Marcus Whaley
Contracting Officer | IT & Services Procurement | 9 Yrs Helping Gov’t Leaders Optimize Spend & Streamline Processes | Now Enabling Smarter Deals Across Sector
- Role
- Contract Specialist at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Location
- Fredericksburg, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Contract Specialist
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Dec 2021 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Led high-impact procurements supporting the CFPB\'s financial regulatory mission as a strategic \"fixer\" who solves complex acquisition challenges, connects stakeholders, and navigates regulatory complexity with discretion and efficiency. Managed the full acquisition lifecycle for complex service and IT contracts in a highly scrutinized environment, delivering compliant and strategic contract solutions.Key Achievements:Served as a warranted PCO, executing multimillion-dollar acquisitions with zero protests or reversals through meticulous risk management and compliance oversightUtilized Procurement Innovation Lab (PIL) techniques to award mission-critical IT contracts in less than 60 days, dramatically reducing traditional acquisition timelines while maintaining regulatory integrityStreamlined Task Order RFQ processes by 30% through standardized templates and process improvements, enhancing acquisition package qualityLed complex negotiations for enterprise software (Salesforce, Microsoft, ServiceNow), achieving 10-15% cost savings through strategic relationship managementDesigned performance-based contracts that improved vendor accountability and operational results across multiple program areasActed as trusted advisor to senior leadership on acquisition strategy, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutionsActive member of Strategic Planning Team, developing continuous improvement plans that increased operational efficiency by 15%Collaborated with legal, budget, and program teams to mitigate risk and align acquisitions with mission prioritiesRecognition: Superior Achievement Award (June 2024) for exceptional support to program offices, strategic planning contributions, and delivering critical procurements under budget and ahead of schedule.
Skills
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Management
- Team Building
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Excel
- Supplier Negotiation
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Product Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Marketing Strategy
- Process Improvement
- Sales Process
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supplier Quality Management
- Leadership
- Training
- Customer Satisfaction
- New Business Development
- Strategy
- Business Process Improvement
- Sales Management
- Customer Service
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Crm
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer Experience
- Contract Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Product Development
- Analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Account Management
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