Senior Acquisition Analyst / Contract Specialist 2026P-0467
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Ascension is seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Analyst / Contract Specialist to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS), in executing critical acquisition lifecycle support activities. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated federal acquisition experience, strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the ability to support complex procurement actions from acquisition planning through contract closeout.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented acquisition professional who understands how federal acquisition requirements are translated into compliant procurement documentation, solicitation packages, evaluation support materials, contract files, and post-award administration activities.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, collaborating with program offices and contracting personnel, and delivering high-quality acquisition documentation in a regulated federal environment.
Summary of Contractor Role
The Senior Acquisition Analyst / Contract Specialist will provide cradle-to-grave acquisition support to CDC OAS by assisting federal acquisition professionals with planning, documenting, executing, and administering procurement actions.
The contractor will support the complete acquisition lifecycle, including:
- Acquisition planning and market research
- Requirements analysis and documentation
- Solicitation preparation and review
- Vendor communication support
- Technical and past performance evaluation assistance
- Price analysis and negotiation documentation support
- Contract award documentation
- Contract modification support
- Procurement file management
- Acquisition reporting and tracking
The position requires an individual who can analyze acquisition requirements, interpret federal acquisition policies, prepare accurate documentation, and support contracting teams in maintaining timely procurement execution.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, analytical, and capable of identifying issues before they impact acquisition timelines. The candidate should demonstrate strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with contracting officers, program managers, technical stakeholders, and vendors.
The role will leverage tools and processes including:
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR)
- CDC acquisition policies and procedures
- Contract writing systems
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Acquisition trackers and reporting tools
- Electronic contract file repositories
- Government acquisition documentation templates
Ascension’s acquisition professionals support clients through disciplined processes, quality management practices, and proven federal consulting methodologies. Ascension is an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization with demonstrated experience providing acquisition lifecycle management, program support, process improvement, and analytical services to federal agencies.
Position Responsibilities / Expected Activities
The Senior Acquisition Analyst / Contract Specialist will:
Acquisition Planning & Pre-Award Support
- Analyze assigned acquisition requirements and develop supporting procurement documentation.
- Support market research activities by gathering historical procurement information, industry research, and acquisition data.
- Assist with preparation of acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, and supporting documentation.
- Review requirements packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal acquisition policies.
- Coordinate with program offices and stakeholders to resolve acquisition-related questions.
- Prepare briefings, reports, and acquisition status updates for leadership review.
Solicitation Development & Procurement Execution
- Develop and edit acquisition documentation including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), solicitations, determinations and findings, memoranda for record, and acquisition checklists.
- Support preparation of solicitation notices through appropriate government procurement channels.
- Assist with small business acquisition documentation and coordination activities.
- Support government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC), GSA, and other contract vehicle procurement activities.
- Assist with pre-proposal conferences and acquisition meetings.
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Consulting |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. | Strong written and verbal communication skills. | Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5 years of cradle-to-grave federal acquisition experience. | Demonstrated experience supporting federal contracting activities from acquisition planning through contract administration. |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience preparing acquisition documentation, including: | Acquisition plans | Market research reports | Statements of Work (SOW) | Performance Work Statements (PWS) | Solicitations | Contract modifications | Procurement files |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | FAC-C Professional or FAC-COR certification. | Experience supporting HHS, CDC, DHS, DOE, DOJ, or other federal civilian agencies. | Experience with federal contract writing systems. | Experience supporting GSA schedules, GWACs, IDIQ contracts, and task orders. | Experience with: | Microsoft Excel acquisition trackers | SharePoint document repositories | Acquisition dashboards | Procurement milestone tracking | Experience preparing CPARS-related documentation. | Experience supporting small business acquisition programs including SBA 8(a) processes. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENT | Ability to successfully complete applicable federal suitability requirements. | Ability to obtain required government system access. | Experience supporting federal environments requiring protection of sensitive acquisition information. | Public Trust eligibility preferred. |