Contract Specialist United States

Joel Miró Marquez

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Executive Summary

Trusted business professional with over 14 years of professional experience in the business and banking industry and 9 years of experience in the contracting field (1102 series). 5 years of experience as a Contract Specialist and 4 years as a Contracting Officer with a 10 million Warrant. Expert in customer relations, mortgage, loan advisor services, contract specialist, and Contracting Officer. Recipient of several performance awards from Banco Popular and the United States Marine Corps Base, Quantico. Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION JUNE 2006 INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY

· Major: Management

MASTER OF ARTS IN PROCUREMENT AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DECEMBER 2021 WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Skills & Abilities

· US citizen currently holding an active secret clearance and eligible for a security clearance at any level

(e.g., Top Secret, Secret)

· Bilingual with fluency in Spanish and English

· Works diligently both independently and in a group setting

· Willing and eager to assume a leadership role in the support of team and mission success

· Hold active Secret Clearance Software skills on Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

· Working knowledge of federal, Department of Defense, United States Marine Corps, Command, and directorate procurement and production policies, regulations, and directives

· Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to Contract Specialists to ensure efficient and policy-abiding steps are executed from initial acquisition planning through contract closeout

· Brief Senior Leadership on the current status of all pending contracting actions

· Serve as Business Advisor to USMC HQ customers to ensure quality requirement fulfillment

· Conduct market research and utilize results for requirement and acquisition strategy development

· Assist in the development of requirement documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Contract Type Determination and Findings Memorandums, and Independent Government Estimates (IGEs)

· Research and apply policies and procedures related to cost and price analysis to determine the reasonableness of proposed pricing and aid in negotiations with industry

· Negotiate with defense contractors to obtain the best value for the Government under various contract types for both commercial and non-commercial products and services

· DAWIA Certificate level 2

· Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP Certificate Professional Experience

Contracting Officer (1102) General Schedule 13 Remote at Fredericksburg, VA 22405 United States Department of Agriculture, December 2023 – Present Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center Responsible for responding and assisting, the contracting officer and the customer need to procure supplies and services in support of the IT/Enterprise Section. Perform market research to find the proper sources to utilize and follow the best acquisition strategies to procure the supplies and services. Prepare Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Federal Opportunities Proposal Request, ensuring inclusion of applicable FAR and supplemental regulation clauses.

Perform price and cost analysis to determine the fairness and reasonableness of the services or supplies that will be acquired. Perform audits and monitor contracts to track the accomplishment of the terms and conditions of the contract.

Assist the contractor with the invoicing process through the IPP invoice platform webpage and with any other issues related to the contract.

Prepare contract modifications when required due to any change in the terms and conditions or any change in the scope of the contracts.

Responsible for gathering all the related documentation and filing it in the contract file to meet with the policies and procedures in accordance with the FAR, FPACPOP, and USDA Contracting Desk book. Responsible for reviewing all the work performed by Contract Specialists and signing the document as Contracting Officer or Source Selection Authority. Review all Market Research, Acquisition Strategies, and decide on the Commerciality of the requirement.

Responsible for conducting acquisition strategy meetings, pre-solicitation activities, source selection or best value evaluations, contract awards, and contract administration. Responsible for performing acquisition planning, market research, oversight, and participation in formal and informal source selection processes, cost/price analysis, contract review board meetings, and negotiations.

Responsible for advising program officials of contracts in development, negotiation processes, and contract awards.

Responsible for serving as Contracting Officer for soliciting, awarding, and administering professional services, non-personal services, and supply contracts on requirements above and below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

Responsible for monitoring the performance and development of each team member and assisting the contacting officer with the solicitation and award of contracts utilizing the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (FAR 13 and 13.5), negotiated procedures (FAR part 15), Fair Opportunity (FAR 16.5/FAR 8), and other acquisition procedure applicable to the specific requirement to ensure procurement objectives are achieved.

Responsible for providing feedback to the Branch Chief of performance management on issues and recommendations.

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Appoint and oversee the activities of assigned Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) within the contract execution.

Review and decide on contractor Requests for Equitable Adjustment, claims, and other offer matters in dispute.

Make an award decision document to determine the selection of the responsible source capable of meeting the supply, software as a service (SAAS), and services. Assist in preparing statements of work, acquisition plans, and source selection plans, and prepare necessary determinations, findings, and all solicitation documents. Responsible for administering all the recompetes, new requirements, options, administrative modifications, and closeout of the USDA IT/Enterprise Section. Contract Specialist (1102) General Schedule 12 Remote at Fredericksburg, VA 22405 United States Department of Agriculture, August 2023 – December 2023 Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center Responsible for responding and assisting, the contracting officer and the customer need to procure supplies and services in support of the Eastern Region. Perform market research to find the proper sources to utilize and follow the best acquisition strategies to procure the supplies and services. Prepare Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Federal Opportunities Proposal Request, ensuring inclusion of applicable FAR and supplemental regulation clauses.

