• Support federal acquisition activities throughout the procurement lifecycle • Conduct acquisition planning, market research, and procurement strategy development • Prepare and maintain solicitation packages, including Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and supporting acquisition documentation • Assist with proposal receipt, evaluations, negotiations, and contract award documentation • Prepare contract awards, modifications, and closeout documentation • Support post-award contract administration activities • Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency policies

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex contracts related to clinical trials, including Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), and other relevant documents. • Ensure contracts are compliant with local and international regulations and company policies. • Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and finance, to ensure alignment and compliance with contractual requirements. • Liaise with external stakeholders, including clients, sites, and vendors, to facilitate the contract negotiation and approval process. • Monitor the progress of contract negotiations and address any issues or concerns that arise. • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to contracts and agreements. • Provide guidance and support to project teams on contractual matters throughout the lifecycle of clinical trials. • Participate in the development and implementation of contract management strategies and processes. • Ensure timely execution of contracts to meet project timelines and deadlines. • Support the resolution of contractual disputes and issues as they arise. • Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations and industry standards related to clinical trial contracts. • Mentor and provide guidance to junior contract specialists, assisting in their professional development. • Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance the contract management skills of the team.

• Perform cradle-to-grave acquisition support for federal procurement actions • Conduct market research and document acquisition strategies • Develop acquisition packages, solicitation documents, determinations and findings, memoranda, and contract file documentation • Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and related procurement documents • Support source selections and proposal evaluations • Assist with technical evaluations, past performance reviews, pricing analyses, and negotiation preparation • Prepare award documentation and procurement reports • Complete procurement data reporting requirements • Prepare and process contract modifications and administrative actions • Support option exercises, de-obligations, closeouts, and contract administration activities • Maintain complete electronic procurement files and ensure timely submission of contract documentation • Participate in acquisition planning meetings and provide acquisition guidance to program offices

• Provide dedicated acquisition and contract management support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS). • Provide hands-on cradle-to-grave contracting support across the federal acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, market research, solicitation development, evaluation support, award documentation, post-award administration, reporting, and electronic procurement file maintenance. • Support assigned procurement actions and maintain timely, accurate status information for Government review. • Perform cradle-to-grave acquisition support tasks for CDC OAS and supported program offices. • Track assigned procurement actions, milestones, action status, risks, and Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) information. • Provide timely inputs for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly status updates, including action counts, PALT information, file status, issues, and estimated completion dates. • Coordinate with the Contracting Officer, COR, program stakeholders, and team leadership to support workflow efficiency and customer satisfaction. • Maintain professional conduct, ethical behavior, and compliance with non-personal services requirements. • Identify issues or delays early and elevate recommended solutions to the Program Manager, Contracting Officer, or COR as appropriate. • Provide acquisition support for procurement planning and pre-award activities under applicable federal acquisition requirements. • Conduct and document market research, historical procurement reviews, and industry analysis. • Provide input on acquisition strategy, contract type, procurement approach, and applicability of FAR, HHSAR, and HHS/CDC local policy requirements. • Assist with preparation, review, and routing of acquisition plans, market research documentation, determinations and findings, memoranda, checklists, and other file documentation for Government review. • Attend acquisition planning meetings, support data calls, and coordinate timely reviews and approvals. • Assist program offices in refining procurement requirements so packages are complete, supportable, and ready for acquisition action. • Prepare and edit solicitation and file documents, including RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, combined synopsis/solicitations, memoranda, checklists, and supporting documentation. • Support notices and postings through appropriate procurement channels, including SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, NITACC, NASA SEWP, and agency websites, as applicable. • Support Government review of offers or quotes and prepare professional, accurate, and complete award documentation. • Assist with control of vendor communications and support pre-proposal conferences, technical evaluations, past performance reviews, and source selection documentation. • Prepare analyses of business elements and pricing information, negotiation objectives, discussion support materials, and documentation of findings. • Prepare award documents, notices of award, debriefing or feedback materials, and Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) reporting support. • Organize, quality-check, and submit complete electronic procurement files in accordance with CDC OAS requirements. • Support post-award actions and contract administration activities for assigned procurement actions. • Participate in kick-off meetings and support contract administration communications among OAS, program offices, and contractors. • Prepare administrative, unilateral, and bilateral modifications with supporting documentation for Government review. • Assist with option exercise notices, contract term and condition accuracy checks, de-obligations, and other post-award actions. • Create and maintain digital/electronic contract file folders and deliver procurement files within required timeframes. • Perform work in accordance with CDC, HHS, and federal acquisition, information security, privacy, records management, accessibility, and contractor identification requirements. • Use or support use of CDC’s Integrated Contract Expert (ICE) contract writing system and related procurement tools after Government-provided access and training. • Ensure documents and deliverables are suitable for Government review, accessible where applicable, and aligned with Section 508 expectations. • Comply with CDC contractor identification, non-disclosure, privacy, information security awareness, records management, and safeguarding requirements. • Protect non-public, procurement-sensitive, and controlled information and ensure contractor staff understand applicable disclosure and conflict-of-interest restrictions.