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Highly Experienced Contracting & Acquisition Professional

Acquisition Program Management ~ Sourcing & Solicitation ~ Cost & Price Analysis

Negotiations & Awards ~ Team Leadership ~ Training ~ Contract Administration & Close-out

• Able to support technically complex programs by leveraging proven talents in sourcing, solicitations, acquisitions, negotiating and administering contracts, driving change management, and ensuring strict budget compliance.

• Accomplished at communicating with key stakeholders, and prioritizing initiatives to fuel productivity and achieve or exceed program performance, procurement, and fiscal goals.

         Excel at closely monitoring contract performance for compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, and reporting requirements.

         Cultivate, nurture, and maintain cooperative supplier relationships built on reliability, quality, and responsiveness.

         Adept at personnel leadership, decision-making, analytical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking.

         Possess active Secret Security clearance issued by Department of Defense.

U.S. Army, 1997 to Present

Army Contracting Command Orlando, United States Army Contracting Command, 2015 to Present

Lead Contract Specialist

         Manage full range of contract functions within Consolidated Contract Activity for Cyberspace Technology Test program and Unmanned Autonomous Systems Test Program in support of Office of Secretary of Defense Science & Technology Research and Development.

         Exhibit advanced expertise in cost/price analysis, issuing solicitations/RFPs, preparing determinations and findings, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations and execution, and the complete spectrum of post-award functions from delivery schedule extensions to price adjustments.

         Seamlessly coordinate Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Department of Health and Human Services, and Office of Naval Research on forward price rate agreements and recommendations.

         As integral member of Integrated Process Team, join forces with Procurement Contracting Officer, Executing Agent, and Project Coordinators to swiftly resolve funding issues and achieve acquisition milestones.

         Closely monitor COR (Contracting Officer Representative) and contractor performance and provide feedback.

Army Contracting Command Orlando, United States Army Contracting Command, 2014 to 2015

Plans and Operations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

         Systematically oversaw plans and operations contracting for Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) Contracting Center.

         Formed and implemented operational plans and programs for PEO STRI Contracting Center consisting of five divisions, 183 contracting professionals, and portfolio of 1,600 contracts valued at more than $3B.

         Directed contract life cycle milestones process to update PEO STRI leadership and industry partners regarding monthly status of major procurement initiatives.

         Participated in coordination, preparation and implementation of Memorandum of Agreement between PEO STRI and Army Contracting Command, and submitted weekly reports to Army Contracting Command headquarters.

Contracting Center, PEO STRI, Orlando, Florida, 2013 to 2014

Contract Specialist

         Spearheaded pre- and post-award procurement activities in direct support of five Project/Product Managers executing contract requirements surpassing $3B+ per year.

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         Drafted RFPs and RFQs, critically evaluated proposals, and performed market research to identify resources available in support of PEO STRI.

         Administered $70M contract portfolio which included seven task orders essential in providing live, virtual, and constructive training to U.S. and Coalition Forces as part of War Fighter multi-billion dollar IDIQ contract.

411^th Contracting Support Brigade, Army Contracting Command, Osan Air Force Base, South Korea, 2011 to 2013

Contracting Officer

         Governed procurement of supplies, services, and minor construction projects in support of Joint, Coalition, and unilateral operations within military operations.

         Supported Garuda Shield/Tendon Valiant Exercise 2013 by providing all contingency contracting encompassing services, supplies, and multiple award task order contract acquisitions.

         Supervised Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and contractor, processed claims, conducted site visits, tracked payments, and conducted contract close-out functions.

         Drafted solicitations, RFPs and RFQs, and defined procurement objectives specific to competition, price range, and set-aside determinations.

         Applied strong leadership talents toward training and mentoring contract specialist.

637^th Contingency Contracting Team, Army Contracting Command, Anniston Army Depot, Alabama, 2009 to 2011

Contract Specialist

         Oversaw procurement of supplies and services including performing in-depth market research to identify cost-effective resources, and consistently demonstrating exemplary talents in drafting solicitations, RFPs, and RFQs.

         Played an integral role in administration of $75M NASCO (Native American Services Corp.) construction contract.

         Leveraged Government Purchase Card and Wide Area Work Flow to facilitate prompt contract payments.

         Steered $1M acquisition of Information Technology hardware and software refresh within timeline criteria.

         Proficiently executed 125 contract actions valued at $1M+ in support of National Training Center.

Resource Management, 1^st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, 2007 to 2009

Lead Budget Analyst

         Methodically delivered budgetary support, guidance, and fiscal resources including preparation of status of funds reports and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPRs).

         Ensured mission readiness by analyzing, monitoring, and precisely tracking commitments, obligations, and disbursements of ledgers valued at $55M.

         Supported year-end close-outs and partnered with Budget Officer in preparation and justification of command budget estimate and execution review.

         Concurrently served as Lead Defense Travel Administrator.

Prior roles (1997 2007) included: Finance NCO; Squad Leader; NCOIC In and Out Finance Processing; NCOIC Customer Service; Disbursing Officer; Senior Finance Analyst; and Military Pay Specialist

Master of Education, Leadership Emphasis, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa, anticipated graduation Spring 2017

BS, Social Science, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa, 2011

Master of Arts, Procurement and Acquisition Management (recently enrolled), Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

DAWIA Level III, II and I in Contracting DAWIA Level I in Program Management

Relevant / Recent Training:

Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) Preparatory Course; Negotiations Techniques;

Business Financial Management; SHARP Certification; Contracting for Decision Makers; Construction Contracting; Cost and Price Analysis; COR Train the Trainer; Senior Leaders Course; Army Acquisition Intermediate Contracting Course

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Dear__________________:

I am currently exploring opportunities as a (INSERT JOB TITLE) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an outstanding background in contracting and acquisitions, significant experience in market research and sourcing, and well-developed expertise in procurement, staff training, cost analysis, and program management. My extensive experience in facilitating adherence to rigorous quality and regulatory criteria will unquestionably prove to be an immediate benefit to your company. To complement these qualifications, I possess an excellent academic background and am highly regarded for my sharp negotiating, scheduling, and forecasting skills which are paramount as a (INSERT TARGET POSITION).

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