Chase Knight
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Summary
Experienced Lead Contract Specialist with over five years in federally funded procurements. Demonstrated expertise in soliciting, evaluating, awarding, and administering contracts for supplies, equipment, and services. Proven track record of successfully handling contracts up to $1 million. Trusted subject matter expert in public procurement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Contract Specialist
United States Forest Service
06.2024 - Current
- Determined the most appropriate procurement technique for complex and non-complex procurements in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Solicited for and analyzed quotes received for compliance with contract requirements
- Drafted, issued and signed amendments to solicitations and modifications to awarded contracts
- Conducted meetings and negotiations with vendor personnel on topics ranging from price, availability, and delivery
- Issued final award/no award and claim determinations on all contracts assigned
- Provided guidance to government personnel on contract language interpretation, best practices, and administration
- Developed innovative pricing terms for benefit to vendors and government
- Proposed improvements to existing contract templates
- Mentored and advised purchasing agents and contracting officers
Contract Specialist
United States Forest Service
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Issued final award/no award decision on all contracts assigned in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Evaluated quotes for compliance with regulations, policy, and solicitation requirements
- Drafted, issued and signed amendments to solicitations
- Planned, led & presented contract material and opportunities to over 200 interested vendors at in-person and virtual pre-quote engagement meetings
Purchasing Agent
United States Forest Service
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Administered complex and non-complex contracts
- Negotiated prices, delivery dates, and contract terms & conditions with vendors
- Interpreted agreement language for contractors and agency officials, provided appropriate advice and guidance
Support Services Specialist/Administrative Assistant
United States Forest Service
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Negotiated, administered, and completed non-complex purchase transactions within delegated authority
- Coordinated multiple ongoing projects within team environment and independently.
Education
BS - Business
Rosemont College
12.2025
AAB - Business Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
01.2022
Skills
- Contract administration
- Customer service oriented
- Attention to detail
- Strong vendor relations
- Contracting policies and regulations
- Critical thinking
- Contract performance management
- Problem solving
- Setting own priorities
- Proposal evaluation
- Sound judgement
- Cultivating positive working relationships
Accomplishments
Developed content, planned, and led pre-quote meetings for over 500 prospective or current vendors
Certification
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C Professional)
Awards
- Cash Award, Dedication to Equipment & Services Branch success, 2024
- Cash Award, Representing Organization at Vendor Meetings, 2023
- President’s List & Magna Cum Laude, AAB Business Management, 2022
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Scholastic Achievement, 2021
Timeline
Lead Contract Specialist
United States Forest Service
06.2024 - Current
Contract Specialist
United States Forest Service
02.2023 - 06.2024
Purchasing Agent
United States Forest Service
01.2021 - 02.2023
Support Services Specialist/Administrative Assistant
United States Forest Service
07.2019 - 11.2020
AAB - Business Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
BS - Business
Rosemont College
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