U.S. General Services Administration Legal Operations Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at U.S. General Services Administration.
U.S. General Services Administration
Contract Specialist
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I saw a paid internship for a Contract Specialist on Monstertrak.com. There's a two year probationary period. I applied by sending a cover letter and resume to HR, which let me bypass the USAJOBS.gov site. HR emailed me to schedule an interview. I then interviewed with a panel of 3 managers at once. After that, I had to get fingerprinted and a security check was done. I then got an email saying I got the job. The whole process, from applying to getting the job offer email, took about 7 months, with 4 months just to hear back about an interview.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What would be your approach to handling a contract protest?
- Could you describe yourself?
U.S. General Services Administration
Contract Specialist
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
External candidates have a decent shot at getting into the agency, though they're not too keen on internal transfers between divisions. The work vibe is okay, but the experience level in the actual field is just average. The hiring process follows the typical government style. Initial contact is organized well. Usually, there are a couple of panel interviews. They pick questions from a set list, but not all of them get asked. Highlighting skills from the private sector can help. People from private industry might even do well if management supports new ideas.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Given a situation where a new project arises and all team members are fully occupied with existing packages, describe how you would assign this new project and the factors influencing your decision.
- Describe a time you faced a challenging client situation and how you effectively convinced the client that the chosen strategy was the correct approach, and explain your reasoning.
U.S. General Services Administration
Contract Specialist
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
I had a one-hour interview for a contracting officer role with GSA. I applied because I heard they're a great place to work. The interview started with the panel introducing themselves, then they explained what GSA does. After that, they described the job and the buyers I would be supervising. Many questions focused on my experience and the types of contracts I've worked on. They asked a lot of scenario-based questions about how I would handle different situations, which isn't something you can easily study for, and no questions were provided beforehand. You really need significant experience with the types of contracts GSA handles, and a warrant is required for this position. You might think you know the answer, but it's about giving the answer they're looking for. They were really friendly and made an effort to make me feel comfortable.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why do you not currently have a warrant?
U.S. General Services Administration Legal Operations Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from U.S. General Services Administration interview reports.
“What is a COR (Contracting Officer Representative)?”
Read reports →“Why do you not currently have a warrant?”
Read reports →“What is a COR's role, and what actions would you take if a COR fails to follow procedures?”
Read reports →“Can you describe a specific scheduling contract situation, an IDIQ contract, and a government-wide contract?”
Read reports →“What would be your approach to handling a contract protest?”
Read report →“Do you prefer LPTA or tradeoff, and can you explain why?”
Read report →“If presented with a specific scenario, which contract type would you select and why?”
Read report →“Do you have any knowledge of contracts (procurement)?”
Read report →“Given a situation where a new project arises and all team members are fully occupied with existing packages, describe how you would assign this new project and the factors influencing your decision.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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