Military veteran with 20 years (07/2004 - 07/2024) of proven experience in the United States Army with an active secret security clearance. Over 10 years as a Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer with extensive experience in firm fixed price (FFP), cradle-to grave acquisitions, cost-reimbursement, and labor hour contract administration, simplified acquisition procedures (SAP), and FAR Part 15 & 16 DOD source selection procedures. Served as a Lead Contract Specialist on numerous acquisitions valued over $100M, possess expertise in pre-award/post-award contract administration, cost/price analysis, proposal evaluation, contract negotiations and strategy, contract closeout, and strategic planning and implementation in support of the United States Army Contracting Command (ACC), United States Corp of Engineers (USACE), United States Air Force, and United States Army. An articulate communicator with a proven track record of successful collaboration with senior military personnel, logisticians, costs analysts, and systems engineers while utilizing and tailoring automated acquisition source selection tools for supply, and minor construction contracts. Career supported by extensive training specific to the industry, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Level III Certification, Contracting Professional, Honorable Order of Saint Martin Nominee, and Department of Defense Acquisition Corps Member.
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COMFORT JOHNSON
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
US ARMY Contracting Command
Sr. Contract Specialist
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Provides direct contracting support to Requiring Activities and 13 diverse 51st Fighter Wing (FW) Squadrons during combined/Joint exercises in armistice and contingency missions. Executes contracting duties including solicitations, negotiations, contract award, contract administration, and closeout IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administers contracts utilizing simplified acquisitions impacting the readiness and quality of life of over 5K Soldiers, Airmen, civilians, and families within Osan Air Base.
- Supported FY23 end of fiscal year activities awarding and administering +30 supply, services, and minor construction requirements worth over $10M in aggregate total supporting various installation renovations.
- Supported 13 Bureau’s acquisitions needs for supplies, services, and minor construction for Local Cost Sharing (LCS) funded requirements.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USACE FED
02.2024 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Interned with U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District for 60 days.
- Procurement methods learned include but are not limited to the following: two step design build, multiple and single award, Architect-Engineer (A-E) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), task orders, modifications. Prepare solicitations/amendments for construction contracts involving both firm fixed price and cost reimbursement provisions. Solicitations incorporate provisions such as cost accounting standards, cost or pricing data, and payment provisions. Analyzes proposals for compliance with scope of work set forth in the solicitation and conducts cost or price analysis with technical element team members.
US Acquisition Support Center
Army Acquisition Workforce Manager
11.2019 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for the career development of 423 NCOs, 600 Commissioned Officers, and over 29,000 Department of the Army (DA) Civilians in the Army Acquisition Workforce. Managed and oversaw the development of programs to close capability gaps and meet the Army's needs. Validated and processed professional certifications for the entire Army Acquisition Workforce. Was integral in providing recommended changes to the Military Occupational Classification System (MOCS) and further recommendations regarding Doctrine, Organization, Training, and Reclassification Boards. Continually briefed leadership on current and future initiatives.
- Demonstrated superior leadership as an analyst of the Acquisition Leader Assessment Program (ALAP) team and processed 1000+ assessments for Army Lt. Colonel and Full Bird Colonel (LTC/COL) for command and key leadership positions within the Army Acquisition Workforce.
- Invested time with Soldiers to enhance their career opportunity experience; resulted in over 2000 reclassification applicants for the tenure as an acquisition talent manager ensuring the Human Resources Command and Army Contracting Command exceeded their recruitment goals for FY20, FY21, and FY22
Regional Contracting Center-Qatar
Procurement Analyst/ACO/Closeout Manager
11.2018 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Supervised and maintained duties as a warranted Administrative Contracting Officer and the lead Procurement Analyst for the Regional Contracting Center-Qatar. Focal point of worldwide contingency missions in U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of operations; temporarily assigned in support of soldiers located in Qatar, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia.
- Managed the GPC program as the billing official while training 2 GPC Cardholder that impacted the USCENTCOM AOR. Reviewed, processed, and approved over 400 GPC requests in support of contingency operations for USCENTCOM; worth $3M..
