Senior Contract Specialist

Position Overview

SD Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist to provide cradle-to-grave acquisition support to the CDC Office of Acquisition Services. This individual will perform pre-award, award, and post-award contracting functions supporting a wide variety of federal procurement actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform cradle-to-grave acquisition support for assigned procurement actions.
• Conduct acquisition planning and market research.
• Prepare acquisition documentation, including:
• Requests for Quotes (RFQs)
• Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Combined Synopsis/Solicitations
• Determinations and Findings
• Acquisition Plans
• Memoranda
• Procurement checklists
• Career with program offices and technical teams throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Prepare price analyses, negotiation documentation, award packages, and contract modifications.
• Perform post-award administration, de-obligations, closeout activities, and FPDS reporting.
• Maintain complete electronic procurement files.
• Ensure all procurement documentation complies with FAR, HHSAR, CDC policies, and agency procedures.
• Support customer meetings and acquisition status reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 8-10 years of federal cradle-to-grave contracting experience.
• Current or previous FAC-C Certification (or civilian equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience supporting:
• Competitive acquisitions
• Noncompetitive acquisitions
• Source selections
• Contract modifications
• Contract administration
• Strong knowledge of:
• FAR
• HHSAR
• Federal procurement lifecycle
• Source selection procedures
• Contract administration
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement actions simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous CDC or HHS acquisition support experience.
• Experience with Integrated Contract Expert (ICE) preferred.
• The Government will provide ICE User Guide and system training upon award.
• Experience with FPDS reporting.
• Experience supporting Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Reimbursement, IDIQ, and BPA contracts.
• Experience supporting civilian federal agencies.

Location

Remote (U.S.) with limited travel as required.