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Led 18 member Base Services Flight composed of both military and civilian personnel. Managed $15M service contract portfolio for medical group and civil engineer units comprised of firm-fixed price contracts, blanket purchase agreements and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract vehicles. Oversaw $1M Remote Pilot Aircraft ground control station contract; acquisition led 1st mobile and fixed conversion which improved AFSOC capabilities, saving $25M. Served as contracting officer, mentor and trainer for newly assessed personnel. Conducted acquisition specific training for newly hired team leads and warranted contracting officers. Served as warranted supervisory contract specialist. Supervised professional and clerical staff in the processing of procurement actions. Reviewed requests and documentation for the procurement of complex service requirements. Oversaw negotiations with potential contractors and awarded contracts within delegated contracting officer authority. Served as additional duty first sergeant. Provided career development, guidance and training for 78 military personnel. Advised commander on the health, esprit de corps, discipline, well-being and recognition of enlisted members. Managed squadron Self Assessment Program (SAP) and unit training program.Warrant: Above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for procurement (PCO), administrative (ACO) and termination (TCO) authority.

Led 78 member acquisition unit to successfully execute 589 contract actions valued at $34M through deliberate policy enforcement and dissemination of functional guidance, education and procedures. Supported 5.8K special operations forces with an average 14 day turnaround on requirements.Performed post award contract administration, analyzed data and metrics to provide data to management and researched contractual policies and regulations. Promoted internal understanding of contract administration/cost/pricing performance trends by means of briefing sessions, personal contact, and correspondence with contracting personnel. Validated data integrity in contract administrative data system. Coordinated, monitored and executed reporting requirements and tasked execution as assigned by the Contracts Director. Understood and assisted in monitoring and evaluating the business base, workload, and strategic business processes to identify trends and recommended or implemented reform initiatives. Prepared charts concerning contracting/cost/pricing performance, processes, and related topics. Interfaced with operations directorate staff and regional staff. Directed procurement customer education program. Developed unit training program and assisted contract surveillance. Developed, led and integrated AFICA mandated unit paperless contract filing system in accordance with functional guidance for acquisition unit. Served as additional duty first sergeant. Provided career development, guidance and training for 78 military personnel. Advised commander on the health, esprit de corps, discipline, well-being and recognition of enlisted members. Managed squadron Self Assessment Program (SAP) and unit training program.Warrant: Above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for procurement (PCO), administrative (ACO) and termination (TCO) authority.

Led 10 member Civil Engineer Services Flight composed of services and multiple award construction contracts in support of 16 geographically separated units, $5B of infrastructure and $18B high priority assets. Lead contracting officer, mentor and trainer for new civilian team leads. Analyzed the elements of cost in contractor proposals to ensure competitive range determinations. Ensured contractor performance met all requirements as described in PWS/SOW; determined appropriate corrective actions for COR documented deficiencies. Served as the main point of contact with contractors to interpret contractual obligations and resolve problems/concerns. Prepared presolicitation documents to establish a clear understanding of requirements under a proposed/awarded contract/task order/delivery order. Negotiated contract modifications for work within the scope of the contract. Led team of military/civilian workforce; managed milestones and timelines of procurement activities and balanced the overall workload of the team. Managed Government Purchase Card program for 4 contingency contracting officers.Warrant: Above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for procurement (PCO), administrative (ACO) and termination (TCO) authority.

Lead contracting officer responsible for 5 contingency contracting officers at 5 forward operating bases. Recommended the appropriate contract type or contract method for the product or service being procured. Reviewed statements of work to ensure they adequately described requirements. Negotiated with vendors to acquire products or services or to address technical requirements, cost/pricing, or other terms and conditions. Interpreted and applied laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to address acquisition issues. Established and monitored acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward award. Served as a contracting officer and also a contract administrator on awarded contracts. Administered $6.7M Life Support Services contract; reviewed solicitation and award for accuracy and compliance with current AFRICOM/AFICA policy. Solidified vendor lists; added 6 additional European/SWA/DLA/SSA contractors, increased competition. Awarded $1.1M Vehicle Lease; contract directly impacted AFAFRICA Arba Minch unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators. Partnered with DFAS and CPTS to resolve 14 delinquent contractor payments; $3.4M late payments released. Managed $298K local purchases via Government Purchase Card and primed 24/7 fly away security teams (FAST) alert mission capability. Liaised with AFSVA/NAVAF/SVS/LRS; resolved austere airfield food shortfall which restored $50M KBR contractor requirements. Managed entry control, classified storage, command transmittal and certified mail programs.Warrant: Above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for procurement (PCO), administrative (ACO) and termination (TCO) authority.

Directly responsible to the unit commander of a 40 member multinational acquisition workforce encompassing 3 flights. Served as the organization’s senior enlisted contracting official and staff advisor, provided continuity in management and advisory services in support of the commercial contracting function and obligations for the installation. Interpreted public laws and federal acquisition directives encompassing all aspects of government contracting. Assisted and advised the Commander and the Director of Business Operations in military matters with responsibility for the efficient management and technical direction of the squadron/organization. Managed 27 commander programs. Directed effective support to the second largest Air Mobility Command hub in the United States Air Force. Led ontime execution of over 1500 contracting actions at an aggregate value of $30M. Executed $3.5M/127 end of fiscal year purchase requests amid sequestration. Cochaired $25M contract review committee. Directed all home station training, deployment training and all aspects of the Acquisition Professional Development Program. Trained and equipped 19 contingency contracting officers in support of deployment taskings throughout departmental major commands. Served as additional duty first sergeant. Advised commander on the health, esprit de corps, discipline, well-being and recognition of military members. Provided career development, guidance and military training. Managed squadron Self Assessment Program (SAP) and unit recognition program.Warrant: Above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for procurement (PCO), administrative (ACO) and termination (TCO) authority.

