- Position Title
- Contract Specialist
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 25-12722510-DH-MJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 to Wednesday, May 14, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply. Job seekers may use the Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
4.
Are you applying based upon the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011?
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
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Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
3.
- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
4.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
5.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
8.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
9.
This position requires that the applicant must submit to a Public Trust Security Background Investigation. Are you willing to submit to a Public Background Investigation?
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.
10.
This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
11.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Contract Specialist, PG-1102-11/12 position with the Government Publishing Office. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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BASIC EDUCATION: For the statements below, please select the response that best describes your education as it relates to your qualifications for the Contract Specialist, PG-1102-11/12. Note to be eligible for minimum qualifications consideration, you must meet one of the following:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Certification/Training Requirement: In addition to the Basic Education Requirement and Experience Requirements, you must: Currently possess a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional or FAC-C Level II Certificate or higher, otherwise you will be disqualified from further consideration.
Do you possess the FAC-C Professional or FAC-C Level II Certificate or higher?
Do you possess the FAC-C Professional or FAC-C Level II Certificate or higher?
3.
To minimally qualify for the PG-1102-11 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience at the PG-09 or equivalent grade level or higher or meet the education substitution. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Preparing contract award proposals, ensuring reasonable prices, evaluating offers, reviewing contractors performance to ensure compliance with the terms and agreements of the contract. Please select from the below responses that best demonstrates your education, training, or specialized experience.
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To minimally qualify for the PG-1102-12 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience at the PG-11 or equivalent grade level or higher. Qualifying specialized experience includes: negotiating and awarding contracts, preparing contract award proposals, ensuring reasonable prices, negotiating contract changes; performing cost and price analysis, evaluating offers, reviewing contractors performance to ensure compliance with the terms and agreements of the contract. Please select from the below responses that best demonstrates your education, training, or specialized experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Consult directly with customers to provide acquisition guidance as necessary to define their requirements and fulfill their requisitions.
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Review contractors performance to ensure compliance with the terms and agreements of the contract.
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Resolve contractual related issues with internal and external customers.
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Review requisitions submitted by customers to determine the best procurement method, whether by informal bid procedure, traditional advertising, considering urgency and nature of the requirement, availability, prospective competition, etc, for the most complex material.
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Determine the appropriate contract type to be utilized for procurements.
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Conduct pre-contract analysis and reviews available source data to assure that all procurements are accomplished through optimum contracting methods.
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Manage purchase orders, change orders, agreements, and modifications, and monitor procurement payments.
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Supports Senior Contract Specialist and Supervisor Contracting Officers in planning and conducting acquisition-related activities. This includes but not limited to initiations of procurement to recommendation for awarding a contract or agreement.
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I have performed the following duties in regards to contracting work: (Select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Evaluate bids received and propose recommendations for the award.
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Perform cost and price analysis for various procurements.
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Negotiate with contractors to obtain complete and adequate proposal to fulfill requirements and determine fair and reasonable pricing.
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Prepare pre and post award acquisition related documents for all phases of the procurement process.
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Prepare documents for negotiations, change orders, and modifications.