Chad Cielencki

Experience

• 

  United States Marine Corps

  Aug 2005 - now

  In this position I am responsible for the management of physical space for the 400,000+ sq. ft. Marine Corps Support Facility. This program ensures that executive leadership can direct resourceful and effective use of limited physical space aboard the facility. I maintain current and accurate physical space utilization and occupancy information, facilitate physical space modification requests and their prioritization, and guide customers through the furniture and cable TV acquisition process when requested. Accomplishments:Created and implemented the Physical Space Management Program. Created a detailed standard operating procedure and tools for the program to enable repeatable seamless customer interface and timely executive leadership decisions. Surveyed and cataloged the physical space utilization and occupancy details for 2500+ separately identifiable spaces. Show less I served as the Senior Advisor to the Director of Contracting where we supported local organizations and 150+ satellite locations of the Marine Forces Reserve. I executed contracting actions in compliance with all levels of applicable laws and regulations, holding a $10 million contracting warrant. I coordinated customer outreach efforts, assisted with requirement development, and managed acquisition workforce training. I also developed subordinate team members through mentorship and regularly scheduled training.Accomplishments:Supervised team in coordinating and planning 30+ acquisitions valued over $3.6 million.Restructured regional office roles and responsibilities for maximum productivity optimization.Identified and corrected process shortfalls during new financial management system fielding and implementation.Developed and delivered internal training to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness. Show less Serving with Task Force 51/5, the Crisis Response Capability for the Department of Defense, I provided expert advice to the Director of Logistics on contracting capability and support in the area of operations of Central Command (Middle East) covering 21 countries spanning over 4 million square miles. I assisted with requirement development, support planning, and coordination with external agencies and foreign governments. I contributed to successful execution of numerous training exercises and operations across the Central Command Area of Operation.Accomplishments:Transitioned complex military base life support to a more economical solution, saving $750,000 annually and providing closer contract execution and administration oversight. Advised on endless multifaceted contracting issues, including evaluation criteria and policies, in an emerging COVID-19 environment.Developed multiple tools for Contracting Officers to easily communicate contracted support details to audiences unfamiliar with the contracting processes and language.Facilitated reviews of requirements valued over $9.3 million. Show less As a senior contract manager, I provided deployed contracting management support to various locations in the Middle East and Alaska. In addition to being a senior contract manager, I served in multiple leadership positions during my time here. As the operations chief, I ensured all exercises and operations for the supported organizations had capable contract managers assigned to support their respective missions. As the policy and training chief, I ensured compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulations and managed the complete training program, addressing deficiencies and ensuring future compliance and success.Accomplishments:Supervised and provided Operational Contract Support (OCS) to over 2000 service members during deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command.Shared vast procurement knowledge to all subordinate sections and provided training in the areas of conducting proper market research, requirement development, and how to leverage other agencies for contracting support.Supervised and provided complete contract management capability to a 3,600-member, Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercise in the United Arab Emirates in an emerging, complex COVID-19 environment. Show less Lead Contracting Officer and Operational Contract Support Advisor for Exercise Native Fury 2020, a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff directed, bi-lateral Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF), Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (JLOTS), and Combined-Arms Field Training Exercise (FTX) exercise with the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. (https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/NativeFury)Lead and coordinated contracting support, contract integration, and contractor management for the largest MPF off-load in Marine Corps history, during the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020.$1M Warrant Show less Lead Contracting Officer and Operational Contract Support Advisor to the Special Marine Air Ground Task Force, Crisis Response, Central Command. Lead and coordinated contract support, contract integration, and contractor management within higher, subordinate, and adjacent units in support of military operations and exercises in multiple locations and countries.Advised Commanders on how to effectively and efficiently leverage existing contracts managed by adjacent units for logistical support across the CENTCOM area of responsibility.