Justine Koehler
Washington
Summary
Acquisition and contract administration specialist with a focus on aligning procurement with strategic mission goals. Expertise in managing multimillion-dollar contracts, conducting analytical risk assessments, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration, resulting in measurable cost savings and improved operational outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate | Federal Acquisition & Contracting Specialist
Metaphase Consulting
Reston
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Led end-to-end acquisition support services for federal feasibility and procurement initiative, aligning services with organizational objectives and mission priorities.
- Conducted in-depth RFP and solicitation reviews, identifying contractual risks, compliance considerations, and FAR/DFARS implications to inform acquisition strategy and proposal responses.
- Led contract oversight for TSA Human Capital COR; IGCE development, contract analysis, and negotiation support in collaboration with program finance, and legal stakeholders.
- Provided ongoing post-award administration, ensuring alignment between program execution, contract requirements, and business objectives.
- Led organizational planning and budgeting processes, providing insights that resulted in cost savings on contract renewals.
- Coordinated with senior officials on sensitive program information, exercising judgment and discretion throughout interactions.
Acquisitions Support Specialist/ Public Affairs Officer for the United States Army
Seneca Holdings
Fort Belvoir
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Drafted, reviewed, and managed Army enterprise software contracts including a $185.8M Enterprise License Agreement.
- Led Acquisition Specialist/ Subject Matter Expert (SME) from cradle-to-grave of multi-award IDIQ contracts, including task order administration, contract modifications, and compliance reviews.
- Participated in acquisition planning and evaluation activities supporting competitive procurements subject to FAR Parts 6, 8, 12,15, and 16.
- Navigated complex situations and mentored colleagues on Army-mandated Enterprise License Agreement (ELA), utilizing institutional knowledge for improved outcomes.
- Ensured FAR/DFARS compliance while collaborating with ACC-Rock Island, Office of the CIO, program offices, and vendors.
- Performed research and cost analysis on vendor submissions and contracting documents, delivering evaluations and recommendations to leadership.
- Administered corporate contracts across diverse enterprise portfolio, enhancing support for DoD and civilian agency clients.
- Drafted and reviewed SOWs, ROIs, evaluation criteria, source selection documentation and market research reports.
- Assisted with proposal development, market research, evaluation criteria, and acquisition documentation to support new business efforts.
Requirements Lead
CompQSoft
Fort Meade
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported acquisition and proposal efforts for multiple DoD contracts, aligning technical requirements with procurement strategy and mission objectives.
- Developed proposal instructions and evaluation criteria, streamlining risk assessments for contract awards.
- Facilitated cross-team communication to clarify operational needs and identify gaps, ensuring projects met objectives and timelines.
- Conducted analytical studies and reviewed technical documentation, enhancing leadership decision-making and project execution.
Assistant to Senior Director
Johns Hopkins Health System
Baltimore
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Ensured contract compliance and managed post-award administration for construction and capital improvement projects totaling $3.2M.
- Monitored contractor performance, schedule adherence, and budget execution; coordinated contract modifications and expenditure adjustments to align with project goals.
- Performed expenditure and performance analyses to maintain alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Record Manager
JAB Solutions
Washington
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Managed document organization and retrieval processes for efficient information access.
- Redesigned organizational records systems, enhancing audit performance and increasing operational visibility.
- Developed and implemented record retention policies in compliance with regulations.
- Trained staff on best practices for records management and data handling.
- Conducted research and developed courses of action (COAs) that influenced advanced acquisition planning, resulting in adoption by FAR officials.
Education
M.A. - Conflict Analysis and Resolution
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12-2019
B.A. - Political Science
Univ. of Akron
Akron, OH12-2011
Skills
- Contract management and negotiations
- Cradle-to-grave contracting
- Source selection and modifications
- SOWs, SOOs, and NDAs
- Costpoint and Deltek systems
- Contract management systems
- IGCE development and feasibility studies
- Performance measurement and budget analysis
- Policy analysis and strategic planning
- Market research reports and stakeholder coordination
- SAP and Access
- Excel and SharePoint
- Microsoft Suite and Oracle
References
References and additional non-people experience available upon request.
Tech And Tools
Notion, Icomplaints, Microsoft Suite, Contract Documentation & Reporting Systems, SAP, Excel & Access (Advanced), Costpoint, SharePoint, Oracle, ADP, Jira, Zoom, Teams
Timeline
Associate | Federal Acquisition & Contracting Specialist
Metaphase Consulting
09.2024 - 03.2025
Acquisitions Support Specialist/ Public Affairs Officer for the United States Army
Seneca Holdings
10.2021 - 07.2024
Requirements Lead
CompQSoft
04.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant to Senior Director
Johns Hopkins Health System
05.2016 - 08.2018
Record Manager
JAB Solutions
01.2015 - 09.2015
M.A. - Conflict Analysis and Resolution
George Mason University
B.A. - Political Science
Univ. of Akron