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GENTLE GLADNEY
Havre de Grace, MD *****
******.*.*******@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/g-marcellous-gladney-7a8524a7
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Warranted Contracting Officer and Military Veteran with a Government Secret Security Clearance and over 20 years of proven experience in management and analytical skills to provide quality workflow and exceptional executive support. Possesses a comprehensive background in leadership, strategic planning, risk management, and critical thinking. Performed presentation meetings with senior executives, government officials, and management personnel. Reviewed and analyzed budget estimates, negotiated contracts and financial documents. Assessed internal and external factors related to an organization’s strengths, risks, and opportunities. Developed budget analysis, process improvement, and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
Government Acquisition
Personnel Supervision
Data Analysis
Program Management
Contract Management
Business Analysis
Quality Assurance
Process Improvement
Acquisition Proponent Management
Equipment Management
Financial Management
Contract Negotiations
Human Resource
EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Science, Management University of Maryland
Bachelor Processional Studies in Business Management Excelsior College
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level 3 Contracting
Army Acquisition Corps Membership
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook
PD2, PADDS, Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), EDA, CHESS, GSA, FedBiz, Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) Fort Belvoir, VA October 2016-Present
Responsible for the development of programs to close capability gaps and meet the Army's needs in regards to Acquisitions Workforce
Validated and processes professional certifications for the entire Army Acquisition Workforce which consist of 39,600 acquisition personnel
Reviewed contracts, source selection plans, acquisition plans, contract types and rationale for propriety of acquisition method, and documentation
Develops contracts utilizing best type and method that are suited for customer needs and incentive structure
Audit or review, advise, develop and recommend acquisitions of similar complexity for operating unit-wide or agency-wide procurement processes and systems, procedures and policies
Conducted formal debriefing with unsuccessful offerors, issued Notices of Awards and prepared protests/disputes responses
Monitored contractor performance by ensuring timely submission of progress/technical reports, analyzing audits, detecting OSHA/DOL/Davis-Bacon violations
United States Army – Aberdeen Proving Ground June 2015 – October 2016
Served as a senior contract specialist responsible for coordinating and the approval of the pre-award and post-award functions of complex, high dollar value, and mission-essential contracts, ensuring sufficient funds are available for obligations
Responsible for the award of service and supply contracts sustaining multiple tenant organization with a combined value of $30 million
Executes pre-award to solicit, evaluate and negotiate terms and post-award activities in accordance with federal regulations and local acquisition directives
Procure and plan acquisitions for standard or specialized items, services, and/or construction contracts where specifications are standardized and established competitive markets and price competition exist.
Reviewed unclassified information technology services for DISA and non-DISA mission partners requirements
Assists in deliberate and crisis action planning and development of Contracting Support Integration Plans (CSIPs)
Evaluated proposal(s) and if necessary, conducted cost/price analysis and established the Government’s pre-negotiation objective
Performed all phases of contracting beginning with the acquisition planning and continuing through contracts completion and closeout for Architecture, Engineering Services, Construction, Simplified Acquisition, Hubzone 8a and Blanket Purchase Agreements
Develop procurement objectives for the requirement in terms of competition and price range, and constructs the considerations
Issue modifications concerning specification changes, language ambiguities, or clarification of contract clauses
Acting on the Government's behalf in accordance with local procedures on the disputed contractual issues that may be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer or another forum such as the General Accounting Office or agency board of contract appeals.
Obtain PIEE view only rights to maintain access for modules in regards to EDA and WAWF
United States Army – Corps of Engineers Louisville, KY July 2012-June 2015
Performed contract administration and ensured the proper produces were conducted in accordance with local policy for close outs of completed contracts
Participated in negotiations of all type of contracts which included multi-year contracts, cost reimbursement, and those with sophisticated arrangements such as cost-plus-incentive-fee and variations
Provided guidance in regards to procurement from receipt of scope of work or authorization to closeout
Provided advice for Stakeholders in regards to Procurement procedures, strategies, regulations, and terms
Prepared direction for strategic decision-making in the acquisition process
Issue solicitations, with amendments as necessary, to clarify questions concerning such topics as specification changes, language ambiguities, or clarification of contract clauses.
Prepare and maintain current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts, and related schedules.
Maintain and ensured procurement from receipt of scope of work/authorization to closeout
Responsible for awarding various types of contract which includes Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Fixed Price Incentive (FPI), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDC), Time and Material, Letter contracts
Ensured procurement methods in regards to a two-step design build; multiple and single award A-E Indefinite Delivery indefinite Quantity (IDIQ); multiple and sign award Construction IDIQ as well as negotiated the best value fixed price and cost reimbursement contracts
Granted a limited signatory authority Contracting Officer Warrant to award needed requested requirements
Acted as the primary business advisor to mission partners ensure requirements are obtain in a timely manner
United States Army – Osan Air Force Contracting Office May 2010-May 2012
Applied procurement laws, rule, regulations, decisions and other directives and sound business judgement on all contractual action
Developed and recommended contracting policy and procedures for guidance and control of contracting activities
Exercise the full responsibility in regards to the application of contract and procurement laws, rules, regulations, decision, other directives and using sound business judgment
Performed all required administrative, technical, and supervisory duties all aspects of personnel management
Monitored and reviewed negotiation strategies on major procurements providing guidance
Provide direction and guidance through subordinate supervisors and or team leaders to a group of professional, technical and support personnel
Advising local units of the procurement objectives to be used and assisting in the preparation of statements of work
Maintain hard copies/electronic contract file in accordance with agency or DoD Component procedures
Monitored full range of post-award functions involving procurements, which includes negotiation of contract changes, administrative and other modifications, termination, and closeout.
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