About this role
Role Description
We are seeking a Contract Specialist II that has experience supporting the federal government, commercial, and non-governmental organizations. Considered candidates will have the opportunity to support the Office of Acquisitions Services (OAS) within CDC and will be responsible for helping to execute procurement actions required to advance the agency’s workplace safety and security modernization initiative.
General Duties:
Pre-Award Activities: Perform purchase order/task order/contract pre-award functions on contracts. Provide relevant historical procurement information and current market/industry information. Advise on the impact on requirements of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assist in conducting and documenting market research activities. Assist with obtaining requisite reviews and approvals. Attend meetings with OAS associated with assigned workload. Respond to data calls as requested. Solicitation and Evaluation of Offerors or Quotes: Provide proactive assistance to requesting programs and offices to ensure that requirements are complete and adequate for proceeding with procurement action. Develop and edit appropriate solicitation and file documents for OAS review (i.e. Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotes, Invitation for Bids, and Combined Synopsis/Solicitations, determinations and findings, memorandums for the file, checklists). Prepare appropriate pre-solicitation and solicitation notices for OAS review for the vendor community through appropriate channels (i.e. Beta.sam.gov, GSA eBuy, NITACC, NASA SWEP, and/or agency website). Prepare offering letters and associated documentation for requirements intended to be procured under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program. Input information and documents into the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) system for small business review of procurements as required. Interface with and facilitate communication with servicing agencies, as necessary, whenever requirements will be procured using government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs). Assist with pre-proposal conferences and other meetings as needed. Activities After Receipt of Offers or Quotes: Provide proactive assistance to requesting programs and offices to ensure that requirements are complete and adequate for proceeding with procurement action. Control communications with the vendor community. Facilitate technical and past performance evaluation discussions and assist with the scoring and ranking of offers and quotes. Prepare analyses of business elements and pricing information of offers and quotes, identifying negotiation objectives, assisting with discussions and negotiations, and documenting findings and results. Assist with documentation of technical and past performance evaluations and source selection recommendations. Prepare award documents and supporting documentation and organize materials to facilitate reviews. Facilitate awards and distribution of official copies. Complete procurement data reports (FPDS). Prepare appropriate notices of award for OAS review and create debriefings/feedback documents for unsuccessful offerors. Post Award Activities: Provide proactive assistance to requesting programs and offices to ensure that requirements are complete and adequate for proceeding with procurement action. Attend Kick-off meetings, which may occur via teleconference or in-person. Assist in performing purchase order/task order/contract post-award functions such as processing unilateral and bilateral modifications. Prepare administrative and other contract and task order modifications with associated documentation. Provide timely notices of the Government’s intent to exercise options, when appropriate. Ensure accurate terms and conditions are included in award. Provide advice and assistance to contractors and program officials on administration issues. Perform the full range of de-obligations on various contracts ranging from FFP to Cost contracts. Create digital/electronic file folders for each purchase order/task order, and/or modification completed. Submit digital/electronic file no later than 10 days after completion of an action to the OAS contracting officer.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field. Minimum of five years of professional experience as a contract manager or specialist. Must have a current or previous FAC-C Certification. Knowledge of the Federal acquisition process and applicable laws and regulations (e.g., the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)). Strong background in acquiring commercial supplies and/or services for the Federal Government. Excellent communication and self-organization skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision. Experience as an 1102 in the Federal Government is highly desirable.