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Position Title: Contract Specialist (Deputy Director, OSDBU), GS-1102-15
Agency: National Science Foundation
Announcement Number: OIRM-24-12201035 Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, November 9, 2023 to Wednesday, November 29, 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. Are you a current NSF employee?

A. Yes

B. No

3.
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

4. 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

Thank you for your interest in the Contract Specialist (Deputy Director, OSDBU), GS-1102-15 position with the National Science Foundation.

1. Please select the answer below that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements.

A. I have a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree or higher, that included or was supplemented by 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 with 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions.

B. I have held a GS-1102 position continuously since January 1, 2000.

C. I do not meet either of the conditions above.

2. GS-15 Choose the answer below that best reflects your experience.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the federal service managing, overseeing, and promoting efforts to increase contract and subcontract awards to small and disadvantaged businesses.

B. I do not have the experience listed above.

3. Select the response representing your highest level of experience identifying procedures and practices for efficient acquisition process.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this work behavior. I have had exposure to this work behavior but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a proficient level.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance. [5] DI have performed this work behavior independently across a wide range of situations. I have assisted others in carrying out this work behavior. I seek guidance in carrying out this work behavior only in unusually complex situations.

D. I am considered an expert in carrying out this work behavior. I advise and instruct others in carrying out this work behavior on a regular basis. I am consulted by my colleagues and/or supervisors to carry out this work behavior in unusually complex situations.

4. I have expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 19 - Small Business Programs and related FAR parts, subparts, and sections.

A. Yes

B. No

5. From the list below, identify the activities of which you have a working knowledge. (Select all that apply.)

A. Organizing and implementing a small and disadvantaged business utilization program.

B. Planning, implementing, and attending Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (SDBU) outreach activities.

C. Developing Advanced Acquisition Plans.

D. Negotiating small business goals with the Small Business Administration (SBA).

E. None of the above.

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

6. Do you have experience developing market research strategies and advise necessary personnel on findings?

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

D. I have performed this work behavior independently across a wide range of situations. I have assisted others in carrying out this work behavior. I seek guidance in carrying out this work behavior only in unusually complex situations.

E. I am considered an expert in carrying out this work behavior. I advise and instruct others in carrying out this work behavior on a regular basis. I am consulted by my colleagues and/or supervisors to carry out this work behavior in unusually complex situations.

7. Do you have experience preparing complex reports pertaining to SDBU that define and recommend practical methods of improvements?

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

8. Do you have experience providing advice and courses of action to executive leadership, management, and other personnel on the full range of SDBU program activities and processes?

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

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