Management Engineer

JOHN ALDRIDGE

US Citizen

***********@*****.***

702-***-**** Cell

MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Primavera P3, Lotus Notes, Oracle, AS/400, UNIX, DELTEK,

Cost Point, BAAN, PD2, IBEAMS, Darts2000, Visio, Canvas, Freelance, People Soft

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)

Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Contract Purchasing System Review (CPSR)

Total Quality Management (TQM) Business Process Re-Engineering

Benchmarking

GSA Federal Supply Schedule Management

Highly skilled in cost accounting principles, contract law, program management, small purchase procedures, preparation of

solicitations/ proposals, evaluation of proposals, cost, price and technical reviews, negotiations, award procedures and

administration of contracts, delivery/ purchase orders, follow-up actions, process for modifications, training of customers and

staff, providing computer generated reports for status, progress scheduling and invoicing. Proven track record of high quality,

on-time and on-budget deliveries

KEY EXPERIENCE

Contracts

Government, Prime Contractor, Sub Contractor, Commercial and International Contracting

Prime Contract and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) environment experience

Daily interactions with Contracting officers (CO, COTR), Agency Representatives (DAR, AR), specialists, experts and

Program Management Offices (PM, PMO)

Analysis of RFPs, RFIs, RFQs and contracts, track contract modifications,

Worked on GSA Schedules, BPAs, IDIQ, Cost+, Fixed Price, and T&M contracts

Negotiates contracts, task orders, delivery orders and contract changes

Development of contract and proposal “boilerplates” and “Matrix” for use by sales staff to streamline the contracting

process.

Coordinate with Compliance Group concerning DCAA audits

Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and

execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and

production methods

Ensured all reporting requirements and similar obligations are met; maintain contract files & acquisition files to

comply with CAS, FAR, DFAR regulations;

Oversaw compliance of schedule of contract deliverables

Handled moderate to highly complex projects and contracts with minimal supervision

Cost/ Pricing

Performs pricing functions for contract, task orders, claims or contract re-pricing

Managed proposal development and preparation; including pricing, approval, and submission as well as

coordinating with other departments for preparation of response, responsible for quality control and review of final

document for accuracy and integrity

Develop Competitive Pricing Strategies: structured cost models to perform what-if scenarios

Preparation and negotiation of multiple Teaming and Subcontracting arrangements, development of Small

Business Subcontracting plans, contractual review of Government solicitations and construction of the

pricing/management volumes of final proposals

Participates in weekly and monthly financial meetings as well as program reviews

Analysis

Knowledge of advanced business principles (purchasing, materials logistics management, business and contract

law, finance and accounting), analysis techniques (volume matrix, quote/proposal analysis, estimated cost

proposal, spreadsheet analysis and business scenarios, etc) and ability to understand and interpret complex data

and solve complex mathematical and statistical problems.

Risk Management

Analyzes and estimates costs and negotiates specifications/ statement of work, price, date of delivery and other

contractual and licensing provisions with suppliers and subcontractors

Documented findings of studies and prepared recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures,

or organizational changes

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WORK HISTORY

Martek Global Services, Inc. 1/12-9/12

Department of VA, Las Vegas, NV

Responsible for providing 25 hospital departments with their equipment. In order for the hospital to open we are

primarily responsible for making sure each department has the equipment necessary to run a day to day operation. This

consist of many meetings with the chiefs of their departments and there staff. Updating both computer systems daily and

coordinating with logistics to make sure equipment is ordered and received in a timely manner. Also coordinates with

purchasing and contracts to make sure items are purchased and are correct.

US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District 2/09-11/12

Omaha, NE

Senior Contract Administrator

Performed a variety of duties in support of the District's acquisition program involving a mixture of formal contract

formulation, preparation, negotiation, and administration pertinent to Architect-Engineer, professional services, construction,

maintenance services, commercial items and services, utilities, cooperative and inter-agency agreements, and emergency

management. Planned and implemented procurement approach, and initiates coordination with offices, accounting and legal

offices, staff of other agencies and contractors. Served as a team member of the Civil and Professional Services Team or on

work teams as deemed necessary by the Chief, Contracting Division. Participated in pre-selection and selection committee

meetings.