Perform price and cost analysis to determine the fairness and reasonableness of the services or supplies that will be acquired. Perform audits and monitor contracts to track the accomplishment of the terms and conditions of the contract.

Assist the contractor with the invoicing process through the IPP invoice platform webpage and with any other issues related to the contract.

Prepare contract modifications when required due to any change in the terms and conditions or any change in the scope of the contracts.

Responsible for gathering all the related documentation and filing it in the contract file to meet with the policies and procedures in accordance with the FAR, FPACPOP, and USDA Contracting Desk book. Responsible for conducting acquisition strategy meetings, pre-solicitation activities, source selection or best value evaluations, contract awards, and contract administration. Responsible for performing acquisition planning, market research, oversight, and participation in formal and informal source selection processes, cost/price analysis, contract review board meetings, and negotiations.

Responsible for advising program officials of contracts in development, negotiation processes, and contract awards.

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Responsible for serving as Contracting Specialist for soliciting, awarding, and administering professional services, non-personal services, and supply contracts on requirements above and below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

Responsible for awarding contracts that require surveillance and control of special requirements. Responsible for work, Unauthorized commitments, and ratifications. Responsible for monitoring the performance and development of each team member and assisting the contacting officer with the solicitation and award of contracts utilizing the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (FAR 13.5), negotiated procedures (FAR part 15), Fair Opportunity (FAR 16.5/FAR 8), and other acquisition procedure applicable to the specific requirement to ensure procurement objectives are achieved.

Responsible for providing feedback to the Branch Chief of performance management on issues and recommendations.

Review and decide on contractor Requests for Equitable Adjustment, claims, and other offer matters in dispute.

Assist in preparing statements of work, acquisition plans, and source selection plans, and prepare necessary determinations, findings, and all solicitation documents. Contracting Officer (1102) General Schedule 13 Quantico, VA 22134 United States Marine Corps July 2021 - August 2023 Regional Contracting Office

Responsible for responding to and assisting in the customer's needs to procure supplies and services. Review purchase requests and descriptions of the services and supplies to be procured. Perform market research to find the proper sources to utilize and follow the best acquisition strategies to procure the supplies and services. Prepare Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Federal Opportunities Proposal Request, ensuring inclusion of applicable FAR and supplemental regulation clauses.

Perform price and cost analysis to determine the fairness and reasonableness of the services or supplies that will be acquired. Perform audits and monitor contracts to track the accomplishment of the terms and conditions of the contract.

Assist the contractor with the invoicing process through the WAWF webpage and any other issues related to the contract.

Prepare contract modifications when required due to any change in the terms and conditions or any change in the scope of the contracts.

Responsible for gathering all the related documentation and filing it in the contract file to meet with the policies and procedures in accordance with the FAR, DFARS, NMCAR, and MAPP. Responsible for reviewing all the work performed by Contract Specialists and signing the document as Contracting Officer or Source Selection Authority. Work in a streamlined time and materials (T&M) contract for the Transportation Branch that efficiently provided logistics services and parts provision to provide rapid repair of emergency response and security vehicles. Review all Market Research, Acquisition Strategies, and decide on the Commerciality of the requirement. Page 4

Responsible for conducting acquisition strategy meetings, pre-solicitation activities, source selection or best value evaluations, contract awards, and contract administration. Responsible for performing acquisition planning, market research, oversight, and participation in formal and informal source selection processes, cost/price analysis, contract review board meetings, and negotiations.

Responsible for advising program officials of contracts in development, negotiation processes, and contract awards.

Responsible for serving as Contracting Officer for soliciting, awarding, and administering professional services, non-personal services, and supply contracts on requirements above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

Responsible for awarding contracts that require surveillance and control of special requirements. Responsible for monitoring the performance and development of each team member and assisting the contact specialist with the solicitation and award of contracts utilizing the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (FAR 13.5), negotiated procedures (FAR part 15), Fair Opportunity (FAR 16.5/FAR 8), and other acquisition procedure applicable to the specific requirement to ensure procurement objectives are achieved.

Responsible for providing feedback to the Branch Chief of performance management on issues and recommendations.

