Competencies

Competencies are the measurable patterns of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to successfully perform work roles or occupational functions. The competencies outlined for the acquisition profession focus on the need for business advisors with customer service orientation, flexibility, strategic focus, and integrity and ethics.

  • Contracting Competencies
    The essential competencies required to effectively perform contracting duties. These competencies are the foundation for all contracting-related work and are the focus for training, development and career management for contracting professionals.
  • Competitive Sourcing Competencies
    The essential competencies necessary to perform successful competitive sourcing acquisitions.
  • Program and Project Management (P/PM) Competencies
    The essential competencies required to effectively manage acquisition programs and projects. These competencies are the baseline for all program and project management work in acquisitions.
  • Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Competencies
    The essential competencies required for Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTRs) or equivalent positions. These competencies form the foundation for the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively perform as a COTR.
  • Architectural and Engineering Competencies
    The essential acquisition competencies required for federal architectural/engineering employees. These competencies detail the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to acquire and manage architectural/engineering services for an agency.

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