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Brandee N. Hynson

Lorton,USA

Summary

Experienced procurement strategist with a 15+ years of experience leading multimillion-dollar sourcing projects, vendor relationships, and contract operations in complex, regulated environments. Proven ability to reduce procurement cycle times, improve operational efficiency, and align acquisition strategies with company goals. Expertise in building cross-functional partnerships, efficient purchasing, negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing cost-saving measures.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Procurement Analyst

Department of Justice, Washington D.C.
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed and tracked procurement performance goals to align with enterprise category management strategies, driving data-informed sourcing decisions and improving purchasing efficiency and cost savings across multiple business units.
  • Conducted advanced spend and compliance analysis using forecast data to identify operational improvement opportunities and mitigate financial and contractual risks.
  • Streamlined communication across legal, compliance, and finance departments to support updated procurement guidelines.
  • Guided senior leadership and internal teams on procurement strategies and contracting methodologies.
  • Reviewed and validated high-value contract documentation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and facilitating faster approval cycles.
  • Oversaw engagement with external monitoring organizations, delivering timely and correct audit responses.
  • Enhanced operational knowledge and minimized policy-related errors throughout the organization.
  • Improved data quality by resolving $93M in misclassified contract spend.
  • Managed integration of enterprise systems with organizational reporting tools.
  • Authored organization-wide procurement bulletins and alerts on policy updates, risk mitigation, and strategic sourcing initiatives, enhancing stakeholder awareness and compliance.
  • Facilitated a high-profile event, strengthening external partnership strategy with numerous vendors.
  • Awarded for driving organizational supplier collaboration and process improvement efforts.

Senior Procurement Analyst

Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency, Quantico, VA
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Aligned procurement activities with category management objectives to optimize buying processes.
  • Collaborated with software development teams to enhance spend plan systems, ensuring compatibility with CM and real-time forecasting capabilities.
  • Analyzed procurement data to conduct risk assessments and align with CM performance targets.
  • Provided in-depth FY23 CM performance summary to Office of Secretary of Defense, focusing on contract metrics and workforce development.
  • Teamed up with multiple departments to refine data accuracy in forecasting applications.
  • Facilitated small business engagement by aligning with SB offices and refining demand forecasts.
  • Increased accuracy and availability of forecast data through effective system solutions.
  • Delivered expert advice on acquisition regulations, including FAR and Small Business Act.
  • Assisted in formulating long-term sourcing strategies within DoD-wide CM Working Group.
  • Conducted stakeholder engagement sessions to pinpoint barriers in CM program execution.

Senior Contract Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, VA
08.2012 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw contract lifecycle management for high-value energy and technical service agreements, handling planning, negotiation, award, and compliance for portfolios surpassing $600M.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance in complex contract negotiations, addressing breaches proactively.
  • Directed 28-year power purchase agreement, optimizing procurement and reducing costs.
  • Awarded and oversaw scalable consulting support for Energy Savings projects.
  • Directed strategy for acquiring Energy-as-a-Service project, employing novel contracting techniques to enhance on-base power systems at Altus AFB.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals and conducted price and cost assessments.
  • Facilitated communication between internal teams, legal advisors, technical experts, and external vendors to meet contract terms and business objectives.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to increase competition, expand supplier base, and improve contract value.
  • Oversaw invoice validation and payment execution using enterprise procurement systems.
  • Communicated critical procurement insights to leadership, ensuring alignment on project objectives.
  • Created metrics to assess vendor efficiency and contract results.
  • Enhanced team capabilities through effective mentorship.
  • Ensured procurement practices and contract documentation remained compliant with applicable regulations and internal audit standards.
  • Analyzed contract requirements, industry trends, and regulatory changes to support decision-making.

Procurement Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, VA
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated and drafted responses to executive and Congressional inquiries regarding procurement strategy and regulatory updates.
  • Advised senior leadership on procurement policy impacts, supporting organizational decision-making through curated briefings, performance metrics, and strategic messaging.
  • Developed and maintained a centralized library of executive communications, ensuring consistent and efficient distribution of key messaging across a 1,000+ member acquisition workforce.
  • Created and delivered high-impact executive-level briefings, talking points, and background materials to align leadership across strategic initiatives and regulatory changes.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between legal, compliance, communications, and acquisition teams to ensure messaging accuracy and alignment with evolving operational goals.
  • Participated in strategic planning discussions on enterprise-wide procurement reform and process transformation initiatives, influencing future-state operations.

Contract Administrator

Defense Contract Management Agency, Manassas, VA
11.2010 - 08.2012
  • Reviewed blanket order agreements, fixed-price, and multi-year contracts to track compliance and execute post-award actions.
  • Reviewed contracts approaching end date to ascertain actions for successful closeout.
  • Achieved 10% reduction in overage contracts by requesting audits from DCAA.
  • Evaluated proposals for negotiation under undefinitized contract actions using submitted and historical rates.
  • Enhanced collaboration between contractors and company to resolve contract matters efficiently.

Education

Master of Science - Acquisitions and Supply Chain Management

University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD
01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
01.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Purchasing strategy
  • Procurement process improvement
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Negotiation expertise
  • E-procurement systems
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Spend analysis
  • Category management
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Writing and verbal communication

Certification

  • Federal Acquisition Career Professional Certification – (2023) Department of Defense
  • DAWIA Level III Certification (2015) Department of Defense
  • Defense Acquisition Corps Member (2016)
  • Graduate Certificate of Procurement and Contract Management (2011) University of Maryland, University College

Timeline

Senior Procurement Analyst

Department of Justice, Washington D.C.
06.2023 - Current

Senior Procurement Analyst

Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency, Quantico, VA
06.2022 - 05.2023

Procurement Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, VA
01.2019 - 12.2019

Senior Contract Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, VA
08.2012 - 05.2022

Contract Administrator

Defense Contract Management Agency, Manassas, VA
11.2010 - 08.2012

Master of Science - Acquisitions and Supply Chain Management

University of Maryland University College

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Clark Atlanta University

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