Cody Benjamin Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

• Leads/executes the drafting, generation, interpretation and management of highly complex proposals and contracts documents in accordance with internal and external customer schedules and specification and in accordance with company policies and legal requirements• Represents the organization to customers and government agencies on complex contracts and matters• Recognized expert within discipline having deep knowledge of theory and organizational practices in the negotiation and administration of contracts• Improves the department processes through the application of deep knowledge and experience in contracts functions• Maintains historical information to ensure ease of accessibility of contracting documentation for legal and contract negotiations and relationships.• Advises management of contractual requirements and obligations to protect the organization’s legal and business interests• Influences others outside of job area regarding policies, practices, and procedures• Manages multiple medium to large size projects• Exercise discretion and work independently as well as provide contract leadership and expertise in developing innovative solutions to complex contracting issues

Washington, Dc, Us

Contracting Officer, with unlimited warrant executing contract actions on behalf of the Ames Site office Management and Operating contract and Office of Science. Develops and reviews complex contractual pricing arrangements and incentives, characterized by multiple incentives requiring sophisticated contracting techniques (i.e., arrangements such as cost-plus-incentive fees or fixed-priced-incentive fees) where the agency and the contractor share cost risk or economic price adjustment clauses for adjusting labor and material costs, where price cannot be reasonably predicted at the time of negotiation, audits, or reviews of major acquisitions of similar complexity. Authorizes mission critical R&D work. Prepares issues and executes all contractual modifications, which are broad in range and type including obligation of funding, administrative updates, award term, and contract extensions. - Implements remedial action necessitated by recommendations or findings in audit and appraisal reports issued by the General Accounting Office, Office of the Inspector General, DOE Headquarters (HQ), and AMSO. Manages, directs, integrates, and oversees a broad range of critical business and operational management activities and functions, performed by contractor. Serves as primary interface for contractual compliance for Export Control, Communications and Public Affairs, Records Management, Information Technology Management, and Contractor Assurance System. Serves as technical authority for interpretation of policy and guidance, including the interpretation of conflicting or vague DOE and other Federal acquisition guidance. Oversees and coordinates the annual performance evaluation of Ames Laboratory, which is ultimately submitted to the Director, Office of Science. Coordinates the approval of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System evaluation between the AMSO Site Office Manager, Ames Laboratory senior leadership, and the University Vice President for Business.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

 Contracting Officer, with $5M warrant executing contract actions for 2 flights supporting 3 Wings, to include USSTRATCOM and 557th Weather Wing as well as 50 tenant units associated with ACCs largest Wing Utilizes Procurement Desktop Defense to write contract awards, modifications and blanket purchase agreements. Communicates daily with customers and contractors via phone, correspondence and in person concerning proposals, scheduling issues and invoices. Confers with technical personnel to resolve questions of applicability of specifications, classification of terms and/or acceptance of substitute items. Resolves requirement package issues while reviewing justifications and approvals, statements of work and independent government estimates to ensure compliance with procurement statutes, regulation, and policy.  Expansive knowledge of business practices and market conditions: to evaluate proposals, determine contractor responsibility and past performance. Analyzes market conditions and makes set aside recommendations to small business specialists. Resolves problems and summarizes results for issues that arise regarding contract terms/conditions and invoices. Assists with contract termination, resolving protests, and congressional inquiries.  Conducts pre-award and post-award negotiations with contractors and develops price negotiation memorandums for simple and complex requirements. Conducts negotiations with contractors to establish a fair, reasonable, and realistic contract price. Experience in fact-finding to solve complex Data Rights issues and agency and Government Accountability Office protests. Conducted training tools for employees to included purchasing software, hardware and services on the open market using several mandatory

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

 Contracting Officer, with $1M warrant executing contract actions for 2 flights supporting 3 Wings, to include USSTRTCOM and 557th Weather Wing as well as 50 tenant units associated with ACCs largest Wing. Provides leadership, mentoring and training for 23 military and civilian members ensuring all contracts are in compliance with federal statues and regulations.  Reviews and monitors contractor performance to ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements while supporting national tasking’s Fulfilled PKC Flight Chief duties such as planning and organizing activities of the acquisition flight to included contract support to installation organizations assigned by the squadron commander

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Non Commissioned Officer in Charge, led a team of 6 in supporting 49 tenant units and held $1M warrant.--Led and monitored complex projects and worked cross-functionally with various internal groups to determine project scope, requirements, and resources; managed RFP’s, and determined best practices while ensuring project activities aligned with business objectives.- Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and acquisition procedures.- Utilized strong negotiation skills and advance knowledge of the Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA) to negotiate numerous unique contracts in the best interest of the government.- Conducted cradle to grave contracting in accordance with federal acquisitions regulation.- Performed pre-award functions such as, establishing solicitations utilizing FedBizOpps.gov (FBO.gov).- Reviewed and analyzed proposals and award contracts to winning bidders in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.- Conducted cost and price analysis to make decisions regarding procurements that resulted in cost savings and best value to the government.- Expert adviser in the proper procurement procedures and administration.- Contract management experience with GSA Multiple Award Schedules (schedule 70) and other telecommunication vehicles.- Utilized the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to report and document contractors’ performance.- Utilized verification systems such as System for award Management (SAM) to verify a contractor`s eligibility to conduct business with the U.S Government.- Built and nurtured C-Level relationships through many varied engagements, successfully implementing solutions, quickly resolving issues, and closing new business opportunities.- Trained and provided guidance to subordinate contract specialist on the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques.- Monitored contractor performance throughout the life of the contract to ensure compliance

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Contracting Officer, with $1M warrant executing contract actions for two flights supporting three Wings, to include USSTRTCOM and 557th Weather Wing as well as 50 tenant units associated with ACCs largest Wing.- Provides leadership, mentoring and training for 23 military and civilian members ensuring all contracts are in compliance with federal statues and regulations. - Reviews and monitors contractor performance to ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements while supporting national tasking’s

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Managed 27 construction projects while executing 399 contract actions worth $7.2M maintaining the largest workload in the SABER section while flawlessly supporting 47K base personnel.- Verified contractors are in compliance with laws and regulations. Conducts labor checks on SF 1413 to ensure compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute. Reviews and approves Progress Schedules on AF Form 3064. -Prepared Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contract delivery orders by ensuring clear and complete specifications. Prepares pre-award synopses for posting via Federal Business Opportunities

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Contracting Officer, held $1M United States Contingency warrant. Assigned to a Joint Task Force as the only contracting personnel. Responsible for acquiring commodities for the largest Area of Responsibility (AOR).- Identified HVAC project inaccuracy allowing the Wing to save $180K while replacing 25 critical units with zero downtime maintain base HVAC operations.- Discovered contractor fraud returned counter fit Stryker stretchers with a value of $52K restoring largest AOR Medical Patient Transport.

Herndon, Virginia, Us

Sales Intern

Independent Contractor in charge of scheduling appointments, bidding on jobs and preparing tax documents.

Master'S Degree, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor’S Degree, Business

Associate’S Degree, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

Associate’S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management