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Assigned as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) liaison between Division D and ACC-APG FOIA Legal Office by reviewing FOIA requests, researching procurement database system - Procurement Desktop 2 (PD2) for requested documents, writing submitter (government contractor) notices, reviewing submitter redactions and making final decisions on government redactions and writing the Contract Officer Opinion letter. Provide litigation support for Foreign Military Sales for defending termination for default and denial of claim for non-standard weapons contracts - successfully litigated a $50 million dollar contract at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (see decision ASBCA No. 57406) and currently (as the Contracting Officer), litigating a case at the Federal Court of Claims (see case No. 13-380C). Both court cases involve compiling documents for Rule 4, attending and participating in depositions and testifying in court.Gather any and all necessary information for Division D contracting program metrics.Conduct Peer Reviews on Division D solicitations/contract of all contract types. Provide training support for Division D -- finding solutions to reduce Procurement Action Lead-Times for contracts.I have excellent knowledge of all Army Contracting Command policies and contract law.https://www.asbca.mil/Decisions/2014/57406%20Bulova%20Technologies%20Ordnance%20Systems%20LLC%201.28.14.pdf

As Contracting Officer conducted acquisition planning; cost and price analysis; solicitation and selection of sources; preparation, negotiation and award of contracts in all phases of contract administration. Knowledge of legislation, policies, regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) and methods used in contracting, as well as knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factors, cost and price analysis techniques, and general requirements characteristic to the acquisition process. Used the Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) system ARC, IBOP and other acquisition tools within RDECOM Contracting Center. Supervised the daily activities of 9 team members in support of United States Security Assistance Command (USASAC) tasks. The RDECOM FMS team supports military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq with standard and non standard military weapon procurement. Support Defense Reform Transition for NATO assessing for Georgia, Lithuania and Romania.

Served as a contract specialist, price and/or cost analyst, contract negotiator and contract administrator primarily for the CECOM Contracting Center. The majority effort is in support of CERDEC CD2 Research and Development SBIR Phase I, II and Broad Agency Announcement procurements. In this position, I develop, managed performance procedures involving the procurement of supplies and services, research and development acquisitions. I conduct acquisition planning; cost and price analysis; solicitation and selection of sources; preparation, negotiation and award of contracts in all phases of contract administration of contracts. I have knowledge of legislation, policies, regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulation and DFARS) and methods used in contracting, as well as knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factors, cost and price analysis techniques, and general requirements characteristic to the acquisition process. I’m adept at using the Procurement Automated Data and Document System (PADDS), the Project Contract Folder (PCF), ARC, IBOP and other acquisition tools within CECOM Acquisition Center.

Worked as Imagery Intelligence Analyst, Squadron Human Relations Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge of Target and Weaponeering Branch. Conducted extensive training sessions for newly assigned personnel in the following areas: personal computer use, productivity and security. Used UNIX SUN workstations (external agency connectivity with civilian and Department of Defense intelligence communities), used extensively digital imagery transmission systems for exploitation to write reports on military facilities (lines of communications, strategic industries, research and test development areas, naval facilities, etc.). Wrote organizational rules and regulations, policies and procedures, detailed organizational long and short range goals for unit self assessments which required to write and present presorts by use of statistical surveys. Other duties included equipment monitoring and managing annual squadron budgets.

Served as a contract specialist, contract negotiator, price and/or cost analyst with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) . In this position, I developed, managed performance procedures involving the procurement of supplies and services, research and development; acquisition planning; cost and price analysis; solicitation and selection of sources; preparation, negotiation and award of contracts, all phases of contract administration, and termination or closeout of contracts. I have knowledge of the legislation, policies, regulations (FAR and Transportation Acquisition Regulation) and methods used in contracting, as well as knowledge of educational, non-governmental agencies, business and industrial practices, sources of supply, cost factors, cost and price analysis techniques, and general requirements characteristics. Took the lead as Contracting Specialist and Contracting Officer Administrator of the Vehicle Research Test Center in East Liberty, Ohio which is an independent automotive proving ground providing research and development, and compliance and certification testing for vehicles and components, for crash testing, emissions testing, dynamic testing and durability testing.

