Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Goals and objectives
Certification
Supplemental
Publications
References
Timeline
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Wossen Encubahre

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Reliable business professional with experience in project management and process improvement. Capable Contract Manager with extensive background overseeing contracts. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations. Dedicated Economics instructor, enthusiastic about motivating and driving students to achieve academic success.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Lead Contracting Specialist and Contracting Officer

CODNCR, DHA, DOD
1 2017 - 1 2022
  • Reviewed and executed small purchase contracts, completed, communicated, and conducted effective business discussions by phone and in writing with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and customers, awarded and terminated contracts for TFC and TFD
  • Wrote determinations and findings posted solicitations and awards on FEDBIZOPS, conducted market research and reviewed SOW and specs.

Lead Contracting Specialist, Assistant Manager and Contracting Officer

WNMMC/DHA
01.2009 - 01.2017
  • Reviewed and executed contracts completed by Buyers and Procurement Agents, communicated, and conducted effective business discussions by phone and in writing with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and customers, awarded and terminated contracts for TFC and TFD
  • Wrote determinations and findings posted solicitations and awards on FEDBIZOPS, conducted market research and reviewed SOW and specs.

Adjunct Professor of Economics and Management

University of the District of Columbia
01.2001 - 01.2007

Senior Contracting Officer and Agency Chief Contracting Officer

University of the District of Columbia
01.1999 - 01.2007
  • Managed and directed the contracting and procurement operations of the University
  • Managed and supervised ten procurement professionals
  • Discussed important issues with government officials and business leaders
  • Presented workshops to the Small Business Community in DC
  • Participated in cabinet and senior staff meetings
  • Prepared annual and monthly performance reports
  • Transformed the decentralized procurement operation into a centralized system
  • Played a leading role in procurement strategy decision making and negotiating contracts
  • Prepared business clearance memorandum, and justifications for emergency and sole source contracts
  • Served as a member of the Ratification Council
  • Conducted seminars regularly for university officials and small businesses
  • Closely worked with the General Counsel and finance officials
  • Developed the University's operating procedures.

Contracting Officer

District of Columbia Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Directed, managed, and supervised five Buyers
  • Determined procurement strategies, negotiated and executed major and minor contracts
  • Evaluated contractor's performance, modified, terminated and closed out contracts
  • Negotiated a 30% cost saving on a multi-million-dollar student information systems contract
  • Evaluated staff performance and conducted development plans to update skills and increase performance.

Supervisory Procurement Analyst

Public Management Cluster
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Advised and supervised three staff members and advised and guided eight agencies on their annual procurement planning
  • Recommended procurement leadership restructuring of two agencies
  • Developed service fee assessment method for OCP
  • Collected procurement performance data to evaluate agency compliance
  • Identified and mitigated critical and high visibility projects for timely completion
  • Reviewed and monitored project progress
  • Established milestones and performance schedules to meet deadlines
  • Worked with cross-agency leadership to facilitate and expedite contract review.

Senior Contract Specialist

Department of Housing and Community Development
01.1990 - 01.1997
  • Assisted agencies and program officials in developing scope of work and justifications
  • Developed solicitations from cradle to grave, advertised and conducted pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences
  • Developed negotiation plans, negotiated and recommended the execution of the contract
  • Attended training in contract law, price analysis, ethics, customer service, and procurement planning
  • Prepared reports conducted pre-award survey and research using Dun& Bradstreet, federal sources, and District database to determine contractor responsibility.

Associate Executive Dean

Portland Community College
01.1990 - 01.1997

Associate Director

Center for North-East African Studies
01.1989 - 01.1995
  • Coordinate conferences and seminars on regional and global issues
  • Facilitated multi-cultural communication and discussion
  • Conducted discussions among liberation fronts, ambassadors, political leaders, and intellectuals on global and regional issues.

Assistant Administrator

Office of Administration and Management
1 1989
  • Monitored and facilitated inter-departmental communications and operations.

Adjunct Professor of Economics and Management

Portland State University
01.1984 - 01.1989

Executive Associate Dean

Portland Community College
01.1987 - 01.1988
  • Conducted budget review, performance assessment, and coordinated schedules.

Program Evaluator/Economist

US Department of Education Region VIII
01.1980 - 01.1983
  • Conducted economic analysis, needs assessment, planning, and data analysis workshops.

Independent Project Manager and Monitor

Bureau of Human Resources
01.1979 - 01.1980
  • Conducted grant and contract reviewing, program audit, and compliance
  • Assessed project progress and submitted reports.

Economic and Manpower Development Manager

Office of Planning and Development
01.1977 - 01.1978
  • Directed and managed manpower development program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist

Bureau of Personnel
01.1976 - 01.1977
  • Investigated complaints and grievances and appointed independent hearing officer for determination.

