Carmen Calloway Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

PROGRAM ACQUISITION LEADERSHIP: Oversee program procurement operations for the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Information Technology (IT) portfolio valued over $1.7B Establish and execute procurement strategies to support organization encompassing IT infrastructure.- Planning for the acquisition process, monitoring acquisitions across all programs to eliminate duplicates and prevent contract issues. - Develop and maintain Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statement of Work (SOWs) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for contracts. - Partner with program leadership and resources through the full acquisition process, from pre-award through post-award. Conduct research prepare contract documentation and advise senior leadership on programmatic and contractor performance issues. - Forge and maintain strong relationships with leadership and resources across the programs to drive the continuous improvement of products and procurement accuracy. -Developed in-house training curriculum to educate employees on procurement and acquisition processes.PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT: Initially functioned in a dual role, serving as an integral member of the Procurement Management Division. Worked directly with Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) to oversee the timely and accurate management of FHA IT procurement actions. -Working directly with Contracting Officer to facilitate the processing of $30M of FHA procurements, including extensions, realignment of funds, funding increases, options and conferences. -Selected to attend Acquisition Procurement Plan (APP) meetings to represent the IT requirements for Procurement Management Division; collaborate with HUD ACPO, contracting officers, small business coordinator, OCPO policy to establish the official approved APP list, which included 26 APPs totaling $1.7B. -Utilize the PRISM system for the accurate submittal of requisition packages and the input of APPs.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As the Program Manager, I conducted analyses of high profile or controversial regulatory and statutory proposals, initiatives, and Multifamily Housing Program proposals submitted for review by outside parties, including use of analytical models to estimate program impacts, and evaluation of projects and initiatives based on sophisticated analytical processes. In coordination with Offices throughout the Department (such as the Office of Policy Development and Research, the Office of Evaluation and the Office of Risk Management) I recommend and developed research programs and strategies to assess program effectiveness; prepares policy proposals that are based on the results of those evaluations. I made recommendations on anticipated effectiveness of policy proposals and analyzes policy proposals for consistency with broader departmental initiatives and budget and legislative priorities.I served as a Government Technical Monitor and Program Manager on contracts involving multifamily housing activities, including reviewing contractor's work products, adherence to contractual requirements, initiating/recommending corrective actions, and consulting with the Contracting Officer Representative associated with the contract. I reviewed and analyzed legislative proposals based on the Department's overall goals and program needs to ensure that there is no negative impact of such legislation on existing multifamily housing policies or legislation. I developed legislative proposals and coordinated their development by program offices. I prepared and presented written reports or oral narratives to the Office Director, DAS for Multifamily Housing Programs, or other officials regarding proposed legislation, regulations, or procedures that have impact on Multifamily Housing programs. Such reports may also include the results of findings from the review of HQ or field office operations programmatic issues that could impact Multifamily operations on a local or national level.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As a Senior Contract Specialist, I serve as a contractual advisor for procurement matters relating to Department Programs, and is responsible for coordinating the planning, negotiation, award and administration of numerous procurement actions valued at hundreds of millions of dollars annually. As a Team Leader, I am responsible for effective management of assigned work, and demonstrate sound business judgement. I direct, plan and execute contractual actions and phases for assigned program clients. I provide expert advice to senior program personnel and procurement and contracting matters affecting program planning for each assigned client and/or program.

