Appendix B – FAI’s Key Competencies for CORs

General Business Competencies:

Attention to Detail
Decision-Making
Flexibility
Influencing/Negotiating
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Oral Communication
Planning and Evaluating
Problem Solving
Project Management
Reasoning
Self-Management/Initiative
Teamwork
Writing

*These duties and the associated aligned skills are articulated in FAI’s COR Competencies report.  CORs are reminded that their authority comes from the Contracting Officer’s memorandum of appointment.  A CORs duties, responsibilities, and obligations are defined by and limited to those articulated in their appointment memorandum and must be exercised in accordance with HHS policies.

Links to the FAC-COR Handbook:

• FAC-COR Handbook (PDF-53 pages)
  • Executive Summary of the FAC-COR Handbook
  • Chapter 1: Implementation of HHS’ FAC-COR Program
  • Chapter 2: Requirements and Performance Accountability
  • Chapter 3: Application and Certification Procedures
  • Chapter 4: Certification Management
    • Appendix A: HHS’ COR Responsibilities
    • Appendix B: FAI’s Key Competencies for CORs
    • Appendix C: FAC-COR Curriculum Guidance
    • Appendix D: FAC-COR Guidance on Meeting Requirements for Continuous Learning Points
    • Appendix E: FAC-COR Appointment Letter Template
    • Appendix F: FAC-COR Certification Action and Training Request Form
    • Appendix G: FAC-COR Functional Experience Transcript Form
    • Appendix H: FAC-COR Certification through Fulfillment Form
    • Appendix I: FAC-COR Certification Waiver Request Form