DCSA Interview
Why do you want to work for the government? - answerIn the past, I served as an
Active Duty Marine for 7 years active duty. Three of those years were spent working
under diplomatic authority as a Marine Security Guard for several embassies aboard.
We worked closely with the Department of State to protect classified material, people,
and property. Although I am no longer affiliated with the military, I have respect for those
that continue to keep our nation safe. As such present day, I would like to support those
that continue to protect the United States.
Why do you want to work at this agency? - answerThe procurement industry is vast. In
order to become a well-rounded acquisitions professional, I would like to gain exposure
to the industry from another department's perspective.
Tell me about yourself. - answer· My federal service began in 2006 when I joined the
Marine Corps. I served in the military for 7 years active duty. Three of seven of those
years were spent providing armed security services for several American embassies
abroad. I gained exposure to the federal government while serving with federal civilians
in Moscow, Russia; Bogotá, Colombia, and Phnomn Pehn, Cambodia. The exposure
became so influential that once I returned to the United States I decided to end my
employment with the Marine Corps to work for the federal government as a civilian
federal employee.
· After undergrad and grad school, I was offered a position to work as a Contract
Specialist for DEA. At the time, I had no acquisitions experience. As I learned more and
more about government contracts, I began to feel passionate about the 1102 field in
general. Contracts involve a lot of reading, writing and researching, and I've always
done well in those areas specifically. Over the last three years, becoming a contract
specialist has helped me in my personal and professional life. As a result, I would like to
continue to work as an acquisitions professional for the rest of my federal career if
possible.
Why did you leave your last job? - answer· I willingly left DEA 3 weeks ago after working
with the agency for three years and 9 months. I am very appreciative of the experience
considering that I onboarded with no procurement experience yet became so successful
within my first 6 months that the entire unit relied on my administrative capabilities to
function.
· I decided to leave because I wanted to work for an organization that offered rotational
opportunities, training and development, along with mentorship. I read in the job
announcement that this agency offers the opportunities that I am looking for. I feel that
opportunities such as these support advancement within the agency and within the
industry.
Why do you want to work for the government? - answerIn the past, I served as an
Active Duty Marine for 7 years active duty. Three of those years were spent working
under diplomatic authority as a Marine Security Guard for several embassies aboard.
We worked closely with the Department of State to protect classified material, people,
and property. Although I am no longer affiliated with the military, I have respect for those
that continue to keep our nation safe. As such present day, I would like to support those
that continue to protect the United States.
Why do you want to work at this agency? - answerThe procurement industry is vast. In
order to become a well-rounded acquisitions professional, I would like to gain exposure
to the industry from another department's perspective.
Tell me about yourself. - answer· My federal service began in 2006 when I joined the
Marine Corps. I served in the military for 7 years active duty. Three of seven of those
years were spent providing armed security services for several American embassies
abroad. I gained exposure to the federal government while serving with federal civilians
in Moscow, Russia; Bogotá, Colombia, and Phnomn Pehn, Cambodia. The exposure
became so influential that once I returned to the United States I decided to end my
employment with the Marine Corps to work for the federal government as a civilian
federal employee.
· After undergrad and grad school, I was offered a position to work as a Contract
Specialist for DEA. At the time, I had no acquisitions experience. As I learned more and
more about government contracts, I began to feel passionate about the 1102 field in
general. Contracts involve a lot of reading, writing and researching, and I've always
done well in those areas specifically. Over the last three years, becoming a contract
specialist has helped me in my personal and professional life. As a result, I would like to
continue to work as an acquisitions professional for the rest of my federal career if
possible.
Why did you leave your last job? - answer· I willingly left DEA 3 weeks ago after working
with the agency for three years and 9 months. I am very appreciative of the experience
considering that I onboarded with no procurement experience yet became so successful
within my first 6 months that the entire unit relied on my administrative capabilities to
function.
· I decided to leave because I wanted to work for an organization that offered rotational
opportunities, training and development, along with mentorship. I read in the job
announcement that this agency offers the opportunities that I am looking for. I feel that
opportunities such as these support advancement within the agency and within the
industry.
