JORDAN KRIS BANCROFT
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Highly motivated Program Specialist bringing over 10 years of U.S. Forest Service experience, successfully leading teams and managing large scale federal procurements and processes. Possesses a strong foundation in government administration, finance, and compliance, coupled with a proven aptitude for quickly learning and adapting to new challenges. Eagerly seeking a transition into a dynamic new role where I can leverage core leadership and organizational abilities to rapidly acquire new skills and make significant contributions, embracing opportunities outside my established government background.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manager, Program Specialist, GS-0301-12
U.S. Forest Service, National Forest System, Washington Office Fort Collins, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Lead and supervise a team of 8 specialists providing administrative services for complex agreements and procurements.
- Serve as technical expert for agreements, small procurements, non-employee onboarding, training, tuition, and housing costs.
- Manage agreements (Partnership Challenge Cost Share, Interagency, Participating, MOU) valued at ~$75M in Fiscal Year (FY) 24 (IIJA/IRA).
- Developed and implemented streamlined processes, notably establishing a new agency-wide process for the student tuition 1890 program.
- Develop and recommend procurement practices to ensure legal and efficient policy implementation.
- Analyze complex issues, recommending solutions influencing program direction and justifying fund redirection.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, identifying and correcting process deviations.
Team Manager, Program Specialist, GS-0301-11
U.S. Forest Service, National Forest System, Washington Office Fort Collins, CO
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Led and supervised a team of 8 specialists managing agreements valued at ~$250M in FY23 (IIJA/IRA).
- Developed and recommended small procurement practices for legal and efficient operations.
- Addressed complex issues in procurement, onboarding, and agreements, influencing decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and served as Approving Official for 8 cardholders.
- Trained team on U.S. government Human Resources Management system and financial ERP systems.
Program Specialist, GS-0301-07/09
U.S. Forest Service, National Forest System, Washington Office Fort Collins, CO
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed small procurement methods, trained cardholders, and created database solutions to maximize purchase efficiency.
- Processed small procurement orders averaging $37k/month and various agreements (Partnership, Interagency, MOU).
- Ensured regulatory compliance and communicated effectively with internal/external stakeholders.
Administrative Support Assistant, GS-0303-06
U.S. Forest Service, National Forest System, Washington Office Fort Collins, CO
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Processed small procurement orders averaging $37k/month ($35k/mo during temp promotion).
- Served as primary non employee Human Resources Management System sponsor for onboarding non-federal personnel.
- Coordinated with Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) to track expenditures for contracts averaging $15M/year.
- Utilized ERP system software for training obligations/payments; assisted with administrative policy solutions.
- Maintained Level 1 Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) COR certification
- Served on District Leadership Team as Support Services Supervisor; supervised 2 seasonal staff.
- Processed district administrative requests (Human Resources (HR), Agreements) and small procurements.
- Served as Finance Chief for 2019 World Scout Jamboree (40+ staff, 2-year planning), achieving $60K savings.
- Served as Finance Chief for 2017 Boy Scout Jamboree (20+ staff. 1-year planning), achieving $40k savings.
Administrative Support Assistant, GS-0303-05
U.S. Forest Service, National Forest System, Washington Office Fort Collins, CO
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Processed small procurement orders averaging $15k/month.
- Gained working knowledge of government financial/budget techniques; maintained purchase records.
Contractor
Management and Engineering Technologies Inc, Fort Collins, CO
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Assistant Building Manager: Provided building support (5 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agencies, ~550 employees); managed access control (Lenel Onguard), Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), SharePoint databases for tracking, and digitized 1,200+ records. SEPT 2013 – JAN 2015
- Supply Room Detail (Washington, DC): Managed supply inventory (~$15k) and distribution using SharePoint. JUNE 2014 – AUGUST 2014
- Records Management Detail (Arlington, VA): Digitized 10,000 government records. OCT 2013 – NOV 2013
- Material Handler Laborer: Cataloged/recycled Information Technology (IT) equipment; provided basic IT support. (AUG 2013 – SEP 2013)
Education
High School Diploma -
Rocky Mountain High School
Fort Collins, CO10.2011
Skills
- Procurement & Agreements: Small Procurement (> $37k/month avg), Contract Package Preparation, Purchase Card Holder & Approving Official (8 cardholders), Partnership Agreements (Challenge Cost Share, Interagency, Participating, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)), Grants Management, Federal Appropriations Law, Budget & Financial Management, Audit Preparation & Compliance
- Leadership & Management: Team Leadership & Supervision (8 direct reports), Performance Management, Mentoring, Training Development & Delivery, Process Improvement, Resourcefulness
- Government Systems & Software: Miscellaneous Obligation Submission Tool (MOST), Natural Resource Manager (NRM), Empower HR (Person Model), General Services Administration (GSA) USAccess, US Bank Systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Professional, Excel, SharePoint), Lenel Onguard
- Administrative & Program Support: Customer Service, Records Management, Non-Employee Onboarding, Meeting Coordination, Incident Finance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Implementation
- Client-centric approach
- Workforce scheduling
- Persuasive communication
- Employee training
Awards
Multiple Time Off & Cash Awards for Outstanding Service, Professionalism, Core Value Achievement, and Superior Performance - U.S. Forest Service (2016-Present), Cash Award - U.S. Forest Service Chief’s National Award - Special Use Workforce Development Program (JUNE 2023), Cash Award – Saved Forest Service $60K at World Scout Jamboree (09/2019), Additional details available upon request
Timeline
Team Manager, Program Specialist, GS-0301-12
U.S. Forest Service, National Forest System, Washington Office Fort Collins, CO
07.2023 - Current
Team Manager, Program Specialist, GS-0301-11
U.S. Forest Service, National Forest System, Washington Office Fort Collins, CO
07.2022 - 07.2023
Program Specialist, GS-0301-07/09
U.S. Forest Service, National Forest System, Washington Office Fort Collins, CO
03.2020 - 07.2022
Administrative Support Assistant, GS-0303-06
U.S. Forest Service, National Forest System, Washington Office Fort Collins, CO
01.2016 - 03.2020
Administrative Support Assistant, GS-0303-05
U.S. Forest Service, National Forest System, Washington Office Fort Collins, CO
01.2015 - 01.2016
Contractor
Management and Engineering Technologies Inc, Fort Collins, CO
09.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Rocky Mountain High School
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