Government Contracts & Grants, International Contracts, Compliance, Procurement, Subcontracts, Project Management, Audit Liaison, Policies & Procedures, Finance and Budgeting, Cost & Pricing, Organizational Management, Operations Management, ISO 9001:2015 compliance.GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS (CONUS & OCONUS) • Start-Up & Closeout• Detailed contract analysis• Contracts Terms and Conditions• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)• Contractual obligations and deliverables, • Governance meetings and reporting• Contractual mandatory training• Notifications and approvals• Regulatory and other compliance requirements • Contract funding and spending tracker• Contract invoice payment status tracker• Contractual reporting and deliverables status trackers• Government property management• Contract modification requests, personnel approval requests, waivers, subcontractor consent requests, requests for equitable adjustment, etc. SUBCONTRACTS• Detailed Subcontract analysis• Subcontract Terms and Conditions• Subcontract reporting compliance • Subcontract mandatory flow-down clauses • Certifications and reporting compliance• Notifications and approvals• Regulatory and other compliance requirements • Subcontract funding and spending tracker• Invoice payment status tracker• Reporting and deliverables status trackersPROCUREMENT• Manuals, Policies and Procedures• Market Research• Solicitation• Source evaluation• Cost and Price Analysts• Negotiation• Source selectionFINANCE AND BUDGETING• Project budgeting• Projections• Estimate to Complete• Contract funding trackers• Contract invoices payment tracker• Subcontract invoices payment trackers• Closeout financialsBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT• Understanding requirements of RFI/RFQ/RFP• Proposal compliance review• Cost and pricing• Cost narrative• SAM.gov registration,• Subcontract Teaming Agreements• Contractor Team Agreements• Non-Disclosure Agreements.ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE

Managed a full range of contractual activities as follows teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, proposal preparation, pricing, negotiations, established contracting policy and procedures, supported the strategic initiatives of the company, tracked contracts and subcontracts budgets, managed relationships with government key contracting organizations, enhanced the overall financial and contractual acumen, coordinated with Senior Leadership and Legal on actions relating to contract/subcontract risk prevention, reviewed, and analyzed significant and unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, Federal regulations, SBA regulation, and corporate policies and procedures, prepared original contracts, including Joint Venture Operating Agreements, amendments or Addendums, responded to contract-related requirements in the request for information and request for proposals, prepared contract cost and risk analysis, developed creative, flexible, and integrated solutions while minimizing risk to the firm during contract negotiations, served as the point of contact for government contracts for audits, change orders, modifications, terminations, etc., reviewed RFPs for risk management and generation and negotiation of all pre-award, manages subcontract procurement activities, created policies and manuals towards an auditable procurement system, identified and implemented regulatory changes that impact the contract process, identified and proposed improvements to the company’s processes, conducted an annual internal audit to ensure the company’s compliance with the QMS.

Served as a subject matter in government contract administration and management; developed policies and procedures including field office manuals for grants administration, field office operations, procurement, closeout plans, and etc.; supervised Contracts Managers; submits government reports; provided trainings to project managers on matters of FAR and USAID compliance and cost allowability; provided code of conduct training to new project and home office team members; assisted with complex multi-million dollar cost proposals, contract pricing, and cost narratives in response to USAID Request for Proposals (RFPs); conducted audit of government property, invoices procurement files, and home office files for compliance and readiness for DCAA Audits, CPSR audit and contract closeouts; reviewed and analyses contract documentation to determine contractual obligations and risk mitigation; monitored invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overruns; supported project management and field office by providing guidance on contractual requirements; led compliance trainings for project employees, which included procurement, project management, reporting, etc.; managed contractual start-up and closeout processes for the project; engaged local firms and institutions for technical assistance; ensured the project’s compliance with USAID regulations and the FAR; managed and negotiate complex large budgets (FFP, CPFF, and T&M) with subcontractors and ensured that all subcontractors were afforded fair opportunities.

Responsible for delivering operational efficiency and financial and project management robustness, including providing key vision, direction, and mentorship; liaised with local authorities and financial institutions to manage the creation of relevant financial materials for critical global projects, including budget proposals, financial models, and forecasting analysis; directed the development and implementation of sustainable long-term models to support operations by addressing project reviews and legal requirements for international operations; led efforts to declare and settle government taxes and fees with relevant agencies and organizations; liaised with legal and HR departments to ensure that project processes, standards, and procedures are in alignment with regional and federal rules and regulations; responsible for overseeing the development of annual and mid-year budgets as well as the allocation of financial resources; managed the prioritizations and implementation of start-up and closeout processes for ad-hoc commercial projects in the Middle East and South Africa; provided managerial guidance on methods and recommended changes in project management processes, standards and strategies; led the preparation of the business case, cost/benefit analyses, contingency planning, and risk assessment; oversaw the development of recommendations regarding financial system or process design solutions and process improvements.

USAID-funded Infrastructure and IDPs Housing Rehabilitation Project ($2.9 million) and USAID-funded Power and Gas Infrastructure Project ($6.5 million) - Responsible for the field office financial activities, collaborated with the banks and local authorities, ensured that procedures and standards were in alignment with Employer’s and USAID rules and regulations; prepared and reported government taxes and fees; assisted with the preparation of the annual and mid-year budgets, liaised with legal and HR departments; responsible for the field office administrative and financial operations; liaised with the government and other agencies and organizations; managed human resource activities, including the development of HR and Financial templates, tools, processes, and policies, managed the procurement of project equipment and external services in line with corporate and client procurement requirements; arranged logistics for the travel and other events, prepared annual office budgets and forecast as well as monitored project expenses on a daily basis to ensure they are within the budget.