Kory Koski
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Acquisition Professional skilled in full lifecycle contract management and logistics support. Proven track record in streamlining processes, mentoring acquisition professionals, and delivering timely contract solutions that enhance mission success and operational readiness for defense initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracting Section Chief
Joint United States Military Advisory Group (JUSMAG)
Bangkok, Thailand
06.2023 - 07.2026
- Executed 20+ contract actions totaling $31M+, ensuring logistics support for over 10,000 personnel.
- Led three-member contracting office delivering comprehensive contract support for key defense operations across four countries.
- Facilitated special forces missions through 26 purchases totaling $1.1M, achieving timeline reductions of over 60 days.
- Planned and fulfilled 30+ contract requirements, modernizing facilities to increase partnership opportunities.
- Awarded 22 contracts valued at $376K+, training 90 students annually and supporting medical research.
- Managed supply authorizations while filling vacant Navy E-8 Supply Chief billet for up to 12 months.
- Delivered emergency response logistics within 24 hours during U.S. earthquake relief efforts, enhancing operational readiness.
- Supervised construction projects for 'Cobra Gold', involving 33 nations and 7,000 personnel.
Section Chief, Base Support Flight
21st Contracting Squadron
Colorado Springs, United States
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Led three-member team delivering full lifecycle contract support for INDOPACOM-aligned units and humanitarian missions, benefiting over 10,000 personnel.
- Identified logistics failures and implemented contracting solutions, achieving $4 million in savings during inaugural 'Enduring Partners' exercise.
- Executed 14 contract requirements valued at $376,000 within 20 days, addressing urgent global infectious disease challenges.
- Authored $42 million solicitation for Pituik Space Force Base sealift, ensuring basic living needs for 600 personnel.
- Mentored 28 acquisition professionals as contingency contracting officers, improving effectiveness of global joint combat operations.
Section Chief, Plans & Programs / Deputy Flight Chief
21st Contracting Squadron
Colorado Springs, United States
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Led a team as Deputy Flight Chief and First Sergeant, overseeing a $34M+ acquisition portfolio for worldwide-deployable contracting operations and Space Force infrastructure.
- Managed $64M joint portfolio supporting 1.2K Joint Special Operations Task Force personnel and 96 missions.
- Directed contracting operations for Theater Special Operations Command's premier exercise, identifying 35 vendors and enabling 345 SOF purchases valued at $914K.
- Streamlined construction acquisition processes by implementing automated tools, saving over 100 man-hours and earning the FY21 Squadron Innovation Award.
- Authored and executed $788K multi-building project expanding camp infrastructure to accommodate growth of Special Operations forces.
- Responded to critical infrastructure failure by executing a 7-day acquisition and repair of a $40K aircraft apron, protecting over $2B in U.S. Space Force IT assets.
- Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
NCOIC, Commodities & Services Team / Contracting Officer
36th Contracting Squadron
Andersen Air Force Base, United States
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Led 16-member supply and services contracting team executing 119 contract actions valued at $21M, providing unmatched support to 8,000 Joint Region Marianas personnel.
- Managed Government Purchase Card (GPC) program as lead contracting officer for 70+ approving officials and 145 cardholders supporting 36 Wing organizations and 36,000+ personnel.
- Directed large-scale facility upgrades valued at $312K and executed $4.5M+ in technology refresh projects achieving 50% cost reductions.
- Managed COVID-19 response, equipping 21 facilities with medical equipment and standardizing emergency response protocols to enhance readiness.
- Executed $1.4M technology refresh under 'US Tip of the Spear' initiative, supporting Pacific Air Forces' 'Flexibility in Contracting 2020' Award.
- Led 45+ forward operating base closures and executed $500M+ in asset transfers, ensuring seamless support for Operation Inherent Resolve.
- Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
Team Lead, Contingency Support Flight
39th Contracting Squadron
Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Led 4-member deployed contracting team supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, managing a $202.5M contract portfolio across 27 joint units, 5 geographically separated locations, and 2 Major Commands.
- Spearheaded Area of Responsibility's first Contingency Government Purchase Card program, executing 119 acquisitions valued at $500K, leading to recognition as Squadron NCO of the 3rd Quarter.
