Senior Contract Specialist – Program Manager

Caladwich Consulting, LLC

Senior Contract Specialist leading acquisition support and contract administration for CDC. Overseeing procurement lifecycle while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Posted 7/7/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal acquisition processes, including cradle-to-grave procurement support, contract administration, and compliance with FAR and HHSAR policies. Proficient in preparing acquisition documentation and facilitating evaluations and negotiations with government stakeholders.

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Federal Contracting ExperienceFAC-C Professional CertificationFAR Compliance KnowledgeAcquisition Documentation PreparationMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Acquisition PlanningMarket ResearchRFP PreparationContract AdministrationProposal EvaluationPost-Award AdministrationProcurement Lifecycle ManagementFinancial Management Systems UtilizationData Call ResponseElectronic Procurement File Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationEffective Verbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

FAC-C Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

FARHHSARSBA 8(a)GWACSimplified Acquisition ProceduresContracting OfficersCORsGovernment StakeholdersProcurement IntegrityBackground Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide cradle-to-grave acquisition support for assigned procurement actions.
Conduct acquisition planning and market research.
Prepare and edit RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, Combined Synopsis/Solicitations, D&Fs, memoranda, and acquisition documentation.
Support SBA 8(a), SBCX, and GWAC acquisition activities to include Inputting information and documents for small business review of procurements as required.
Assist with solicitation notices, proposal conferences, evaluations, negotiations, and source selections.
Prepare award documents, FPDS reports, notices of award, and debriefings.
Facilitate the technical and past performance evaluation discussions and assisting with the scoring and ranking of offers and quotes.
Coordinate with Contracting Officers, CORs, program offices, and vendors.
Maintain procurement schedules and respond to data calls.
Provide advice and assistance to contractors and program officials on administration issues.
Perform post-award administration including modifications, option exercises, and de-obligations.
Maintain complete electronic procurement files and submit within required timelines.
Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly status reports.
Participate in kick-off meetings and provide contract administration support.
Ensure compliance with FAR, HHSAR, CDC policies, and procurement integrity requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent federal acquisition experience may be considered.
Minimum five (7) years of federal contracting or acquisition support experience performing pre-award and post-award acquisition functions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
FAC-C Professional certification (or current DHS/USCG equivalent certification standard) required.
Strong working knowledge of FAR, HHSAR acquisition policies, simplified acquisition procedures, contract administration, and federal procurement lifecycle processes.
Experience utilizing federal procurement and financial management systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare acquisition documentation and communicate effectively with Government stakeholders and vendors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation or security clearance as required by the contract.
Must be able to pass background investigations including a FBI fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI) adjudication.

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