Contract Specialist II - Remote within the US

Martek Global Services Inc.•Atlanta, GA

1d•$70,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Martek Global Services is seeking qualified candidates for an anticipated Contract Specialist II opportunity supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS). This position is contingent upon contract award. We are proactively identifying exceptional talent to join our team should the contract be awarded. The ideal candidate will possess the education, experience, and technical expertise outlined below and thrive in a collaborative, mission-focused environment. The Contract Specialist II is responsible for supporting federal acquisition activities from planning through contract closeout while ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and agency policies. This position collaborates closely with Contracting Officers, program offices, and acquisition teams to prepare procurement documentation, support contract administration, and facilitate successful procurement actions. Experience with using Integrated Contract Expert (ICE) is highly desirable. This is a remote position. Candidates must reside within the United States, and occasional travel may be required to support customer meetings, program activities, training, or other business needs. The ideal candidate is an experienced acquisition professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality customer service and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting cradle-to-grave federal contracting activities
Current or previous FAC-C certification (or civilian equivalent)
Experience supporting both pre-award and post-award acquisition activities
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), contract administration, source selection, market research, contract modifications, and electronic contract file management
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience using Integrated Contract Expert (ICE) – high desirable
Experience supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or other civilian federal agencies
Experience using electronic contract writing systems
Ability to manage multiple concurrent acquisition actions while meeting established procurement deadlines

Responsibilities

Support federal acquisition activities throughout the procurement lifecycle, from acquisition planning through contract closeout
Conduct acquisition planning, market research, and procurement strategy development.
Prepare and maintain solicitation packages, including Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), and supporting acquisition documentation
Assist with proposal receipt, evaluations, negotiations, source selection activities, and contract award documentation
Prepare contract awards, modifications, option exercises, de-obligation modifications, and closeout documentation
Support post-award contract administration activities while ensuring accurate and complete procurement documentation
Maintain electronic contract files and prepare procurement reports, metrics, and responses to data calls
Coordinate with Contracting Officers, Government customers, and program offices throughout the acquisition process
Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), HHSAR, agency policies, and acquisition best practices
Perform other duties as assigned in support of program objectives