Samuel Rios
Highland
Summary
Procurement and supply chain professional with 3 years of federal contracting experience and over 9 years in U.S. Army intelligence analysis. Proven expertise in contract negotiation, vendor management, and market research, resulting in millions in cost savings. Strong background in FAR compliance and process optimization. MS in Supply Chain Management from DePaul University, targeting roles in procurement and supply chain.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Contracting Specialist
United States Army
Fayetteville
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, achieving millions in cost savings for agency.
- Managed diverse contract portfolio, fostering strong vendor relationships for timely delivery.
- Conducted market research to identify suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing for over 50 contracts.
- Evaluated vendor proposals through quantitative analysis, selecting optimal offers based on set criteria.
Signal Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
Fort Meade
04.2011 - 06.2020
- Oversaw Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination of TOP SECRET analytical data.
- Delivered real-time intelligence updates to field commanders during military operations.
- Streamlined data collection processes to enhance efficiency in intelligence-gathering operations.
Education
Masters of Science - Supply Chain Management
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Applied Technology & Business Leadership
Antioch University
Yellow Springs, OH08.2022
Associates of Applied Science - Intelligence Operations Studies
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ07.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Financial management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Government contracting
- Federal acquisition regulations
- Project management
- Intelligence analysis
- TS/SCI clearance
Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal x5
- Army Achievement Medal x4
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Volunteer Experience
- Hammond Indiana Fire Department, Emergency Medical Technician
- Chicago Marathon, Volunteer
Professional Development
- Contract Administration Services (CAS) Course, 12/01/21
- Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course, 09/01/17
- NETA 2108 Convergence Analysis Tradecraft Bootcamp, 02/01/17
- COMPTIA Network Plus Course, 10/01/16
- Electronic Warfare/Signal Intelligence Analyst Course, 01/01/12
Timeline
Government Contracting Specialist
United States Army
11.2020 - 09.2023
Signal Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
04.2011 - 06.2020
Masters of Science - Supply Chain Management
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Technology & Business Leadership
Antioch University
Associates of Applied Science - Intelligence Operations Studies
Cochise College