Josh Brown
Summary
Procurement/Contracting | Supply Chain Manager with an active secret security clearance offering 18+ years of proven experience in adaptive leadership, materials management, purchasing, subcontracting & contracts administration.
Managed and trained up to 140 personnel while accountable for property books, assets, contracts, and equipment valued over $6M. Possesses a comprehensive background in resource allocation, project management, government contracting, sourcing, orders and acquisitions, and strategic planning derived from coordinating global and domestic support operations.
Extensive knowledge in procurement & contracting at and above micro-purchase threshold. 20 year plus military career supported by a vast background in logistics, inventory, construction contracting and various procurements (supplies & services to include fuel, sustenance, steel/wood)
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
D.O.D. SkillBridge Fellow / Procurement Specialist
Northrop Grumman
07.2023 - Current
- GSC Procurement COTS Electronics & Hardware/– Northrop Grumman – RFQ’s, RFI's, NDA's, negotiations, purchase orders, SAP, ERP1/4
Contracting Officer/Senior Procurement Specialist
USCG Health, Safety, Work-Life Service Center
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Supervised a team of 20 and facilitated 10M+ in COVID response contracts and procurements
- Conducted market research, small business compliance, acquisition plans, synopsis, solicitation, price analysis, pre-negotiation brief memos, negotiations, reverse auctions, source selection plan review, and price negotiation memos
- Performed full range of contract actions including modifications, negotiations, incorporation of changes, exercise of options, change orders, price analysis, resolution of contract issues
- Managed all vendors bid documentation for numerous new requirements and recommended lowest bid proposals to the Contracting Office for award
- Oversaw procurement of supplies and services in excess of 10M
- Served as COR Contracting Officer Representative for various contract types (fixed, materials, services, cost reimbursement)
- Procurement/Logistics (wood/drywall/steel/other supplies & service contracts/construction utilizing FAR 52.225-1
- Award to Closeout contract management, negotiating, overseeing multiple subcontractors funding in excess of 5M
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC)/Service Level Agreements (SOW)/IT procurement/contracts
- Change management experience by helping facilitate workings of new accounting system for US Coast Guard assuring precise understanding of newly implemented system
- Performed statement of work (SOW) evaluation for compliance for every requiring procurement/contract.
Senior Budget Analyst
USCG Recruiting Command – Finance Division
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Produced financial reports utilizing Excel + pivot tables for data evaluation
- Reconciliation and accounting for funds in excess of 5M
- Procurement of services, experience in flow-down requirements/terms and conditions adherence
- Created and maintained spreadsheets used to assist in developing, monitoring, interpreting, and presenting financial information for each project
- Developed a wide variety of reports for end users for accounting, budgetary, and human resources inquiries.
Procurement Lead/Contracting Officer/Financial Analyst
USCGC DILIGENCE
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Contracting and procurement actions in excess of 7M towards port services, fueling and sustenance
- Directing all functions related to the purchase of equipment supplies and services and overseeing bidding process for vendor performance to secure requirements within budget and compliance with regulations
- Collating data from a range of sources to analyze issues, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
- Prepared program operating budgets, budget reports, and other financial reports for command visibility
- Analyzed contract performance for bids, budgets, and forecasts
- Vendors rotated within regulatory standards
- Researching contracts, suppliers, equipment, and regulations, evaluating new products for need and availability
- Award to Closeout contract management, negotiation
- Development, administration, and subcontracting oversight to include COR duties of service contracts and purchase orders in excess of 1M
- Source assisting for RFP bids & supplier oversight assurance for all procurements.
Senior Procurement Specialist
USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Procurement/contract support of 05 USCG Cutters, 03 Marine Safety Units, Sector & Station with funds in excess of 5M annually
- Senior Procurement technician, aiding in the form of technical and clerical support related to the solicitation, award, and administration of purchases which lead to contracting activities
- Reviewing markets to determine the availability of items and services and determining the most advantageous method of procurement
- Assisting with the preparation of contracts, including preparing, processing, and forwarding the necessary procurement documents to the appropriate reviewing official for approval
- Create and oversee training and related documents detailing step-by-step instructions for new and seasoned staff members outlining specific job responsibilities and duties
- Offers insight on policies and procedures
- Strong collaborator with others – leadership driven skills
- Assistance in subcontracting overseeing contract work for multiple supported duty stations and Coast Guard vessels in excess of 3M in appropriated funds.
Independent Duty |Procurement Technician
USCG Station Hatteras Inlet
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Providing advice and guidance as needed to field office staff concerning procurement regulations and policy, as well as small business and minority business outreach programs
- Prepares and issues letters and solicitation documents, selects and ensures that appropriate clauses are included and that specifications are clear and concise
- Reviews all financial documents for proper format, inputs procurement data, corrects errors, conducts data searches for records, and retrieves reports from financial databases
- Assist in the procurement planning process, which includes but is not limited to reviewing requirements for statements of work, sole source documentation and preparation of solicitation packages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management & Contracts
American Military University
Charles Town, WV10.2023
Skills
- Procurement Professional
- FAR/DFAR
- Microsoft Excel
- Purchase Orders
- Subcontracting/Contracting
- Supply Chain Management
- Service Contracts/COR
- Change Orders & RFP’s
- Process Improvement
- SAP Wide Area Workflow
- Government Property
- Contract Administration
- Procurement specialist
Education Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Supply Chain Management | American Military University
- Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt
- Warranted Contracting Officer Certification 2017 & 2019
- Active Secret Clearance (investigation completed Feb 2023)
Overview Of Key Contributions
- Project Management and Leadership – Proven track record for leading multi-dimensional teams in high pressure, high tempo environments producing deliverables on schedule and within required parameters.
- Operations Management – Served as Subject Matter Expert in operations and project management and spearheaded projects to improve standard operating procedures.
- Training and Development – A versatile and innovative management individual who is skilled at thinking outside of the box while able to focus on the details of entire process.
Awards
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Commendation Medal
- Achievement Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- Meritorious Team Ribbon
- Special Operations Service Ribbon
Certification
Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
Warranted Contracting Officer
Timeline
D.O.D. SkillBridge Fellow / Procurement Specialist
Northrop Grumman
07.2023 - Current
Contracting Officer/Senior Procurement Specialist
USCG Health, Safety, Work-Life Service Center
01.2019 - 01.2023
Senior Budget Analyst
USCG Recruiting Command – Finance Division
01.2018 - 01.2019
Procurement Lead/Contracting Officer/Financial Analyst
USCGC DILIGENCE
01.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Procurement Specialist
USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River
01.2012 - 01.2017
Independent Duty |Procurement Technician
USCG Station Hatteras Inlet
01.2005 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management & Contracts
American Military University