What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist II position at Central Research?
CRI is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist II to provide dedicated acquisition and procurement support for a federal customer. This role supports cradle-to-grave contracting activities, including pre-award planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award administration. The ideal candidate will have strong federal acquisition experience, working knowledge of the FAR, HHSAR, and agency procurement policies, and the ability to prepare accurate, compliant, and timely contract documentation in a high-volume acquisition environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support cradle-to-grave federal acquisition activities, including pre-award planning, solicitation development, evaluation support, award documentation, and post-award contract administration.
- Prepare, review, and maintain acquisition documents, procurement files, contract files, notices, reports, and related documentation in accordance with FAR, HHSAR, and agency procedures.
- Conduct and document market research, analyze procurement information, support small business and 8(a) requirements, and coordinate actions through applicable acquisition systems and vehicles.
- Assist with offer/quote reviews, technical and past performance evaluations, pricing and business analyses, negotiation documentation, source selection support, award notices, and debriefing materials.
- Track procurement status, support meetings and data calls, identify issues and risks, prepare recurring acquisition status reports, and help ensure timely completion of assigned procurement actions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least five (5) years of cradle-to-grave contracting experience.
- Current or previous FAC-C certification or civilian equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required agency access, background investigation suitability, and credentials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting a federal civilian agency acquisition office.
- Experience using federal contract writing systems.
Why CRI
At CRI, we support mission-critical federal acquisition programs by delivering compliant, timely, and high-quality contracting support. Our team works closely with Government partners to strengthen acquisition outcomes, improve workflow efficiency, and support public health mission execution.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Know Your Rights Poster can be found here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
Please note: We are currently unable to consider applicants residing in California, Hawaii, New York, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, and the city of Philadelphia. Thank you for your understanding.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. It is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the Company.