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Contract Specialist Customer Service

Location:
Dumfries, VA
Salary:
$130K to $150K
Posted:
November 28, 2022

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Mr. Julian Oliver Boggan Sr.

***** *********** ***

Dumfries, VA 22025 US

Phone: 703-***-**** - Ext:

Email: adtqyh@r.postjobfree.com

Availability:

Job Type: Permanent, Telework

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Desired locations:

United States - VA - Alexandria United States - DC United States - VA Work Experience:

Senior Contract Analyst

ITSC Secured Solutions, LLC - Arlington, VA 22042

06/2018 to 03/2019

Procurement analyst • Applied extensive knowledge of all phases of acquisition management • Extensive knowledge of federal and DoD contracting principles

(Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD Directives and Instructions, laws, regulations and procedures • Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimates expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position • Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems • Has Contract writing systems experience with PD2 and PRISM. Supervisor: John Kelley 703-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

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Internal Revenue Service

7980 Quantum Drive

Vienna, VA 22182 United States

05/2016 - 03/2018

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

As a Contract Specialist I: Conduct pre-award conferences, negotiation sessions, briefings to program offices and management, and debriefs to contractors. Provide timely, effective contract awards and procurement administration consistent with program needs, procurement regulations and laws, and time frames established within Procurement Research and apply various acquisition laws and regulations while giving expert guidance to program offices, stakeholders, and customers in developing procurement strategy and acquisition plan. Develop policies and implement guidance and controls to improve the procurement program. Support customers in developing strategic across agencies/bureaus sourcing plan. Make and defend business positions orally and in writing, as well as develop and communicate negotiation strategies. Perform a wide variety of contract administration functions, such as negotiating modifications, resolving delivery and acceptance disputes, processing claims against the Government, responding to protests and developing prescribed protest files, conducting debriefings and performing closeouts, developing and maintain files and documentation, responding with accurate information for a variety of data calls, ensuring vendor’s performance evaluations are completed and input into appropriate systems, responding to and handling protests, terminations, status reports, etc. Plan, organize, direct, and review the work of assigned resources, contractors, or matrix resources; plan, schedule and coordinate work operations; plan, review, and adjust budget and financial management activities; plan and carry out training and development; and evaluate project and or program work outcomes. Review and support the development of Statements of Work and acquisition plans. Determine the appropriate type of contract, assist in the development of independent government cost estimates, conduct market research, identify sources of supply, promote competition, solicit quotes and proposals, evaluate proposals, determine price reasonableness, develop negotiation strategy and negotiate with potential contractors. Supervisor: Tony Burke 240-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: No. Retired

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Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation

1225 I Street, N.W.

Suite 330

Washington, DC 20005-4026 United States

06/2014 - 05/2016

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Serves as a technical authority on all aspects of negotiated procurement including pre-procurement requirements analysis and determination. Responsible for implementation and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Comptroller General Decisions, other government-wide directives and policy decisions. Recommends PBGC procurement policy based on new legislation. Provides general policy guidance, technical advice and assistance to management at all levels in the Corporation on acquisition planning and contract administration. Leads or participates in meeting with contractors to explain and attempt to work out an acceptable settlement. Assists the procurement management team in the review of proposed procurement of particular complexity that has been staffed by other procurement specialists. Responsible for participating in implementing and monitoring the Advance Acquisition Plans. Ensures that critical programs and cases are considered in this process. Ensures compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory provisions in issuance of requests for proposals, receipt and opening of proposals, determinations of financial responsibility, and contract award. Directs or assists the technical evaluation team in negotiations for contracts for services or systems, i.e., multi-million-dollar computer systems cyber security and maintenance contracts, industry and corporation specific financial analysis assistance contracts, and pension benefit administration contracts. In that capacity, advises the advocate on the procurement process, interprets legislation and decisions related to the Federal procurement process. Attends regular meetings with contracting specialists to identify problems and take appropriate corrective action. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. Performs other related duties as needed.

