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serves as a subject matter expert on their assigned programs and supports vendor relationships, trip operations and quality assurance in the field, traveling domestically and internationally to independently assess programs and help ensure all itineraries meet or exceed REI Adventures’ standards and expectations. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.

Supports purchasing and administration of supplies, services and UDO (Undelivered Orders) close outs.Contract Specialist / GS-1102-11/12 Band Position 4226A Serve as protection of government funds (Fiduciary responsibilities or other duties, such asdeveloping statement of work, with the potential for realizing significant personal gain)Obligates, expends, collects or controls funds or items with monetary value of less than $2 million, but only when meaningful controls are in place to monitor the process anddetect abuse; otherwise, value may not exceed $1 million.Audits or analyzes budgets or other financial records, with potential for limited impact on government programs or operations.Procures (or secures funding for) goods and / or services with monetary value less than $2 million annually the compromise of which could cause limited impact on government programs or operations.

Procurement Acquisition Support: Provides acquisition support services for all stages of the procurement cycle from acquisition planning through contract closeout. Worked in a team environment, to review draft documents and assist customers to the extent necessary to produce acquisition strategies, contractible requirements, and sound independent government cost estimates (IGCE). Plans, solicited, evaluated, negotiated and prepared Firm Fixed Price (FFP) single contracts in support of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12, 13, and 15 requirements. Sponsored, integrated, trained, and provided leadership to over eighty Soldiers into the functional area of contracting. Also served as Non-Commission Officer in Charge and Operations Sergeant for five -person modular teams. Maintain operational readiness for worldwide deployment. Procure supplies and services for minor construction projects in support of military operations. Develop contingency contracting plans and support. Provide Contracting Support Brigade backing for USForces Korea, Eight Army, US Pacific Command and US Army Pacific including training, operational contracting and support unit planning. Achievements:Arranged four-country conference for 200 attendees from Singapore, Vietnam, China and Korea. Prepared power point presentation and arranged interpreters. Fostered team building and unit cohesiveness with a two-day organizational planning event for 600 personnel. Recognized with an award for the successful event.Provided operational contract support including negotiating proposals, awarding and administering contracts, and completed contract closeouts. Executed over $3.5 million in contracts. Ensured compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.Developed training program for more than 200 Field Ordering Officers and contract Officer Representative’s providing point slides presentations for important information.

Developed corps level Contingency Contracting Support Plans as the S3 Operations and Requirements manager. Coordinated contracting with support units on the battlefield. Provided operational support for III Corps and Army North.Tracked administration and training for 20 contracting teams with 103 Officers and NCOs at 20 installations in CONUS and deployed globally.Achievements:Managed the Contingency Contracting Office Team supporting and training Third Army Command Reserve. Processed over300 contracts worth more than $5.5 millionSelected over six S3 Non Commissioned Officers to implement the Net Unit Status Reporting System throughout thebrigade.Selected by Senior Leader Course Commandant to serve as assistant instructor for desktop procurement training course. Executed Operation Bold Impact, the first Brigade level Contingency Contracting Office pre-deployment exercise, training 32Officers and NCOs in support of OIF/OEF.Served as primary instructor and trainer providing Operational Contracting Support courses for over 800 soldiers in five different sites prior to deployment.

Contract Administration: Performed a full range of contract administration actions including issuing of modifications, leading negotiations, and exercise of options. Monitored contractor performance and enter appropriate comments into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) database. Knowledge of established techniques, regulations, and requirements related to a quality assurance. Contract Procurement Vehicle: Utilized procurement vehicles such as GSA schedule contracts, blanket purchase agreements (BPA), indefinite definite delivery/ indefinite quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) and requirement contracts. Preformed task Organization and mission assignment throughout the brigade supporting full spectrum of joint . combined, and unilateral operations within USEUCOM and USAREUR Area of Operations, while executing a rapid deployment readiness posture for a subordinate contracting battalion and twelve contingency contracting teams; ensures the Command Training Guidance is implemented foe executing no-notice deployment throughout Europe, Africa and Eurasia to support joint mission of the UAEUCOM.

Managed area support group combat service automation management office. Provided equipment maintenance and training including diagnostic checks, preventive maintenance and repairs for standard army management information systems.Handled APS-4 equipment including brigade sets, sustainment stocks, equipment and supplies.Scheduled cyclic maintenance and Care of Supplies in Storage programs in accordance with directives from the ArmySustainment Command. Achievements: Ensured proper training and instruction to maintain required individual and unit requirements. Set up an APS-4 to provide supervisory oversight of local nationals performing logistics duties. Provided training and evaluation of assigned personnel. Maintained 100% accountability for $2.5 million worth of STAMIS and office equipment with no damage or losses. Trained 25 Japanese Nationals providing 40 to 80 hours of logistical training and certification. Completed monthly basic issues inventory and other supply inventories and identified any shortages.

Serve as Class II, III(P),IV and VII item manger for Standard Army Retail Supply System SARSS-2AC in CORPS Support Center supporting V CORPS; responsible for processing requisitions referred for Manager Review and overage tranactions in SARSS-2AC; coordinates requirements with Theater and Wholesale supply activation for release of Wholesale and Theater Supplies; responsible for health, welfare and training of ten soldiers.Serves as a Senior Distribution Management Team Chief and Advisor to the U.S. Army Sustainment Command (ASC) Distribution Management Center (DMC). Incumbent provides materiel management support to the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) missions; RESET, Left Behind Equipment (LBE), Pre-Deployment Training Equipment (PDTE), Unit Equipment, and other command divisions/missions. Position oversees a contract team of multifunctional staff in support of these missions. Disciplines include maintenance, supply, asset visibility and Combat Service Support Automation Management (CSSAM). Performs limited technical contract administration and participates in updating technical specifications. Reviews proposed contract changes and makes recommendations, including price, to the Contracting Officer (KO). Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to provide overall contract management and contractor performance evaluation for Distribution Management contracts at various installations.