Senior Contract Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Deliver comprehensive acquisition support for the CDC's Office of Acquisition Services (OAS).

• Assist throughout all stages of the federal acquisition lifecycle.

• Aid Government Contracting Officers in procurement planning, developing solicitations, evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, modifying agreements, and administering contracts.

• Execute federal procurement actions.

• Conduct market research and document strategies for acquisitions.

• Create acquisition packages, develop solicitation documents, and prepare determinations and findings, memoranda, and contract file documentation.

• Draft RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and associated procurement documents.

• Support source selection processes and proposal evaluations.

• Assist with technical evaluations, reviews of past performance, pricing analyses, and preparation for negotiations.

• Prepare award documentation and procurement reports.

• Fulfill procurement data reporting obligations.

• Prepare and process contract modifications and administrative actions.

• Assist with option exercises, de-obligations, closeouts, and other contract administration tasks.

• Maintain comprehensive electronic procurement files and ensure timely submission of contract documentation.

• Take part in acquisition planning meetings and provide guidance on acquisitions to program offices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• At least five (5) years of comprehensive federal contracting experience.

• Current or prior FAC-C certification.

• Experience in supporting both pre-award and post-award acquisition activities.

• Familiarity with FAR, HHSAR, and federal procurement regulations.

• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational abilities.

• Previous experience with the CDC, HHS, or other federal civilian acquisition entities.

• Proficiency with Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE).

• Experience in supporting competitive acquisitions, GSA acquisitions, GWACs, and small business procurements.

• Experience in preparing procurement documentation within federal contract writing systems.

• Position is contingent upon contract award.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan that includes dental and vision coverage.

• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance policies.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Educational reimbursement program.

• Competitive salary.