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CHRIS ZALDANA

CHRIS ZALDANA

Riverside,USA

Summary

Detail-oriented Contracts Administrator with extensive experience in procurement, contract management, and vendor negotiations within the Department of Defense (DoD) and defense contracting environments. Strong background in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, DFARS, NMCARS), Navy ERP procurement operations, and purchase order lifecycle management. Adept at ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and maintaining audit-ready documentation in high-security government environments. Active Secret Security Clearance and SF 1402 Certificate of Appointment as a Contracting Officer (CO).

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Vacco Industries
  • Managed procurement, IT infrastructure, and $10M+ in defense assets, ensuring zero loss and 100% compliance with military regulations
  • Led contract and vendor evaluations for military-grade communication and IT equipment, ensuring mission-critical operational readiness
  • Supervised procurement logistics and supply chain coordination, supporting over 5,000+ personnel with secure, on-time equipment deployment

Procurement Specialist

Department of Defense
11.2017 - Current
  • Warranted Purchasing Agent, authorized to issue contracts up to $250K under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), managing procurement lifecycles in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and NMCARS
  • Negotiated, awarded, and managed contracts across Federal Supply Schedules, BPAs, and IDTCs, ensuring cost efficiency and vendor compliance
  • Maintained real-time procurement data in Navy ERP, ensuring audit readiness, financial reconciliation, and compliance with acquisition policies
  • Led risk mitigation and supplier performance evaluations, resolving supply chain challenges and enhancing on-time contract execution

Signal Support System Specialist

U.S. Army/U.S. Army Reserves (Retired)
10.2010 - 09.2023
  • Managed procurement, IT infrastructure, and $10M+ in defense assets, ensuring zero loss and 100% compliance with military regulations.
  • Led contract and vendor evaluations for military-grade communication and IT equipment, ensuring mission-critical operational readiness.
  • Supervised procurement logistics and supply chain coordination, supporting over 5,000+ personnel with secure, on-time equipment, and equipment deployment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
10-2018

Skills

  • Contract & Procurement
  • Vendor & Supplier Management
  • Purchase Order Processing
  • Financial & Risk Analysis
  • Government Acquisition
  • Defense & Security

Certifications and Security Clearance

  • SF 1402 Certificate of Appointment - Contracting Officer
  • Secret Security Clearance
  • DAU - CON Certified (FAR, DFARS, NMCARS)

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

Department of Defense
11.2017 - Current

Signal Support System Specialist

U.S. Army/U.S. Army Reserves (Retired)
10.2010 - 09.2023

Vacco Industries

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix

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