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Program Analyst with the Office of Policy and Compliance, Acquisition Evidence and Analysis Division. Supported GSA Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) division as the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) SCRM domain steward and spearheaded the FAS Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Robotic Process Automation (RPA) process initiative.

IOA and Supply Chain IT analyst for the Supply Chain Risk Management Division. Selected for multiple project teams responsible for standing up the new Supply Chain Risk Management Division. Provided data analysis and contract assessment reviews of Information Technology procurement actions utilized by FAS acquisition and supply personnel nationwide in support of federal, civilian and military activities worldwide.

Procurement analyst supporting a team of 50+/- Procuring Contracting Officers and Administrative Contracting Officers responsible for civil resources development and military design and construction (MILCON) in Texas and New Mexico to include much of the Border Infrastructure Project (BIPMO). The contracting team executed a total of $1.6 billion in contracts for fiscal year 2018.

Served as the Agency Lead in multiple electronic procurement systems which included acting in a subject matter expert capacity for users, approving access in systems (system security) and developing and providing training to users. Provided analytical and procurement information systems support to the contracting services branch to aide in planning, analyzing, and evaluating the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of contracting and procurement programs and associated systems and procedures.

Served as Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer in support of specialized services for all Federal construction and A-E services contracts for the PL-566 Watershed Program, Watershed Rehabilitation Program, Emergency Watershed Protection Program, the Coastal Wetlands Planning Protection and Restoration Act, and other construction or services acquired on behalf of other Federal agencies. All programs involve cost-share relationships with project sponsors captured in project agreements or terms included in an interagency agreement. Participated in an intensive 1.5 year federal administrative management career internship program that combined formal classroom training with rotational work assignments in preparation for assignment as a contracting officer. Rotational work assignments included temporary assignments in Financial Management, Contracting/Procurement, Human Resources, and Programs.

Directed and supervised a management staff of three zone managers and fifteen department managers; responsible for store personnel engaged in budgeting, administration, sales, customer service, facilities management, inventory management, purchasing, loss prevention, safety & security, receiving, cash control, payroll, human resources, employee relations, record keeping, and employee training & development.

Supervised a management staff of three department managers and six team leads responsible for a staff of 30-50 engaged in central administrative functions of a $35m retail operation. Responsible for expense control, finance, store audits, training, customer service, facilities management, purchasing, receiving, cash-control, payroll, record keeping and clerical support.

Served as a Management Analyst/MIS Trainer responsible for planning, developing, designing, coordinating and implementing accounting software systems, procedural training, and management support for the CFO and the Texas Region consisting of 3 Companies and 17 Retail and Production Facilities.

Directed the logistics of unit participation in Major Army Command (MACOM) events, regional and national U.S. Army recruiting events, and local civilian events.