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Position Title
CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
NY-12239983-AR-24-082 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 8, 2024 to Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. 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
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy
  • the vacancy does not have greater promotion potential than your current or last permanent position and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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2. US Citizens.  Are you a US Citizen? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Miscellaneous
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If you do not have an answer, please type in NA.
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1. Are you currently Title 32, Title 5, Priority Placement or Civilian?
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2. If you are a current Federal Employee, what is the name of the Agency and location? If not applicable, please answer NA.
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3. Retirement Date, if applicable. (limit characters)
4. Have you retired, or are you preparing to retire, from military service? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Contract Specialist (GS-1102-7/9/11) position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment 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. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you meet the following education requirement(s)?

Minimum education requirement a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
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2. Do you meet the following General Experience requirement(s)?

Must have experience in positions supporting competencies in NGB Excepted Service Contracting Program, Series GS-1102, business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management. Experience must include competencies such as skill in collecting and analyzing data and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and other professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management.
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3. Do you meet the following Specialized Experience requirement(s)?

GS 07: Must have specific experiences, training, and competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities) that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities required by each grade.

Must have one year of experience in positions collecting and analyzing data. Experience assisting in business management, financial management, project management, risk management, or supply chain management.
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4. Do you meet the following Specialized Experience requirement(s)?

GS 09: Must have specific experiences, training, and competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities) that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities required by each grade.

Must have one year of experience in contracting at the GS-07 grade level that provided exposure to the full scope of contracting and acquisition and a working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: (1) A knowledge of contracting authority and responsibility, (2) Contract principles and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (3) Contractor responsibility standards, (4) Regulatory compliance, (5) Knowledge of Federal supply schedule contracting, and (6) Knowledge of acquisition definitions and applicability. In addition to participating in education and training courses, individuals are expected to develop their required competencies through relevant on-the-job experience, which may include rotational assignments.
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5. Do you meet the following Specialized Experience requirement(s)?

GS 11: Must have specific experiences, training, and competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities) that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities required by each grade.

Must have one year of contracting experience at the GS-09 level performing work in the following areas as applicable to the position being filled: (1) Pre-award of contracts related to development of a solicitation. Acquisition planning, requesting offers, and developing offers by evaluation of solicitation and finalizing offers, (2) Award of contracts that includes forming a contract, and (3) Post-Award actions to administer the contract. Competencies at the practitioner category emphasize functional specialization in contracting. Specialized experience may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. Individuals at this category are expected to have and apply journeyman level acquisition-related skills. Must have Level 1, DAWIA Foundational Certification (or equivalent, see Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations below).

Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations - Contracting certifications issued by Federal (non-DoD) organizations such as the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) and certifications issued by the Department of Homeland Security, or the Coast Guard are not reciprocal with the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification. However, the National Guard Bureau may consider these NGB Excepted Service Contracting Program, Series GS-1102, Federal, non-DoD certifications in exercising the fulfillment process toward meeting the certification requirements of Chapter 87 of Title 10, U.S.C. Completed DAU or equivalent coursework may be transferable and applied toward the functional or acquisition training standards for an acquisition workforce member's DAWIA contracting certification. Applicants that qualify for the position based upon their contracting experience in the 1102 series as an employee in a non-DoD position will be given thirty-six months to achieve Level 1 DAWIA Foundational certification. The HCA designated POC will assist the HRO in exercising the fulfillment process toward meeting the certification requirements of Chapter 87 of Title 10.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Do you have experience planning the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements? (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience determining appropriate method of procurement using a wide range of contracting methods and contract typeS? (limit characters)
8. Do you have experience determining the need for final proposal revisions? (limit characters)
9. Do you have experience providing business advice and guidance to technical personnel and others on contracting work and prepares correspondence? (limit characters)
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10. 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 this application or 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 canceled; 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)