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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States

- Manages, performs, and administers contracting functions for commodities, complex professional services, and construction using simplified acquisition procedures, negotiation, and other approved methods.- Acts as business advisor, buyer, negotiator, administrator, and contracting officer. Obtains data on marketing trends, supply sources, and trade information. Prepares memoranda, determinations and findings, justifications, and approvals. Documents contracting files.- Prepares documents, processes transactions, and maintains files applicable to automated contracting systems and other electronic methods.- Ensures contractor compliance with bonding, insurance, and tax requirements as applicable. - Supports/leads studies pursuant to competitive sourcing and all functions of contingency operations.- Reviews requirements to include descriptions, government furnished property, availability of funds, justifications for sole source, brand name purchasing, and delivery requirements.- Analyzes proposed documents to ensure contractual correctness and compliance with regulations, directives, laws, statutes, and contracting policies.- Critiques government estimates and determines appropriate contracting methods and contract types. - Maximizes use of commercial items and practices. Interprets and explains government procedures and regulations.- Determines applicability of contract clauses and special provisions. Prepares solicitations, solicits proposals for commodities, services, and construction requirements. - Ensures solicitations are publicly advertised as appropriate. Reviews and evaluates cost and pricing data/information. Analyzes and reviews award actions. - Obtains and evaluates past performance information. Determines contractor responsibility. Evaluates responsiveness of bids and offers. - Prepares and conducts negotiations. Amends and cancels solicitations. Reviews and evaluates bids or offers. Recommends contract award. Mediates protests.

Port Hueneme, California, United States

Co-managed contracting team, $7M contract portfolio; sustained & supported 146 Airlift Wing global airlift capability & 3 Geographically Separated Units (GSU) daily operations--enhanced operational capability across DOD. Managed $1.3M military facility construction, sustainment, restoration and modernization projects; provides centralized design, planning and execution—optimized efficiency of installation buildings and facilities. Analyzed spend, conducted market research, defined requirements, awarded & administered state-wide contracting requirements; leveraged resources on AF-wide sourcing initiatives to reduce variation, saves government spending & improved efficiencies, and ensured contractual compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations, policies, orders, directives & statutes. Deliberately developed subordinates/peers to multiply their mission effects fostering culture of continuous improvement.

Panama City, Florida, United States

Managed over $70M in task orders by means of a $2B SR&M multiple award contract supporting construction projects across Air Force installations worldwide. Verified property & payment on $69M in contracts; responsible for isolating and remediating thousands in critical errors—captured and returned funding to the American taxpayer. Prepared solicitations, solicited proposals for commodities, services, and construction requirements supporting Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) & its 12 supported Major Commands (MAJCOMs).- Utilized $10B AFCAP multiple award contract in support of contingency operations to include the mitigation of Ebola and eradication of ISIS spanning three continents.- Piloted enterprise-wide boiler program; ensured safe operation of 1.5K pressure vessels--preserves heating capabilities at 52 installations world-wide.- Managed $147M Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) process; ensured 100% compliance w/DoD guidance—consistently reduced surcharges by at least 13% by scrutinizing outsourcing requests.- Strategized fielding initiatives to recover Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) equipment deployed to US Air Force Central Command (AFCENT).- Executed utilities litigation contracts preventing rate increases to installations nationwide saving millions in excess utility rates

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

Responsible for the airworthiness of a modified F-16 Fighting Falcon valued at $30M. Solved technical matters regarding maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft/related aerospace equipment. Maintained and reviewed aircraft forms and electronic records to ensure complete and accurate maintenance documentation. Supervised and performed aircraft periodic, corrosion, component, and foreign object damage inspections.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0 Gpa

The University of Redlands MBA Program equips students to tackle the challenges faced in an increasingly fluid, technology-driven.

Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I & Ii, Military And Strategic Leadership

Prepares senior enlisted leaders to successfully support activities and supervise multiple service members. Upon completion, member will.

Senior Noncommissioned Officer Dl Course, Certificate, Air And Space Operational Art And Science

This course educates senior noncommissioned officers to help them become adaptable, critically thinking, and strategically relevant.

Dawia Level Iii, Contracting

At the advanced level, individuals should attain the appropriate functional and core competencies to fill critical acquisition positions.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, 3.87 Magna Cum Laude

Business is inherently entrepreneurial in nature. But the knowledge that an entrepreneur requires is distinct from that of other business.

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

The Community College of the Air Force is a part of Air University. Air University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges.

Dawia Level Ii, Contracting

At the intermediate level, individuals should initially emphasize functional specialization. Individuals should also engage in career.

Certificate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy Intermediate Leadership Experience, Military And Strategic Leadership

The Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) Intermediate Leadership Experience (ILE) is a resident CCAF-affiliated course that.

Dawia Level I, Contracting

Basic certification standards are designed to establish fundamental qualifications and expertise in the individual’s career field..

Certificate, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

Associate'S Degree, Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

The Community College of the Air Force is a part of Air University. Air University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges.

Certificate, Military Science, Leadership And Operational Art

Leadership and Management: Role and responsibilities of airmen; theories, techniques, and practical application.