Procurement Specialist

Christopher Clouser

Post Office Box *** Devine, TX 78016 210-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROCUREMTN STAFF SPECIALIST

Top performing contract specialist with extensive military and Department of Energy (DOE) procurement experience, and a military veteran with 20 years of active service. Special expertise in the procurement and administration of simple to complex commodity, construction and service contracts, from cradle to grave. Proficient navigating the Federal Defense procurement electronic system (PD2) and Informational Financial Management System (IFMS), with strong knowledge of all Federal acquisition regulations. Strong negotiator, exceptional organizational skills, and a track record of successfully implementing process improvements to reduce overall procurement costs. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and assignments simultaneously. Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level II and DAWIA Certified.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

DoD Procurement

DOE Procurement

Supervision & Management

Acquisition Professional Development Program Level II

Contract Specialist

Negotiation Skills

Process Improvement

Project Management

Team Leadership

Procurement Systems

Procurement Regulations

Complex Construction Projects

Commodity Purchasing

Service Contracts

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SEP 2015 – CURRENT

NUCLEAR WASTE PARTNERSHIP, WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT (WIPP) PROCUREMENT STAFF SPECIALIST

4021 NATIONAL PARKS HOGHWAY, CARLSBAD NM 88220

Selected to manage the cradle to grave procurement of $400M in Capital Asset Projects needed to support future mining and waste emplacement required to meet the DOE’s projected FY50 mission needs.

Directly managed an $8.4M New Filter Building CD 2/3 Design Capital Asset Project to increase mine ventilation to support Transuranic Waste emplacement.

Responsible for procuring over $8M in long lead procurements in order to advance construction schedule

Awarded/Managed $995K Geotechnical 2,300’ deep core drilling contract in support of future shaft drilling

Responsible for all aspects of subcontract management.

Ensure compliance with all requirements of procurement activities.

Develop advanced concepts and methods to solve unique and specialized business and technical management problems.

Provide procurement leadership and support wide variety of standard and specialized procurement activities through application of innovative and creative techniques.

Perform highly specialized and varied business management and technical, administrative duties in staff function through application of specialized knowledge, principles, and techniques without direction.

Negotiate, award and administer cost-type, time and material and fixed-price subcontracts of highly critical and complex nature, for procurement of construction, technical and scientific services, and nuclear waste handling and mining equipment.

Coordinate, develop and produce subcontract documentation such as subcontracts, agreements, modifications task/delivery orders, solicitation, estimates, acquisition plans, source selection plans, evaluation criteria, cost/price analyses, negotiation memorandums, justifications, determinations, special contract provisions and correspondence.

FEB 2015- SEP 2015

SUBCONTRACTOR FOR PEER TECHNICAL SUPPORTING PRIME CONTRACTOR NUCLEAR WASTE PARTNERSHIP (NPW) LLC IN SUPPORT OF DOE’S WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PROGRAM (WIPP) Carlsbad, NM

74 S. Main St. Fond Du Lac WI, 54935 920-***-****

Sr. Procurement Specialist

Responsible for all aspects of subcontract administration.

Ensure compliance with all requirements of procurement activities.

Develop advanced concepts and methods to solve unique and specialized business and technical management problems.

Provide procurement leadership and support wide variety of standard and specialized procurement activities through application of innovative and creative techniques.

Perform highly specialized and varied business management and technical, administrative duties in staff function through application of specialized knowledge, principles, and techniques without direction.

Negotiate, award and administer cost-type, time and material and fixed-price subcontracts of highly critical and complex nature, for procurement of construction, technical and scientific services, and nuclear waste handling and mining equipment.

Coordinate, develop and produce subcontract documentation such as subcontracts, agreements, modifications task/delivery orders, solicitation, estimates, acquisition plans, source selection plans, evaluation criteria, cost/price analyses, negotiation memorandums, justifications, determinations, special contract provisions and correspondence.

CACI INTERNATIONAL INC., 1100 N. Glebe Arlington, VA 22201 703-***-**** Jan 2014-Oct 2014

Acquisition Analyst

Provide procurement support to the US Government Staff, CENTCOM Joint Theater Support Contracting Command at the Regional Contracting Center-South, Kandahar, Afghanistan CENTCOM Joint Theater Support Contracting Command.

