Sarah Gordon

• Senior enlisted leader & warranted Contracting Officer; provided training, development, & mentorship to 63 military and civilian personnel.
• Business advisor to Commander & squadron management; oversaw $480M contract portfolio supporting 2 bases/6 wings/52 tenant units.
• Interacted with Air Force field activities, MAJCOMs, and Air Staff leadership on operational contracting matters and training
• Managed unit's robust contingency contracting officer program; led deployment planning & training for 30 military personnel.
• Provided upgrade training and oversaw the professional development of all personnel including processing, tracking, and reporting of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification progression.
• Chaired contract review team; assessed 45 end of year (EOY) purchases with 100% Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance/timely execution/no Government Accountability Office (GAO) protests
• Facilitated Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA) O-6 level Staff Assistance Visit (SAV) for two bases; only five write-ups over three days, aced compliance of 2.4K contract actions worth over $280M.
• Organized the first ever multi-base Contingency Contracting exercise, including Contingency Contracting Officers (CCO's) from five installations across the American Southwest. A week-long event that exposed Airmen to contingency contracting challenges encountered when establishing a bare base, while providing them the opportunity to develop and exchange solutions with their peers.
• Consulted the Contracting Career Field Manager with developmental opportunities resulting from transformation initiatives.
• Warranted contracting officer; directed dormitory Wi-Fi project; united actions between the Government and various private organizations; base leaderships #1 priority delivered three months early. Enhanced the morale and welfare of over 1,000 dorm residents by providing them with a no-setup, no-installation option for internet and television services.
• Reconciled two equitable adjustments over $450K; negotiated fair compensation for both government & contractor, averted claim, and contractor paid.

• Directly managed 20+ military and civilian personnel and resources; providing $200M+ construction support to 2 bases, 5 wings, 52 tenant units.
• Directed training, development, and supervision of active duty enlisted and mentored officer personnel in support of operations worldwide.
• Guided acquisition planning, conducted market research, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract reviews & administration.
• Managed 8 construction design/build projects valued at $4.3M. Accelerated infrastructure upgrades for EOY requirements.
• Appointed and trained Contracting Officer Representatives (COR's) who are charged with monitoring and reporting status/progress of work in conformance with contract requirements during post-award administration.
• Reviewed and approved Justification and Approvals and Determination and Findings documents required for the execution of contract actions.
• Managed $1.4M multiple-facility construction project; enabled the stand-up of two squadrons. Increased the training and readiness of Remotely Piloted Aircraft

(RPA's) mission by 75%.

• Extensive knowledge, understanding, and use of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and agency supplements.

• Deployed as a contingency contracting officer; demonstrated adaptability to high-stress environment while executing a wide-range of contract actions supporting a diverse customer base.
• Supported $110M contract portfolio, 46 services, 36 squadrons and 10K personnel
• Administered Al Udeid Air Base's (AUAB) NonTactical Vehicle (NTV) lease contract; managed Area of Responsibility's (AOR's) largest fleet of vehicles; executed 68 contract actions/worth $5M, 864 vehicles accounted for.
• Enforced "game-changing" DoD deployed vehicle regulation; audited 58 contracts, discovered $2M in overspending and secured $110K per year in savings
• Oversaw AUAB's sole linguist contract; assessed requirements, monitored contractor performance, assigned and managed 6 Contracting Officer Representatives (COR's) in support of 9K troops and over 200 vendors with translator services.

• Led 17-member flight: oversaw market research, acquisition planning, execution, and performance management of 59 contracts worth $12.5 million dollars.
• Guided solicitation development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract reviews and administration.
• Prepared procurement documents, including requests for proposals, statements of work, and contract modifications.
• Conducted price analysis, cost realism assessments, and evaluated contractor proposals for technical acceptability.
• Resolved contract disputes, claims, and protests through negotiation and dispute resolution processes.
• Conducted contract closeout activities, including final payments, property disposition, and contract file documentation.
• Maintained cradle to grave ownership of complex and diversified portfolio including indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity and firm fixed priced contracts for construction, service, and commodity requirements.
• Mitigated acquisition risk through exceptional contracting knowledge, documentation and follow up. Ensured understanding amongst all acquisition team members and consistently communicated with all relevant stakeholders to manage expectations and maintain commitment.

• Led 17 contracting professionals and performed cradle-to-grave contract administration including research, solicitation, award, vendor payment and close-out with a $12.5M annual contract portfolio.
• Responsible for acquisition planning from source selections through contract administration for DoD activities in the United Kingdom for 48 FW/100 ARW and 8 tenant units.
• Provided technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation to include pre-award, price/cost analysis, post-award, contract administration, termination and close-out.
• Guided program managers and senior executives as the principal business advisor and subject matter expert relative to acquisition issues.
• Evaluated contractor cost proposals and applied various cost and price analysis principles to prepare government cost/price objective positions for contract negotiations.
• Prepared and reviewed contract actions for peer, committee, legal, higher headquarters and agency level reviews.
• Conducted post-award orientations and enforced contractor compliance with terms and conditions of the contract.
• Directed the processing and settlement of contractor claims and associated protests arising from solicitation issuance and subsequent award determinations.
• Fueled wing small business initiative; aided "meet the buyer" event. Identified UK supply sources; $10M spent local community
• Spearheaded funding deobligation initiative; closed 10 contracts and captured $158K for priority mission utilization

• Executed all contract actions required to facilitate award administration, requirement review and development.
• Solicited using Simplified Acquisition Procedures & evaluates quotes/proposals to award based on best value.
• Conduct cost and price analysis and negotiate terms and conditions to ensure the best value for the government.
• Resolved contract disputes, claims, and protests through negotiation and dispute resolution processes.
• Administered existing purchase and delivery orders to include final payments, modifications and contract close-outs.
• Astute business acumen; systematically juggled six contracts worth $337K.