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Daniel Wehnes

Fairborn,OH

Summary

Seasoned Contracting Officer with strong background in procurement, contract management, and negotiation. Possess solid understanding of federal acquisition regulations and commercial contracting methods. Skilled at fostering positive vendor relationships and reducing operational costs through strategic contract management. Known for improving efficiency, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Subject Matter Expert, AF Contract Writing System

US Air Force
Kettering, OH
02.2024 - Current
  • Oversees the 24-hour help desk for the DAF contract writing system, CON-IT.
  • Delivers expert global support for system development, deployment, and sustainment operations, serving over 6,800 users, including 450 Site Super Users, across 330 organizations.
  • Collaborates with the development team to ensure prompt resolution of system issues.
  • Conducts tests to strengthen agile methods, and increase user productivity.

Contracting Officer

US Air Force Base
Vandenberg SFB, CA
11.2019 - 02.2024
  • Drafted solicitations and requests for proposals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Evaluated quotes from multiple sources before making recommendations for award decisions.
  • Monitored contractor performance to ensure the customer's needs were met in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Resolved conflicts between contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, government agencies, and other entities.

Security Forces Supervisor

US Air Force Base
Grand Forks AFB, ND
09.2013 - 09.2019
  • Led and managed high-value resource SF flight; ensured effective utilization, training, good conduct, and morale of all assigned.
  • Responded to emergency situations as required by regulations or standard operating procedures, and coordinated with other emergency services.
  • Prepared incident reports detailing events leading up to an incident or violation

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
03-2012

Skills

  • System administration
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Contract management
  • Risk assessment
  • Incident reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Decision making

Timeline

Subject Matter Expert, AF Contract Writing System

US Air Force
02.2024 - Current

Contracting Officer

US Air Force Base
11.2019 - 02.2024

Security Forces Supervisor

US Air Force Base
09.2013 - 09.2019

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Colorado Technical University