Austin Wright
Contract Specialist
Chesapeake Beach
Summary
Focused Contract Specialist offering nearly 3 years of experience overseeing status and progression of contracts while ensuring compliance. Enhanced contract monitoring process by developing contract and vendor databases. Adept in creating and enforcing service level agreements, confirming terms conform with stated timelines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4047
4047
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CONTRACT SPECIALIST (Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP))
Department of Homeland Security (Office of Chief Procurement Officer – United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Detail)
11.2023 - Current
- Performed 65+ contract close-out actions as a member of the FY24 + FY25 USCIS Tiger Close-out Teams
- Managed 21 contracting actions totaling $5.6 million, managing pre-award and post-award functions including:
- Completed pre-award documentation of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) $102,610 award to support Brand Name Hardware for USCIS Service Centers Operations Directorate (SCOPS).
- Coordinated a $108,956 Intra-Agency Agreement with the USCIS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Licenses.
- Executed a $800,000 FFP total value award to maintain equipment for SCOPS.
CONTRACT SPECIALIST (Student Trainee)
Department of Homeland Security (Office of Chief Procurement Officer – Oversight and Pricing Branch)
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Integrated FY22 oversight results from the 10 primary DHS components (i.e., FEMA, TSA), and conducted numerical and graphical analysis using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Compiled and analyzed compliance data across several components, and interpreted the results of year-to-year changes.
- Verified 50+ contract documentation in FPDS and ECFS.
- Organized a list of 300+ vendors who complied with cybersecurity updates in a FY23 Cyber Hygiene Evaluation.
- Maintained digital contractual files, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and agency policies.
EQUITY RESEARCH INTERN
Blue Point Investment Management
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Analyzed companies thoroughly by using SEC filings such as, 10-K annual, 10-Q quarterly, 8-K, and DEF 14A reports, and other sources. Filings covered all company segments, and each was evaluated on how it impacted the company productivity.
- Composed weekly company analysis reports on designated companies that reviewed financial statements, past equity performance, ownership, management, competition, valuations, barriers to entry, and internal and external strengths and weaknesses.
- Participated and discussed in weekly meetings to share findings and conclusions on the form of action that should be taken regarding the designated company.
- Wrote 6 company analysis reports of 20+ pages, evaluating company actions and provided supported recommendations
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Towson University
Towson08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Finance
Towson University
Towson, MD05-2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Presentations
- Contract administration
- Contract closeouts
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Contract development
Certification
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Timeline
CONTRACT SPECIALIST (Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP))
Department of Homeland Security (Office of Chief Procurement Officer – United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Detail)
11.2023 - Current
CONTRACT SPECIALIST (Student Trainee)
Department of Homeland Security (Office of Chief Procurement Officer – Oversight and Pricing Branch)
01.2023 - 11.2023
EQUITY RESEARCH INTERN
Blue Point Investment Management
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Finance
Towson University
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