Responsible for developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services under a government, commercial, or international contract(s).Prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.Participate with the contract administration and purchasing departments to develop subcontract policies and procedures.Responsible for decisions that have a serious impact on outcomes within the department or across the company.Provide advice and guidance to management and program managers on procurement issues relating to government, commercial and international subcontracts.Recommend modifications to operating policies as needed.Coordinate work assignments, review work and provide direction to staff while ensuring subcontracts processes meet assigned timelines.Review confidentiality agreements, license agreements and other documentation for conformance to business objectives, company policies, economic conditions, and for compliance to laws and government regulations.Influence subcontracts portion of proposal preparation.Perform a review and evaluation of RFP/RFQs, source selection decisions, price analyses and other subcontract documentation.Identify and manage subcontract issues and develop solutions to resolve complex problems.Act as primary contact for subcontracts activities and issues.Represent the company with subcontractors and suppliers, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and government representatives.Manage and actively participate in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required professional talent.

 Served as SME for software verification, IETM development, and courseware development. Provided logistics support, aircraft systems integration, and maintenance support for assigned systems through analysis of engineering and software data packages and, customer directives. Served as Team Lead for subordinate planners, reviewed work, provided estimates, compiled change reports, and reported status to upper management, provided proposal support for contracting activities. Interpreted engineering data and translated it into processes, procedures, tech data, and training material. Performed validation and verification of software and training material through simulation and verification of source data. Performed continuous improvement of standard practices, processes and software utilization, data interchange systems, electronic data systems administration and related functions.

 Managed large major subcontracts with a total portfolio value in excess of $25 Million for engineered products such as composites, software, firmware, electronic management systems, propulsion systems, fuel system components, and hydraulic system components. Lead proposal review teams and conducted bidder conferences and negotiations for large major subcontracts with values in excess of $10 million. Managed workloads and priorities for subordinate subcontract administrators. Acted as lead subcontract administrator for assigned suppliers during monthly subcontract management team meetings. Created reports within SAP for monthly EVMS briefs presented to program management. Managed budget, schedule, delivery, cost accounting networks, and supplier performance. Administered CPIF, CPFF, IDIQ, and FFP type contracts. Negotiated commercial software and end user license agreements, terms and conditions, privacy agreements, NDA’s, and intellectual property agreements. Authored negotiation strategies and conducted negotiations for CPIF, CPFF, and FFP type contracts with extensive experience in classified sole source procurements. Developed subcontract terms and conditions and negotiation plans that met program needs and assured compliance with company and government policies. Ensured fair and reasonable pricing though use of tools such as Haystack Gold, research of previous subcontracts, and market research. Ironclad knowledge of FAR/DFAR and mastery of SAP software from both a buyer and managers perspective.

 Provided complex, staff level, assistance to executive staff (Major General). Supervised and directed daily contracting activities for all contracting staff including; deployed contracting personnel, purchasing agents, and warehouse personnel. Planned, coordinated, staffed, and issued logistical contracts for international deployed operations and, completed contract closeout operations with the US Dept. of State for each assigned nation at close of operations. Maintained a deployed office with government owned computers and peripherals for finance and contracting personnel, as well accountability for all field deployed units. Managed Purchasing Agent Program to include warrant authority for deployed agents. Analyzed demand signals, work methods, procedures, services, products, and test & evaluation of deployed contracting personnel and; attended annual headquarters policy review boards.

 Lead integrated product teams for a diverse group of deployed personnel in order to define unique requirements in theater, mitigate risk, coordinate budget activities, ensure timely delivery at the project location, and ensure contract performance in very isolated and remote areas of East Africa to include Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, and Djibouti. Contracted transportation teams to ensure reliable transportation in host countries such as safari drivers and vehicles, support drivers and vehicles, pilots and aircraft (fixed/rotary wing), off road specialty vehicles, and in one case, a boat and its Captain. Developed statements of work for large scale humanitarian aid and logistical projects such as bridges, irrigation canals, schools, and community restoration efforts. Provided full scale project management and oversight for 35 international humanitarian projects ranging from repairing community centers and schools, to building new bridges in West Africa. Streamlined operations through use of innovative contracting practices such as Purchasing Agents, and GSA purchases. Procured all logistical items in support of operations such as water, food, fuel, generators and heavy equipment, communications, and rental vehicles. Warrant authority up to $2 million.

 Provided deployed contract support to the Marine Expeditionary Units abroad to include all food, fuel, water, communication, transportation, billeting, and camp support services. Processed contract payments through State Department in host nation and ensured all contract closeout procedures were completed before leaving host nations. Administered all protests and contract claims resulting from operation and worked with the Jordanian government to resolve an investigation into faulty equipment. Authored administrative documents such as Determination and Findings, Letters of Agreement, Letters of Understanding, Memorandum for the Record, and after action reports. Assisted with turnover procedures and training of incoming supply officers and contracting staff. Operated independently, with direction communicated by the Commanding General, requirements generated by the supported unit, vision provided by the State Department, and permission granted by the King. Warrant authority up to $5 million.

 Directed the daily activities of the customer service department; responsible for customer liaison activities, such as customer training on Regional Contracting Office Southwest’s contracting capabilities, processes, procedures, and limitations, and: approved, processed, and routed all incoming Purchase Requests. Provided cradle to grave administration for BPA’s, IDIQ, and FFP type subcontracts, coordinated Economy Act Orders as well as GSA purchases for commercially available items with warrant authority up to $100k. Authored SOW’s, produced solicitations, planned bidder conferences, and issued contract awards, contract terminations, contract discrepancy reports, governments’ responses to contract claims, Sole Source Justifications, and Determination and Findings. Negotiated terms and conditions, contract clauses, payment schedules and delivery terms for commercial goods and services. Performed cost and price analysis and made fair and reasonable price determinations based on competitive proposals, historical data, and cost data. Established target negotiation positions and conducted negotiations and discussions with offerors. Supervised, trained, and counseled a staff of over 25 subordinates on technical and administrative matters to ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR, and DoD training requirements. Evaluated contractor proposals and monitored subsequent post award performance in order to determine compliance with contract terms and statement of work. Reported contractor performance to centralized database for use when considering the supplier for future contracts. Served as small business opportunities POC.

 Lead a hand picked team of personal security operations professionals while conducting combat operations in the area known as the Triangle of Death in Iraq. Provided personal security and, was personally responsible for, the life of a top military commander during actual combat operations in the summer of 2005. Coordinated missions, communications, logistics, and routes; maintained points of contact, identified areas of interest and areas to avoid, set landmarks, identified rally points, conducted equipment checks, and ensured the successful execution of the mission plan.  Responsible for all pre-deployment training, post-deployment after action reports, post deployment team debriefs, and the overall well-being of 17 Marines.

 Analyzed battery training goals, obtained school seats, and assigned personnel based on the needs of the unit, prerequisite requirements, medical screening, and deployment tempo. Scheduled operational training field exercises including simulations, live fire, and interactive scenario based training;  Produced all requests for training, medical, ammunition, vehicle, and safety support for training exercises. Incorporated the battery training plan on the battalion Sharepoint training page, delegated training plan execution to Platoon Commanders and, compiled individual platoon results into a battery report for higher headquarters. Maintained a spreadsheet for battery equipment and conducted weekly inspections of weapons, gear, and personnel.