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Contract Specialist Support Analyst

Location:
Woodbridge, VA
Salary:
$135,000 per year
Posted:
April 02, 2025

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Years of Experience

Government Contracting Specialist: 18 Years

Acquisition and Contracting Professional: 20 Years

Education and Professional Certifications

National Louis University – BS Management

Northern Virginia Community College – AAS Management

Employment History Summary

September 2021 – February 2025

Acquisition Solutions Incorporated

Senior Contract Specialist and Acquisition SME

October 2017 – September 2021

CTR Management Group

Senior Contract Specialist – Acquisition SME

May 2017 – September 2017

Premier Management Corporation

Senior Contract Specialist – Acquisition SME

October 2016 – February 2017

Loch Harbour Group

Senior Contract Specialist – Acquisition SME

May 2016 – September 2016

Acquisition Solutions Incorporated

Senior Acquisition Specialist – Acquisition SME

July 2015 – May 2016

Designed to Delivery

Senior Contract Specialist

June 2010 – July 2015

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Contract Specialist

October 2008 – June 2010

NetStar-1 (Formally PMC and Aviel Systems)

Contract Specialist

April 2007 – August 2008

Technical & Project Engineering, LLC

Senior Acquisition Consultant

Professional Summary

Core Expertise

A Senior Acquisition Consultant and Federal Contracts & Government Contracting Subject Matter Expert with over 20 years of experience, known for delivering results-driven best practices. Proven expertise in consulting and providing high-performing acquisition work that contributes to corporate success.

Former Federal Government Contracting Specialist

Senior Acquisition Consultant on over $10 Billion in Government contracts

Strong familiarity with FFP, T&M, IDIQ, Task/Delivery Order, and Performance-Based Contracts

Experience working with several DHS components, including USCIS, ICE, OPO, OBMM, NPPD, CS&C, NPIAD, and S&T

Demonstrated leadership with a strong track record of problem-solving support

Advanced skills in the acquisition process and training

I am an enthusiastic professional committed to exceeding customer expectations and delivering exceptional performance as a support contractor. With experience from both Government and Contractor perspectives, I understand how to produce high-quality results and achieve top Past Performance ratings. Starting my career as a Contracting Specialist and later transitioning into Expert Subject Matter roles in private industry, I have developed a strong, well-rounded understanding of how the Government Contracting profession operates from all angles.

Security Clearances Held

DHS CIS and ICE Suitability – 2004 – 2010

DHS Public Trust – 2010 to 2015

GSA Public Trust – 2017 to 2021

BEP Public Trust – 2021 to 2025 (Active)

I hold an active Public Trust clearance and am a FAC-C Level III certified professional.

Professional Associations

Leadership Development Program

National Contract Management Association

Federal Employee Experience

June 2010 – July 2015

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Contract Specialist

September 2004 – April 2007

Avaya Government Solutions (Formally PEC and Nortel)

Team Lead

Senior Acquisition Consultant

Corporate Experience

Acquisition Solutions Incorporated September 2021 – February 2025

Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO)

Senior Contract Specialist, Senior Acquisition SME

Administered contract management for various Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, processing approximately 350 awards, orders, and modifications over 3 years.

Prepared Sources Sought documents for multiple projects and developed pre-award documentation, including solicitations, Request for Proposals (RFPs), and amendments through the Systems for Award Management (SAM).

Prepared acquisition plans (AP), milestone schedules, price negotiation memorandums (PNM), Determinations & Findings (D&F), and price analysis for fair and reasonable pricing while conducting market research.

Conducted research and reconciled numerous closeout contracts.

Delivered hands-on training in Oracle's Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), focusing on creating awards, orders, modifications, and managing e-file cabinets for newly hired contractors and Federal Contract Specialists (CS).

CTR Management Group October 2017 – September 2021

General Services Administration (GSA)

Senior Contract Specialist – Acquisition SME

Managed acquisition for complex, multi-million-dollar technology and telecommunications contracts.

Maintained contract portfolios, including:

-$50 billion fixed-price, time and material, Multiple IDIQ Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) Telecommunication contracts with ten IDIQ holders and ten task orders.

-$48 billion Fixed Price, Incentive, Multiple IDIQ contract with six awardees for Network Universal (NU) Telecommunications, Transport Services, Management and Application Services, Security Services, and Special Services.

-$20 billion Fixed Price, FAR Part 16, Multiple IDIQ contract with four holders for Network Enterprise (NE), providing federal agencies with a range of network services.

-Conducted in-depth assessment of funds, cost and price analysis, and evaluated cost accounting systems for ten vendors across a combined $112 million strategic sourcing T&M, labor hours, and cost-reimbursement structured contract

Premier Management Corporation May 2017 – September 2017

Department of Commerce (DOC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Senior Contract Specialist – Acquisition SME

Prepared and solicited Request for Quotes (RFQs) via GSA vehicle for small business set-aside, utilizing FAR 8, 12, and 13; also solicited via agency’s IT Mandatory vehicle for IT-related procurement.