Tysons Corner, Va

As a Principal Consultant with over 11 years of solid government contracts experience including GSA, I am responsible for interfacing with Centre’s GSA and VA consulting clients, preparing client offers and modifications, speaking at training events and staying up to date with acquisition and contract compliance issues within the Federal Government. I am also responsible for (1) Develop strong working relationships with our consulting clients (2) Remain current and informed on Government contracting rules and regulations, including GSA/VA Schedules (3) Assist and prepare GSA/VA Schedules, modifications and renewal packages (4) Attend client meetings, analyze client pricing structures and other program and policy documents for pre and post award actions, ensure term and condition compliance and provide advice on compliance issues (5) Assist with client’s Small Business Subcontracting Plans (6) Represent Centre at marketing events and speak at training events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Serves as a supervisory contract specialist in Acquisition Operations Support within ITS. As a supervisor, I balance task among employees, ensures deadlines are met and that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product. I review assigned employees’ work in progress and upon completion to determine the quality and quantity of work produced by each employee. I also serve as a senior level contract specialist for major acquisitions supporting the ITS business portfolio that include, but not limited to, Network Services, IT Schedule 70 and GWAC programs that are characterized by large funding levels with a minimum commitment period of five years. I also handle the organization’s most complex, sophisticated and sensitive acquisitions, requiring an in-depth knowledge of contracting rules, regulations and procedures. I perform the full range of pre-and post award acquisitions activities. I work jointly with a multitude of personnel and provide expert leadership to the acquisition team. I develop procurement objectives, schedules procurement activities to ensure timely contract award. Serves as one of the principal contracting advisor to the program management office and upper management, and represents the ITS organization as the contractual authority at conferences and meetings. Often acting for the Director, I represent and work with key GSA Officials, other federal agency officials and representatives from the industry, state and local governments and congressional offices on matters involving the IT Schedule 70 contracts. In working with other managers, I plan, develop and establish the center’s Standard Operating Procedures and Desktop guidance for the subordinate staff. Also as acting Director, I approve pre-award, award and post award documentation and ensure the integrity and substance of determinations and findings.

Crystal City, Va

Serves as the Director of Light Trucks Division. Major duties includes planning and delegates workload to be accomplished among the office staff to meet priorities, schedules, and requirements established at the Program Director level. Revises work schedules to meet changes in workload or to improve workflow, increase productivity, enhance customer service and promote overall customer and employee satisfaction. Oversees and leads preaward, award and post award functions. Requirements typically involve the implementation of procurement objectives for various activities such as market research, acquisition strategy, procurement planning, requirements development, negotiation strategy, award and contract administration in accordance with established program direction using new and innovative contracting approaches. Serves as contracting officer with authority to award and sign advertised and/or negotiated contracts within the dollar amounts assigned by the Acquisition Operations Director or prescribed under delegated authorities from the FAS Commissioner

Crystal City, Va

Serves as a team leader for vehicle acquisitions, which range from the conventional to highly sophisticated technology. The acquisitions support federal and military fleets on a worldwide basis which include but not limited to, the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the government and all military bases. Acquisitions support for U. S. Departments of Military, Foreign governments through the Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales Programs, Law Enforcement, Rescue and Emergency relief operations worldwide. As a team leader, I exercise independent judgment and perform work of unusual difficulty and responsibility along procurement or administrative lines. Provides input to the division director concerning promotions, selection and assignments of new employees, incentive awards or commendations. Resolves complaints from employees on the team and refers grievances and more serious and unresolved complaints to the division director. Team Leader directs the preparation of and reviews the statement of work prepared from the acquisition to assure that they are unambiguous, state the governments’ requirements and is not intentionally restrictive of competition. Knowledgeable of acquisition regulations, laws and principles in order to assure work products meet the legal and operational requirement of the federal acquisition process, plan and carry out long term procurement actions and strategies, develop and review new creative approaches to contracting and administer and terminate contracts. Knowledge of industry practices and procedures.

Crystal City, Va

Serves as a team leader for vehicle acquisitions, which range from the conventional to highly sophisticated technology. The acquisitions support federal and military fleets on a worldwide basis which include but not limited to, the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the government and all military bases. Acquisitions support for U. S. Departments of Military, Foreign governments through the Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales Programs, Law Enforcement, Rescue and Emergency relief operations worldwide. As a team leader, I exercise independent judgment and perform work of unusual difficulty and responsibility along procurement or administrative lines. Provides input to the division director concerning promotions, selection and assignments of new employees, incentive awards or commendations. Resolves complaints from employees on the team and refers grievances and more serious and unresolved complaints to the division director. Team Leader directs the preparation of and reviews the statement of work prepared from the acquisition to assure that they are unambiguous, state the governments’ requirements and is not intentionally restrictive of competition. Knowledgeable of acquisition regulations, laws and principles in order to assure work products meet the legal and operational requirement of the federal acquisition process, plan and carry out long term procurement actions and strategies, develop and review new creative approaches to contracting and administer and terminate contracts. Knowledge of industry practices and procedures.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Acquisition And Contract Management

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Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Management Computer Information System

BS

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