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Federal Contracts ~ Source Selections ~ Consulting

Major Acquisitions ~ Cost & Price Analysis ~ Negotiations

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

         Accomplished at communicating with key stakeholders, and prioritizing initiatives to fuel productivity and achieve 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.

         Polished skills in personnel leadership, decision-making, analysis, troubleshooting, and critical thinking.

         Substantial experience with Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

         Expertly administered vast range of contract types spanning CPAF, CPIF, FFP-LOE, and FFP to achieve win-win outcomes for both government and contractor.

         Chosen as source selection authority on several major competitions based on proven performance.

Self-employed, Washington, DC, 2016 to Present

Senior Acquisition / Federal Contracts Consultant

         Provide comprehensive and onsite acquisition support to government agencies such as Department of State Worldwide Protective Services, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and Federal Aviation Administration.

         Steer seamless acquisitions of security services encompassing guards (armed and unarmed), explosive detection canine teams, logistics, communications systems, and information technology upgrades.

         Evaluate and provide practical recommendations on pre-solicitation acquisition packages including SOWs, acquisition plans, source selection plans, plan of action and milestones, program decision memoranda, and solicitations.

         Align, mentor, and guide source selection teams, conduct cost/price analysis, and play an integral role in developing pre-negotiation strategies and positions.

         Draft, modify, and issue contracts in adherence to required budget and timeline parameters.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Washington, DC, 2009 to 2016

Senior Contracts Administrator (Level III Certified)

         Spearheaded special programs by administering and supporting contracts for weather, contract towers, and EnRoute and Terminal Modernization featuring next-generation air traffic control communication and air traffic tracking systems.

         Adeptly cooperated with FAA collective bargaining unions to administer contracts for upgrading facilities in preparation for next generation of aircraft management.

         Cost-effectively assessed and administered multiple federal grants for modernization of air traffic control systems and facilities.

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Central Intelligence Agency / Office of the Director National Intelligence, McLean, VA, 2005 to 2009

Senior Contract Administrator (Level III Certified)

         Collaboratively administered more than 400 cost-plus, firm-fixed-price, independent contracts, and no-fee-agreements.

         Conducted broad-based competitions to identify resources and develop timelines for each effort.

         Handpicked as source selection authority on multiple competitions to achieve best value and lowest cost-technically acceptable, requiring diligent review of acquisition plans, source selection plans, and SOWs.

         Critically analyzed proposed contract methodology within solicitations, evaluation criteria, and other associated documents.

         Supported missions in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as major construction projects worldwide.

MITRE Corporation, McLean, VA, 2003 to 2005

Contract Management Consultant

         Provided high-impact onsite contract administration support to National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Acquisition Directorate (Acquisition Contracts Division) and governed several major contracts (e.g. CPAF, CPFF, FFP, BPA).

         Thoroughly examined NGA Contracting Officers acquisition packages including SOWs, engineering change proposals, acquisition schedules, source selection plans, and program decision memoranda.

         Methodically issued solicitations, conducted source selections, performed cost/price analysis, prepared pre-negotiations strategies and positions, persuasive negotiated contract terms, and generated and issued contracts & modifications.

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Virginia, 2000 to 2003

Contracts Manager

         Directed, mentored, and supervised personnel in performing procurement, market surveys, source selections, competitive/non-competitive actions, price/cost analysis, mitigation of contract terms and conditions, and contract document preparations in support of covert government facility.

ANSER, Arlington, VA, 1998 to 2000

Senior Acquisition Consultant

         Delivered onsite support to Secretary of Air Force Acquisition, Depot Maintenance competition projects including public/private competitions and Office Management of Budget A-76 competitions.

         Served as single focal point of contact for all policies, procedures, practices, and presentations related to Depot Maintenance competition issues.

Tracor, 1996 to 1998

Contracts Data Manager

         Effectively managed 40+ contracts for NATO in support of SEASPARROW Missile Program.

         Reviewed ECPs, devised contract negotiations strategies, and administered Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for new and ongoing contracts.

Prior background includes Acquisition & Procurement roles with MACI, Mastech,

ICT/VSE, Coast Guard, and U.S. Navy

Certificate in Procurement / Contracts Management, University of Virginia

MBA, Golden Gate University

BBA, Accounting, Chaminade University

National Contract Management Association

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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 source selection, and well-developed expertise in procurement, staff leadership, cost & price analysis, and contract preparation, modification, and issuance. My extensive experience in facilitating adherence to quality, fiscal, and regulatory criteria will certainly 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, consultative, scheduling, and forecasting skills which are integral as a (INSERT TARGET POSITION).

If selected to join your team, you will find me to be a highly competent professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through flexibility, a collaborative ethic, and polished communication skills. I am confident that I would be an asset to <INSERT COMPANY NAME>, and look forward to interviewing with you soon.

Sincerely,

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