About Speaker

Jeffrey A. Koses is recognized as an innovative leader in the field of acquisition. As senior procurement executive for the General Services Administration, he has three priorities: 1) strengthen the acquisition workforce, 2) smart and effective buying and 3) healthy and productive industry relationships. Koses and his team are currently developing the tools and strategies to advance these priorities. He also serves as a voting member of the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council and serves as GSA's representative on the AbilityOne commission. From 2008 through 2014, Koses was director of acquisition operations within the Federal Acquisition Service, where he led several federal strategic sourcing Initiatives; created GSA’s premiere vehicle for integrated professional services, OASIS; managed 25 multiple award schedules with annual sales of over $22 billion; supported emergency acquisition; and oversaw acquisition for GSA Global Supply. Prior to that, he directed the Office of Contract Management and played a host of both operational and policy roles. Koses holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Washington University in St. Louis. He also holds a master’s degree in acquisition management.