Directly responsible to the unit commander of a 20 member multinational acquisition workforce encompassing 3 flights. Served as the organization’s senior enlisted contracting official and staff advisor, provided continuity in management and advisory services in support of the commercial contracting function and obligations for the installation. Interpreted public laws and federal acquisition directives encompassing all aspects of government contracting. Assisted and advised the Commander and the Director of Business Operations in military matters with responsibility for the efficient management and technical direction of the squadron/organization. Successfully led highly effective acquisition of $15M in commodities, services and construction contracts cumulatively at critical and strategic location for US Armed Forces during manning shortage. Oversaw 5 contracting officers; 185 contract actions and GPC purchases/$4.8M and supported 71.2% local spend rate. Business advisor to wing leadership; provided guidance, direction, and approval for acquisition and contract execution. Trained and equipped 9 contingency contracting officers in support of AFRICOM, CENTCOM and EUCOM taskings. Implemented FY11 DoD certification guidance; mentored military and local national workforce team. Served as additional duty first sergeant. Advised commander on the health, esprit de corps, discipline, well-being and recognition of enlisted members. Managed squadron Self Assessment Program (SAP), unit training program, unit recognition program and contracting officer warrant program.Warrant: Above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for procurement (PCO), administrative (ACO) and termination (TCO) authority.

Flight lead for 15 contract specialists and administrators supporting 25K beneficiaries. Managed $15.8M vital commodity and base services portfolio encompassing medical, logistics and base services type contracts. Managed all aspects of the acquisition process. Independently performed contracting duties such as services acquisition planning, solicitation, negotiations of price or terms, contract award, administration, cost/price analysis, evaluation and reporting of contractor performance, and contract closeout. Reviewed acquisition packages for accuracy and provided guidance and direction to project managers. Recommended the appropriate contract type or contract method for the product or service being procured. Reviewed statements of work and ensured they adequately described requirements. Negotiated with vendors to acquire products or services or to address technical requirements, cost/pricing, or other terms and conditions. Interpreted and applied laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to address acquisition issues. Established and monitored acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward award. Served as a contracting officer and also a contract administrator on awarded contracts. Provided sound business advice to requiring activities. Served as additional duty first sergeant. Provided career development, guidance and training for 38 military personnel. Advised commander on the health, esprit de corps, discipline, well-being and recognition of enlisted members. Managed unit safety program, unit training program and unit fitness program.Warrant: At the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for procurement (PCO), administrative (ACO) and termination (TCO) authority.

Responsible for the procurement and administration of commodities and service contracts valued in excess of $26M. Assisted with the management of all acquisition functions including planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering, modifying and contract closeout. Evaluated offers and proposals, selected most responsible sources and completed documentation to make awards for warranted contracting officers. Assisted designation of contract methodologies, solicited quotes for simplified commodities and complex service requirements. Ensured procurements complied with all Federal, DoD, USAF, and ACC regulations, directives and publications. Recommended the appropriate contract type or contract method for the product or service being procured. Reviewed statements of work to ensure they adequately described requirements. Negotiated with vendors to acquire products or services or to address technical requirements, cost/pricing, or other terms and conditions. Interpreted and applied laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to address acquisition issues. Established and monitored acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward award. Served as a contract administrator on awarded contracts.

- Responsible for day to day operations of all personnel programs supporting 4.8K active duty mbrs in FW - Develops, implements and revises personnel processes alongside MPS leadership to be accomplished at annex- Oversees MPS structured functions performed at annex; provides detailed feedback weekly to MPS leadership - In charge of base in-processing, leaveweb actions, BAS & SIK form processing and base sponsorship program- Resolved emergency data discrepancy; directed updates for 200 mbrs--system quickly updated, 100% accurate - Driving force behind MPS Annex build & open house; 30 ldrs educated--MPS wait/product turn time cut 50%- Prepared/facilitated 6 BLSDM briefings for 56 OG/MXG leaders; 3 key career affecting processes explained - AFSO21 MXG/CSS consolidation team mbr; assisted in streamlining 5 CSS processes--10 man-hrs/wk saved- Identified 200 mbrs w/o DD Form 93's; ensured corrections in 45 days--100% NOK identification w/i minutes - Supervised EMS short-notice 08E5 WAPS suspense; 30 DBH EPR's completed--mbrs records ready for board- Overhauled EMS digital routing schematic in tandem w/ IMers; improved MXG doc tracking process by 25% - Supervised MXG/CSS conversion to MPS Annex; consistently produces great results; promote ahead of peers!- Driving force behind MPS Annex build/Open House; 30 ldrs educated--MPS wait/product turn time cut 50%- Expertise directed EMS/CSS ops during CCQ 6 month deployment--secured EMS NCO of the Qtr, 2nd Qtr, '08

- Manages personnel functions which impact the health, morale and welfare of over 750 personnel in the largest Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) in the Air Force. - Serves as the communication link between unit members, commander, section commander, first sergeant, and base agencies. - Provides leadership and oversees the administration of the following personnel programs: promotions, assignments, retirements, evaluations, awards and decorations, unit leave, health assessment, sponsorship, career status bonus, and urinalysis.- Monitors procedures and is responsible for all officer and enlisted evaluations and ensures evalutions are processed according to directives and within established time frames. - Establishes and maintains accuracy of the Unfavorable Information Files (UIF). - Supervises four personnel. - ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Casualty Assistance Support Team (CAST) member, and Personnel Support for Contingency Operations (PERSCO) Trainer