Contract Specialist III, Senior Consultant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Contract Specialist III, Senior Consultant to provide cradle-to-grave acquisition support for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Acquisition Management Services (OAMS). This role supports a multi-year contract focused on delivering high-quality, non-inherently governmental acquisition support services, helping HHS plan, award, and manage a wide range of federal contracts and agreements that impact public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle acquisition support, including planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award administration
• Draft and review acquisition documentation in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and HHS policies
• Maintain contract files in eFile and ensure compliance with OAMS SOPDs
• Support complex source selection strategies and contract types, including T&M, cost-type, GWACs, and MACs
• Collaborate with Contracting Officers, CORs, and program stakeholders
• Redirect inquiries to federal staff as appropriate

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• 8+ years of federal acquisition experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-visibility acquisitions
• Proficiency with PRISM, UFMS, and other federal acquisition systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must meet clearance requirements and complete the required HHS training

Preferred Qualifications

• FAC-C Level II or III certification
• Experience supporting HHS or other health-related federal agencies
• Familiarity with CPARS, SharePoint, and acquisition dashboards

Clearance Requirement

• Clearable US Citizen

Location & Schedule

• Primary Location: Remote
• Onsite Requirements: None; 100% Remote

Desired Start Date

• ASAP (start date dictated by clearance processing)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

Equal Opportunity & Additional Notices

• Equal opportunity employer; consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability
• Pay transparency nondiscrimination provision applies (employees/applicants can inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or the pay of another employee/applicant)
• Participation in E-Verify applies
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities