

B. I have had the education and training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee

E. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task

5. Choose the response that best represents your level of certification for FAC-C or DAWIA:

A. I am FAC-C or DAWIA certified at Level I in Contracting

B. I am FAC-C or DAWIA certified at Level II in Contracting

C. I am FAC-C or DAWIA certified at Level III in Contracting

D. I am not FAC-C or DAWIA certified but have taken some FAC-C or DAWIA training in Contracting

E. I am not FAC-C or DAWIA certified and have not taken FAC-C or DAWIA training in Contracting

6. Choose the response that best describes your education and experience related to creating and maintain all required contractual documentation:

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task

B. I have had the education and training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee

7. Select the highest dollar level signature authority you have possessed in your work experience:

A. $250,000 or less

B. $250,001 to $1,000,000

C. $1,000,001 to $9,999,999

D. Greater than $10,000,000

E. Unlimited

F. I have never held a warrant

8. Identify the types of goods and services you have procured. (Select all that apply)

A. IT Services and/or hardware

B. Professional Services

C. Conference support

D. Construction/Architecture and Engineering Services

E. Research and Development

F. Office Supplies

G. None of the above

9. Choose those that you have routinely performed while reviewing orders and/or contract files for legal compliance and completeness:

A. Evaluating incoming acquisitions for accuracy, proper funding, proposed sources, and complete statements of work

B. Work with administrative officer, Branch Chief, and/or agency finance office to resolve any questions or problems

C. Determine when it is in the best interest of the customer to use a purchase order, contract, interagency agreement, or purchase card buy

D. None of the above

10. Identify the dollar value of the largest acquisition plan you have developed.

A. Less than or equal to $1 million

B. Greater than $1 million but less than $5 million

C. Greater than $5 million but less than $10 million

D. Greater than $10 million

E. I have not developed an acquisition plan

11. Identify the types of contractual procedures you have performed. (Select all that apply)

A. Simplified acquisition

B. FSS/GWAC

C. Full and open competition

D. Non-competitive negotiated

E. None of the above

12. Identify the types of contracts you have awarded. (Select all that apply)

A. Performance based services

B. Cost reimbursement

C. Time and materials or labor hour

D. Fixed price

E. Incentive contracts

F. Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity

G. None of the above

13. Identify the types of contracts you have administered. (Select all that apply)

A. Performance based services

B. Cost reimbursement

C. Time and materials or labor hour

D. Fixed price

E. Incentive contracts

F. Indefinite delivery/Indefinite quantity

G. None of the above

14. What is the value of the largest acquisition for which you have performed cost analysis?

A. No, I have not performed cost analysis

B. Yes, greater than the simplified acquisition threshold.

C. Yes, greater than $750,000.00

D. Yes, greater than $5 million

15. What is the value of the largest acquisition for which you have performed price analysis?

A. I have not performed price analysis

B. Yes, at the simplified acquisition threshold and below

C. Yes, greater than the simplified acquisition threshold but less than $5 million

D. Yes, greater than $5 million

16. Which contracting tasks have you performed?

A. Issuing Delivery Orders

B. Monitoring Contractor Performance

C. Negotiating terms and conditions

D. Ensuring technical data rights

E. Resolving problems

F. Considering socioeconomic status

G. Licensing software

H. Processing Contract changes

I. Exercising option periods

J. Conducting performance-based acquisition

K. Reviewing defaults

L. Terminating for convenience

M. Monitoring for convenience

N. Reviewing changes requests

O. None of the above

17. Choose the response that best describes your education and experience in supporting and conducting market research:

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task

B. I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job

C. I have performed this task on the job with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor or senior employee

E. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task

18. From the choices below, select those that relate to your experience assisting technical personnel in procurement package development:

A. I have provided assistance and direction in Statement of Work (SOW) and Statement of Objective (SOO) preparation

B. I have provided assistance and direction in Independent Government Estimates

C. I have provided assistance and direction in evaluation criteria development

D. I have provided assistance and direction in acquisition plan development

E. None of the above

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