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KRYSTAL N. B. JENKINS

Chicago

Summary

Experienced Acquisition & Contracting Leader with a proven track record in federal procurement, contract management, and strategic real estate initiatives. Adept at leading high-performing teams, overseeing complex acquisitions, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Skilled in resolving contract disputes, optimizing procurement strategies, and developing training programs to enhance operational efficiency. Successfully managed high-value contracts, including a $1.6 billion National IDIQ for architecture and engineering services and regional task orders under a national contract for Broker Leasing Services. A trusted advisor to leadership and stakeholders, dedicated to driving process improvements and delivering mission-critical solutions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

U.S. General Services Administration
CHICAGO
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of Contract Specialists, overseeing all technical aspects of pre-award and post-award contract execution to meet both internal and external federal client requirements.
  • Review and assign contractual work to subordinates, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, responsiveness and adherence to federal policies, regulations, and standards.
  • Resolve complex procurement challenges, making authoritative technical decisions and escalating policy or political issues with recommended courses of action.
  • Provide strategic guidance by contributing to long-term organizational planning, succession planning, operational forecasting, and budget recommendations.
  • Foster collaboration with Procurement Analysts, Supervisory Contract Specialists, and external stakeholders to enhance communication, streamline processes, and drive efficiency.
  • Oversee high-dollar procurements by supervising or serving as the administering Contracting Officer with an unlimited warrant, advising senior leadership, and handling politically or economically sensitive projects.
  • Led the successful award and administration of a National Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for architecture, engineering, and interior design services, securing agreements with 14 firms for a maximum award value of $1.6 billion.
  • Develop and execute acquisition strategies, conducting cost and price analyses, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with contract terms.
  • Represent the agency in contract disputes, termination hearings, and other legal proceedings, ensuring the integrity of case files and government interests.

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

U.S. General Services Administration
CHICAGO
05.2005 - 02.2022
  • Conducted all necessary tasks resulting in contract awards, including acquisition planning, developing pre-negotiation strategies, creating competitive range determinations, acting as lead negotiator for price and technical items, and composing Price Negotiation Memorandums and Award Decision Documents.
  • Compiled, solicited, modified, and administered a variety of contract types, such as Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity base awards, GSA Federal Supply Schedules, Blanket Purchase Agreements, and full and open market.
  • Administered Energy Savings Performance Contracts, conducting measurement and verification procedures to ensure energy-based improvements generate sufficient energy cost savings.
  • Served as the Regional Contracting Officer for GSA's National Broker Contract (NBC) Program, ensuring seamless alignment between regional and national priorities.
  • Managed delegation of responsibilities to the NBC Regional Program Manager and 30 Contracting Officer Technical Representatives, optimizing program efficiency.
  • Oversaw the issuance of individual task orders to procure real estate services, managing approximately 100 active projects.
  • Provided expert guidance to regional leasing staff and contractor personnel on contract issues, facilitating effective contract execution.
  • Led contract dispute resolution, acting as an arbiter between leasing staff and contractors to ensure smooth performance.
  • Ensured compliance by monitoring contract actions to prevent derogatory performance listings and recommending process improvements.
  • Developed and implemented training for associates, enhancing contract knowledge and execution, while simultaneously facilitating knowledge sharing by highlighting regional best practices to a national audience.
  • Led the procurement of title insurance services for the government’s purchase of a leased building at 985 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI.
  • Utilized a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call to purchase market analysis services from the private sector to further enhance the government's position when negotiating leases, and to understand market trends.
  • Exercised contract options, extending agreements beyond the base year to support long-term, strategic real estate initiatives.
  • Provided expert contract guidance to the Contracting Officer Representative and acquisition team members.
  • Supported strategic procurement initiatives, assisting with scope development, procurement strategy, and past performance evaluations.
  • Developed process improvement tools, including a lease construction project flow chart, to enhance regional operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Illinois @ Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
05.2005

Skills

  • Contract administration
  • Procurement expertise
  • Contract compliance
  • Policy administration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Strategic planning
  • Process optimization
  • Customer relationship management
  • Staff development
  • Performance tracking and evaluation
  • Staff training
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional)
  • Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR)

Timeline

SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

U.S. General Services Administration
05.2022 - Current

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

U.S. General Services Administration
05.2005 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Illinois @ Chicago

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