Contract Specialist II

Gerber Foods Soft Drinks; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short‑Term/Long‑Term Insurance

Ten Federal Holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Capital Group is seeking a Contract Specialist II to support a federal healthcare agency. The role covers the full acquisition lifecycle, from pre‑award planning to contract closeout, in compliance with FAR and agency policies.

The position requires strong drafting, evaluation, negotiation, and post‑award administration skills, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and adherence to timelines. A Bachelor’s degree and federal contracting experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years of federal contracting experience across the full lifecycle.
• FAC-C/DAWIA or NCMA certification or equivalent required.
• Extensive knowledge of the FAR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document market research and support acquisition planning.
• Draft and edit solicitation documents (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs) for agency review.
• Support evaluations, scoring, negotiations, and award documentation.
• Process contract modifications and post‑award administration activities.
• Maintain procurement files and prepare status reports for COR meetings.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Contract lifecycle management

Government suitability eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ICE contract writing system

FPDS reporting

GSA eBuy

Job description

Overview

Capital Group is seeking a Contract Specialist II to support a federal healthcare agency. The Contract Specialist II will support the full acquisition lifecycle on behalf of the federal agency’s Office of Acquisition Services, including pre‑award planning; solicitation development; proposal and quote evaluation; and post‑award contract administration (i.e., contract closeout), all in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and local acquisition policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document market research and support acquisition planning for assigned requirements.
• Draft and edit solicitation documents, including RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and Combined Synopsis/Solicitations, for agency review.
• Support technical and past performance evaluations, and assist with scoring, negotiation objectives, and award documentation.
• Process contract modifications and support post‑award administration, including option exercises and de‑obligations.
• Maintain complete, accurate procurement files and submit them within required agency timeframes. Prepare status reports and support recurring meetings with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Capital Group offers competitive salaries based on experience and an extensive benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, 401(k), Life/Short‑Term/Long‑Term Insurance, and ten Federal Holidays and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated federal contracting experience across the full acquisition lifecycle, from solicitation development through contract administration.
• Current or previous Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC‑C) certification, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), or civilian equivalent (e.g., National Contract Management Agency (NCMA)).
• Extensive working knowledge of the FAR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the government suitability determination required for agency access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with the Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE) contract writing system.
• Prior experience supporting CDC, HHS, or other federal public health agency acquisitions.
• Familiarity with the Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) system, FPDS reporting, and GSA eBuy.