Supervisor: Patrick McFarlane 202-***-**** +3334) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

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Regional Contracting Office - National Capital Region 2010 Henderson Road

Quantico, VA 22134 United States

07/2013 - 06/2014

Hours per week: 55

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Branch Chief (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Serve as a Supervisory Contract Specialist (Branch Chief) with $10 million warrant authority for the Regional Contracting Office, National Capital Region and procure supplies and services for the Marine Corps Base Command and its tenant activities. Directly responsible for directing, planning and executing numerous acquisition requirements and managing the procurement process from pre-award to post- award. Assign contract workload and prioritize procurements. Assist in developing Acquisition Plans and Procurement Plans. Determine the use of various types of contracts and processes, to include but not limited to Government Purchase Credit Card orders, GSA schedule, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Seaport, Indefinite/Definite contracts, Firm Fixed Price contracts and Cost-Plus Fee contracts. Determine best value of competitive source selection procurements and analyze cost and pricing data for cost savings. Review negotiation strategies. Function as the Source Selection Authority. Prepare and write official correspondence to include source selection decisions. Utilize the Purchase Request (PR) Builder system and the electronic Standard Procurement System (SPS/PD2). Contract actions range from small purchases to complex large purchases. Conduct detailed review of official contract documents to ensure that good business decisions are made for various contract documents such as; Business Clearance Memorandums (BCM’s), Acquisition Plans, Justification & Approvals (J&A’s), Economy Act Determinations, Ratifications, Protests and Claims. Prepare acquisitions in accordance with the FAR, DFAR, MAPS and other applicable regulations. Responsible for interpreting new and existing procurement policies and ensuring that the policies are implemented in the day to day operations of the office. Generate briefings of status reports. Interpret reports pertaining to contract workload progress. Determine customers fiscal year requirement projections. Serve as expert advisor to team members, customers, management and other agency personnel on all levels. Respond to various inquiries from internal and external officials. Conduct and coordinate high priority meetings of procurements to gather information, set goals, determine potential problem areas, and provide resolutions. Brief upper management on acquisition and personnel matters. Interface with officials outside of contracts, such as the Comptroller’s office, Legal Counsel, Small Business Administration (SBA), Defense Finance Administration Service (DFAS), as well as the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Management personnel and Contractor personnel. Supervise a team of eight contract specialists and two contract specialist team leads. Responsible for mentoring and training junior contract specialists and ensuring that all contract specialists receive DAWIA level training and complete their Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Review and approve leave, training requests, certify time and manage data call responses. Prepare GS performance appraisals, counsel 5

employees, and resolve personnel issues with the Branch. Support the Command on Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Programs, by ensuring that EEO principles are implemented by management and employee personnel. Promote a positive work environment, through the use of alternate work schedules and telework agreements which improves morale.

Supervisor: Paul Lauro 703-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: No. Retired

US Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

300 7th Street SW

Washington, DC 20024 United States

10/2011 - 07/2013

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Responsible for the obligation millions of dollars annually in support of the National Finance Center, New Orleans LA, and Washington, DC, the National Information Technology Center, Office of the Chief Information Officer services procured include information technology, management support service and housing support services and products. I plan, develop and establish long and short-range procurement and contracting plans, strategies and approaches for overall acquisitions. I apply knowledge of Federal contracting regulations, statutes, and procedures, and program objectives to determine the appropriate types of contracts and negotiation authorities. Provide expert advice to senior program personnel on procurement and contracting matters affecting program planning for each assigned client and or program. Conduct sole source and competitive procurements, e.g. Full and Open, GSA Schedules, etc. to obtain the best value at fair and reasonable prices. Coordinate the contract administration phase for awarded contracts, including monitoring contractor performance and compliance to contract requirements, negotiation and implementation of modifications which change the requirements of existing contracts as a result of changes in the state-of-the-art, revisions to task requirements, changes in scope, or other needs. Serve as a lead contracts negotiator, including conducting fact-finding sessions, pre-proposal conferences, debriefs to unsuccessful offers, and negotiating various terms and conditions for a wide variety of contract types. Respond to Congressional and Freedom of Information inquiries relative to assigned programs to the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer. Provide orientation, mentoring, and training to less experienced contract specialists concerning the acquisition process. Supervisor: Scott Wolz 202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: No. Retired

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Marine Corp Systems Command

Acquisition Center for Support Services

2200 Lester Street

Quantico, VA 22134 United States

06/2009 - 10/2011

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: NH Grade: 04

This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion Procurement Contracting Officer (This is a federal job) Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Served as Procurement Contracting Officer, Acquisition Center for Support Services with unlimited warrant, responsible for developing, implementing and executing a comprehensive Advisory and Assistance Services for the Marine Corps Systems Command. This consolidated office functions in an independent manner to coordinate requirements, establish contractual relationships, provide analytical and procurement planning services, and ensure appropriate regulatory compliance. ACSS serves as the principal interface with the professional services sector; responsible for industry liaison, business relations, and representation of the Command’s advisory and assistance business model to government and commercial organizations. The Marine Corps Systems Command hosts their entire Commercial Enterprise Omnibus support services business model on a web-based, Enterprise Procurement Portal.

