Program Manager / Senior Contract Specialist

We are seeking a Program Manager / Senior Contract Specialist to provide dedicated acquisition and contract management support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS).

This position will serve as the senior acquisition lead for contractor-delivered support across the federal acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation support, award documentation, post-award administration, reporting, quality control, and day-to-day coordination with the Contracting Officer, COR, program offices, and contractor staff. The role is remote/contractor-facility based, with potential travel to Government facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Program management and senior acquisition support services include, but are not limited to:

• Program Management and Team Oversight. Serve as the primary contractor lead responsible for coordinating work assignments, monitoring quality, tracking workload, identifying issues, supporting corrective action plans, and ensuring timely delivery of acquisition support services.
  • Manage and coordinate contractor support personnel performing acquisition lifecycle tasks for CDC OAS and supported program offices.
  • Track procurement action workload, milestones, action status, risks, and Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) metrics.
  • Prepare and submit weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly status updates, including action counts, average PALT, in-transit files, issues, and corrective actions.
  • Maintain regular communication with the Contracting Officer, COR, program stakeholders, and contractor leadership to support workflow efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure staffing continuity, professional conduct, ethical behavior, and compliance with non-personal services requirements.
  • Identify performance risks early and recommend practical solutions to maintain timely and acceptable performance.
• Pre-Award Acquisition Support. Provide senior-level support for procurement planning and pre-award activities under applicable federal acquisition requirements.
  • Conduct and document market research, historical procurement reviews, and industry analysis.
  • Advise on acquisition strategy, contract type, procurement approach, and applicability of FAR, HHSAR, and HHS/CDC local policy requirements.
  • Support preparation, review, and routing of acquisition plans, market research documentation, determinations and findings, memoranda, checklists, and other file documentation for Government review.
  • Attend acquisition planning meetings, support data calls, and coordinate timely reviews and approvals.
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