Christopher A. Raney
Summary
Diligent Contracts Manager skilled in managing complex contracts and driving compliance initiatives. Adept at fostering relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring smooth negotiations, and timely contract execution. Demonstrated expertise in risk management and regulatory adherence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROCUREMENT ANALYST
General Services Administration, GSA
10.2024 - Current
- Provided expert guidance and support for all procurement activities for Federal building construction and services, managing a $285M portfolio comprised of 472 active awards, 180 federal buildings, and 900 leases.
- Reviewed and validated contractual documents and supporting data to ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/GSAR) and other applicable regulations, mitigating potential compliance risks.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive region-wide acquisition policies, ensuring adherence to all applicable Federal statutes and regulations, resulting in 27% reduction in source selection findings.
- CPARS Focal Point (Region 9 Pacific Rim): Improved contractor performance reporting compliance by 8% by rectifying 52 overdue/non-compliant reports, ensuring accurate evaluations and potentially mitigating $37M in potential financial risks.
- Led and facilitated contract committee review teams for 18 major construction projects and multi-year services ($76M), collaborating with stakeholders to negotiate favorable terms and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Federal Contracts Trainer: Trained 82 team members in critical aspects of federal contracting, including in-depth knowledge of cost/price analysis (FAR 15.4) and termination procedures.
SUPERVISORY PROCURMENT ANALYST
United States Air Force, Davis-Monthan
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Led and mentored a 22-member contracting team in the successful management of a $55M contract portfolio, driving performance and ensuring high-quality supply and service acquisitions.
- Managed all pre- and post-award processes, ensuring accurate and timely execution of grant/contract applications, monitoring, and compliance, resulting in 100% compliance rate.
- Leveraged expertise in a range of contracting methods, including Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), source selection, and RFQ/RFPs, to successfully manage and execute high-priority procurements of supplies and services.
- Identified and implemented suitable contracting methods and contract types, incorporating relevant clauses and provisions.
Reviewed Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW) to guarantee quality and alignment with organizational objectives. - Awarded 252 commodities, services and minor construction contracts for $19M during FY24, supporting 66 organizations across the base and ensuring critical operational readiness.
- Spearheaded Davis-Monthan's inaugural Spark Tank event, assessing 16 innovative acquisition proposals and advising the base commander on contract feasibility, ultimately awarding Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contracts to promising solutions.
- Designed and built a SharePoint-based system to streamline the acquisition requirements submission process for customers.
- Created Davis-Monthan's first GPC Expanded Use program (>$250K), slashing acquisition timelines by 50% (30 to 15 days) and generating 1.5% rebates for managing accounts.
- Negotiated and managed a $45M portfolio of multi-year Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for diverse services including medical training, parachute free-fall training, and catering, resulting in a documented 15% cost reduction compared to previous contract cycles.
CONTRACTING OFFICER
United States Air Force, Davis-Monthan
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Deployed to Niger as Acquisitions Team Chief, leading a 9-member team across 2 locations and executing a spend plan for 675 personnel. Directed Force-Protection construction projects to strengthen international relationships and ease civil unrest.
- Oversaw the $5M Civil Augmentation Program transition from Army to Air Force, including equipment transfer, supporting 21 base operating services.
- Advanced the Department of State and U.S. Embassy's efforts by facilitating 205 Civil Engineer construction projects which enabled the runway activation and the largest military troop labor project in Air Force history valued at $144M.
- Led a 10 member bare-base buildup for border support. Authored $2.5M Letter Contract/Undefinitized Contract Action for US Army “Sunglow City” showers, latrines, laundry services securing 32 trucks on-site in less than 24 hours. Also sourced short-notice heavy equipment rentals, bottled-water, sand, and gravel.
- Negotiated and managed contracts for a $6M hangar renovation at the DoD's Aircraft Boneyard, resulting in a 12% ($720k) cost savings and enabling the implementation of a Robotic Laser Coating Removal System for F-16 aircraft, significantly improving safety and efficiency in paint removal operations.
Contracting Officer
United States Air Force
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Directed a 10-person cross-functional contracting team and provided expert business advice for civil engineer construction requirements, managing 772 facilities across 3,300 acres of real property with a total value of $1.5 billion.
- Performed comprehensive evaluation of 112 contractor proposals, analyzing cost and pricing data, and assessing past performance information. This resulted in saving the organization 10% in projected costs.
- Identified and resolved 8 Bona Fide Need Rule violations, preventing the loss of $370,000 in federal funding and enabling the continued execution of critical projects.
- Resolved 37 contractor claims for $1.26M. Negotiated 2-year cost backlog and saved the government $124K from project suspensions.
- Led a 12-person team through the entire source selection process, awarding a $990,000 five-year paint contract that expanded project capacity by 200%.
- Ensured legal and regulatory compliance in contracting by implementing and enforcing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation .Supplement (DFARS) policies.
CONTRACTING OFFICER/SPECIALIST
Unites States Air Force
07.2012 - 01.2016
- Led a 12-member team in the execution of supply, service, and construction contracts within a high-tempo environment, ensuring seamless support for critical functions.
- Planned, developed, and executed contracting policy with a $5B value, providing essential resources for wing operations, USSTRATCOM, and 49 associated units, driving operational effectiveness.
- Researched, interpreted, and applied federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS). Administered contracts, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and ensuring adherence to terms and conditions.
- Managed Medical Treatment Facilities task order administration under a $992M Air Force IDIQ, leading a team of 18 through specific ordering procedures.
- Led Air Force's first utility incentive contract through the Innovative Energy Efficiency Program, funding 6 projects ($750K) and generating utility credits.
- Authored the acquisition plan and strategy for a $49M Multiple Award Task Order Contract source selection.
- Negotiated and secured a 5-year, $28M contract for a Mobile MRI trailer, ensuring uninterrupted critical medical services for 47,000 patients. Resolved an unbalanced pricing dispute and procured the essential equipment.
- Successfully negotiated an extension to a $48M construction IDIQ with the Small Business Administration (SBA), averting the termination of 26 critical projects.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL03-2019
Associate of Science - Contracts Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
TUI University
Cypress, CA03-2014
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Customer focus
- Coaching and mentoring
- Price & Cost Analysis
- Negotiations
- Process improvement
- Cost control
Certification
- DAWIA Certified Acquisition Professional – Contracting – Level II – 2014
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) - 2024
Expertise
- Unlimited DAF Contracting Officer's Warrant since 2021
- Secret Security Clearance since 2023
Timeline
PROCUREMENT ANALYST
General Services Administration, GSA
10.2024 - Current
SUPERVISORY PROCURMENT ANALYST
United States Air Force, Davis-Monthan
11.2021 - 10.2024
CONTRACTING OFFICER
United States Air Force, Davis-Monthan
10.2017 - 11.2021
Contracting Officer
United States Air Force
10.2016 - 10.2017
CONTRACTING OFFICER/SPECIALIST
Unites States Air Force
07.2012 - 01.2016
MBA - Project Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Contracts Management
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
TUI University
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