Joanne Squire
Summary
Seasoned Federal Contract Specialist skilled in Federal Acquisition Regulation and Small Business/Socio Economic Programs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Business Operations
355th Contracting Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
2000.01 - 2022.01
- Directed the contract operations for an operational contracting squadron with mix of military and civilian employees.
- Unlimited Contracting Warrant authority
- Recommended process improvements to strengthen contract management practices, resulting in enhanced organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- As Small Business Specialist, worked with DoD, Air Force and Command Small Business Offices in establishing the small business and socio-economic goals based on a fiscal year basis.
- Developed strategies to be implemented by the contracting staff to maximize achievement of goals and ensured the strategies also met the customer needs.
- Tracked goals and achievements coordinating those achievements with appropriate levels including the Small Business Administration and Command Small Business Professional. Annual achievement reports were completed along with minimally monthly tracking of achievement.
- Ensured staff had the tools and training to understand the value of the small business program and the skill to ensure their research was effective in finding methods to satisfy both the strict contracting requirements as well as benefitting the small businesses that support the base through our contracts.
- Organized and attended small business outreach events and conferences.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Improved squadron efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality through primarily small business contracts. Goals were generally high 80% to mid 90% based on eligible dollars obligated.
- While considered part time along with primary duty of Director, both primary elements of the position had to be maintained.
Supervisory Contract Specialist/Contracting Office
355th Contracting Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB
1988.11 - 2000.01
- Related positions during this period: Chief, Commodities Flight; Quality Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC) and Purchase Card Program Coordinator; and Chief, Services Flight.
- Supervisor of a mix of military and civilian employees.
- Led teams of contract specialists, providing guidance on complex acquisition planning and execution tasks.
- Evaluated supplier proposals for technical acceptability, price reasonableness, and risk factors to ensure sound award decisions were made.
- Enhanced contract negotiation processes by implementing strategic sourcing and procurement best practices.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained accurate records of all contractual actions in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policy.
- While QAPC, trained the Quality Assurance Personnel in techniques to review and document contractor performance against established metrics, ensuring timely delivery of quality products or services in accordance with contract terms/conditions.
- Implemented the purchase card program at Davis-Monthan AFB.
- Oversaw and reviewed statements of work and documentation of service contract administration as QAPC.
- Recommended process improvements to strengthen contract management practices, resulting in enhanced organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Master of Arts - Military Operational Art And Science (ACSC)
Air University
Maxwell AFB, AL10.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Park College
Parkville, MO12.1999
Skills
- Federal Contracting
- Small Business /Socio-Economic Programs
- Federal Acquisition Regulations
- Data tracking
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Management
Certification
- Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level III Certification.
- Held Unlimited Contracting Warrant Authority
- Held Secret Security Clearance
Additional Information
Competent with common computer systems, such as word, excel, power-point, etc.
Timeline
Director Business Operations
355th Contracting Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
2000.01 - 2022.01
Supervisory Contract Specialist/Contracting Office
355th Contracting Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB
1988.11 - 2000.01
Master of Arts - Military Operational Art And Science (ACSC)
Air University
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Park College
- Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level III Certification.
- Held Unlimited Contracting Warrant Authority
- Held Secret Security Clearance
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