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Position Title: CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Agency: U.S. Army Cyber Command
Announcement Number: DAKB247475252947 Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 to Wednesday, December 18, 2024

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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)

Conditions of employment

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A pre-employment and recurring comprehensive background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as required?

A. Yes

B. No

2. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

4. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

5. This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Appointment to this position does not confer competitive status. Prior to appointment applicants are required to sign a statement indicating they understand the conditions of employment or assignment to the position and acknowledge the consequences of failing to meet and maintain those required conditions. Are you willing to sign a Statement of Understanding and agree to the requirements of a CES position?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Appointment to this position is subject to a three year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in DoDI 1400.25 V3005, Cyber Excepted Service, Employment and Placement. While serving a probationary period the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a three year probationary period?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. Are you willing to work overtime as required by management to meet work requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

8. The incumbent selected for this position must meet the NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

9. At the discretion of the Command Acquisition Executive or delegate, may serve as a warranted contracting officer. Are you willing to serve as the contracting officer if needed?

A. Yes

B. No

10. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. Are you willing to comply with this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Incumbent is required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. Are you willing to comply with this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

12. Incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification level (Contracting Career field, Professional) applicable to the duties of this position, or be capable of achieving such certification within 3 years. These certification requirements are defined in DoDI 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program, Change3 dated 25 March 2022. In addition, must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

13. This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification.

Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years.
Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years.
Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years.

Are you willing to meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

14. Must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam. Are you willing to complete a polygraph exam?

A. Yes

B. No

Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in a Contract Specialist position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used 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 your application.

1. 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 GG-12 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.

2. Select the one statement that best describes directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes: 1) Analyzing challenging and controversial contracting issues and implement and/or recommend improved methods and operating procedures; 2) oversee or plan and carry out procurement actions, and administer contracts for a variety of specialized services or commodities, and/or construction contracts using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types; 3) evaluating contractor performance and; 4) providing advice and guidance to customers, team members and management.

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

3. 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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