Served as a Contracting Officer in one of the largest and most responsible procurement organizations in the Federal government, which involves the obligation and expenditure of millions of dollars annually. As only one of two contracting officers at the Baltimore Veterans Hospital (VAMHCS) I was responsible for the management of a busy metropolitan hospital’s procurement programs. Many of these programs were complex medical services, coordinating with our affiliate University (University of Maryland Medical Center). I participated in the acquisition planning, contract formation and contract administration processes. I assisted in the development of contract administration plans. I monitored contract performance. I assisted the senior VISN 5 network contracting officer (CO) with processing changes, equitable adjustments, claims, disputes, and awards. I partnered with all customers within the Baltimore VA Medical Center to provide planning, requirements definition support, and contract award activities.My duties included: pre-award acquisition planning and documentation; soliciting, planning, negotiating, and administering acquisitions instruments from requirements definition to closure; acquiring products and services in an efficient and cost-effective way; providing administrative work in support of contracts; and developing technical expertise.I analyzed proposed prices or costs by cost analysis using detailed cost analysis techniques to ensure reasonable prices are paid for acquired construction and renovation projects, products and/or services. I prepared negotiation strategies and carried out negotiations based on value, technical requirements and terms and conditions of the contract. I solicited, evaluated, negotiated and assisted in the award of contracts for my medical center.

Participated in the acquisition planning, contract formation and contract administration processes. Assisted in the development of contract administration plans. Monitored contract performance. Assisted the senior VISN 20 contracting officer (CO) with processing changes, equitable adjustments, claims, disputes, and awards. I partnered with all customers within the Portland VA Medical Center to provide planning, requirements definition support, and contract award activities. Many of these procurement were with our affiliate hospital (University of Oregon Medical Center).Duties included: pre-award acquisition planning and documentation; soliciting, planning, negotiating, and administering acquisitions instruments from requirements definition to closure; acquiring products and services in an efficient and cost-effective way; providing administrative work in support of contracts; and developing technical expertise.Possessed a comprehensive understanding of Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs policies and procedures as well as important medical procurements critical to VA patient health care for programs and contracts. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) and other DoD related regulations and policies govern my work ethics and provide solid guidelines to interpret policy, provide guidance and assistance to requesting activities regarding contracting issues, and ensure successful accomplishment of the acquisition mission.Responsible for all major Information Technology procurements for VISN 20, Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center as a result of my computer knowledge and past experience with deployment of software, network systems deployments in both the private and government sectors.

Vice President of Manufacturing, Sales and International Business Development, Played a key role as the member of the management team having responsibility for developing, and implementing all marketing initiatives and executing the marketing plan for the company. This required strategic and tactical plans for penetrating current and newly identified markets for wireless telecommunication products (one-way and two-way paging devices). Primary duties and responsibilities include: Vice President of Business Development, leading all long-term business development and strategic alliances for the company. Lead negotiator for reflex licensing with Motorola and Mobitex licensing with Ericsson. In charge of identifying appropriate business partners, negotiating business terms, and managing ongoing business relationships. Participated in the formulation and execution of Corporate Business Plans and other corporate strategies/initiatives for penetrating worldwide markets. Developed an annual Business Plan detailing our strategies, tactics and resources necessary to achieve business goals for the company. Played a key role in managing strategic partnerships. Provided input, leadership and support in the development of joint ventures, affiliations and partnership arrangements. Prepared presentations to the management team, board, and Venture Capital Investors as necessary. Participated in the formulation and execution of the Corporate Business Plans and other corporate strategies/initiatives.Excellent interpersonal skills, and good business judgment with clients in the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East and demonstrated a positive can-do, attitude, especially effective communication skills with a wide diverse range of individuals, including Koreans, Japanese and Middle Eastern clients.