PCO FUNCTIONS:

• Assist customers in the development of their Acquisition Strategies as required.

• Ensure appropriate documentation is properly included in the contract file.

• Support the execution of actions in accordance with established plans.

• Preparation of Requests for Proposals

• Prepare written documentation, Business Clearance Memorandums, Award Rationale Letters, Congressional Notifications, Justification and Approvals, Contracting Officer Representative Designation Letters, and Determinations and Findings, accurately and in a timely manner.

• Use the Procurement Desktop Defense, contract writing system to produce pre- award, award and contract action reporting documents.

• Approves procurement advertisements and ensures they are posted in government port of entry as required.

• Coordinate brief Source Selection Evaluation teams.

• Evaluate proposals using best value principles.

• Negotiate professional services contracts and ensures rates and costs are fair and reasonable.

• Review and approve travel and other direct cost requests submitted by CORs as appropriate.

• Coordinate Small Business Records with the local Office of Small Business Programs prior to advertising requirements valued at $10,000 or more to industry.

• Participates in the preparation of written financial and administrative reports;

• Creates responses to non-routine correspondence and handles additional assignments such as awards boards and Combined Federal Campaign;

• Establishes priorities, manages workload and reviews. 7

• Interprets contract provisions and reviews contracts for accuracy and changes prior to award.

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Supervisor: Angela Apperson 703-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: No Retired

Marine Corp Systems Command

PG-10, IT Contracting Support

2200 Lester Street

Quantico, VA 22134 United States

12/2007 - 06/2009

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: YA Grade: 02

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Analyze and evaluate major contractual aspects of substantive mission-oriented programs. Responsible for pre-award and post award functions; analyzes requirements, provides appropriate recommendations, and performs procurement planning; develops procurement objectives in terms of competition and price range; prepares and maintains current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts, and related schedules; advises program managers on procurement objectives to be used and assist in the development of statements of work; prepares complex requests for proposals, invitations for bid, contract documents; performs detailed analyses of all elements of cost and price in contractors proposals; serves as a lead negotiator; terminates contracts for the convenience of the government, initiates and recommends contracting policies and procedures; reviews, evaluates, and provides guidance concerning contracting and/or procurement policies and procedures. Provides advice and guidance on contracting matters to program managers and group directors, and researchers. Prepares and/or coordinates staffing through directorate and/or command personnel of command positions on proposed policy; initiates, analyses, develops, interprets, disseminates, evaluates, recommends, and maintains contracting, acquisition, and business management policies and procedures for the command.

Supervisor: David Berry 703-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: No. Retired

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Contracting Center of Excellence

5200 Army Pentagon

Washington DC, DC 20001 United States

02/2006 - 12/2007

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: YA Grade: 02

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Serve as a senior contract specialist responsible for pre-award and post-award functions involving complex procurements. The acquisitions average approximately

$1 million in value, range from $5 million to $60 million dollars and are characterized by information technology, management-oriented business iterated services, and other assigned highly visible and complex state of the art programs. Responsible for the pre-award functions such as: analyzing requirements, conferences, determining method of contracting, type of contract, extent of competition, negotiation, and type of service, and document preparation, and final offers. Perform pre and post award responsibilities to include monitoring status of technical evaluations, contract change initiatives, settling issues, preparing cure notices, and preparation of the Business Clearance Memorandums. Supervisor: Kelvin Robinson 201-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: No. Retired

