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Joseph Schmidt

@josephschmidt

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Experienced federal procurement analyst and policy leader driving acquisition efficiency and compliance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior acquisition role in a mission-driven federal or large public-sector organization where I can lead policy development, improve procurement processes, mentor staff, and ensure regulatory compliance.

I am a seasoned federal procurement analyst and policy leader with decades of experience across multiple federal agencies, including Treasury (OCC), DOL, NNSA, NRC, HHS, and USAID. I have developed, implemented, and overseen procurement regulations, policies, and acquisition strategies, and I hold a FAC-C (Professional) certification.

Throughout my career I have led policy teams, managed acquisition divisions, supported solicitation and pre-award reviews, and participated on interagency working groups and review boards. I have held supervisory roles with responsibility for staff recruitment, training, and day-to-day management, and I maintained an unlimited warrant while supporting international missions.

I bring a pragmatic, compliance-focused approach to acquisition management, with documented experience improving procurement processes, drafting acquisition regulations and guidance, and coordinating policy across complex agency environments. I am committed to driving procurement efficiency, risk mitigation, and workforce development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Procurement Analyst

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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Supported acquisition leadership by developing and maintaining OCC procurement policies, SOPs, contract clauses, and acquisition guidance; led pre-award reviews, quality control, GAO case support, and interagency working groups to improve procurement compliance and efficiency.

Acquisition Policies Contract Management GAO Case Support Acquisition Reviews SOPs Treasury Acquisition Regulations

Supervisory Acquisition Analyst

U.S. Department of Labor

Oct 2020 - Feb 2021 (4 months)

Managed the Policy/Project Management Division overseeing acquisition policy, PMO, and customer engagement; issued procurement policies, served on the Contract Review Board, approved waivers/justifications, and led staffing and training for the acquisition workforce.

Acquisition Policies Waivers & Justifications Project Management Stakeholder Management

Procurement Analyst

National Nuclear Security Administration

Oct 2016 - May 2020 (3 years 7 months)

Developed and implemented NNSA procurement policy initiatives, reviewed acquisition strategies and solicitations across sites, and coordinated agency-wide directives, training, and procurement efficiency improvements.

Procurement Solicitation Review Policy Implementation Training Development DOE NNSA Procedures

Senior Policy Analyst

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Oct 2010 - Sep 2016 (5 years 11 months)

Led procurement policy development and compliance monitoring for the Acquisition Management Division, drafted acquisition regulation revisions and Management Directives, and ensured alignment with federal laws and agency policies.

Acquisition Policies Compliance Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement Policy Implementation

Senior Procurement Analyst

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Aug 2008 - Jun 2010 (1 year 10 months)

Served as procurement SME providing acquisition guidance, reviews of department-wide solicitations (including BARDA vaccine research), and participation in interagency work groups to support acquisition training and policy development.

Solicitation Review BARDA Procurements Training Delivery Environmental Compliance

Supervisory Contract Specialist

U.S. Agency for International Development

Dec 1994 - Mar 2008 (13 years 3 months)

Managed a contracting branch with unlimited warrant authority, oversaw awards of contracts/grants/cooperative agreements, mentored staff, and supported overseas missions through training and regional contracting assignments.

Grants Management Foreign Service Support Warranted Contracting Acquisition Lifecycle

Traffic Management Coordinator

U.S. Army Reserves

Jan 1986 - Jan 1992 (6 years)

Coordinated military cargo transportation, maintained transportation documentation, and ensured proper organization, inspection, and shipment of materials; completed Northern Warfare and Airborne training.

Logistics Coordination Military Transport Northern Warfare Airborne Operations Compliance