Isaac Hernandez
Panama City
Summary
Results-driven Contract Specialist with over 6 years of federal government contracting experience, specializing in managing multi-million dollar contracts and ensuring compliance with FAR/VAAR regulations. Demonstrates expertise across the procurement lifecycle, including solicitation development, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and contract administration. Proven track record of optimizing contract performance and fostering strong stakeholder relationships within cross-functional teams. Holds FAC-C Level 3 certification.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracts Specialist
Department of Homeland Security: US Coast Guard
Panama City
09.2023 - Current
- Serving as a Contract Specialist on a major acquisition program for the U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter Project Residence Office.
- Assist the Administrative Contracting Officer in negotiations for a multi-billion-dollar shipbuilding project.
- Validate contractor Economic Price Adjustments (EPA) and billing price revisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indices.
- Prepare contractual documents, including price negotiation memorandums, modifications, and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) modifications.
- Review audit reports from the Defense Contracting Auditing Agency (DCAA).
- Review and audit invoices for compliance with contractual rates and allowability of other direct costs.
- Reviewed contract terms to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Drafted and edited procurement documents for various Coast Guard projects.
- Reviewed contracts for compliance with federal regulations and policies.
Contracts Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fayetteville
11.2018 - 08.2023
- Served as a key member of the VISN 6 laboratory services team, expertly administering six complex VISN contracts, ensuring efficient and compliant procurement of essential laboratory services.
- Led the development of acquisition strategies and documentation, including market research, acquisition plans, and source selection plans, ensuring alignment with VA's mission and objectives.
- Developed solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs) with clear and concise requirements, evaluation criteria, and instructions to offerors, resulting in high-quality proposals.
- Conducted comprehensive proposal evaluations, assessing technical, management, and cost elements to determine the best value to the government.
- Negotiated contract terms and conditions with offerors, addressing complex issues and ensuring favorable outcomes for the VA.
- Provided expert guidance and interpretation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) to team members and stakeholders, resolving complex procurement issues.
- Managed contract performance, monitoring contractor compliance with terms and conditions, and addressing any performance issues or disputes.
- Served as the point person, after the supervisor, for all questions regarding FAR and VAAR interpretations, building of acquisition packages, development of acquisition planning, and problem solving.
Education
Bachelor's Degree -
Strayer University
North Palm Beach, FLSkills
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Proposal evaluation
- Contract management
- Procurement documentation
- Market research
- Acquisition planning
- Team collaboration
- Contract closeout
Certification
- FAC-C Professional
- FLD 163 - Climb - Lead From Where You Are
- ACQ 3700V - Acquisition Law
- FCN 170 Procurement Innovation - FAR Flexibility
References
Available upon request. (Supervisors and contact information are available if requested).
Languages
Spanish, Advanced (Spoken, Written, Read)
Timeline
Contracts Specialist
Department of Homeland Security: US Coast Guard
09.2023 - Current
Contracts Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor's Degree -
Strayer University
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