CARRIE CARBAJAL
Fairfield
Summary
13+ years of experience in acquisition and contract management and human capital management. Experienced with strategic planning and driving organizational growth. Utilizes collaborative leadership style to foster team success and achieve company objectives. Track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Carbajal Analytics LLC
Fairfield, CA, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Subject Matter Expert on Government Contracts, Research and Development, Human Capital Management, Communication, Data Analysis, and Genealogical Research.
- ·Worked on proposals for SBIR contracts and developed software for signal analysis.
- Consulting work on market research, job placement, and public speaking about leadership.
Contract Specialist
U.S Coast Guard
Oakland, CA, USA
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed full procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contract to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and policies.
- Evaluated supplier proposals to determine best value and alignment with project requirements.
- Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance.
- Coordinated and worked on projects related to small boats and kept all stakeholders informed on work status, issues and results.
- Participated in training with the Federal Acquisition Institute to keep all warrants and certifications current.
Contract Specialist
Premier Management Corporation
Columbia, MD, USA
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert on procurement and acquisitions for the Department of Veterans Affairs and assisted Program Managers with establishing program requirements.
- Solicited, evaluated, and analyzed request for proposals (RFP) and worked on Statement of Work (SOW) with Project Managers to ensure requirements on met.
- Analyzes and evaluates cost data and pricing date to determine price reasonableness.
- Provided guidance and assistance with all market research, independent government estimates and all contracting and procurement related questions and concerns
- Worked independently and determined the strategies necessary to carry out assignments to meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify procurement needs and streamline acquisition processes.
- Interpreted and provided guidance on Federal Acquisition Regulations and department policies and procedures.
- Kept certification for warrants current by taking contracting classes through the Federal Acquisition Institute.
Contracting Officer
U.S Environmental Protection Agency
San Francisco, CA, USA
02.2009 - 05.2013
- Served as a warranted Contracting Officer (CO) that is responsible for the administration of a group of contracts such as firm fixed-priced, blanket purchase agreements, basic ordering agreements, purchase orders (PO), and GSA delivery orders.
- Skilled experience in Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Conducted thorough market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
- Prepared solicitations and publicized solicitations in FedBizOpps, Fed Connect and GSA Ebuy.
- Writes and publicizes requests for proposals. Reviews, comments and updates all award contract actions for supplies and services.
- Evaluated contract proposals for compliance with federal regulations and agency policies.
- Enhanced contract efficiency by developing and implementing streamlined procurement processes.
- Provides past performance data and recommendations on clauses and contract language and performed contract closeout,
- Provided contract performance monitoring to ensure contractors deliver supplies and services on time and within budget.
- Worked with program managers and stakeholders with the scope of work, deliverables, budget, market research and contract type for the acquisition.
- Proactively addressed potential disputes and audited contracts by working closely with legal counsel and finance when necessary to resolve matters in a timely fashion.
Education
Master of Science - Human Capital Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE12-2022
Master of Science - Acquisition and Contract Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE10-2017
Master of Science - Contract Management & Acquisition Option
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE03-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Computer Information Systems Option)
California State University
Hayward, CA06-2003
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Business administration
- Procurement management
- Contract administration
- Negotiation techniques
- Legal compliance
- Requests for proposals RFP/RFI
- Proposal preparation and evaluation
- Contract reviews and audits
- Contract performance monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Contract analysis
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
Awards
- Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society, 2023
- Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society, 2022
- National Equal Employment Opportunity Award, U.S. EPA, 2011
- National Equal Employment Opportunity Award, U.S. EPA, 2013
- Federal Employee of the Year Award, U.S. EPA, 2010
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Carbajal Analytics LLC
09.2023 - Current
Contract Specialist
U.S Coast Guard
10.2016 - 02.2017
Contract Specialist
Premier Management Corporation
05.2013 - 01.2016
Contracting Officer
U.S Environmental Protection Agency
02.2009 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Human Capital Management
Bellevue University
Master of Science - Acquisition and Contract Management
Bellevue University
Master of Science - Contract Management & Acquisition Option
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Computer Information Systems Option)
California State University