Jeremy L. Jenkins
Nokesville,VA
Summary
Accomplished servant leader with 17 years of diverse business experience, specializing in full-cycle acquisitions. Proven track record in negotiating complex contracts and leading strategic initiatives, while fostering junior talent through targeted training programs. Strong analytical capabilities enhance a people-centered leadership approach, driving organizational effectiveness. Aspiring to leverage extensive expertise in professional instruction and consulting to promote organizational growth and develop talent.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Contracting Officer
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Arlington, VA
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Managed full lifecycle procurement processes for professional services, products, and software licenses, with a $500M workload portfolio.
- Coordinated with clients, legal counsel, industry professionals, and all stakeholders to secure mutually beneficial results.
- Guided and supported junior staff in their professional growth.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to develop specifications for goods or services required by the organization.
- Monitored contractor performance against established metrics to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Assessed risk associated with prospective contractors prior to awarding contracts.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, government agencies, and other entities.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Negotiated contracts, terms, and conditions on behalf of the organization.
- Review and approve acquisition documents prepared by the staff.
Detail - Assistant Director, Corporate Manager
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Manage a team of contracting officers in support of the FDIC Department of Information Technology
- Performance Discussions
- Time and Attendance Certification
- Represent section at division and corporation wide leadership meetings
- Review and approve Acquisition Plans, Solicitations, Award Decisions, Contracts and Post award actions for Professional Services and Information Technology Acquisitions
- Represent the FDIC Acquisition Services Branch as an expert on procurement procedures and policy to internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with clients, legal counsel and industry to ensure best value while maintaining procurement integrity
- Train and mentor junior procurement staff
- Temporary Detail within job above
Contracting Officer
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Washington, D.C.
03.2015 - 09.2020
- Provided training on federal contracting best practices.
- Team Lead for the CFPB-administered redress program, which facilitates compensation to harmed American consumers from companies that violated financial laws and regulations.
- Promoted skill development in junior staff while facilitating joint initiatives for superior work output.
- Directed contracts support involving Supervision Enforcement, Fair Lending, and Technology Innovation sectors.
- Negotiated and re-structured contracts.
- Addressed invoicing, contractor performance, and personnel security matters.
- Created reports summarizing key information related to procurement activities.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Contracting Officer
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Washington, D.C.
06.2008 - 03.2015
- Managed and oversaw a $145 million program for ICE charter flights.
- Led facilitation of sessions including Technical Evaluation Panels and multiple conference types.
- Managed acquisition processes supporting ICE’s law enforcement initiatives.
- Managed contracts for leasing contractor facilities such as parking lots, firing ranges, and storage units.
- Lead solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award management for sensitive programs.
- Guided junior team members in formulating acquisition strategies and conducting contract awards.
- Aligned contract negotiations with new in-sourcing policies and facilitated training sessions for contracting personnel.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington12-2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Organizational Administration
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA08-2007
Skills
- Open to new opportunities, with a growth mindset
- People-focused leadership style and philosophy
- Extensive experience in public speaking, including classroom instruction, industry engagement days, pre-proposal conferences, and non-profit organization events
- Experience designing, developing, and delivering leadership course content, including Servant Leadership, Intercultural Communication, Coaching, Conflict Transformation, and Federal Procurement
- Seventeen years of federal government procurement experience leading complex, politically sensitive, cradle-to-grave acquisitions
- President of a non-profit organization for six years
Teaching and Coaching Experience
- Developed and delivered courses in a professional setting related to servant leadership and federal procurement.
- Professor's assistant at George Mason University - facilitated group projects and lectures related to conflict resolution and justice and forgiveness.
- 15 years providing on the job training of business writing, known for a passion of helping others flourish.
- Developed curriculum for coaching youth baseball and delivered in a classroom setting to groups of volunteer coaches, in addition to on-field training.
- Over 13 years experience coaching highly competitive youth baseball ages 13-16, striving to have a positive impact on players as they enter society as young adults.
Certification
- FAC-C Level III certified (Federal Acquisition Institute)
- FDIC Contract Oversight Management, Level 3
Affiliations
- Baseball Coach
- Competitive Cornhole
- Guitarist, Songwriter, DJ, Karaoke
- Cooking and Grilling
- Fishing
- Traveling
Timeline
Principal Contracting Officer
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
02.2025 - 02.2025
Detail - Assistant Director, Corporate Manager
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
07.2022 - 10.2022
Contracting Officer
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
03.2015 - 09.2020
Contracting Officer
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
06.2008 - 03.2015
Master of Arts (MA) - Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Organizational Administration
George Mason University
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