- Position Title
- Contract Specialist
- Agency
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Announcement Number
- DLATrpSpt-25-12626789-DHA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to Monday, June 2, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Information provided in the application process may be investigated. Deliberate attempts to falsify your application information may result in being removed from consideration and could be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment should you be selected for this position. Please ensure the responses you provide are accurate and truthful.
Certification of Information Accuracy - I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by me in this application, supporting materials and/or information provided in any interview associated with the examination process will be true and accurate; and that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information, may be grounds for not hiring me, disciplinary action or termination; and that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Certification of Information Accuracy - I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by me in this application, supporting materials and/or information provided in any interview associated with the examination process will be true and accurate; and that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information, may be grounds for not hiring me, disciplinary action or termination; and that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
3.
Do you have a current (or last) performance rating of at least Fully Successful or the equivalent?
4.
Have you received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) in the past 5 years?
5.
Are you a former Federal employee who has retired and is receiving an annuity either under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
6.
This question is for informational purposes only. Please select from the following to indicate how you discovered the position you are currently applying for. You may select more than one item.
Assessment 1
1.
The purpose of this next question is to verify that you meet the Basic DoD 1102 requirements for this position. Please
select the best answer that fits your situation. FAILURE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION WILL MAKE YOU INELIGIBLE.
select the best answer that fits your situation. FAILURE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION WILL MAKE YOU INELIGIBLE.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess in order to minimally qualify for this position. Read all of the statements completely before making
your selection.
your selection.
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which
you are applying. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training.
Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may
result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position.
3.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes your experience performing acquisition
planning, evaluation, and award processing utilizing effective business and technical knowledge and skills.
planning, evaluation, and award processing utilizing effective business and technical knowledge and skills.
4.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes your experience with contract development.
5.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes the duties you have performed on a regular
and reoccurring basis related market research.
and reoccurring basis related market research.
6.
This position requires the ability to correctly interpret and apply federal laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, and
policies. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience with
contracting laws and regulations:
policies. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience with
contracting laws and regulations:
7.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes your experience performing contract
administration on order changes, delinquencies, and quality issues utilizing effective business and technical knowledge
and skills.
administration on order changes, delinquencies, and quality issues utilizing effective business and technical knowledge
and skills.
8.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes your experience with contract monitoring,
negotiation, and administration.
negotiation, and administration.
9.
From the following list of contract administration functions, identify the ones you have performed as part of your regular
duties and include the level for which you have performed the function. - Executed contract modifications.
- Obligated/De-obligated funds.
- Processed contract changes or modifications.
- Created and/or approved official correspondence.
- Maintained all project files.
- Negotiated contract changes.
- Clarified requirements for contractors.
- Proposed solutions to correct project problems (e.g., cost, schedule) identified during the performance.
- Monitored and enforced contract performance metrics.
- Enforced contract terms and conditions.
duties and include the level for which you have performed the function. - Executed contract modifications.
- Obligated/De-obligated funds.
- Processed contract changes or modifications.
- Created and/or approved official correspondence.
- Maintained all project files.
- Negotiated contract changes.
- Clarified requirements for contractors.
- Proposed solutions to correct project problems (e.g., cost, schedule) identified during the performance.
- Monitored and enforced contract performance metrics.
- Enforced contract terms and conditions.
10.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes your experience preparing for solicitations.
11.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes your experience preparing and issuing
solicitations.
solicitations.
12.
From the following list of pre-award functions, identify the ones you have performed as part of your regular duties and
include the level for which you have performed the function.
• Prepared solicitation packages to include specifications and all required terms/conditions.
• Validated technical requirements.
• Prepared acquisition strategy.
• Created and/or approved official correspondence.
• Maintained all project files.
• Conducted negotiations.
• Conducted market research.
• Reviewed award documents for completeness.
• Determined vendor responsibility prior to award.
• Prepared all required file documentation.
[1] A I perform at least 5 of the pre-award functions identified.
include the level for which you have performed the function.
• Prepared solicitation packages to include specifications and all required terms/conditions.
• Validated technical requirements.
• Prepared acquisition strategy.
• Created and/or approved official correspondence.
• Maintained all project files.
• Conducted negotiations.
• Conducted market research.
• Reviewed award documents for completeness.
• Determined vendor responsibility prior to award.
• Prepared all required file documentation.
[1] A I perform at least 5 of the pre-award functions identified.
13.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes the duties you have performed on a regular
and reoccurring basis related to research and analysis.
and reoccurring basis related to research and analysis.
14.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes your responsibilities regarding contract award.
15.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes your responsibilities to finalize preparation
of final award documents.
of final award documents.
16.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes your responsibilities regarding contract
performance analysis and resolving performance issues.
performance analysis and resolving performance issues.
17.
From the following responses, please select the statement that describes your responsibilities to contract management.
18.
From the list below, select the response which corresponds to the highest level of education you have achieved.
Education claimed may be verified upon selection. If you do not possess or are unable to provide proof of education
claimed, you may be found ineligible.
Education claimed may be verified upon selection. If you do not possess or are unable to provide proof of education
claimed, you may be found ineligible.
19.
Have you received an honorary or monetary award from your employer (government civilian, military, or private
sector) during the last 3 years?
sector) during the last 3 years?