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Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Northern Virginia Area

Quantico

Analyze factors and current market conditions related to acquisition planning for the acquisition of complex systems. Perform sophisticated market research and prepare acquisition planning recommendations for Program Managers and Contracting Managers. Develop the complete set of documentation, approvals and notices to release a solicitation, awards and modifications within tight milestones utilizing the PD2 System. Take a role in providing past performance analysis and cost analysis of contractor proposals. Work with senior management to identify important acquisition issues. Interface with different personalities in a range of positions, including, technical leads and managers at senior levels within multiple agencies. Work independently as a team member in a dynamic work environment constantly responding to short deadlines and changing priorities while managing a group of 4 personnel.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda

Analyze factors and current market conditions related to acquisition planning for the acquisition of complex systems. Perform sophisticated market research and prepare acquisition planning recommendations for Program Managers and Contracting Managers in the government. Develop the complete set of documentation, approvals and notices to release a solicitation, awards and modifications within tight milestones utilizing the PD2 System. Take a role in providing past performance analysis and cost analysis of contractor proposals. Work with senior management to identify important acquisition issues. Interface with different personalities in a range of positions, including, technical leads and managers at senior levels within multiple agencies. Work independently as a team member in a dynamic work environment constantly responding to short deadlines and changing priorities. Assigned as a Team Lead for the Joint Task Force (JTF)

Malmstrom Afb

- While on nuclear alert, second in command of an ICBM flight- Supervise daily activities of eight operations, security and support personnel

- Provided comprehensive contracting support, acquisition planning and business advice to an F-16 wing and 12 associate units- Led a 10-person team of military and civilian personnel integrating engineering, legal and finance functions- Managed $14M Civil Engineer supply store contract; monitored all price adjustments/billing process; streamlined tracking system- Negotiated a no cost option for improved targeting facilities at Special Operations bombing range; saved $100k+ enablingenhanced Special Operations mission training- Managed/Executed $1M Air Force Special Operations Command Transient Alert Contract Option for C-130 operations- Led self-inspection preparation for Air Combat Command unit inspection-100% compliant, garnered Inspector General SuperiorPerformer Team award- Deployed to Jordan as Contracting Officer for CENTAF FTX FALCON AIR MEET- Resolved ratification actions-reduced service cost-ensured proper payment for of heavy equipment repair- Responsible for rapid response contingency contracting for disasters and wartime deployments- Awarded $300K back-flow preventer contract- Researched/acquired $30K satellite communication system for Construction Engineer Squadron- Squadron resource advisor-maintained $42K budget, 100% fund utilization rate

Provided business advice and performed all pre-award and post-award functions for a wide variety of highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the Air Force using a wide range of contracting methods and types. Procured services, commodities, and construction for complex and diversified programs; enterprise-wide strategic operational test and evaluation, sustainment of extensive specialized equipment or systems, state-of-the-art systems, and/or programs and equipment that are not well defined or span successive program stages.

Master Of Science In Government Contracts, Government Contracts

Contracting Level Iii Certification, Contracting

Bachelor'S Degree, Technology And Human Resource Development

Activities and Societies: RUF, AFROTC, Clemson Air Rifle