- Executed 28 critical infrastructure modernization projects in under 30 days, enabling squadron to achieve top Air Force spend rate.
- Oversaw construction of 6 aircraft hangars and sunshades, significantly enhancing maintenance capabilities for $100M in MQ-9 assets.
- Led 6-member retrograde team executing $200K in spending across 2 sites in under 20 days.
- Negotiated and expedited a $432K vehicle lease in under 4 days, securing an $80K discount.
- Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
NCOIC, Services Branch / Contracting Officer
377th Mission Support Group
Kirtland Air Force Base, United States
02.2013 - 11.2017
- Led 12-member Services Branch overseeing 135+ contract actions valued at $311M - $484M, generating $7.68M local economic impact while achieving the #1 obligation rate in Air Force Global Strike Command.
- Managed $60M re-compete contract, achieving $30M in cost savings and executed $170K building access control project, safeguarding $60M in PL-1 infrastructure.
- Directed infrastructure projects totaling $17M, including HVAC revitalization, roofing, hangar roof repair, and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection upgrades, enhancing facility safety and operational efficiency.
- Recognized as Division NCO of the 3rd Quarter and 2-star Division NCO of the Year for exceptional leadership and contracting expertise.
- Acted as alternate facility manager and alternate security manager, maintaining full compliance with regulatory standards.
- Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico
Contracting Officer
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
Kirtland Air Force Base, United States
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed $29.6M contract portfolio and spearheaded 24 contract actions supporting 115 mission partners.
- Executed contracts up to $1M in purchasing authority, conducting market research and overseeing contract administration for infrastructure projects.
- Negotiated $54.6K in cost reductions while ensuring 100% compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
- Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico
Response Force Leader / Assistant Flight Chief / Entry Controller / Flight Armorer / Flight Trainer (3P0X1 - Security Forces)
721st Security Forces Squadron
Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, United States
06.2006 - 02.2012
- Supervised 15-person flight providing physical security for $18B hardened NORAD, NORTHCOM, and Air Force Space Command facilities.
- Deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, securing $5.5B in resources and 30K personnel with zero perimeter breaches.
- Ensured 100% accountability for restricted area badges while responding to 150+ alarms and multiple fire incidents as on-scene commander.
- Trained Bravo Flight personnel, resulting in a 250% increase in armory qualification certifications.
- Managed inventory and accountability of firearms and sensitive items as Flight Armorer.
- Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado
Education
Master of Business Administration - Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Management Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Contracts Management
Community College of the Air Force
01-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Community College of the Air Force
01-2014
Skills
- Contract lifecycle management
- Procurement negotiation
- Contingency contracting
- Regulatory compliance
- Cost reduction strategies
- Risk assessment and management
- Project management
- Portfolio oversight
- Vendor and stakeholder relations
- Logistics security
- Emergency management
- Asset protection
- Team leadership
- Accountability practices
Professional Military Education
- Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II (E-7/E-9), 2021
- NCO Academy, 2019
- Airman Leadership School, 2011
Additional Qualifications
- Warranted Contracting Officer - Up to $5 Million Purchase Authority
- SCI Eligible (T5 Investigation completed 07/01/23)
- Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Contracting Level II Certified
- Honorably Retired United States Air Force Veteran
Timeline
Contracting Section Chief
Joint United States Military Advisory Group (JUSMAG)
06.2023 - 07.2026
Section Chief, Base Support Flight
21st Contracting Squadron
10.2022 - 09.2023
Section Chief, Plans & Programs / Deputy Flight Chief
21st Contracting Squadron
10.2020 - 09.2022
NCOIC, Commodities & Services Team / Contracting Officer
36th Contracting Squadron
12.2018 - 09.2020
Team Lead, Contingency Support Flight
39th Contracting Squadron
12.2017 - 11.2018
Contracting Officer
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
02.2014 - 01.2015
NCOIC, Services Branch / Contracting Officer
377th Mission Support Group
02.2013 - 11.2017
Response Force Leader / Assistant Flight Chief / Entry Controller / Flight Armorer / Flight Trainer (3P0X1 - Security Forces)
721st Security Forces Squadron
06.2006 - 02.2012
Master of Business Administration - Management
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Management Science
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Contracts Management
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Community College of the Air Force