Consultant – Sr. Contracts Manager and Pricing Analyst GCS 1/03 -12/08

Responsible for administrative management and pricing of Federal Government contracts. Duties included

development of complex price proposals, monitoring contract performance and adherence to contract terms and conditions.

Also advising program management and senior management regarding the cost and business management of contracts,

reporting contract status to management, providing comments and analysis when contracts are "At Risk" or when items

could impact the company's profitability, reputation, financial position, liability, cash flow, or operations. Tracked funding,

requests for funding, end dates and financial and budgetary analysis of contracts. Reviewed and approved all new

contracts/tasks and modifications. Served as official representative to customers including Government Contracting

Officers, auditors, and commercial business partners. Negotiated changes to contracts/tasks and resolving business issues on

contracts; and drafted and negotiated contracts, subcontracts, agreements, task orders, modifications, terms, correspondence,

claims and equitable adjustments.

Senior Contract Administrator FAA/Security Equipment Integration Product Team 9/01 - 1/03

Responsible for the purchase and deployment of airport security equipment to all 431 airports in the United States.

Responsible for 500-million+ dollar value contract’s. Monitored contracts on a daily basis performed the full range of

assigned senior contract administration functions to include negotiation of contract modifications and delivery orders.

Contracts cover a wide range of services, supplies, equipment and/or construction work representing a large number of

organizations and activities with diverse requirements. Contracts ranged from firm fixed-price to the more complex fixed-

price specialized contracts, with special provisions such as time and materials estimates, indefinite delivery dates and

quantities as will as Performance – Based, etc. Monitored contract performance and maintained funds status by various

management accounts to ensure that over-obligation did not occur on orders/ contracts. Resolved delivery schedule

problems and negotiated delivery schedule changes. Reviewed and investigated actions on overtime requests, allow ability

of costs and problems concerning GFE. Reviewed progress payment requests and ensured that the required clauses in the

contract were met, that the proper rates were being applied and that proper accounting processes were made. Managed

contractor relationships by –handling all SOW modifications, EEO and CAS requirements, as well as verifying security

clearance requirements. Negotiated settlements for engineering changes orders, contract modifications, assessed liquidated

or actual damages fro non-performance, issued show cause or cure notices, termination for default or convenience and

settlement of a variety of claims. Performed all contract close-out actions necessary prior to final payment (e.g. Disposition

of Government Property, Deobligation of Funds, Past Performance Reporting) actions on overtime, billing, invoice

Contract Administrator Logicon / Northrop Grumman 3/96 - 9/01

IT and software development contractor. Commercial contracting, Government contracts and supervisory

experience. Conducted RFP analysis and prepared moderately complex cost and pricing proposals. Negotiated contracts,

teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other agreements as required, and perform administration of

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contracting activities. Coordinated and interacted with customer representatives and internal project representatives in

accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and sound business judgment’s. Monitored routine performance criteria

for conformance to original proposal and maintained continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met and

that the contract is in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications and/or government regulations. Prepared

routine correspondences and special reports, and disseminated information regarding contract status, compliance,

modification, payment and closeout.

Sr.Buyer / Sr Contract Administrator Lockheed Martin Assembly Systems 9/94 - 2/96

Negotiate, commit and administer contracts for the procurement of computer equipment, electronic and Electro-

mechanical components, and Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies, in a Manufacturing environment. Maintain an open line of

communication with various ordering departments and suppliers. Coordinate with suppliers to develop improved company

relationships. Discuss with management or technical personnel clarification of specifications and potential cost savings.

Continually search for new supplies. Prepare DOD required forms and paperwork. Perform supplier source selection,

purchase order placement and administration. Responsibilities included cost/price analysis, negotiations, documentation,

purchase order maintenance and interface with functional organizations across the sector and supplier management.

Proposal planning, negotiation and administration.

Sr. Buyer Genie Industries, 6/92 - 8/94

Evaluate material requirements and plan work effort to support required dates. Discuss with management or

technical personnel clarification of specifications and potential cost savings. Buying of Machine Parts in a Heavy

Manufacturing environment. Maintain an open line of communication with various ordering departments and suppliers.

Coordinate with suppliers to develop improved company relationships. Continually search for new supplies. Prepare reports.

Will perform supplier source selection, purchase order placement and administration. Will be responsible for cost/price

analysis, negotiations, documentation, purchase order maintenance and interface with functional organizations across the

sector and supplier management.

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