Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Martek Global Services is seeking qualified candidates for an anticipated Program Manager/Senior Contract Specialist opportunity supporting the CDC. This role is responsible for leading acquisition support services while managing day-to-day contract operations and contractor personnel.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Program Manager and primary point of contact for the Government, ensuring successful contract performance and customer satisfaction
- Lead, supervise, and support contractor personnel, including staffing, work assignments, performance management, and day-to-day operations
- Manage cradle-to-grave federal acquisition activities for a wide range of procurement actions
- Conduct acquisition planning, market research, and procurement strategy development
- Prepare, review, and maintain acquisition documentation, including acquisition plans, solicitations, determinations and findings, award documents, contract modifications, and related procurement documentation
- Support proposal evaluations, negotiations, source selections, contract awards, and post-award administration activities
- Maintain complete electronic contract files and prepare required reports, metrics, and status updates
- Lead customer meetings and provide regular communication regarding contract performance and acquisition activities
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience in program management, federal contracting, acquisition planning, or a combination of these disciplines
- Current or previous FAC-C certification (or civilian equivalent) maintained for a minimum of five (5) years
- Demonstrated experience managing cradle-to-grave federal acquisitions
- Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), acquisition planning, contract administration, source selection, market research, and contract modifications
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
- 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 supervising acquisition professionals
- Experience using electronic contract writing systems
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent acquisition actions in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Meaningful employee recognition programs
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- Wellness and charitable giving programs
- Employee referral bonus program
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