JEZREEL M. SWEAT
Elloree,United States of America
Summary
Accomplished Contracting Officer with over 15 years of expertise in acquisition management and a Level III Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C). Proficient in administering a diverse range of contract actions, including service, supply, and construction contracts from inception to completion, while effectively managing simplified acquisitions, task orders, and modifications. As a senior Contract Specialist, skilled in devising procurement strategies that support critical acquisitions, significantly benefiting customer missions and positively impacting the local business community. Proven track record in negotiating and managing complex contracts to ensure compliance and maximize stakeholder value, driving successful project outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracting Officer
General Services Administration
Washington, DC
05.2010 - Current
- Responsible for the procurement of highly specialized equipment, components and systems for high-rise buildings and their operating systems, the construction is specialized equipment and special purpose buildings, professional and technical services and supplies.
- Develops, prepares and negotiate awards and administer a diverse range of contract activity to include contract management, close outs and terminations for federal clients.
- I am a Contracting Officer with more than 15 plus years of experience in acquisition management.
- I have acquired a Level III Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C).
- I am skilled and have administered service, supply and construction type contract actions (from cradle to grave) to include the awarding of simplified acquisitions, task, delivery, and purchase orders, contracts, amendments, and modifications.
- As a supervisor/expert/senior Contract Specialist, I devise procurement strategies required to support major acquisitions that are strategically vital to customers in their mission accomplishment and substantively impact the local business community and the general public as well.
- In this capacity, develops, I prepare, negotiate, award, administer and terminate assigned contractual vehicles and/or task orders for highly complex construction, professional services, construction management services, design-build, design-bid-build, other types of projects, service type contracts, and/or other highly specialized procurements of significant importance to customer agencies involving national contracts and/or other specialized acquisition projects.
- Serving as a lead negotiator, exercises responsibility for the resolution of highly complex issues including the requirement for detailed contract modifications designed to clarify questions and/or issues involving specification changes, resolution of language ambiguities and clarification or applicability of specific clauses.
- I negotiate changes with both the customer agency and vendor personnel and, as required, may also negotiate the incorporation of various change orders into a modified agreement.
- I serve as Contracting Officer for high dollar value and/or the most complex and difficult term and condition procurements.
- I perform post-award contract administration functions, to include but are not limited to negotiating modifications, incorporation of change orders and/or resolution of any disputes that may arise, requiring the exercise of discretionary Contracting Officer authority.
- As a supervisor/expert/senior Contract Specialist, I develop and implement systematic plans to assure the accomplishment of objectives through coordinated initiatives designed to assist the customer agency or in achieving their acquisition goals.
- I also serve as the business manager with a thorough understanding of the customers’ mission and business processes, focused on providing effective business solutions to accomplish missions and achieve stated goals and objectives.
- I prepare project completion schedules, incorporating definitive project review, control and status reporting processes and requirements.
- I analyze prospective vendors’ capability to perform under the terms of the contract, assessing potential effectiveness in meeting all technical and administrative contractual requirements.
- I perform the full range of contract administration actions required for the acquisition program, including the issuance of contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options, investigation and resolution of contractor delays, issuance of cure notices or show cause letters, evaluation of contractor performance, disposition of claims, terminations, close-outs, use of alternative dispute resolution as appropriate and other similar administrative matters.
- I use a variety of electronic acquisition databases identified by my agency to service clients via the awarding and administering of contracts.
- GS-13 and GS-12 Expert knowledge of procurement mission, roles and responsibilities, and standards of conduct.
- Expert knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and agency laws/guidelines/policies/requirements/procedures, in relation to the incumbent’s procurements assignments, training completed, notices received, and any other duty as assigned.
- Expert knowledge of and ability to interpret laws, regulations, principles and policies to generate new procurement concepts and to recommend management approval of procurements for the largest, newest and/or emerging state of the art systems, equipment and services where little or no contractual precedent exists to serve as guidance in developing or modifying procurement strategies or pricing structure to meet unprecedented business needs.
- Knowledge and skill sufficient to plan and procure design services and construction for all types of federal and leased facilities.
- Mastery of the principles of acquisition planning sufficient to develop and implement an acquisition plan to procure multiyear contracts for highly specialized building and systems design, construction and installation services.
- Expert knowledge of price/cost analysis, negotiation, and contract administration and termination techniques required to exercise the full range of delegated procurement authority; ability to provide technical guidance and advise and assist specialists and program officials involved in the procurement process.
- Knowledge of contract types and contracting methods and techniques including cost and incentive contracting, award fee, cost sharing arrangements, processing of unsolicited proposals, multiple awards, and special provisions relating to assigned procurements.
