JASON THOMAS GIETL
Contracting Officer
Golden
Summary
With 18 years of federal contracting experience, a dedicated public servant with a results-driven approach to Contract Administration and Project Management. Expertise in federal acquisitions, workplace strategy, and real estate portfolio optimization. Excels at managing large-scale projects, developing strategic initiatives, and implementing contract policies to maximize efficiency and cost savings. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, oversee multimillion-dollar budgets, and drive process improvements within complex organizational structures. Proficient in procurement, federal regulations, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lead Workplace Strategist
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
2019.06 - Current
- Provide high-level customer service and executive leadership support, engaging with senior government officials and agency leaders to align workplace strategies with organizational goals
- Develop Statements of Work (SOW), evaluate proposals, and oversee contract administration to ensure compliance with federal acquisition policies and industry best practices
- Manage personnel and financial resources for the Region 8 Workplace Team, ensuring the execution of workplace engagements and real estate portfolio optimization initiatives
- Oversee and support workplace engagement strategies, including leadership visioning sessions, change management programs, on-site space assessments, employee focus groups, and financial impact analyses to emphasize the benefits of space efficiency
- Lead efforts to streamline federal coworking and consolidation programs, making space acquisition more efficient and accessible for customer agencies
- Serve as a subject matter expert on occupancy technology and customer interactions, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize space planning and real estate decision-making
- Implemented innovative solutions for optimizing processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Developed comprehensive strategies by analyzing market trends and consumer behavior to drive business growth.
Supervisory Contracting Officer
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
2015.08 - 2019.06
- Managed contract portfolios exceeding $10 million annually, overseeing construction, service contracts, facility maintenance, and procurement activities
- Led a team of 9 contracting professionals, providing mentorship, performance evaluations, and strategic guidance
- Directed all recurring service contracts for the Denver Federal Center, including operations & maintenance (O&M), janitorial, fire protection, and landscaping services
- Administered construction contracts, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency policies
- Developed procurement strategies to support small business utilization, successfully achieving agency contracting goals
- Provided expert guidance on contract risk mitigation, negotiations, and performance assessments
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans for high-value contracts, mitigating potential issues before they arose.
- Secured advantageous pricing by skillfully negotiating volume discounts with suppliers during contract negotiations.
Contracting Officer
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
2011.11 - 2015.08
- Executed full lifecycle contract administration, including pre-award, solicitation, negotiations, and post-award performance monitoring
- Managed and awarded multiple contract types, including firm-fixed-price, performance-based acquisitions, and multiple award schedules
- Developed cost-benefit analyses, compliance assessments, and vendor performance reports
- Oversaw federal procurements for operations, maintenance, construction, and janitorial services across multiple federal facilities
- Led compliance audits to ensure contract alignment with FAR and GSAR policies
- Used standard forms and templates based on individual circumstances, amending as necessary to keep contractual language relevant to evolve with revised standards.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans for high-value contracts, mitigating potential issues before they arose.
Program Analyst
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
2007.03 - 2011.11
- Performed contract administration duties focused on acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)
- Developed solicitation documents, justifications and approvals, financial analysis, and contract modifications for federally owned properties in Illinois and Indiana
- Served as final approver on micro-purchases and held credit card purchasing authority
- Led acquisition projects supporting American Reinvestment & Recovery Act (ARRA) energy efficiency initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Administration of Justice & Business Management
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL2005-05
Skills
Contract Administration & Procurement
Project & Program Management
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR & GSAM)
Financial & Budget Management
Stakeholder & Vendor Relations
Workplace Strategy & Space Optimization
Government Real Estate Portfolio Management
Risk Management & Compliance
Leadership & Team Development
Accomplishments
- Awarded Special Act Award for contributions to federal workplace optimization initiatives.
- Led acquisition measures team to achieve 100% compliance on small business contracting goals.
- Successfully implemented nationwide occupancy data collection strategies, enhancing workplace efficiency and cost reductions.
- Recognized for outstanding leadership in managing high-profile workplace consultancy projects.
Certification
FAC-C III Certification – held Unlimited Warrant as Contracting Officer
Timeline
Lead Workplace Strategist
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
2019.06 - Current
Supervisory Contracting Officer
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
2015.08 - 2019.06
Contracting Officer
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
2011.11 - 2015.08
Program Analyst
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
2007.03 - 2011.11
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Administration of Justice & Business Management
Southern Illinois University