Remote Federal Acquisition Specialist (NIH/HHS)

Martek Global Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Long‑TD

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Martek Global Services, Inc. seeks a Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist to provide federal acquisition and program support for NIH.

The role spans planning, solicitation, award, contract administration, and closeout, collaborating with COs, CORs, program offices, and cross-functional teams. Remote work with a focus on NIH/HHS acquisition environments, including experience with FAR and HHSAR, SOWs, IGCEs, and procurement documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience supporting Federal acquisition activities across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience providing pre-award and post-award Federal acquisition support.
• Working knowledge and experience applying the FAR and other applicable Federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience developing and/or reviewing Federal acquisition documentation, such as SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs, acquisition strategies, source selection documentation, or similar materials.
• Experience using automated acquisition and/or contract writing systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Support Federal acquisition activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including planning, solicitation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Interpret and apply Federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures, including the FAR and HHSAR.
• Support the development and review of procurement request packages and acquisition documentation.
• Prepare and review acquisition strategies, SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs, source selection plans, business case analyses, and related documentation.
• Provide pre-award and post-award acquisition support for services, supplies, and IT requirements.
• Monitor acquisition activities, milestones, and performance metrics, including PALT.
• Support source selection activities, including preparation of evaluation documentation and maintenance of procurement records.
• Provide contract administration support, including invoice review, post-award conference coordination, contract file maintenance, and preparation of correspondence.
• Assist with responses to FOIA requests and appropriately handle procurement‑sensitive information.
• Utilize automated acquisition and contract writing systems to track procurement status, funding, milestones, and contract closeout activities.
• Collaborate with COs, CORs, program offices, and other stakeholders to identify acquisition issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely written communications, reports, and acquisition documentation.

Skills

Federal acquisitions

Acquisition lifecycle

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Education substitution: 10 years experience

Tools

FAR/HHSAR knowledge

Automated acquisition systems

Job description

Martek Global Services, Inc. seeks a Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist to provide federal acquisition and program support for NIH.

The role spans planning, solicitation, award, contract administration, and closeout, collaborating with COs, CORs, program offices, and cross-functional teams. Remote work with a focus on NIH/HHS acquisition environments, including experience with FAR and HHSAR, SOWs, IGCEs, and procurement documentation.