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Position Title
Supervisory Contract Specialist
Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Announcement Number
24-XA124-26746-NNSA-DH Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 23, 2024 to Tuesday, September 10, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?

If yes, confirm:

--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.

For more information on eligibility visit:  https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
3. I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. (limit characters)
WARNING! Your answers will be verified against information provided in your on-line resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience and/or education, you may be removed from employment consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. (limit characters)
4. I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement. (limit characters)
5. I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. (limit characters)
6. Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please answer the following minimum qualification questions. (limit characters)
1. Candidate must possess one of the following basic requirements for the Supervisory Contract Specialist position. Please select the letter that corresponds to the statement that most accurately describes your level of education.
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2. Select the statement that best describes your experience. (Chose the one answer that best applies)
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Please respond to the following assessment questions. These responses must be supported by your resume. (limit characters)
Contracting/Procurement - Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Please select the response that best describes your experience directs contract administration actions, modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options, investigation and resolution of contractor delays, contractor performance appraisal, subcontractor surveillance, disposition of claims, etc. (limit characters)
4. Please select the response that best describes your experience leading contract negotiations with engineering and production departments, legal counsel, audit, and Division employees. (limit characters)
5. Please select the response that best describes your experience managing the development and establishment of contract strategies for the acquisition requirements; development of pre-negotiation positions, determination of types of contracts and negotiation authorities to be used, and preparation of contract justifications. (limit characters)
6. Select the statement below that best describes your highest level of Contracting Officer authority for Federal Financial Assistance Agreements and describe your experience in your resume. (limit characters)
7. This position requires that you possess a wide range of procurement experience. Please indicate if you have pre award and/or post award experience in the following categories by checking the appropriate box(es) (select all that apply) and describe your experience in your resume. (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. Describe you experience in meeting or exceeding customer expectations, starting with your ability to understand the issues, to assess alternative solutions, and to initiate actions and programs that produce desired results and describe your experience in your resume. (limit characters)
Planning and Evaluating: (Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long- term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. This position requires that you effectively manage senior and junior level acquisition personnel. Select the statement below that best describes your experience in balancing and prioritizing workload,
communicating effectively with customers and motivating team members to achieve desired objectives and describe your experience in your resume.
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10. Please select the response that best describes your experience monitoring a variety of Contracting and Procurement technical authority trends and preparing reports to inform Directors of negative or positive trends or conditions portrayed. (limit characters)
11. This position requires presenting and defending the organizations missions and functions before a variety of individuals. Select the statement(s) below that best reflect the types of interpersonal communication duties you have performed as a regular part of a job (select all that apply) and describe your experience in your resume. (limit characters)
Technical Communication: Ability to translate technical Information into non-technical terms and accurately convey technical information to end users (e.g., staff, management) and outside parties, including the technical documentation of applications, systems, standard operating procedures, etc.) (limit characters)
12. This position involves communicating daily with senior government and industry officials, with regard to acquisition, implementation, policies and initiatives. Please indicate your experience in communicating with senior officials in this area by checking the appropriate box(es) (select all that apply) and describe your experience in your resume. (limit characters)
13. Please select the response that best describes your experience producing timely and accurate agency reports, in compliance with appropriate regulations and guidance. (limit characters)
WARNING! USAJOBS ONLINE positions close at midnight Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After midnight ET, jobs that have closed will not be available for review or application. (limit characters)
REMINDER! Your resume must be established in your account to verify experience claimed in your responses to the questions. To be considered, you must ensure that your resume is submitted before the vacancy announcement closes. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. I understand that I must click on the "SUBMIT APPLICATION" button, located at the end of the review of my answers and resume, to complete the application process. I understand that I will receive a confirmation page AND that I should print this confirmation page. (limit characters)
Thank you for using the USA Jobs Online system and for your interest in employment with the Department of Energy! (limit characters)