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Position Title
CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Agency
Selective Service System
Announcement Number
SSS-24-DH-12534421AV Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 to Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.

Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused  from the agency hiring for this position; and

  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be 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 and 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 cancelled, 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 provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
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2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
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3. Select the ONE response that best describes the education you possess that demonstrates you meet the Basic Qualification Requirement for Contract Specialist, GS-1102-11/12.
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We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-11.
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5. For the Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-11 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in (1) applying acquisition, contract, and procurement regulations to prepare solicitations containing appropriate provisions, clauses, terms, and conditions to communicate requirements; (2) Evaluating responses to solicitations for price reasonableness, compliance with terms and conditions, and completion; and (3) administering contracts (such as contract scope determinations, contract modifications, supplemental agreements, justifications, approval reviews/fair opportunity evaluations, claims disputes, or contract terminations.).
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Monitors contract performance to ensure conformance with contract terms and conditions.
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7. Evaluates contract performance to ensure all requirements are followed on previous and current contacts.
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8. Leads a team of contractor personnel to negotiate and award complex contract modifications.
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9. Analyzes contract prices or cost proposals to determine reasonableness in accordance with the scope of the work.
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10. Conducts research (e.g., gather facts, determine remedies, initiate remedial actions) to resolve contract performance problems.
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11. Evaluate proposals in conjunction with price or cost analysis to ensure contracts are awarded in the best interest of the organization.
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12. Utilizes prior contact actions to project and estimate future probable contract awards, performance timeframes, labor, and costs.
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13. Evaluates contractual performance to delivery cost effective use of furnished property, scheduling deliveries, and use of the facilities.
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14. Coordinates new contract documents (e.g., procurement plans, solicitations, contract modifications) for propriety of acquisition methods.
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15. Utilizes technical and cost evaluation techniques to identify deficiencies and initiate competitive discussions.
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16. Creates contract action reports for reporting purposes, coordination of equitable adjustments to schedule, price or performance, and incorporation of changes.
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17. Develops competition, price range, and constructions of contractual vehicles objectives.
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18. Incorporates changes to contract requirements for issues that develop after contract placement.
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19. Provides interpretation and guidance on statutes and regulations for contact and procurement actions to ensure accurate and consistent contracting.
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20. Establishes and protects the integrity of data files so that only/all authorized persons with a need to access the files as needed.
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21. Serves as nonsupervisory technical lead mentoring and advising more junior and contracted contract personnel.
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22. Evaluates the preparation and/or development of contract specifications to meet contractual requirements for customers.
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23. Recommends process improvements to meet customer needs.
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24. Confers with clients to understand organizational supply needs.
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25. Provides customer satisfaction by answering contract-related questions.
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