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Armando Espinosa

@armandoespinosa

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I lead complex federal acquisitions, negotiations, and procurement operations across global programs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I want a contracts job where the team actually collaborates, cares about results, and lets me solve problems creatively. International development and federal contracting are my lanes. I bring contracting on multiple countries, USAID warranted CO experience, FAC-C, MBA, TS clearance, fluent Spanish.

At Systems Planning & Analysis, I lead negotiations for federal and defense agreements, including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and OCI Mitigation Plans. I guide major proposal evaluations on pricing, technical approach, and contractual risk.

Previously at the Maryland Department of Transportation, I led RFI and RFQ procurements for BWI Airport Architecture & Engineering Services. I prepared solicitation documentation for BPW approval, conducted bidder debriefings, and advised staff on state procurement procedures.

Over 12 years as a USAID Foreign Service Contracting Officer, I managed the full acquisition lifecycle for multi-million-dollar procurements across more than 10 countries. I led source selections, negotiations, contract modifications, terminations, claims, disputes, and IDIQ task-order management while maintaining FAR/AIDAR compliance.

I've delivered $22M in annual savings, directed more than $175M in annual procurement operations across seven-plus countries, and mentored 15+ procurement professionals. I'm a FAC-C certified procurement professional and fluent native Spanish speaker.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Contracts Administrator

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Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA)

Aug 2026 - Present (1 month)

Lead high-stakes negotiations for federal and defense contracts, managing critical agreements including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and OCI Mitigation Plans. Oversee evaluation of major proposals, delivering strategic guidance on pricing, technical approach, and contractual risk to senior leadership.

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)DFARS Contract Negotiation Cost Analysis Risk Mitigation Contract Administration

Procurement Officer II

Maryland Department of Transportation (MAA)

Jul 2025 - Aug 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Lead RFI and RFQ procurement processes for BWI Airport Architecture & Engineering Services. Prepare determinations, findings, and solicitation documents for BPW approval, and conduct bidder debriefings ensuring compliance with state procurement laws and MBE participation goals.

Procurement RFI RFQ Procurement Law Minority Business Enterprise Compliance

Foreign Service Contracting Officer

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Sep 2012 - Jul 2025 (12 years 10 months)

Served as a warranted Contracting Officer for multi-million-dollar acquisitions across 10+ countries, executing the full pre-award and post-award lifecycle. Directed source selection plans, chaired evaluation committees, and led cost/price analysis for complex, high-value procurements.

FAR AIDAR Sourcing Cost Analysis IDIQ Contract Negotiation Contract Administration Risk Mitigation