$1M warrant Show less As the sole contract support person, for the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, a service-level DoD school, I managed contracted support for authorized acquisitions, advised on requirement development and procurement strategy for all supply and service requirements, and performed cradle-to-grave contract management. Due to limited personnel in an austere environment, I also served in multiple capacities to include supervisor of the finance section, audit compliance officer for arms and ammunition, and the organization’s personal financial management mentor. Accomplishments:Executed over 177 contracting actions valued in excess of $5.6 million.Directly contributed to the overall success of 17 Mountain Exercises.Created a realized cost avoidance of approximately $267,000 over the course of 40 months.Exercised four option periods from Fiscal Year 14 to Fiscal Year 17 for the Surrogate Unmanned Aircraft Systems contract, allowing for timely continued support totaling approximately $2 million dollars.• Procured lodging for 45 stranded MCMWTC instructors and students during an unexpected and rapidly approaching winter storm.Implemented an on-site repair and maintenance contract for snowmobile and UTV maintenance and repair.Executed yearly contracts providing for the animals at the MCMWTC, ensuring they had a warm pasture during the harsh winter months and delivery of 200+ tons of Certified Weed-free hay.Developed a process that ensured MCMWTC’s propane supply never came close to empty.Provided on-site emergency procurement support during power-outages with six contracting actions valued over $53,000.00. Show less Provide Contracting Support to units under III Marine Expeditionary Force while assigned as a Contracting Officer at the Regional Contracting Office - Far East.Supervised a mixed team of General Schedule (GS), Master Labor Contractor (MLC: Japanese Host Nation Employees), and U.S. Marine Contacting specialists in procurements involving simplified acquisition procedures.Accomplishments:Created a cohesive team atmosphere in a dynamic SAP section comprised of 5 Marines, 5 Master Labor Contractors, and General Schedule employees.Led and managed the newly assigned 3044 Contract Specialists on the job training (OJT) process, individual development plans, and Marine mentoring program.Strengthened the mentoring program for the Marines new to the MOS to ensure they had the requisite skills to succeed at the conclusion of their OJT period.Tracked current weakness in contracting actions, reviewed the aforementioned contracting actions in effort to establish a baseline, and then made recommendations for corrective actions.Developed a contractual vehicle that decreased lead time on port-a-john requirements in various routine locations used for Marine garrison and exercise operations thereby saving time and money.Was directly responsible for 286 contracts valued in excess of $8M in support of the Major Subordinate Commands of III MEF and MCIPAC.Fielded countless customer requests for information and provided unquestionable business decision guidance crucial to defining requirements that would allow the government to obtain best value contracted solutions. Show less Contingency Contracting Officer for CENTCOM Joint Theater Support Contract Command (C-JTSCC)$1Million Warrant AuthorityPrepared solicitations and awards for construction and service contracts.Supported Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan (CSTC-A)Trained Field Ordering Officers (FOO) and Contract Officers' Representatives (COR)Traveled to outside locations to provide training on FOO and COR responsibilities.Worked with foreign military members to accomplish joint venture missions.Worked alongside USAID and South Carolina National Guard Show less Responsible for tracking equipment readiness of all Mission Essential gear from radios to tanks for the entire 2nd Marine Division.Accomplishments:Rekindled a centralized reconciliation program, prepared and coordinated commodity maintenance reconciliation schedules for both Major Subordinate Commands (MSC) Battalion level commodities, and followed up on active supply requisitions with MSC and Battalion Supply personnel.Conducted weekly MAL/LM2 reconciliations to accurately report the on-hand status of LM2 assets, ensuring shortfalls were identified to the Multi National Force-West (MNF-W) Maintenance Management Officer (MMO) and Maintenance Management Chief (MMC) for global sourcing. This resulted in over 80% improvement in combat readiness for MNF-W.Developed a comprehensive database that provided the MNF-W G-4 an “out of the box” tool to assess and analyze the entire Marine Air Ground Task Force’s (MAGTF) combat readiness. This data platform tracks and streamlines internal and external battalion corrosion control measures applied to over 3,000 individual pieces of equipment.Collected data needed to address asset accountability, increase order ship time (OST) on outstanding parts, and increased repair cycle time (RCT) for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. This assisted in the review of MRAP deficiencies and allowed the 11 MEF (FWD) G4 to make informed decisions on distribution strategies to Major Subordinate Commands (MSC) within the area of operations (AO). Show less

  • Program Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Senior Contract Manager and Advisor

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Contract Operations Advisor

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Senior Contract Manager

    Oct 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Senior Contract Manager

    May 2019 - May 2020

  • Senior Contract Manager

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Senior Contract Manager

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2017

  • Senior Contract Administrator

    Apr 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Contract Specialist

    Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Contract Specialist

    Jun 2008 - Apr 2011

  • Maintenance Management Specialist

    Aug 2005 - Jun 2008
• 

  Ellarem Solutions

  Mar 2022 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Consulting