MacMore is looking to fill a position for a Mid-level Contract Specialist(s) for a pending contact award at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Location: Remote Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive pre-award acquisition support, including procurement planning, market research, acquisition strategy development, and preparation of solicitation packages. Draft, review, and maintain acquisition documentation such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), determinations and findings, memoranda, and procurement checklists. Conduct and document market research, analyze historical procurement data, and advise acquisition teams on applicable Federal acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Coordinate required reviews and approvals, participate in acquisition planning meetings, and respond to procurement data calls and reporting requirements. Prepare solicitation notices and procurement announcements using federal acquisition systems including SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, GWAC platforms, and other agency procurement portals. Support small business acquisition initiatives by preparing SBA 8(a) offering packages, coordinating with the Small Business Administration, and maintaining required documentation in the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) system. Support proposal evaluations by coordinating technical and past performance reviews, assisting evaluation panels, analyzing pricing and business proposals, documenting evaluation results, and supporting negotiations. Prepare contract award documentation, source selection records, Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) reporting, award notices, and debriefing materials for unsuccessful offerors. Provide full lifecycle post-award contract administration support, including contract modifications, option exercise documentation, de-obligations, and administrative contract actions for Fixed-Price and Cost-Reimbursement contracts. Ensure all acquisition actions comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR), agency policies, and applicable procurement procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, with at least five (5) years of experience in cradle-to-grave contracting. Previous ICE (Integrated Contracts Expert) experience is preferred. Current or previous FAC-C Certification or civilian equivalent is required.