- Knowledge of acquisition project management and delivery, including the governing regulations, methodologies and processes required to oversee all aspects of assigned projects and to achieve critical project goals, timelines and objectives.
- Knowledge of contract administration techniques sufficient to monitor contractors’ performance throughout all phases of project development and execution; skill in negotiation techniques required to participate in complex or extended contract negotiations.
- Familiarity with business strategy, program and technical requirements sufficient to perform in-depth evaluations of the financial and technical capabilities, or the performance, of the contractor.
Manager /Production Coordinator
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
01.1997 - 05.2010
- Performed the administrative, accounting and management functions relative to the operations of the office and the office staff supervised.
- Supervised and trained subordinate personnel; determined work priorities; created schedules; assigned and reviewed work for quality and effectiveness.
- Established performance guidelines and expectations for staff; and evaluated employee performance.
- Provided excellent technical assistance and customer service to various campus departments, faculty, staff, and students.
- Monitored quality control processes and office expenditures, troubleshoot production and customer related problems or issues, coordinated completion of production; and prepare monthly billing and volume reports.
- Developed long-range staffing plans and created training procedures and materials for new staff.
- Served as Documents and Reprographic Services Consultant to University departments.
- Operated and maintained all documents and reprographic equipment.
Office Administrator/Assistant
Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates, P.C.
Washington, DC
06.1994 - 02.1996
- Planned, prepared and produced proposals to Government, nonprofit and commercial organizations for contract awards.
- Strategized with professional accountants, auditors and consultants to develop strategic responses to Government requests for proposals.
- Managed daily administrative program support in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and auditing.
- Prepared spreadsheet reports, cost analysis and monthly financial reporting.
- Maintained numerous customer files and accounts.
Teacher (substitute)
Orangeburg School District 7
Elloree, SC
05.1990 - 05.1993
- Conducted daily assignments and guidance in organization, mechanics and structure of English, Math, Science and other subjects for grades one through twelve.
- Developed, organized and implemented tutorial programs to enhance students' classroom performance.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MDMasters of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MDBachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
The University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
Affiliations
National Contract Management Association
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Certification
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), Level III
- Contracting Officer Warrant, Level II, $10,000,000.00
Timeline
Contracting Officer
General Services Administration
05.2010 - Current
Manager /Production Coordinator
University of Maryland
01.1997 - 05.2010
Office Administrator/Assistant
Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates, P.C.
06.1994 - 02.1996
Teacher (substitute)
Orangeburg School District 7
05.1990 - 05.1993
Masters of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
The University of South Carolina
Masters of Business Administration -
University of Maryland University College
Personal Information
- Citizenship: United States of America
- Title: Contracting Officer
- Nationality: United States of America
- Availability: Full Time, Permanent, US-SC-Charleston, US-SC-Columbia, US-South Carolina, US-Maryland, US-DC-Washington/Metro, US-VA-Fort Belvoir, US-VA-Arlington, US-VA-Fairfax County, US-VA-Alexandria, US-North Carolina, Remote availability
Professional Development
Foundations of Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Quality Management, Financial Decision Making for Managers, Organizational Communication & Group Development, Organizational Leadership, Research Methods, Information Systems for Managers, Organizational Performance Management, Technical & Operational Management, Organizational & External Environments, Financial Management of Projects, Project Procurement Management, CON 100: Shaping Smart Business Arrangements, CON 110: Mission Support Planning, CON 111: Mission Strategy Execution, CON 112: Mission Performance Assessment, CON 120: Mission Focused Contracting, CON 200: Business Decisions for Contracting, CON 215: Intermediate Contracting for Mission Support, CON 216: Legal Considerations in Contracting, CON 217: Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques, CON 218: Advanced Contracting for Mission Support, FAR Overview (Elective), Service Contract Act Overview (Elective), CON 360: Contracting for Decision Makers, CON 370: Advanced Contract Pricing, HBS 438: Strategy Execution (Elective), CON 243: Architect-Engineer Contracting, CON 240: Construction Contracting, CON 280: Source Selection & Admin of Service Contracts, CON 237: Simplified Acquisition Procedures, National Contract Management Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Highest Grade
GS-13, 2023-03-01, Present
Desired Locations
- US, SC, Charleston
- US, SC, Columbia
- US, SC
- US, MD
- US, DC, Washington/Metro
- US, VA, Fort Belvoir
- US, VA, Arlington
- US, VA, Fairfax County
- US, VA, Alexandria
- US, NC
- Remote
Federal Civilian Status
Current Federal Employee at General Services Administration