Charles Conrad 2, CPCM

Experience

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  USDA

  Jun 2000 - Dec 2001

  Procurement Analyst

  Formulated and developed Agricultural Research Service (ARS) policy, regulations and procedures governing the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and services for the agency. As a Procurement Analyst for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Procurement and Property Division (PPD), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), I performed the following tasks requiring proficient knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Agency regulation and policy issuance. Duties consisted of the following:• Formulated and developed ARS policy, regulations, and procedures governing the acquisition of equipment, supplies, materials, and services. Initiated and conducted studies and surveys to effect improvement in existing policy, regulations, and procedures;• As a member of the Contract Review Board for PPD/ARS, I reviewed draft solicitations to ensure they were consistent with FAR, USDA, Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR), ARS procurement regulations, and good business practices. • Conducted Procurement and Property Management Reviews (PPMR) of ARS field property, purchasing, and contracting activities to assure conformance with ARS procurement policies. Provided guidance in complex or newly evolved areas to promote efficient and effective operations;• Provided advice and counsel to field procurement and Research, Education and Economics (REE) agency officials on unusual situations or policy interpretations;• Received, reviewed, and acted on Congressional inquiries, protests, claims, appeals, mistakes in bids, and related field, Departmental, and GAO requests, and conducted fact finding of each case to determine appropriate action. Directed corrective actions as required. Show less

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  Department of Treasury IRS

  Dec 2001 - Mar 2005

  Senior Contracting Officer

  Team Leader and procurement expert with unlimited authority to sign contracts. Responsible for the full- range of planning, directing, and processing complex national capital area as well as nationwide information technology acquisitions. Acquisitions commonly consisted of requirements for nationwide information technology services such as maintenance support, preventive and remedial maintenance services, technical support and software applications for agency geographical regions and/or nationwide taxpayer assistance centers. Directed the full range of pre-award and post-award actions. Worked assignments and responsibilities require an expert level of knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting; knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factors, and requirement characteristics.As team leader, I directed, coordinated, and integrated the work of lower grade contract specialists who have been assigned to the project, and review their work for adherence to established policies and to ensure compatibility and consistency in meeting overall project objectives.Determined contract types, unique/complex terms and conditions for solicitations, and obtained required reviews or approvals prior to issuance of solicitations. Evaluated proposals, negotiated prices, terms and conditions with offerors, and ensured awards were within all applicable acquisition laws and regulations. Assisted in debriefing unsuccessful offerors and prepared documentation in the event of protests. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Apr 2005 - Oct 2008

  Senior Contracting Officer

  Unlimited warrant authority to sign contracts, responsible for full range of planning, directing, processing and administering complex information technology (IT) requirements for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). As a Senior Contracting Officer and Team Lead, I directed, mentored, coordinated and integrated the work of junior Contract Specialist, Interns, and Fellows who are assigned to acquisition projects either full or part-time. Managed and/or guided team comprised of other contracting officers, contract specialists, DHS program personnel, and contractor acquisition support in order to meet acquisition objectives and milestones. Assisted team members with identifying acquisition strategy, solicitation packages, streamlining practices, contract type, realistic milestones, contract review packages, etc. Reviewed acquisition work products to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR), Homeland Security Acquisition Manual (HSAM), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) policy and procedures, other best practices to ensure acquisition milestones are met.Prepared Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and other solicitation documents for competition among prospective offerors/quoters. Reviewed and suggested changes to the program office statement of objectives/performance work statements, deliverables and evaluation criteria to ensure an efficient and sound procurement of requested information technology services, software applications or equipment. Ensured acquisitions meet milestones and provided the best value to the agency by determining the most suitable contract type, procurement method, acquisition strategy, etc. to meet stringent time constraints, dynamic needs of the agency and service commencement dates of demanding DHS customers. Show less

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  Department of Treasury & Finance

  Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

  Chief, Information Technology Branch

  Unlimited warrant authority to sign contracts, responsible for full range of planning, directing, processing and administering complex information technology (IT) requirements for the Treasury, Departmental Offices (DO), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). As the Chief, Information Technology Branch, Procurement Services Division (PSD), Department of the Treasury, Departmental Offices, I was responsible for supervising a GS-1102-15, GS-1102-13 and two GS-1102-12s. In this position, I provided the leadership necessary to maintain an effective and productive workforce and ensure a continuous flow and exchange of information between employees and customers. Specific supervisory responsibilities included but were not limited to the following: planning work to be accomplished by employees; assigning work to employees based on priorities with selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and capabilities of the employee; evaluating performance of employees; giving advice, counsel or instruction to individuals on both work and administrative matters; interviewing and selecting candidates for positions in the Branch and making selections for appointments, promotion or reassignment; effects as necessary disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and reviewing the more serious cases such as suspensions and removals. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