Appoint and oversee the activities of assigned Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) within the contract execution.

Review and decide on contractor Requests for Equitable Adjustment, claims, and other offer matters in dispute.

Make competitive range determinations and selection recommendations to the source selection authority. Assist in preparing statements of work, acquisition plans, and source selection plans, and prepare necessary determinations, findings, and all solicitation documents. Responsible for administering all the recompetes, new requirements, options, administrative modifications, and closeout of Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant, Intelligence, Administration, and Resource Management. Command, Control, Communication, & Computers (C4) and other commands portfolio valued at around $38 million. Contract Specialist (1102) General Schedule 12 Quantico, VA 22134 United States Marine Corps August 2016 – July 2021 Regional Contracting Office

Responsible for responding to and assisting in the customer's needs to procure supplies and services. Reviewed purchase requests and descriptions of the services and supplies to be procured. Performed market research to find the proper sources to be utilized and followed the best acquisition strategies to procure the supplies and services. Prepared RFQ, RFP, and Federal Opportunities Proposal Request, ensuring inclusion of applicable clauses and provisions. Page 5

Performed price and cost analysis to determine the fairness and reasonableness of the services or supplies that will be acquired. Performed audit and monitoring contracts to track the accomplishment of the terms and conditions of the contract.

Assisted the contractor with the invoicing process through the WAWF webpage and with any other issues related to the contract.

Prepared contract modifications to incorporate changes in the terms and conditions or any changes in the scope of the contracts.

Responsible for gathering all the related documentation and filing it in the contract file to meet with the policies and procedures in accordance with the FAR, DFARS, NMCAR, and MAPP. Responsible for working in a streamlined T&M contract for the Transportation Branch that efficiently provides logistics services and parts to meet the quick repair for the emergency response and security vehicles.

Negotiate direct costs, indirect costs, and fees, and analyze proposed subcontract arrangements for task order contracts for approximately $500 M in support of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) under the MCRC IDIQ valued at $ 770 M.

Assisted the Contracting Officer assigned to work with all task orders related to Cable Services aboard MCB, Quantico, RITA 2.0 Studies, MCESG Operational Behavior, and any other task required by the branch. Team Leader San Juan, PR

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico October 2012-August 2016 Mortgage Claims Department

Served as a senior mortgage claim officer for a mortgage portfolio valued at approximately $35 million. Functioned as a team leader for Private Label, Loss Mitigation Claims, FNMA, Freddie Mac, MGIC, Farmer, and VA Claimers.

Led and managed a diverse team comprised of contract specialists, program managers, and pricing experts responsible for preparing all the required paperwork and submitting the claims following the investor timeline. Established a successful team qualified with the proper training and experience, where the mission was accomplished, timelines met, quality achieved, and expectations surpassed. Near-zero attrition on the team during my tenure as a supervisor was achieved. Actively planning and coordinating the workflow and dividing the work in the area, creating schedule and timeframe for my teamwork and monitoring the workflow. Led the training for new employee a participate actively to upgrade the training as required. Participate in resolving issues in the areas and work on projects for the implementation of new acquisitions and new process in the functional areas. Ensured team operated in compliance with our investor guidelines by conducting complex reviews of new acquisition loans and reported findings in accordance with the Federal National Mortgage Association REO report in Home Saver Solution Network (HSSN) and the Default Mortgage Integrate System (DMIS). Assessed mortgage documentation to include payment history, escrow account, legal expenses, HOA, taxes, and other expenses’ history related to REO administration for compliance and risk determination. Page 6

Led, managed, and submitted 571 claims for Mortgage foreclosure and Loss Mitigation in accordance with Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal National Mortgage Association with Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Company, Wells Fargo, and Union Bank Switzerland. Functioned as a mentor, subject matter expert, and liaison in REO and Claims (SME REO-CLAIMS) supporting a large-scale merger between Doral Bank and Banco Popular. Loan Specialist,San Juan, PR

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Sept 2001-Oct 2012

Collection Department

Assessed customer financial solvency and status, prepared all loan documentation, loan modifications, and ensured compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines. Ensure that are financial analysis complies with the regulation and the customer receive the great alternative to protect their credit. Ensure to accomplished with the help desk for functional area. Established processes to analyze information on loss mitigation, alternative workout, and ensured that the file documentation complied with investors' and guarantors' guidelines. Functioned as a customer service representative, assisting customers with all loan and banking needs. Provided guidance to the customer about the loss mitigation option. Awards

Recipient of several performance awards from Banco Popular and the United States Marine Corps Base, Quantico

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