Ashley E. Eaker
Ellicott City
Summary
Results-driven professional equipped for Contracting Officer role. Proven track record in managing high-stakes contracts and ensuring regulatory adherence. Focused on team collaboration and delivering reliable outcomes with adaptability and precision. Key skills include negotiation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracting Officer
MITRE NSEC FFRDC IDIQ
12.2023 - Current
- National Security Engineering Center (NSEC) Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC’s)
- Administer and oversee a $6.5 billion, long-term Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract supporting critical national defense initiatives
- Facilitate contract execution in partnership with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD), U.S
- Air Force, and U.S
- Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) to enhance mission-critical technological advancements
- Deliver weekly briefings to senior leadership, including high-level stakeholders from multiple federal agencies, regarding contract performance, financial obligations, and forthcoming procurement strategies
- Supervise contract administration to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific policies while achieving cost, schedule, and performance objectives
- Allocate and incrementally fund millions of dollars weekly across more than 120 distinct project categories to maintain contract effectiveness
- Lead strategic negotiations and procurement planning to maximize contract efficiency and mission success
Contracting Officer & Technical Trainer
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Directed strategic procurement initiatives to enhance acquisition efficiency and streamline contract processes
- Developed and implemented innovative contracting solutions to address complex acquisition challenges
- Provided expert guidance on high-value, mission-critical procurements, including cost-type contracts
- Advised senior leadership on acquisition strategies, procurement planning, and contract risk management
- Designed and restructured the entire curriculum for the Fellows Academy to improve training effectiveness and enhance acquisition competency
- Spearheaded the piloting and implementation of training programs to develop the skills of emerging contract specialists and Contracting Officers
Contracting Officer, 1102, NH-03
U.S. Army Contracting Command
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Provided mentorship, training, and oversight to junior contract specialists to foster professional development and enhance acquisition proficiency
- Served as a key business advisor to mission partners, providing expert guidance in the planning, development and execution of contractual strategies
- Independently negotiated, awarded, and administered contracting actions up to a warrant threshold of $100 million
- Conducted in-depth analyses to formulate strategic contracting approaches, integrating socio-economic programs, competition enhancement, pricing structures, and innovative acquisition methodologies
- Reviewed and approved all contractual documentation, including negotiation memoranda and award documents, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition policies
Acquisition Specialist & Contracting Support
Orion Consulting Group, Inc. / Salmon Group Inc. / Bay Technologies Consulting Group, Inc.
04.2012 - 05.2017
- Provided comprehensive acquisition and contract administration support, including the development of Procurement Data Packages (PDPs), contract reviews, and negotiation assistance
- Assisted technical teams in drafting Statements of Work and acquisition strategies to facilitate competitive and sole-source procurement actions
- Conducted cost analysis on contractor proposals, evaluating direct and indirect expenses to ensure pricing compliance and cost-effectiveness
- Oversaw contract performance monitoring, executed contract modifications, and facilitated timely contract closeouts in accordance with FAR and agency regulations
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Major, Business-to-Business Concentration
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2010
Skills
- Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS)
- Contract Negotiation
- Financial Cost Assessment
- Comprehensive Acquisition Strategy
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Deadline-Oriented Planning
- Proficient in Concurrent Task Management
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Systematic Task Management
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Client Relationship Management
- Operational Streamlining
Certifications And Security Clearance
- Active Contracting Officer Warrant – Authorized up to $100 million
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Certification in Contracting
Certification
- Active Contracting Officer Warrant – Authorized up to $100 million
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Certification in Contracting and Program Manager
Timeline
Contracting Officer & Technical Trainer
01.2024 - 12.2024
Contracting Officer
MITRE NSEC FFRDC IDIQ
12.2023 - Current
Contracting Officer, 1102, NH-03
U.S. Army Contracting Command
01.2020 - 01.2024
Acquisition Specialist & Contracting Support
Orion Consulting Group, Inc. / Salmon Group Inc. / Bay Technologies Consulting Group, Inc.
04.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Major, Business-to-Business Concentration
James Madison University
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