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Darrell Goodwin

Suitland,USA

Summary

Results-driven subject matter expert with extensive experience supporting government agencies: DOD, DOJ, DEA, DHA, DOS, and FDIC. Specializing in federal contract management and federal acquisition regulation (FAR) compliance. Proven track record in securing billions in federal contract awards through effective market research, negotiation, and acquisition protocols. Adept at fostering vendor relationships and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring project success and internal/external stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Contract Support Specialist

XL Associates
Suitland, MD
04.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Supporting DEA as a subject matter expert (SME) for federal contracts/acquisitions. Proficient in FAR and DOJ/DEA policies.
  • Supporting DEA as a subject matter expert (SME) for federal contracts/acquisitions.
  • Proficient in FAR and DOJ/DEA policies.
  • Managing all contract types throughout the contract life cycle.
  • Acquisitions resulting in federal contract awards totaling billions of dollars in government funds.
  • Job Tasks: (1) Process the available information and knowledge to achieve an effective solution; (2) Identified risks and facilitated mitigation of those risks; (3) Developed and executed business strategies; (4) Guides the customer and other stakeholders through the contract life cycle phases; (5) Exhibits complete understanding the regulatory environment in order to legally implement effective solutions and manage risk while satisfying contract requirements and obligations; (6) Minimized influence of personal biases; (7) Maximizes the likelihood of a successful result; (8) Facilitates communication among affected parties.
  • Types of authority, essential elements of a contract, market research, competition, fair and reasonable prices, and ethics: Job Task: (1) Demonstrate the ability to assign appropriate disclosures to adequately protecting proprietary and restricted information and other resources of all parties; and (2) Avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest.
  • Plan Solicitation: Job Tasks: (1) Shape internal customer requirements; (2) Conducts market research; (3) Performs risk analysis; (4) Formulate acquisition strategy/plan.
  • Prepare/Issue solicitation: Job Tasks: (1) Evaluates solicitations; (2) Assess competition; (3) Risk mitigation, (4) Price/Cost analysis; (5) Assess teaming options; (6) Finalized offer.
  • Award/Formal Contract: Job Tasks: (1) Price/Cost analysis; (2) Plan Negotiations; (3) Source selections; (4) Manage disagreements; (5) Execute contract.
  • Post award administration Job Tasks: (1) Conducts Post-award kick-off meeting; (2) Maintains contract files; (3) Manages contract changes.
  • Contract Closeout, Communication between all affected parties must be exchanged and managed early and often to maintain contract management effectiveness Job Tasks: (1) Validates contract performance: (2) Verifies contract completion; (3) Coordinates final disposition GFE/GPE; (4) Reconciles contract; (5) Finalize contract.
  • Supporting DEA as a subject matter expert (SME) for federal contracts/acquisitions. Proficient in FAR and DOJ/DEA policies.

Executive Chef/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

EXPLICIT EVENTS LLC
Suitland, MD
11.2008 - Current
  • Company Overview: Explicit Events full services event planner and caterer providing authentic culinary cuisines and management support services.
  • Explicit Events full services event planner and caterer providing authentic culinary cuisines and management support services.
  • Explicit Events provides a level of expertise in food management strategies to deliver robust performance management and continuous process improvement support with the integration of other related professional services, exceeding our client's expectations.
  • Explicit Events full services event planner and caterer providing authentic culinary cuisines and management support services.

Senior Procurement Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology
Arlington, VA
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Conducted market research and negotiates the procurement of materials and/or services.
  • Conducted market research and negotiates the procurement of materials and/or services.
  • Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine market feasibility and establishes price objectives.
  • Monitored performance of suppliers.
  • Evaluated areas of opportunity to leverage new acquisition initiative.
  • Tracks data for matrix purposes to capture price trends and market dynamics.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and analyzed suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
  • Reviewed proposals, negotiate prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.
  • Prepared requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Conducted market research and negotiates the procurement of materials and/or services.

