Profile
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).