Program Manager / Senior Contract Specialist
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CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers' bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day. The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community. 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. Assist program offices in refining procurement requirements so packages are complete, supportable, and ready for acquisition action. Prepare and edit solicitation and file documents, including RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, combined synopsis/solicitations, memoranda, checklists, and supporting documentation. Support notices and postings through appropriate procurement channels, including SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, NITACC, NASA SEWP, and agency websites, as applicable. Evaluation, Award, and Procurement Documentation. Support Government review of offers or quotes and prepare professional, accurate, and complete award documentation. Assist with control of vendor communications and support pre-proposal conferences, technical evaluations, past performance reviews, and source selection documentation. Prepare analyses of business elements and pricing information, negotiation objectives, discussion support materials, and documentation of findings. Prepare award documents, notices of award, debriefing or feedback materials, and Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) reporting support. Organize, quality-check, and submit complete electronic procurement files in accordance with CDC OAS requirements. Post-Award Contract Administration. Support post-award actions and contract administration activities for assigned procurement action
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