Patrick Walker, CFCM, LSSBB

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2020

  • Network Communication System Specialist

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  • Network Communication System Specialist

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
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  U.S. Army Contracting Command

  Mar 2020 - now

  Extensive knowledge on the Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the procurement of supplies and services. Reviews purchase requests to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications for acquisition of products or services Define performance metrics for evaluation of contractor proposals or bids, such as price or technical acceptance. Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing and material requirements purchasing. Develops and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. Participates in the development of solicitations and purchase orders for equipment, products, or substitute materials. Ensures documentation is correctly filed to maintain accurate and detailed contract records. Performs essential contract close outs to include closing the Paperless Contract File and completing the DD Form 1594. Soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and State or local governments for furnishing products and services to the Federal Government; Administer contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties; Terminate contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals; Analyze and evaluating cost or price proposals and accounting systems data; Formulate and administer policies and procedures to insure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged business firms; Developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements Show less Responsible for advising military and engineering customers on contracted solutions to military and public-works problems. Developed strategic partnerships and trusted planning relationships. Recruited and led cross-functional teams to develop strategies and goals across multiple customer organizations. Formulated & implemented policy and business systems across the contracting workforce. Developed training programs to improve customer capabilities, relationships, and organizational performance. Applied continuous improvement and data analysis to improve information management, inform decisions, minimize risk, streamline acquisition processes, and increase quality. Formulated and written organizational policy for a 60-person contracting workforce. Reviewed federal contracts with values over $500k to ensure enforceability, clarity and compliance with law, regulation, and policy. Established and executed workforce training plans and continuous process improvement. Advised supported clients on the preparation of requirements packages and supporting procurement request documents (statements of work, performance work statements, and market research documentation). Show less

  • Contracting Officer

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Military Manager Business Operations & Policy Division

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2023