- As a procurement analyst, responsible for the contract workload of four Soldiers and eight Civilians. Responsible for advising the Director on all matters related to the critical elements of the acquisition and contracting processes
- Hand selected by Battalion Commander to represent RCC-QA for the Army Contracting Commanding General’s top priority, as the Un-liquidated Obligation Funds (ULO) team leader and warranted Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Led and motivated the ULO team that was integral in clearing over $110M in excess funds and closing out over 200 contracts.
- Screened over 100 contracts files utilizing the Procurement Management Review (PMR) module via the Paperless Contract File (PCF) system to ensure compliance of the EEO clause implementation within DOD contracts.
Mission Installation Contracting Command
Contract Specialist
01.2017 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Served as primary contract specialist for $15 Million contract portfolio through Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) informal source selection for Construction services while utilizing a Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC). Flawlessly executed Proposal Reviews, Technical Evaluation Reviews, Price Negotiation Memorandums, and Source Selection Decision Document. Executed contract Award and Post Award Debriefings without protest
- Managed $6M in Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) ensuring IMCOM materials were distributed with no interruptions in services to the Warfighter. Improved BPA program efficiency by 70%; supplies and material distribution improved from the average 45 to 31.5 days.
- Selected by Director of Contracting to execute higher priority Construction requirements during tenure. Most notable projects were 7 Moral Welfare and Recreation (MWR) construction contracts worth in an aggregate of $3.3M to support the welfare and training of Fort Bragg's military and civilian population. Additional high priority projects include renovations to the Commanding Generals headquarters building and Garrison Directors headquarters building.
Army Contracting Command
Contract Specialist
10.2013 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Provided guidance to U.S. Army Garrisons (USAG) Detroit organizations in need of contracting support on availability, location, and condition of commercial supplies and services in support of Warfighter's mission; conducts market research, solicitation, source selection, and cost analysis up to point of award.
- Streamlined and managed over $5M worth of Information Technology (IT) supplies & services in support of TACOM, TARDEC, USAG Detroit, and IMCOM customers.
- Selected above teammates to provide critical contract support for Chief Information Officer (CIO) resulting in vital upgrades all TACOM Video Teleconference systems.
- Vital member to various Source Selection Evaluation Boards (SSEB).
- Entrusted by the Director as the unit Government Purchase Card Holder with a $30,000 threshold for emergency acquisitions.
Education
American Military UniversityCharles Town, WV
Bachelor of Arts in Family Psychology
08.2017
University Overview
Honors: Cum Laude
Webster UniversitySt Louis, MO
Currently enrolled- 20 Credit Hours towards Master of Business Administration (Procurement) from Acquisition Management
University Overview
Skills
- SAMgov
- CPARS
- Virtual Contracting Enterprise (VCE)
- Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and MS Teams
- Citrix/SPS, Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG)
- Procurement Desktop – Defense (PD2)
- Paperless Contract File (PCF)
- Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
- Electronic Document Access (EDA)
- Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software & Solutions (CHESS)
- Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
- Army Contract Writing System (ACWS)
- Contract Closeouts
- Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMs)
- Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS)
- Procurement Strategies
- Proposal evaluation
- Pricing Analysis
- Contract Administration
Certification
- DAWIA - Level III Contracting (November 2021)
- Contracting Professional (February 2022)
Job Related Training
Job Related Training
Contingency Contracting Administration Services (CCAS) Deployment TrainingReferences
References
Can be provided upon requestTimeline
USACE FED
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
02.2024 - 04.2024
Sr. Contract Specialist
US ARMY Contracting Command
11.2022 - Current
Army Acquisition Workforce Manager
US Acquisition Support Center
11.2019 - 11.2022
Procurement Analyst/ACO/Closeout Manager
Regional Contracting Center-Qatar
11.2018 - 11.2019
Contract Specialist
Mission Installation Contracting Command
01.2017 - 11.2018
Contract Specialist
Army Contracting Command
10.2013 - 01.2017
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts in Family Psychology
Webster University
Currently enrolled- 20 Credit Hours towards Master of Business Administration (Procurement) from Acquisition Management
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