Senior Procurement/Contract Analyst

Information Technology Systems Consultants (ITSC)
Falls Church, VA
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Managing contracts throughout the contract life cycle while ensuring internal customer satisfaction supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Force Services and Military Treatment Facilities.
  • Managing contracts throughout the contract life cycle while ensuring internal customer satisfaction supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Force Services and Military Treatment Facilities.
  • Provided acquisition expert guidance and advisory support to DHA customers and contractors.
  • Administering contracts from pre-award through post-award; complete contract full life cycle.
  • Interacted with vendors/contractors; building and managing relationships ensuring contractual obligations are met and exceeded.
  • Prepared vendor/contactor(s) performance, technical and price/cost evaluation reports for executive management and contracting officer.
  • Supported small business (SB) advocates to ensure agency meets SB objectives.
  • Prepared contract requirement documentation, i.e., Risk Mitigation Plans, Market Research, Acquisition Plan, Source Selection Plan, RFP/RFQ/RFI, Evaluation Reports, Performance Work Statement and Quality Surveillance Assurance Plan (QSAP).
  • A Proficient user of SPS/PD2 - Government Contract Writing System.
  • A Proficient user of Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation - Authoritative source for government wide contract data.
  • Provided customer service as related to Acquisition Process Support (APS), while managing Share Point Database.
  • Possessed a strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).
  • Managing contracts throughout the contract life cycle while ensuring internal customer satisfaction supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Force Services and Military Treatment Facilities.

Procurement Manager

CGI FEDERAL
Fairfax, VA
01.2002 - 12.2013
  • Managed procurement teams for over 11 years, securing billions in contract awards for DOS, DOD, Aerospace, and SPAWAR.
  • Collaborated with internal customers to develop processes, initiate training, and prioritize procurement tasks.
  • Maintained vendor database and managed vendor relationships through regular evaluations.
  • Conducted quarterly spend analysis reports ensuring compliance with FAR.
  • Executed procurement and contract administration functions for federal government acquisitions.
  • Applied FAR, DFAR, CPSR, and SOX regulations to maintain best practices in procurement.
  • Advised departments on acquisition strategies and regulations to fulfill government requirements.
  • Contributed to system development life cycle (SDLC) of internal Purchasing Requisition System.

Education

Certificate - Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

National Contract Management Association
Washington, DC
07.2016

Associate Certificate - Contracts Management

George Washington University
Arlington, VA
11.2010

Certification - Certified Instructor/Registered Proctor/Food Service Manager

National Restaurant Association
District Of Columbia
01.2025

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Management Studies/ Project Management

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
05.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Federal Acquisition

Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
Alexandria, VA

Skills

  • Pre-award, post-award contract administration, and vendor relations
  • Market research and negotiation
  • Evaluation and compliance assessment
  • Technical writing and data entry
  • Customer service excellence
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance
  • Team collaboration and building
  • Project management

Clearance

Public Trust, since 2014

Affiliation And Training

  • Small Business Participation vs. Subcontracting Plan Training, 2024
  • Acquisition Forecast Tool - FAC training, 2024
  • SOW Training, 2025
  • Security Review Training, 2024
  • GSA & MAS Training, 2024
  • Acquisition Plan & Market Research, 2024
  • Market Research Training, 2025
  • Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), 2016
  • Small Business Training, 2024

Software Operating Systems

  • Momentum - Unified Financial Management System (UFMS)
  • ServiceNow
  • PD2 Standard Procurement System (SPS)
  • Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (FPDS-NG)
  • Deltek Costpoint

Affiliations

  • Community Outreach
  • Family Engagement

Certification

  • Food Management Certification
  • License Chef
  • DC Basic Business License

Accomplishments

  • National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses (NCGCC).

Timeline

Sr. Contract Support Specialist

XL Associates
04.2020 - Current

Senior Procurement Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology
06.2018 - 01.2020

Senior Procurement/Contract Analyst

Information Technology Systems Consultants (ITSC)
09.2014 - 06.2018

Executive Chef/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

EXPLICIT EVENTS LLC
11.2008 - Current

Procurement Manager

CGI FEDERAL
01.2002 - 12.2013

Certificate - Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

National Contract Management Association

Associate Certificate - Contracts Management

George Washington University

Certification - Certified Instructor/Registered Proctor/Food Service Manager

National Restaurant Association

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Management Studies/ Project Management

University of Maryland

Some College (No Degree) - Federal Acquisition

Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

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