Jacob Henson, MPA, CFCM

Experience

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  Fundación AFOS

  Mar 2009 - May 2009

  Intern

  Led a classroom and helped organize the 15th anniversary celebration at AYSAND, a center for children with disabilities; can fluently speak and read the Spanish languageDeveloped strategies, actions and tools according to the organization's needs and requirements

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  Orange County Public Schools

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Teacher

  Covered charter and public schools grades K-12 and a wide variety of subjects 40 hrs/weekEarned a semi-permanent position at Lee Middle School in the Physical Education Department

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  Camp Lochearn

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Ski-boat Operator and Couselor

  Served as the only American male counselor at an internationally renowned stay-away camp. Drove and helped coordinate the pyramid at the end-of-camp ski show serving as a positive role model for the kids.

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  NCSU

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Public Consultant

  Conducted twelve interviews with members of three divisions of Facilities Services at UNC-Chapel Hill in order to produce a comprehensive report and give an in-depth assessment of a university-wide change initiative.

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  US Forest Service

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Transcriptionist

  Worked closely with Project Chief and Coordinator in assessing personal role in the project and completing assignments in an expedient fashion approximately 15 hrs/weekPerformed extensive background investigation and data compilation using a public database---maintained and researched a comprehensive network of US Forest Service employees

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  Smithsonian Institution

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Finance Intern

  Performed a financial analysis and expenditure trend forecast relating to the 19 Smithsonian museums and nine research centers throughout the Americas. Clearly presented project findings at the Zone Managers Meeting in August. Received enthusiastic praise for formal presentation from the OFMR Director, and received an excellent performance review from direct supervisor, the OFMR Associate Director

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  Federal Emergency Management Agency

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2012

  Intern (OCFO Financial/Budget)

  Served as an Administrative Assistant to the OCFO and acted as timekeeper while involving myself with the finance and budget practices of FEMA-OCFO. Completed three rounds of leave audits for the 33 BPAD employees using WebTA and NIFC personnel tracking systems. Organized a wide assortment of budget documents in order to consolidate documents while creating a more logical and easily accessible arrangement of files, and consolidated budget reports and findings for the twelve FEMA regions while working with the Deputy Director of the OCFO. Show less

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  United States Department of Defense

  Sept 2012 - May 2017

  Contract Specialist

  Quickly and accurately solicited, evaluated, negotiated, and awarded contracts for sole-source, brand-name justification, competitive , small business and 8(a) noncompetitive requirements for medical and operational services, supplies, IDIQ and A&E construction and maintenance contracts 4 years experience in Services and Construction processes and procedures within Operational Contracting.

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  U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2022

  Contracting Officer
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  U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, Washington Criminal I Section

  Apr 2022 - now

  Team Lead Contract Specialist

  Brought on board in large part to brush up operation of the ATR expert witness program. Encouraged communication between the economic and litigating sections and Acquisitions, including putting in place a burn-rate monitoring process and instituting changes to the Expert Witness Program. Handed off a much-improved Expert Witness program after training another member of my team in FY24 and updated website with guiding policies and new procedures.• Selected as the ATR Procurement Rep for $43.5M Technology Modernization Fund allotment from GSA over 2024-2026.• Suggested and instituted major changes in the operation of the Acquisition Team’s daily functions by changing the process for internal review of contracting actions and steering the Expert Witness program away from issuing Notice-to-Proceed recommendations, which resulted in a process change affecting three coordinating sections. Recommended substantial changes to the Invoicing SOP and each of my edits incorporated into the final draft. Wrote a new SOP for Expert Witness contracting. Show less