  Supports the National Protection and Programs Acquisition Directorate which is responsible for providing homeland security intelligence to the DHS Secretary, Whitehouse, other government officials, intelligence agencies, state, local and private partners for the purpose of protecting the homeland from known and unknown security threats.As the NPPAD Director, supervises 40 employees to include supervisory and non-supervisory GS-1102 personnel ranging from grades 7 to 15 including acquisition interns. Provide leadership necessary to maintain an effective and productive workforce that processes approximately $800M annually in required equipment and services to include information technology to support the mission of the DHS NPPAD Directorate. Supervise the full range of contracting activities to include source selection to contract administration which consists of: acquisition planning; pre-award actions, cost/price analysis; negotiation; administration; and termination. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by employees based on priorities, consideration of the difficulty of the assignments and the capabilities of the respective employees. Evaluates performance of Associate Directors and employees and provides advice or counsel. Interviews candidates for positions in the Division and makes recommendations for appointments, promotion or reassignment of non-supervisors. Effects as necessary, disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and reviews the more serious cases such as suspensions and removals. Identifies development and training needs of employees, consults with specialists Show less Supports the DHS Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Directorate which is responsible for providing homeland security intelligence to the DHS Secretary, Whitehouse, other government officials, intelligence agencies, state, local and private partners for the purpose of protecting the homeland from known and unknown security threats.As the IOAD Director, supervises 17 employees to include supervisory and non-supervisory GS-1102 personnel ranging from grades 7 to 15 including acquisition interns. Provide leadership necessary to maintain an effective and productive workforce that processes approximately $135M annually in required equipment and services to include information technology to support the mission of the DHS I&A Directorate. Supervise the full range of contracting activities to include source selection to contract administration which consists of: acquisition planning; pre-award actions, cost/price analysis; negotiation; administration; and termination. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by employees based on priorities, consideration of the difficulty of the assignments and the capabilities of the respective employees. Evaluates performance of Associate Directors and employees and provides advice or counsel. Interviews candidates for positions in the Division and makes recommendations for appointments, promotion or reassignment of non-supervisors. Effects as necessary, disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and reviews the more serious cases such as suspensions and removals. Identifies development and training needs of employees, consults with specialists on these needs and decides on training solutions related to the employees supervised. Show less

  • Director, National Protection and Programs Acquisitions Division

    Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Director, Intelligence Operations Acquisition Division (IOAD)

    Aug 2009 - Oct 2011
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  National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

  Dec 2011 - now

  Director, Office of Acquisitions

  OA is a full-service contracting organization. OA supports the many phases of procurement lifecycle including planning, pre- and post-award activities, contract administration, policy and close-out. OA develops agency, industry and community partnerships to facilitate the support of scientist and researchers so that contracted programs provide the Institute with the necessary resources to enhance research into effective means to protect public health.OA provides a comprehensive acquisition program that is comprised of all Research and Development (R&D) contracting, Non-Research & Development (Non-R&D) contracting, commercial item acquisitions using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), General Service Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), GWAC acquisition and other acquisition methods as necessary.As the OA Director, supervises and provides leadership to four (4) Supervisory Contract Specialists and Purchasing Agents for a division composed of approximately 25 employees to include supervisory and non-supervisory personnel ranging from grades 9 to 15. Provide leadership necessary to maintain an effective and productive workforce that processes approximately $140M annually in required R&D, Non-R&D, commercial item and SAP equipment and services. Supervise the full range of contracting activities to include source selection to contract administration which consists of: acquisition planning; pre-award actions, cost/price analysis; negotiation; administration; and termination. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by employees based on priorities, consideration of the difficulty of the assignments and the capabilities of the respective employees. Evaluates performance of managers and employees and provides advice or counsel. Interviews candidates for positions in the Division and makes recommendations for appointments, promotion or reassignment of non-supervisors. Show less