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Crystal Gateway North

201 12th Street South, Suite 203

Arlington, VA 22152 United States

10/2004 - 02/2006

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Assisted with standing up a new contracting office assigned to directly support eight customers, two of which were major accounts. Provide pre-award functions for procurements involving a variety of contract requirements, new or innovative projects for Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Headquarters and overseas. Reviews requests for the procurement of equipment, services. Selects contract types (firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery, cost reimbursement, labor hours etc.), methods of solicitation and option requirements. Administer contracts for procurement of extensive, highly specialized new and innovative and services affecting agency programs. Monitors and elevates performance of contractors for compliance with terms and conditions. Administers contracts for supplies and or services. Issues delivery orders as provided in contracts; monitors subcontracting plan; requests and evaluates proposals relating changes and prepares letters addressing issues to contractors. Performs cost and 9

price analysis; negotiate settlement of disputes; negotiates and prepares modifications and all supporting documentation.

Supervisor: Toye Latimer 703-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: No. Retired

Defense Contracting Command - Washington

5200 Army Pentagon

Washington DC, DC 20001 United States

09/2003 - 10/2004

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: YA Grade: 02

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Contract Specialist assigned to Business Unit B, which provides contracting support for Joint Staff located in the Pentagon. Perform contracting functions for pre-award and post award functions for procurements involving contracts of highly specialized research, and services, which involves cradle to grave procurement activities. Administer long-term contracts. Analyze and evaluate cost and pricing data elements to determine price reasonableness for acquisitions in a timely, efficient and at an acceptable level of quality. Exhibit and foster cooperation, teamwork, and professionalism at all times. Review customer requests and assist in problem solving and provide advice and assistance. Provide weekly workload status update to Supervisor. Interact proactively with customers to provide quality and efficient support. Identify problems, implement strategies for resolving them. Work within the legal guidelines of the procurement regulations and seek advice from counsel when appropriate. Assists team in meeting established small business goals. Medical Command Contracting Center, NA

6900 Georgia Avenue NW

Building T20

Washington DC, DC 20307 United States

10/2002 - 09/2003

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: NH Grade: 02

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Responsible for, soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and preparing contracts for award with commercial organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and State or local governments for furnishing products, services for health care activities. Administers contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the 10

obligations of the parties. Terminates contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals. Evaluates cost or price proposals and accounting systems data. Reviews contracts, programs, policies, or procedures, formulating and administering policies and procedures to ensure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged business firms. Develops acquisition strategies and directs or manages procurements.

Supervisor: Sueann Lowery 202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: No. Retired

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Education:

Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL United States Master's Degree 05/2007

GPA: 3.62 of a maximum 4.00

Credits Earned: 33 Semester hours

Major: Acquisition and Contract Management

Job Related Training:

ACQ 101- Government Systems Management, Acquisitions Development 07/03/2007

CLC 007-Contract Source Selection 07/01/2007

CLC 033-Format and Structure for DoD e-Business 05/14/2007 Contract Management 04/23/2007

Small Business Practice 11/02/2006

Army Contracting Priorities 10/31/2006

Lean Six Sigma 10/31/2006

Service Contracting 10/24/2006

Contingency Contract 10/19/2006

Ethics Case Studies 10/17/2006

Contract & Subcontract 08/11/2006

MGT 5213 Contract Ch 04/21/2006

MGT 5218 Contract Ne 12/09/2005

CON 353- Advanced Business Solutions for Mission Support 07/01/2005 Ethics Training for Acquisitions, 03/02/2005

Simplified Acquisition Procedures 06/07/2004

DCC-W 2004 Roundtable 05/07/2004

Activity Based Contracting 05/06/2004

CON 210-Govt Contracting 03/26/2004

CON 204-Pricing and Contract Integration 02/13/2004 CON 202-Government Contracting Intermediate 12/19/2003 CON 104-Cost and Price Analysis 11/07/2003

CON 104B-Cost and Pricing Principles11/07/2003

CON 104A- Cost and Pricing Principles 08/13/2003

CON 101-Basics of Contracting 07/15/2003

CON 100-Shaping Smart Business Arrangements 04/17/2003 References:

Nadine Payne, Contracting Officer, Internal Revenue Service, 240-***-****, adtqyh@r.postjobfree.com

Patrick McFarlane, Contracting Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 202-***-**** ext. 3334, adtqyh@r.postjobfree.com Tony Burke, Supervisory Contracting Officer, Internal Revenue Service, 301-***-****, adtqyh@r.postjobfree.com



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