Contract Specialist II (Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE))

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title: Contract Specialist II
Client: Federal Agency
Location: (Remote)
Clearance: Public Trust
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day: Monday – Friday

Job Description:

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist II to support acquisition and procurement operations for a federal agency. The selected candidate will provide acquisition support throughout the contract lifecycle, assisting Contracting Officers and program offices with pre-award and post-award contracting activities while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and policies.

The ideal candidate will have experience with the Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE) contract-writing system and a strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations, contract administration, and procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-award and post-award acquisition activities for a variety of federal contract types.
• Prepare and review acquisition packages, procurement request packages, acquisition plans, market research reports, Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and evaluation criteria.
• Utilize the Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE) contract writing system to prepare and process acquisition documents.
• Assist with solicitation development, proposal evaluations, contract awards, modifications, option exercises, and contract closeout activities.
• Conduct market research and support acquisition planning activities.
• Review acquisition documentation to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR), HHS Acquisition Manual (HHSAM), and agency policies.
• Perform cost and price analyses and assist with contract negotiations.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready contract files.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), Program Managers, legal counsel, finance personnel, and technical staff.
• Prepare acquisition reports, procurement metrics, and executive briefings as requested.
• Support procurement process improvement initiatives and ensure timely completion of acquisition milestones.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of federal acquisition and procurement experience.
• Experience supporting pre-award and post-award federal acquisitions.
• Experience using the Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE) contract writing system.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and HHS acquisition policies.
• Experience preparing acquisition packages, contract modifications, and procurement documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA, CMS, or another HHS Operating Division.
• FAC-C Professional, FAC-C Level II, DAWIA Contracting Certification, or CPCM.
• Experience with PRISM, FPDS-NG, SAM.gov, CPARS, and Delphi.
• Experience supporting services, information technology, professional services, or research acquisitions.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.