Reviewed and processed procurement packages, including new awards, modifications, deobligations, and closeouts.

Prepared and revised the Acquisition Plan, milestone schedules, Justifications, and price negotiation memorandums (PNM) to comply with each procurement requirement and prepared ad hoc reports on critical recurring topics.

Wrote, reviewed, and analyzed statements of work (SOW), work breakdown structures (WBS), Justification and Approval (J&A), and independent government cost estimates (IGCE).

Administered contract awards for various contract types, including firm-fixed-price, T&M, and labor hours (LH).

Loch Harbour Group October 2016 – February 2017

Defense Health Agency (DHA), Program Executive Office (PEO),

Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization (DHMSM)

Senior Acquisition Specialist Acquisition SME

Maintained and updated Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Dashboard and presented status during Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings.

Reviewed and revised the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) process.

Revised the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to support a $4.5 billion Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

Maintained all CDRL artifacts in the CDRL Management Jazz Tool (Lifecycle Management Tool)

Researched and downloaded CDRL artifacts from the Vector control management system tool (Vector)/Electronic Data Solutions.

Acquisition Solutions Incorporated May 2016 – September 2016

District of Columbia, Office of Procurement Operations

Senior Acquisition Specialist Acquisition SME

Prepared and solicited Request for Quotes (RFQs) via GSA vehicle for small business set-aside.

Developed pre-award documentation, including RFP, SOW/PWM, IGCE, Milestone Schedule, and Market Research.

Received and reviewed 23 proposals, analyzed technical and cost proposals, conducted negotiations, and led a technical evaluation workshop for the evaluation team.

Collaborated with the Small Business Administration (SBA) on small business set-aside initiatives.

Administered and managed contract portfolio, including:

- $2.5 Million Firm-Fixed Price, Best Value Trade-off contract under FAR 15, with FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Service for Cyber Security Support, Information Security Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Operations Center Support, Engineering, and Operational Services.

- $5 Million FFP, FAR 15, Best Value Trade-off contract for Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) annual reporting requirements.

Designed to Delivery July 2015 – May 2016

Department of the Interior (DOI)

Senior Contract Specialist

Prepared and solicited Request for Quotes (RFQs) via General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) for small business set-aside.

Prepared Justification and Approval (J&A) FAR 6 for sole source award to incumbent and limited justifications for Brand Name procurement.

Processed new awards using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method.

Researched General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), and Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP).

Utilized multi-award Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicle for commercial IT products and services.

NetStar-1 (Formally PMC and Aviel Systems)

October 2008 – June 2010

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science & Technology (S&T)

Contract Specialist

Participated in processing complex contract projects and defined the scope of work for over 60 procurement actions totaling over $200 million.

Performed detailed analyses of contract cost and pricing and reviewed contract invoices and claims.

Wrote, reviewed, and analyzed Statements of Work (SOW), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Technical Evaluation Plans, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).

Worked on a $64 million full and open competition with a $20 million small business set-aside for a Multiple Award Fixed-Price, Time and Material (T&M), and Labor Hours contract.

Technical and Project Engineering, LLC

April 2007 – August 2008

Department of Homeland Security (DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Senior Acquisition Consultant

Served as the primary point of contact (POP) for reviewing all incoming requisition packages.

Managed and performed reviews of all procurement documents, ensuring that procurement packages were complete before submitting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Developed standard operating procedure (SOP) guidance.

Advised and trained customers on all documentation needed to complete contract files.

Managed obligation tracking to monitor funds and generated weekly status reports for the director.

Conducted weekly and ad hoc meetings with six Deputy Directors on quality control procedures.

Avaya Government Solutions (Formally PEC and Nortel)

September 2004 – April 2007

Department of Homeland Security (DHS, Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)

Team Lead

Led and managed a team of four, supervising, mentoring, evaluating, and overseeing their work.

Managed the processing of invoices, ensuring review of all requirement documentation to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency policies and procedures.

Ensured invoices were processed accurately within two days of receipt and in compliance with Government Accountability Office (GAO) standards; tracked fund availability in contracts.

Utilized Federal Financial Management System (FFMS) to determine funding and ensure compliance with appropriation laws and regulations.

Managed obligation funds and backlog, validating invoices, Other Direct Costs (ODC), travel expenses, and payment vouchers; generated financial reporting.

Federal Employee Experience

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) June 2010 – July 2015

Contract Specialist

Prepared and completed procurement packages, including Interagency Agreement (IAA), and awarded over 200 procurement actions (task orders, modifications, and closeouts) totaling over $700 million.

Reviewed and processed invoices and claims; conducted contract closeouts.

Responded to inquiries and addressed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

Conducted a site visit to the Federal Burreau of Investigation (FBI) for the Biometric System Project.

Solicited Request for Information (RFI) via FidBizopps for a $300 million Biometric Identity Management project, receiving statements of capabilities from 45 vendors.

Administered over 45 complex "C" contracts and completed over 50 modifications for Federally Funded Research and Developments (FFRDC).



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