Provide pre-award and post award contract management for supplies, construction and services contracts in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Army FAR Supplement (AFARS), Local Acquisition Instructions, and other government policies and procedures.

Expert in navigating the following electronic systems; Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS), System for Award Management (SAM), Virtual Contracting Enterprise COR (VCE), My Invoice, Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker – Enterprise Suite (SPOT), Acquisition Common Operating Picture (ACOP), ASK-FM, Paperless Contract Files (PCF), Standard Procurement System (SPS), and the FAR Site.

Managed the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Program by overhauling the existing personnel training data of more than 200 CORs. Provided COR training to personnel and maintained the COR database.

Managed the Commanders Emergency Response Program (CERP) training, drafting appointment and termination letters, memorandums for record for CERP issues, clearing accounts, maintaining the CERP database, submitting monthly reports (MS Excel) to management, and ensuring Purchasing Pay Agents (PPO) received ongoing customer service regarding their appointment.

Review construction and services firm-fixed price contracts and blanket purchase agreements in preparation of the annual Procurement Management Review.

ABM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 270-***-**** 2013-2014

Contract Specialist (contract ended)

Provided procurement support to the US Government Staff, CENTCOM Joint Theater Support Contracting Command.

Provided operational contracting support for vital supplies, services and construction contracts for US, Coalition Forces and Afghan National Army in support of the Joint Contracting Command (JCC).

Prepared and administer various types of construction and service contract in support of US and NATO forces at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan

Prepared a major source selection for a multiple award contract for the deconstruction of Kandahar Air Field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

CACI INTERNATIONAL INC., Arlington, VA 2009-2013

Acquisition Analyst (2011-2013)

Provided procurement support to the US Government Staff, CENTCOM Joint Theater Support Contracting Command.

Lead Acquisition Analyst/ Subject Matter Expert (SME) (2010-2011)

Provide direct Consulting Support/Contract Specialist duties to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Worth District in support of a $850 Million dollar San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC).

Prepared and processed 1,500 change orders in support of the new military hospital to include renovations to existing structure, a 5,000 vehicle parking structure, and central energy plant.

Worked directly with the prime contractor to efficiently process modifications for final signature. By minimizing processing time, this ensured construction schedule was kept.

Provided guidance and prepared contract modifications for the Battle Health Treatment facility. Identified and corrected a funding error between PD2 and CEFMs.

Worked directly with Ft Worth District’s financial services to establish required funding for modifications, set up new Purchase Request and Commitment line items and structure, and realign funding as needed.

Lead Acquisition Analyst (2009-2010)

Provided direct Contract Specialist support to U.S. Air Force Surgeon General. Solicited, administered, evaluated and suggested for award of contracts.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, Austin, TX 2008

Contractor for Center of Acquisition Innovation

Provided acquisition support to VA warranted Contracting Officers in the procurement of Information Technology (IT) and telecommunications services and products for a variety of Federal Customers.

KELLY AVIATION CENTER LP, San Antonio, TX 2008

Contract Administrator-Express Personnel

Administered contract support for the T56 portion of the Propulsion Business Area (PBA) Program at Kelly Aviation Center.

U.S. AIR FORCE

NCOIC (Supervisor) Base Infrastructure Flight / Contracting Officer (2003-2008)

Supervised a team of eight military and twenty-three civilian personnel in managing over 100 commodity, service, and construction contracts valued at $218M

Supervised all pre and post award functions to include: planning, reviewing, negotiations, awarding, administrating, and close-out of contracts

Military Training Instructor (Drill Instructor) (1999-2003)

Maintenance Operations Control Center Coordinator (1988-1999)

EDUCATION & LICENSURES

Trident University International, Cypress, CA 90630, Bachelor of Science In Business Administration

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

Contracting Professional Employee of the Year 1 Jan-30 Dec 2006, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal (w/2 devices), Air Force Achievement Medal (w/2 devices), AF Outstanding Unit Award (w/4 devices), National Defense Service Medal (w/1 devices), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, AF Overseas Ribbon Long (w/2 devices), USAF Basic Military Training Instructor Ribbon, USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon (w/2 devices), AF Training Ribbon, NATO

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