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Ascension is seeking an experienced Acquisition Analyst / Contract Specialist II to provide professional acquisition lifecycle support to a federal public health mission customer. The ideal candidate will support government acquisition professionals by performing analytical, documentation, research, and coordination activities required to successfully execute procurement actions from requirement development through contract closeout.

This position is ideal for an acquisition professional who understands federal procurement processes, enjoys solving complex acquisition challenges, and can independently manage multiple procurement actions while ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency policies, and established acquisition procedures.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience supporting federal acquisitions, preparing acquisition documentation, conducting market research, analyzing vendor proposals, maintaining contract files, and coordinating with program offices, contracting personnel, and stakeholders.

The candidate should be a detail-oriented, self-driven professional who can operate independently, manage competing priorities, identify risks before they become issues, and deliver accurate, high-quality acquisition products in a fast-paced federal environment.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Acquisition Analyst / Contract Specialist II will support the CDC Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) by providing acquisition lifecycle management assistance across pre-award, solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award activities.

The contractor will assist acquisition teams with developing procurement documentation, conducting market research, supporting solicitation activities, analyzing proposals and pricing information, maintaining acquisition files, supporting contract modifications, preparing acquisition reports, and ensuring procurement actions are properly documented.

The position requires an individual who understands federal acquisition processes and can translate program requirements into clear acquisition documentation. The successful candidate will support approximately multiple procurement actions throughout the year while maintaining quality, accuracy, and compliance with federal acquisition requirements.

The role requires proficiency with acquisition systems, contract documentation tools, Microsoft Office applications, and agency-specific procurement systems. CDC will provide access, credentials, and training necessary for CDC systems, including acquisition-related tools.

Position Responsibilities / Anticipated Activities

The Acquisition Analyst / Contract Specialist II will:

• Support acquisition planning activities by reviewing requirements packages and assisting with acquisition strategies.
• Conduct market research activities by analyzing historical procurement information, researching industry capabilities, and documenting market findings.
• Assist program offices with developing acquisition documentation, including:
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Performance Work Statements (PWS)
  • Requests for Information (RFIs)
  • Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
  • Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Acquisition Plans
  • Market Research Reports
  • Justifications and supporting documentation
• Review acquisition packages for completeness and identify missing information requiring resolution.
• Prepare and edit procurement documentation for government review and approval.
• Support solicitation activities by preparing notices, acquisition documents, and vendor communication materials.
• Assist with posting procurement notices through government acquisition channels such as SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, and other approved platforms.
• Support evaluation activities by:
  • Organizing proposal evaluation materials
  • Documenting technical and past performance evaluation results
  • Supporting price analysis activities
  • Preparing evaluation summaries and acquisition documentation
• Assist with source selection documentation, award packages, and procurement decision records.
• Analyze vendor pricing information and assist with documenting negotiation objectives and acquisition findings.
• Maintain accurate electronic contract files and acquisition records.
• Support post-award acquisition activities, including:
  • Contract modifications
  • Option exercise documentation
  • Administrative changes
  • De-obligation actions
  • Contract file updates
• Prepare procurement status reports, acquisition trackers, and leadership briefings.
• Monitor acquisition milestones and communicate upcoming deadlines, risks, and issues.
• Participate in acquisition meetings with program offices, contracting personnel, and stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with FAR, HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR), CDC policies, and agency acquisition procedures.