Procurement Policy & Acquisition Strategy Leader

BENJAMIN MORTON, J.D.

Silver Spring, Maryland ***04 301-***-**** **********@******.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/benjamin-morton

PROCUREMENT & ACQUISITION STRATEGY POLICY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Strategic procurement advisor and acquisition policy leader with 15+ years supporting federal, defense, infrastructure, and public-sector organizations. Demonstrated success developing acquisition frameworks, drafting procurement policy, improving contract lifecycle efficiency, conducting internal reviews, leading supply chain / vendor oversight efforts, and advising program leadership on cost, integrity, schedule risk, and performance requirements. Skilled in cradle-to-grave procurement strategy, contract administration, negotiations, sourcing, internal control development, and vendor accountability.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Federal Procurement & Acquisition (FAR, DFARS, DEAR, TAR, CAR, DOE, CFR)

Cradle-to-Grave Contract Lifecycle Management

Source Selection & Evaluation Criteria Development

Supply Chain/Vendor Performance Management

Contract Administration & Closeout (Small Business)

Cost/Price Analysis & Negotiation Strategy

Acquisition Planning & Market Research

Internal Audits, Compliance & Corrective Action Plans

Risk Mitigation & Internal Controls

Subcontract Flow-Down Requirements

Supply Chain Performance Oversight

Government Ethics & Procurement Integrity

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Drafting, SOP Creation & Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Compliance & Policy Analyst / Team Lead — Department of Commerce

January 2023 – September 2025

Led redesign of enterprise procurement policies, drafting Quality Management System Manual 2.0 governing acquisition lifecycle processes.

Authored internal guidance aligned with FAR Parts 6, 8, 10, 15, and 19 for competition, schedules, market research, and negotiation procedures.

Conducted procurement integrity reviews, vendor accountability assessments, and internal control evaluations.

Advised leadership on acquisition risk, performance metrics, and pre-award/post-award strategy.

Senior Compliance & Policy Analyst / Acquisition Team Lead — Vision Centric (DLA)

January 2020 – January 2023

Ensured procurement and financial compliance aligned with FAR/TAR/DTAR, 31 CFR Chapter X (AML/BSA), OFAC sanctions authorities (31 CFR 500–599), and CFIUS guidelines (31 CFR 800/802), supporting risk-based oversight of federal acquisition operations.

Supported procurement operations for multimillion-dollar federal programs, ensuring adherence to acquisition regulations.

Conducted vendor responsibility checks, performance monitoring, and subcontract oversight.

Performed cost/price analysis and market research to support competitive determinations.

Guided contracting officers on award documentation and lifecycle requirements.

Principal Attorney / Procurement and Acquisition — The Morton Law Group, Newark, NJ

March 2010 – January 2020

Advised and consulted corporations in procurement strategy and contracting operations for federally funded infrastructure and ROW property acquisition.

Advised acquisition stakeholders in accordance with FAR, DEAR, DOE O 413.3B, 10 CFR 830/851, NQA-1 quality requirements, and NISPOM security controls supporting high-hazard capital asset modernization within the NNSA enterprise.

Developed SOPs and internal control measures, reducing procurement cycle time by 18%.

Interpreted contract clauses relating to data rights, indemnification, warranties, and flow-downs.

Fostered vendor relationships and dispute resolution strategies to reduce schedule risk.

Represented organizations in procurement-related dispute matters, contract claims, and administrative actions.

Conducted internal compliance reviews, ethics training, and vendor accountability workshops.

Counseled clients on bid protest risk reduction, fraud prevention, and record retention standards.

Procurement and Acquisition Litigator — U.S. Air Force – Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

June 2000 – March 2010

Litigated contract and procurement disputes before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.

Investigated procurement misconduct, ethics violations, and organizational conflicts of interest.

Delivered training on government ethics, conflict-avoidance, and procurement integrity to global mission partners.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

J.D., Law – Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

B.A., Political Science – University of Central Florida

University of London – Comparative Constitutional Law & Human Rights

Certified Mediator – Rutgers University

Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) – Rutgers University, Center for Government Services

MILITARY TRAINING & AWARDS

U.S. Air Force JAG School & U.S. Army JAG School Graduate

Air Force Commendation Medal

Outstanding Young Americans Award

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Current: Public Trust / Previously held Active Secret (DoD); eligible for reactivation.

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