Contract Specialist II

About CTEC CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission‑critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. Our best‑in‑class commercial solutions, modified for custom mission requirements, enable this future every day. Position Overview We are seeking a Contract Specialist II to provide acquisition and contract management support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS). The role will provide hands‑on cradle‑to‑grave contracting support across the federal acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, market research, solicitation development, evaluation support, award documentation, post‑award administration, reporting, and electronic procurement file maintenance. The position is performed at the contractor’s facilities, with occasional travel to Government sites. Key Responsibilities Acquisition Workload Support Perform cradle‑to‑grave acquisition support tasks for CDC OAS and program offices. Track procurement actions, milestones, status, risks, and PALT information. Provide timely inputs for weekly, bi‑weekly, and monthly status updates, including action counts, PALT data, file status, issues, and estimated completion dates. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer, COR, program stakeholders, and team leadership to support workflow efficiency and customer satisfaction. Maintain professional conduct and compliance with non‑personal services requirements. Identify issues or delays early and elevate recommended solutions to the Program Manager, Contracting Officer, or COR. Pre‑Award Acquisition Support Conduct and document market research, historical procurement reviews, and industry analysis. Provide input on acquisition strategy, contract type, procurement approach, and applicability of FAR, HHSAR, and CDC local policy. Assist with preparation, review, and routing of acquisition plans, market research documentation, determinations, memoranda, checklists, and other file documentation. Attend acquisition planning meetings, support data calls, and coordinate timely reviews and approvals. Assist program offices in refining procurement requirements so packages are complete, supportable, and ready for acquisition action. Prepare and edit solicitation and file documents (RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, combined synopsis/solicitations, memoranda, checklists, supporting documentation). Support notices and postings through procurement channels (SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, NITACC, NASA SEWP, agency websites). Evaluation, Award, and Procurement Documentation Assist with control of vendor communications and support pre‑proposal conferences, technical evaluations, past performance reviews, and source selection documentation. Prepare analyses of business elements and pricing information, negotiation objectives, discussion support materials, and documentation of findings. Prepare award documents, notices of award, debriefing or feedback materials, and FPDS reporting support. Organize, quality‑check, and submit complete electronic procurement files in accordance with CDC OAS requirements. Post‑Award Contract Administration Participate in kick‑off meetings and support contract administration communications among OAS, program offices, and contractors. Prepare administrative, unilateral, and bilateral modifications with supporting documentation for Government review. Assist with option exercise notices, contract term and condition accuracy checks, de‑obligations, and other post‑award actions. Create and maintain digital/electronic contract file folders and deliver procurement files within required timeframes. CDC Systems, Compliance, and Records Management Use or support use of CDC’s Integrated Contract Expert (ICE) contract writing system and related procurement tools after Government‑provided access and training. Ensure documents and deliverables are suitable for Government review, accessible where applicable, and aligned with Section 508 expectations. Comply with CDC contractor identification, non‑disclosure, privacy, information security awareness, records management, and safeguarding requirements. Protect non‑public, procurement‑sensitive, and controlled information and ensure contractor staff understand applicable disclosure and conflict‑of‑interest restrictions. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: At least five (5) years of cradle‑to‑grave contracting experience. Certification: Current or previous Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC‑C) or equivalent. Working knowledge of the FAR, HHSAR, and federal procurement lifecycle requirements. Experience supporting pre‑award, solicitation, evaluation, award, post‑award administration, modification, de‑obligation, and closeout activities. Ability to manage assigned procurement actions, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain schedule, accuracy, and customer service expectations. Strong technical writing and document review skills, producing clear, complete, compliant acquisition documentation for Government review. Experience with contract writing and acquisition systems; previous CDC ICE experience preferred. Experience using or supporting procurement tools such as FPDS, SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, contract file systems, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and related reporting tools. Experience supporting small‑business coordination, SBA 8(a) documentation, GWAC or schedule‑based procurements, and federal strategic sourcing vehicles (preferred). Experience attending meetings, responding to data calls, preparing status information, and communicating acquisition status, risks, and recommendations to Government stakeholders and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to maintain complete, accurate, auditable electronic contract files and submit procurement files within required deadlines. Experience preparing status reports that include procurement action status, workload volume, PALT metrics, issues, and corrective actions. Ability to protect non‑public, procurement‑sensitive, and controlled information and comply with NDA, privacy, information security, and records management requirements. Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Security, Citizenship, and Access Requirements Candidates must complete required HHS/CDC personnel security, suitability, identity proofing, and agency access procedures, including fingerprinting and background investigation requirements as applicable. Candidates must also complete CDC information security awareness, privacy, records management, role‑based training, ICE training, and any required non‑disclosure agreements before or upon beginning work. U.S. citizenship or work authorization requirements will be determined by contract and agency access requirements. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience supporting CDC, HHS, or another federal civilian health agency. Prior OAS acquisition support experience. Previous ICE experience. Experience supporting high‑volume procurement actions. Demonstrated success preparing timely, accurate, and complete contract documentation and electronic procurement files. Benefits Paid vacation & sick leave Health insurance coverage Performance bonus programs 401(k) contribution & employer match Equal Employment Opportunity CTEC is an equal‑opportunity employer. As set forth in CyberMedia Technologies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr