Deric Blum
Senior Federal Contract Specialist | 14+ yrs Acquisition & Procurement | FAR/DFARS | DoD & Civilian | FAC-C Professional | DAWIA II | Public Trust Clearance
- Role
- Senior Contract Specialist at Circuit Media
- Location
- Plainfield, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Deric Blum
Certified Federal Contract Specialist with 14+ years leading multimillion-dollar acquisitions for civilian and defense agencies. Expert in full contract lifecycle, FAR/DFARS, acquisition strategy, cost analysis, and compliance. FAC-C Professional, DAWIA II, Public Trust Clearance.I’m a certified acquisition professional with 14+ years of success leading federal contract actions across civilian and defense sectors, including high-stakes global deployments. My expertise spans the full contract lifecycle — from market research, acquisition planning, and solicitation development to award negotiation, post-award administration, and closeout.Currently, I support the Bureau of Land Management, executing complex procurements, developing acquisition strategies, leading source selections, and driving cost savings — including resolving pricing discrepancies that prevented a $2M+ contract shortfall. My work ensures full FAR compliance (Parts 8.4, 12, 13.5, 15, and 16.5) while supporting mission-critical outcomes.In my previous role as a U.S. Air Force Contracting Officer, I exercised $5M warrant authority, led teams managing portfolios over $20M, supported $288M annual budgets, and executed urgent contracts across global operations. I also consolidated contracts to reduce overhead by 20% and trained over 30 acquisition professionals. FAC-C Professional DAWIA Level II (Contracting) Public Trust ClearanceDriven by precision, integrity, and mission alignment, I’m ready to help organizations navigate complex federal procurement challenges with confidence and compliance. Let’s connect if you’re seeking an experienced Contract Specialist who delivers results.
Experience
Senior Contract Specialist
Apr 2021 — Present · Plainfield, IN, US
Education
Ashford University
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Management
2009 — 2014
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's degree, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
2012 — 2014
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Acquisition and Contracts Management
2018 — 2020
Skills
- Dod
- Air Force
- Government Contracting
- Government Procurement
- Source Selection
- Far
- Defense Contracting
- Security Clearance
- Defense
- Military
- Military Operations
- Military Experience
- Command
- National Security
- Information Assurance
- Force Protection
- Government
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