- Complete projects assigned by Executive Director, as needed- Prepared grant application and subsequently funded the full $12.5K request from the national association- Condensed 6 pages of interview transcripts into 2 pages while preserving the critical content for industry publication- Contacted prospective labs for firewall testing capabilities, costs and logistics and presented possibilities to the director- Create blog posts based on newsletter articles

• Managed multiple contractors delivering In-Prison Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) programming to offenders statewide • Evaluated performance of contractors delivering CBT programs to offenders by reviewing electronic participant records and conducting formal in-person program reviews• Monitored corrective action plans and assisted in problem resolution to improve contract compliance by about 10% during subsequent program reviews• Developed the statement of work for the Offender Mentor Certification Program (total contract award of $8.3M) and trained managers, colleagues, and correctional staff on program administration • Facilitated weekly conference calls with program managers discuss operations, reports, records and mitigate foreseeable issues• Assisted in the financial review and approval of contractor invoices and purchase requests• Created a more comprehensive audit tool for program reviews with an outside consultant• Developed informational material for internal and external stakeholder on in-prison programs• Accomplished daily tasks 20% faster than coworkers and was able to take on additional projects in time gained, including two mock-audits and participating in a two-week long proposal evaluation

• Developed and distributed member education correspondence, including legislative and regulatory alerts, to over 120 members. • Developed request for bids, expanded vendor list, and received bids for work. • Published and maintained the association’s membership directory, both hard and soft copy versions.• Prepared, proofread, and distributed new member welcome kits within one business day of registration.• Archived financial, member, accounting and tax records.

• Managed inquiries and changes on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Patient-Centered Community Care (PC3) program, which provides Veterans access to medical care when unable to receive services at their local VA facility• Coordinated feedback across multiple internal business functions to develop final correspondence to external stakeholders including the VA and GAO• Tracked open actions through to closure, interfacing with the customer to facilitate open communication and improve CPARS rating• Researched, analyzed and advised management on contractual and regulatory requirements and interpretations and represented contracts department during change proposal process

• Direct contracts report for the Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Program issued by the Department of Interior• Submitted workers’ compensation claims under the Defense Base Act, acting as sole liaison between injured party and insurance claims adjuster from initiation to closure of claims• Monitored and tracked counselor assignments and recommended revision of assignments based on current and projected funds• Prepared correspondence for internal and external distribution, including government base access requests to mitigate gaps in service• Collaborated with finance and travel during monthly invoice reviews• Initiated and processed purchase requisitions and purchase orders within purchasing guidelines and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)• Managed and processed over $800K in subcontracts awards• Provided department training on FAR Part 15-403, Obtaining Certified Cost or Pricing Data• Utilized electronic database to enter, organize, track and retrieve correspondence and financial information and maintain contract files

• Associate Contracts Negotiator for the production of the Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program, Freedom Class• Researched and advised management on contractual matters, including contractual interpretation, rights and obligations, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)• Facilitated working meetings with various departments to develop statements of work, identify resources and timelines, and prepare cost estimates, resulting in over $2.7M in contract award• Analyzed special contract clause to develop and negotiate an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) of $4.0M with multiple customer contract specialists• Developed and presented an instructional PowerPoint to explain the EPA calculation methodology to Finance and Contracts departments• Communicated effectively with diverse business functions including Program Management, Finance, Legal, Subcontracts, and Technical Operations and established positive relationships with the Navy's Contracts Specialists• Supported major internal and external program reviews on behalf of the Contracts Department• Reviewed and processed contract modifications in an electronic contracting environment• Maintained financial tracking spreadsheets• Enhanced personnel efficiency by establishing a process and procedure to electronically file and save a variety of contractual documents including business clearances, correspondence, modifications, proposals, and approval records• Collaborated with customer to monitor and track action items to minimize risks• Created electronic workflow to route financial exposures in accordance with policy and procedures to eliminate delays and minimize risks associated with paper routing; developed instructional materials and provided two trainings to ~100 contracts personnel via teleconference (special project)