- Position Title
- Contract Specialist
- Agency
- Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
- Announcement Number
- FRTIB-25-DH-026-12724350 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 24, 2025 to Saturday, May 3, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Contract Specialist GS-1102-13 position with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
From the descriptions below, please choose the best answer that demonstrates that you meet OPM's Individual Occupational Requirement for the Contract Specialist series.
2.
From the description below please choose the best answer that demonstrates your training required for this GS-13 position.
3.
From the description below, please select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Contract Specialist GS-1102-13.
4.
As previously explained, your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for your non-selection or for your dismissal. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be removed from consideration and will be marked ineligible. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
5.
Serve as a contracting officer with a certificate of appointment in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 1.603-3 (i.e., a warrant) that authorizes the individual to bind the government to the extent of the authority delegated to them.
6.
Exercise delegated authority for contractual actions and phases of assigned contracting and procurement programs, including contract negotiation, cost and price analysis, and contract administration.
7.
Research and analyze contracting and procurement problems and issues, and provides advice and guidance to management officials on contracting issues of broad impact.
8.
Provide advice and recommendations to management officials and Agency staff on all aspects of contracting and procurement programs and functions.
9.
Maintain and implement Agency contracting and procurement guidelines and procedures to facilitate and administer the acquisition of goods and services in support of Agency programs and operations.
10.
Coordinate with other business units to develop negotiation strategies and limitations, statements of work, data requirements, contract method, and any special clauses, terms, and conditions applicable to the solicitation.
11.
Prepare briefings and recommendations for Agency officials on contracting and procurement issues.
12.
Prepare various reports and presentations involving assigned aspects of contracting and procurement programs and functions.
13.
Participate in and/or represent the Agency as authorized in meetings with both public and private sector officials involved in contracting and procurement activities.