Ryan Baker
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Senior Contract Specialist offering Eight (8) years of experience as a Contracting Professional.
Develop acquisition strategies, aligning with program objectives and regulatory requirements for highly visible requirements.
Conducts market research, identifies potential sources, develop acquisition approach.
Comprehensive knowledge of FAR and DFARS, proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations, including multi-million-dollar contracts.
Manage of portfolio of high-value and complex contracts, ensuring contractor performance meets performance requirements.
Serve as a mentor and advisor to junior contracting professionals, providing guidance on procedures, regulations, and application use.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist
Army Contracting Command
08.2017 - Current
- GS-13 Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex and high-value contracts for Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier ($5K - $720M) from Preaward activities through post award administration.
- Responsibilities include developing acquisition strategies in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), preparing solicitations ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, analyze proposals, RFPs, RFQs, and conduct comprehensive cost and price analyses for sole source and competitive requirements.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to program offices and stakeholders on all aspects of the acquisition process. Utilize and train junior workforce on electronic contracting systems and applications.
- Led the acquisition of a $26 million contract for cybersecurity services in support of Army Headquarters. Cut Procurement Action Lead Time (PALT) by 60 days resulting in over $2.5 million of cost savings through direct negotiations.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce (DAWIA) Level II Certified.
Services Journeyman
Active Duty Air Force
12.2009 - 12.2013
- Responsibilities included budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy and conformance.
- Maintained 100% accountability of large portion of United States Air Force equipment worth over $1.8 million during 8-month deployment to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
- Served as "go to" individual for resolution of logistical inventory discrepancies. Ensured contracted services maintain quality standards.
- Two year's experience overseeing Contractors employed at McChord Dining Facility ensuring performance is in accordance with contract standards.
- Performed analysis to identify deficient areas to assist in identifying areas of undesirable services. Detailed findings in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPARS).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Pennsylvania State University
State College12-2017
Skills
- Cost / Price Analysis
- Developing acquisition strategies
- Planning and Execution
- Contract Administration
- Advisory and Oversight
- Microsoft Office Suite and relevant contracting software
- Budget oversight
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Army Contracting Command
08.2017 - Current
Services Journeyman
Active Duty Air Force
12.2009 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Pennsylvania State University
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