Bernie Rodriguez

About Bernie Rodriguez

Objective 100% Remote Contract Specialist position where military and civilian contract management experience can be used to enhance the operational effectiveness of a company’s support services program. Professional Summary Skilled professional with proven project, program, contract management expertise. Unique blend of managerial and hands-on experience acquired over a 29 year career with the U.S. Navy and over four years of civilian contract management experience. Knowledgeable in all facets of program, contract management, including contract administration from cradle to the grave, contract drafting and reviews, and contract close-out. DAWIA Contracting Professional Certified (Level equivalent). Active Top Secret clearance (SCI) w/Poly. Fully Vaccinated.

Experience

1. Senior Acquisition Agreement Contract Specialist

   Culmen International

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Prepare required pre-award and post-award documentation for a variety of small and large dollar agreement/contracts, to include sole source and competitive acquisitions of technical equipment and supplies, repairs, and maintenance, and requirements for new or innovative research and development contracts.• Apply knowledge of contracting principles and procedures applicable to pre-award actions to administer and procure contracts for a variety of specialized equipment, services, and information technology products, including sole source contracts and modifications.• Determine the type of contract best suited for the Government requirement, prepare applicable determination and findings, and receive and evaluate proposals/quotations in conjunction with a price/cost analysis.• Perform the entire range of pre-award and post-award contracting activities for simplified contracts and agreements that include, but not limited to, firm fixed price contracts, negotiating contract payment terms, and cost analysis required on initial pricing and contract modifications, and contractual periods of option years.• Determine the appropriate clauses and locally developed contract provisions for the solicitation/award, in accordance with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).• Perform closeout and post award contract administration on contracts, while monitoring Contractor performance, to ensure deliverables are met in accordance with the agreed upon terms and conditions cited within the award document.

Education

• Air Force Command and Staff college

  Diploma, Joint Professional Military Educatio phase l

  2016 — 2017

• Columbia Southern University

  Graduate Certificate, Industrial Hygiene Management

  2006 — 2006

• Mountain State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Administration of Criminal Justice

  2002 — 2004

• George Mason University

  Human Resources ( Diploma), Essentials of Human Resources

  2011 — 2012

• Columbia Southern University

  Master’s Degree, Occupational Safety and Health/Environmental Management

  2004 — 2005

• University of Phoenix

  Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts

  1991 — 1993