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Alexandria, Va, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Serves as Senior Contract Specialist with delegated contracting officer authority foracquisition planning, preparation of price/cost analyses for designated actions, formulatingnegotiation objectives, negotiation of all types of contracts for highly complex weaponsystems or weapon equipment, research and development and major non-systemsrequirements, contract negotiation efforts for subsystems, components of the assignedsystem and production management of the assigned system, spares, repair, rebuild,remanufacture, maintenance and overhaul of the assigned system, and functions for base,post, camp and station support. Supports International Contracting / FMS.

Boston, Ma

Serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist responsible for planning, supervising, managing, and leading activities of 11 employees responsible for contract post award administration, pricing and negotiation, contract payment and funding, and contract closeout. This position acts as a technical authority and consultant to the CMO Contracts Director or CMO Commander/Director on all assigned contract management matters.

Boston, Ma

ACO with unlimited warrant tasked with the administration of over 1,000 contracts valued at $6.5 billion dollars. Work leader for 7 contract administrators that directly supported the workload. Assisted DoD OIG Special Agents investigating contract fraud. Conducted numerous negotiations to settle rates and/or contractual matters located by DCAA. Tasked with the proper closeout of all contract types ranging from firm fixed, T&M, Labor hour, and cost type.

Boston, Ma

Directly supported Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) with administrative services to over 20 Department of Defense Contractors, supporting 600 contracts valued at over $160 million dollars. Contracting experience includes a wide range of cost and firm fixed priced contracts. Definitized numerous Undefinitized Contract Actions (UCAs) with negotiations. Utilized the FAR, DFARS, and DOD instruction daily.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Assisted requirement owners with acquisition strategy and contractual requirements for 26 requirement owners at the military 0-6 level or civilian GS-15 level. Assistant Program Manager for Afghanistan National Police (ANP) advisory program valued at $72 million per year. Assist Program Manager for Afghan National Security Forces program valued at $493 million. Briefed Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia on current status of program.

Otis Air National Guard Base (Angb), Ma

• Provided mission critical customer support for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Successfully helped standup new multimillion dollar unit mission of intelligence in the War on Terror.• Trained coworkers on the regulations and core tasks set by Air Force policy ensuring unit compliance. • Briefed high level management daily classified network capabilities and mission assets. • Analyzed data to compile appropriate information used to conduct daily presentations to senior military leaders • Utilized internal ticket software and communicated effectively with customers to resolve a broad range of technical issues.• Protected and safeguarded highly classified information in the fight on the War on Terror. Accomplishments:• One of the first fully trained and qualified instructors of computer/IT section.

Volkel Ab, Holland

• Successfully managed classified network computer shop, improved network uptime and network bandwidth, while maintaining all Air Force rules and regulations on network security. • Identified and analyzed problem areas of the network to provide recommendation solutions to commander.• Provided weekly presentations and reports to upper-level management using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Photoshop. These reports were compiled information on the network outages and capabilities.• Reviewed network schedules, specifications, material requirements for network/base upgrades and solutions.• Created and delivered status reports, funding requests, and work schedules to chief of information technology. • Managed network shop of 6 personnel, responsible for creating schedules, training, assigning projects/tasks, ensuring all deadlines were met. • In charge of classified network valued at over $590K supporting 147 network users.• Led a team project of three in analyzing network performance and implementing innovative solutions Accomplishments:• Project Manager: Engineered network upgrade, organizing work between five different U.S. military shops within two different U.S. bases and local Dutch counterparts. Network upgraded valued at over $350K. • Received Air Force Commendation Medal for successfully completing a number of large scale projects

Ramstein Afb, Germany

• Handled and distributed incoming and outgoing technical support calls and e-mail; provided critical customer service support to more than 1200 users on 24hr high-paced classified network.• Managed and created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for $213 million dollar network.• Utilized MS Excel to create and maintain spreadsheets for base computer/network equipment costs.• Briefed high ranking officials on networks outages, needs, and abilities of both networks.Accomplishments:• Promoted early in recognition of exceptional performance, winning “Below the Zone,” awarded to top 15% of enlisted Air Force.• Received Airman of the Year two years in a row, selected from hundreds of Airmen each year. • Earned three Letters of Appreciation from the commanding officers of supported customer base. • Coordinated fundraisers to benefit community charities for sexual assault awareness, drinking & driving prevention, and services to people with intellectual disabilities.• While deployed, received Joint Service Commendation Medal, successfully filled the role historically managed by two upper-level managers for 8 months; sole network administrator for two networks, consisting of over 500 users.

Framingham, Ma

• Handled the tasks of screening, selecting, and submitting candidates to positions within an IT discipline.• Sourced potential candidates via cold calls, job boards, and additional market research. • Compiled and used market analysis to negotiate current rates with senior management and future candidates. • Responsible for preparing and coaching candidates for interviews.• Conducted monthly performance reviews of contracted technical professionals to ensure customer satisfaction. • Interacted with upper level management to develop, source, place, and resolve their IT need.• Remedied difficult positions and source, identify, attract, secure and close hard-to-find candidates. • Highly proficient in negotiating contracts with candidates to meet target gross margins of company.• Reviewed and negotiated employee contracts and benefits with newly hired consultants. Accomplishments:• Placed first IT consultant 87% faster than peers.• Earned a commission of $4,000+ spread within the first 3 months of recruiting.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Mba, 3.9/4.0

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing