Christopher Cargile
1204 Cecil Circle Charleston, SC 29412
(803) 269-8101
follybeachris@gmail.com
Contracts Administrator
OBJECTIVE
Continue to gain insight into the Defense and IT industry as a contracting or business development
professional while contributing to a rewarding atmosphere and a growing company that inspires positive
local and global change.
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina- Moore School of Business Fall 2002-June 2006
B.S., Business Administration
Major: Management, Marketing
Minor: Spanish Major GPA: 3.26
Related Courses: Principles of Marketing Research, Computer Information Systems, Statistics for
Business Administration and Economics, Survey of Commercial Law, Survey of Accounting, and Business
and Professional Speaking
Defense Acquisition University Online
Course Modules ACQ101, CON100, and CON110-112
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Science Applications International Corp., Inc. N. Charleston, SC
Contracts Administrator (C4IT) December 2008-March 2010
Administer delivery orders under an Indefinite-Delivery -type vehicle for the Enterprise Command &
Control Advanced Technology Services (EC2ATS) contract. Maintains auditable contract record and
ensures that contract files are uploaded to the appropriate document systems with descriptions and metadata
to increase transparency into processes, thereby assisting with conformance to Sarbanes-Oxley
requirements and enabling easier Internal Audit. Participates in internal and external audit reviews as the
Contractual point-of-contact. Assists with other projects to support the Program Management Office
(PMO), including exercises to identify margin improvements, streamline processes, or avoid duplicative
processes. Provides support for cradle-to-grave contract administration.
KPS Government Contracting N. Charleston, SC
Contracts Administrator January Dec 2006-Nov 2008
Identifies and pursues opportunities for responding to federal, state, and local requests for proposals
through on-line procurement systems, such as E-buy, FedBizOps, and defense/non-DOD acquisitions
websites; Responds to all Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and RFPs producing
Price and Technical Volumes and Completing necessary Standard Forms and Rate Sheets; Visualizes
creative solutions for meeting project requirements and formalizes, initiates, and develops strategies for
teaming partner arrangements to respond to project tasks; Assists in the development and evaluation of
accounts for rates and factors and maintains data on status of accounts; Develops policies and procedures
for contracts and develops position guidelines for Service Contracts and Non-SCA staffing arrangements;
provides training to the Budget Analyst; Administers awarded contracts; Reports status on budget levels
and percentage to completion to Contract Manager; Complies with regulations enforced by Defense
Contract Audit Agency (DCAA); Assists (Facilities Security Officer) FSO in obtaining information for
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investigations or DoD visit authorizations fulfilled through JPAS, eQIP; Modifies or updates information
served on the Web to disseminate pertinent and accurate information about the company as well as to
enhance the overall automation of business processes.
USC/Columbia Technology Incubator Columbia, SC
Company Relations Coordinator October 2005-June 2006
Liaises between Program Director and incubator member companies; Serves as the facilities guide for all
visitors and tours; Completes expense report forms, travel vouchers for Program Director; Develops and
integrates policies and procedures to help mold program; Prepares documentation for reports and grant
applications; Maintains effective working relationships to aid business development
Kiawah Island Resort Kiawah Island, SC
Island Beach Services Summer 2006
Serves as Beach Services attendant, maintaining sales and completing operations for daily tasks; performs
set-ups and break-downs to prepare the beach and prepare for nightly closings; Communicates with resort
guests and homeowners to increase awareness of IBS services and foster business growth; Maintains a
cordial atmosphere and professional image; Assists with reservations and maintains a log of all sales
transactions
Tom Smith Catering Charleston, SC
Part-time employee May 2004-2006
Matched the needs and exceeded concerns of high-paying customers and guests; Executes tasks on the
project management schedule; Performs pick-ups, set-ups, and other preparatory measures using work
vehicle
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Professional Memberships
National Contract Management Association (NCMA) member , President NCMA Charleston 2009-2010
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), member 2008
Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) participant
Association of Project Management Professionals, Palmetto Chapter, participant
Consortium for Latino Studies member
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