- Position Title
- SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Air Education and Training Command
- Announcement Number
- 4L-AFPC-12750498-873408-LMC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 1, 2025 to Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
2.
AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current AF or Space Force career or career-conditional permanent, competitive status Federal Civil Service employee, including those on LWOP? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
Preferences
1.
I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
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I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
3.
Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity?
4.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
5.
Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
6.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
7.
If you are a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member, did you relocate with the military member to their current duty station?
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If you are currently employed in a permanent General Schedule (GS) position in the competitive service or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks, please identify your current grade held in a permanent position with inclusive dates, (e.g. 03 Jan 2015 to present). If your current grade is not your highest grade held, please provide both your current grade (with inclusive dates) and your highest grade held grade with inclusive dates, (e.g. 01 Jan 2014 to 02 Jan 2015). If you have not held a GS position in the last 52 weeks, you may skip this question. (Note: Your SF-50's should support the highest grade held).
Conditions Of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
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All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
2.
This position requires a Secret security clearance. I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service.
3.
I am able and willing to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report as required by this position on a recurring basis.
4.
I am able and willing to assume a lead/supervisory position.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Supervisory Contract Specialist, GS-1102-13. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
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(Basic Requirement) Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Contract Specialist, at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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(Minimum Qualifications) Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Contract Specialist, at the GS-1102-13 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Failure to respond to the assessment questionnaire will result in an ineligible rating.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Perform audits of contract files, compile lessons learned, and ensure consistent policy application.
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Administer orders/contracts by monitoring contract performance, preparing modification, and determining the necessary course of action to resolve issues impacting performance or ability to comply with terms and conditions.
5.
Conduct a competitive source selection for the award of supplies or services.
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Evaluate quotes/proposals against stated evaluation criteria ensuring optimal value.
7.
Prepare and issue a solicitation document ensuring the appropriate provisions and clauses are included and ensuring the solicitation is consistent with the requirement/purchase request.
8.
Perform acquisition planning by considering all available procurement approaches to satisfy mission needs while appropriately allocating risk.
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Determining the ideal method of procurement based on analysis of requirements and performance-based techniques.
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Administer orders/contracts by monitoring contract performance, preparing modifications, and recommending the necessary course of action to resolve issues impacting performance or ability to comply with terms and conditions.
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Developing new insights into situations; question conventional approaches; encourage new ideas and innovations.
12.
Administer changing local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views.
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Perform acquisition planning by considering all available procurement approaches to satisfy mission needs while appropriately allocating risk.
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Advise team on completeness of received requirements documents/purchase requests
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Perform acquisition planning by considering available sources and approaches to satisfy mission needs.
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Evaluate and recommend the ideal method of procurement for supplies or services based on analysis of requirement/purchase request.
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Prepare for negotiations/discussions by reviewing audit and technical reports, performing cost and/or price analysis, preparing price negotiation reports, and determining the pre-negotiation position.
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Determine price/cost terms and conditions, including special contract price/cost requirements applicable to the requirement/purchase request that are appropriate for the requirement/purchase request to comply with laws and regulations.
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Recommend appropriate terms and conditions, including special contract requirements applicable to the requirement/purchase request or order/contract that are appropriate for the requirement to comply with laws and regulations (government or commercial) and policies/procedures.
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Planning and organizing the activities of subordinates which include the full range of contracting support to organizations as assigned.
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Establishing policies and procedures for planning, solicitation, negotiation, source selection, award, administration, and termination of contracts.
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Identify need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes.
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Initiating action to correct performance or conduct problems; reviewing employee developmental needs and arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.