Education

Ph.D. - Urban And Regional Structure

SUAPA, PSU
Portland, OR
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Economics

Portland State University
Portland, OR
05.2001 -

MUP - Urban Planning

Portland State University
Portland, OR
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Contract Administration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Microeconomic Theory
  • Quantitative Research

Goals and objectives

  • Serve under different capacities as a team member or leader, manager, supervisor, contracting officer, trainer, technical advisor with the responsibility to build a world class operation
  • Participate in developing plans, goals, research methods, milestones, needs assessment, and performance standards, problem solving, research design, data collection and analysis as an individual or a team leader
  • Accomplish quality services in program/project management
  • Deliver services that satisfy customers, and stakeholders using evaluation, and policy recommendations

Certification

Certified Contract Management

Supplemental

  • Awarded two Medals of Excellence in Navy Medicine Contracting and Procurement, AREAS OF EMPLOYEE’S PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Job Achievement and/or Innovation: Employee contributed to executions of acquisition strategies, procurement and various contract types that maximized product and service affordability and readiness goals in accordance with agency mission and goals
  • Prepared appropriate documentation for review with minimal rework
  • Adapted and responded to acquisition changes as necessary. Actively contributed as a team member/leader; provides insight and recommends changes or solutions to problems. Demonstrated effective critical thinking, flexibility, and accountability in performing required cost and price analysis. Achieved/Maintained necessary DAWIIA certifications and CLPs. Communication: Proactively guided, coordinated, and consulted with others to accomplish projects, assuming ownership of personal processes and products.
  • Responded to internal and external stakeholders in writing and by phone in response to inquiries or to inform them of requirement statuses and progress. Mission Support and Accomplishments: Supported and attend training /formal/informal), shared lessons learned, provide guidance, and conducted mentoring and participated and supported DHA activities and initiatives by advocating, leading, organizing or participating in training opportunities, pilot programs, team building, working groups, peer reviews and collateral duties/assignments, which improved core business processes. Adhered to plans and conducted functional technical activities for projects/programs. Ensured contract actions reflect mission needs, business acumen, and are compliant with rules, regulation, and policy Protected the Government’s interest by conducting thorough fact-based research and ensuring documentation is accurate, well written and clear and Verified data submitted is current, accurate and complete and contract files contain the required documentation. Performed effective and timely post award contract administration.

Publications

  • Economic Impact of Lewis and Clark College on the Economy of Metropolitan Portland
  • The Willamette River Water Transit Plan
  • The Income Multiplier Effect of Processing Primary Commodities Before Export, The case of Ghanaian COCAO
  • Advanced Instructional Technology Impact Assessment
  • Solicitation and Contract: Loan collection and Loan Servicing
  • A/E Solicitation and Contract for Housing Development
  • District Instructional IT System Solicitation and Contract for DCPS
  • Solicitation and Contract for the University President of UDC

References

  • Dr Lema Woldesenbet, UMDC
  • Dr Fantu Cheru, American U
  • Dr Admasu Tassew, George Mason U
  • Dr, Alem Hailu, Howard U
  • Mr. Fantahun Tiruneh, LOC
  • Mr. Andargeh Belachew, UDC

Timeline

Lead Contracting Specialist, Assistant Manager and Contracting Officer

WNMMC/DHA
01.2009 - 01.2017

Ph.D. - Urban And Regional Structure

SUAPA, PSU
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Economics

Portland State University
05.2001 -

MUP - Urban Planning

Portland State University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Lewis & Clark College
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Lewis & Clark College
05.2001 -

Adjunct Professor of Economics and Management

University of the District of Columbia
01.2001 - 01.2007

Senior Contracting Officer and Agency Chief Contracting Officer

University of the District of Columbia
01.1999 - 01.2007

Contracting Officer

District of Columbia Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.1999

Supervisory Procurement Analyst

Public Management Cluster
01.1997 - 01.1998

Senior Contract Specialist

Department of Housing and Community Development
01.1990 - 01.1997

Associate Executive Dean

Portland Community College
01.1990 - 01.1997

Associate Director

Center for North-East African Studies
01.1989 - 01.1995

Executive Associate Dean

Portland Community College
01.1987 - 01.1988

Adjunct Professor of Economics and Management

Portland State University
01.1984 - 01.1989

Program Evaluator/Economist

US Department of Education Region VIII
01.1980 - 01.1983

Independent Project Manager and Monitor

Bureau of Human Resources
01.1979 - 01.1980

Economic and Manpower Development Manager

Office of Planning and Development
01.1977 - 01.1978

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist

Bureau of Personnel
01.1976 - 01.1977

Lead Contracting Specialist and Contracting Officer

CODNCR, DHA, DOD
1 2017 - 1 2022

Assistant Administrator

Office of Administration and Management
1 1989
Wossen Encubahre