Alexander Powell

Cradle to grave Contract Professional | Active Secret Clearance

Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

About

Accomplished contract specialist with Active SECRET Clearance (Mar 2015) and 8 years of diverse experience working throughout the Air Force to include base level leadership positions. Highly qualified procurement professional experienced in awarding and negotiating hundreds of U.S. and International contracts worth over $70 million. Extensive skills in Government Contracting, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Negotiating, Project and Program Management, and Contract Writing Systems. Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and proven ability to manage multiple contracts and workflows. Experience ranges from cradle to grave contracting to Enterprise Sourcing, $5k vehicle repairs utilizing Government Purchase Card to a multi agency $36M Blanket Purchase Agreement for Military Working dogs. I would be a great fit for any acquisition/business focused office looking for a dedicated individual.

Experience

  • System Analyst at CACI International Inc
    Mar 2024 - May 2024 · 3 mos

  • Contract Specialist at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Jul 2023 - Mar 2024 · 9 mos

    VHACLE

  • United States Air Force (On-site)
    • Contract Specialist
      May 2019 - Mar 2024 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      Situationally warranted Contract Officer with $250,000.00 authority. Provided acquisition and administration of services and commodities support. Worked the full range of pre and post award, and contract administration activities. Guided customers to create complete acquisition packages prior to solicitation. Ensures solicitation and award compliance with federal regulations, directives, laws, statutes, and local contracting policies. Analyzes price data, conducts negotiations, writes price negotiation memorandums, prepares, awards, and administers contract actions. Reviews past performance data, monitors quality assurance of service and construction contracts. • Contract Specialist for $36 million Military Working Dog Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs); managed 17 Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for CONUS, OCONUS, and Shipping. • Department of the Air Force level CON-IT super user, solved over 240 system errors for 1540 contracts worth $2 billion. • Developed AFICC/KXP/KPN intern training program, entrusted with development of civilian personnel in the acquisition community.

    • Contract Specialist
      Aug 2015 - May 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Responsible for contractual oversight, administration and execution of all base support requirements and customer training/education. Conducts cost/price analysis; prepares acquisition documents in support of contracts, modifications, and negotiations. Identifies appropriate contracting methods, develops strategies, and recommends sources to execute installation projects. Interprets Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DoD Directives, AF Policy, and laws pertaining to contracting mission. • Requested by-name to represent Altus Air Force Base at Air Force Sergeants Associations annual conference, attended 40 hours of lessons and briefs. Delivered leadership topics to over 200 members of the installation including base leadership. • Subject Matter Expert for communications acquisitions, boosted Wings e-security utilizing NETCENTS IDIQ. Navigated 846 meticulous communications requirements and secured $53 billion network for 1.5 thousand personnel while reducing lead time by 60 percent. • Through market research identified innovative solution to cleaning of water towers. Aligned base and state standards to award contract to underwater welders in lieu of liquid contaminants saving 750 thousand gallons of water from being wasted in the draining process.

  • Contract Specialist at United States Air Force
    Mar 2023