Contract Specialist II
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Business
Business Administration, Business Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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 OverviewWe 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 time frames.
- 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…
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