Emilly Sanchez Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Virginia, United States

United States

Support ONR SBIR/STTR Program Office

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide program and financial management support for Phase I, II, and II.5 SBIR/STTR contracts for Team Submarine. This involves being the lead on developing and managing senior level requirements such as procurement requests, contract modifications, and senior level briefings. Support the Phase I and Phase II evaluation and selection process as well as contract award. This involves working with the Government to establish Proposal Evaluation Panel (PEP) Teams, training PEP teams about the evaluation process, obtaining the required certifications from each PEP member (i.e. DoN Ethics, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), and PEP Evaluator Training Certificate), tracking the progress of evaluations, and assisting PEP member and Technology Manager (TM) with finalizing the evaluation and selection process. Execute a $26M Research & Development (R&D) budget and assist the Program Managers (PMs) and Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) in pursuing Reach Back efforts and transitioning current/active contracts to a Phase II.5 – Commercialization Readiness Project (CRP) which is designed to continue developing Phase II efforts and to accelerate transition to Phase III. Train new employees and Government personnel on the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, processes, and procedures. Provide technical review of the Program Office’s annual SBIR Topic Submissions which allows small businesses to develop potential solutions supporting the Department of Navy (DoN) various Research & Development (R&D) needs. Create/update briefs for TSUB SBIR Weekly Status meeting with the Technology Manager (TM) as well as briefs supporting the TSUB SBIR Bi-weekly meetings with PEO SUB-B. Attend various Navy SBIR Conferences and Outreach Program. This involves meeting with small business personnel interested in pursuing SBIR contracts and discussing how their technology can benefit the Team Submarine program.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide program management support for over 100 SBIR Phase I and II contracts for Program Team Submarine. This effort involves daily interaction with the Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), and contracting companies on all SBIR Phase I and II matters. Develop, review and coordinate program documentation such as procurement requests, contract modifications, routine and non-routine correspondence. Assist with the Execution of $27 Million Research & Development (R&D) Budget. Provide assistance to personnel that have been newly assigned to the TPOC or COR role for a particular effort. This involves sending training briefs for managing SBIR contracts. Perform various acquisition related tasks and data management such as submitting various Administrative and Funding Procurement Requests (PRs) on behalf of the Program Office. Maintain internal contract files and electronic tracking systems to analyze and report contract schedules and deliverables. Provide assistance in generating Navy correspondence and reports and attend meetings. Support Navy SBIR Conference and Outreach Program.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide contract management support for the following contracts: MIKEL, ASSETT, Rite-Solutions (all Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) phase III contracts); Lockheed Martin Brazil Integrated Combat System (ICS) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract; and General Dynamics, Weapons Control System (WCS) contract. This effort includes generation of Purchase Requests (PRs), entry of PRs in the Navy’s Standard Procurement System (SPS) database, and working with the Program Office Financial Manager to ensure funds have been obligated on the contract.Develop contract documentation for new solicitations and entered into SPS database. Generate Technical Instructions (TIs) for the execution of Combat System contracts. Maintain Acquisition status report for all of NAVSEA Submarine Combat and Weapons Control Office. This report contains up-to-date status of pending/new Purchase Request (PRs), Acquisition Milestones for Follow-On Contracts and Contract Evaluations. This effort also involves interfacing between Program Office and Contractors to track and maintain status of current and future procurements.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted the Acquisition Finance Manager in providing financial, budgetary and cost estimating support for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Submarine Acoustic Systems. Participated in recurring Submarine Sonar System Financial Reviews and participated in the Bottom Up Review (BUR) which identified Submarine Sonar budgetary requirements for the VIRGINIA submarine new construction program. Assisted in the development of the Fiscal Year (FY) 12 Task Book for the Submarine Acoustic program in identifying FY13 budgetary requirements based on latest Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion (A-RCI) Installation Schedules. Created and maintained master files and schedules of deliverables related to program history, execution and status for Submarine Sonar System Contracts. Analyzed and tracked project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, conducted research into specific areas, prepared and reported findings. Analyzed requirements, reviewed, and coordinated with internal and external customers to generate program documentation such as plans, schedules, briefings, reports, correspondence, contact and contract modifications, technical instructions and other related material. Generated Production Estimation spreadsheet for the Acquisition Finance Manager. Reviewed, analyzed, provided technical comments, and provided assessment of technical and non-technical program reports, researched specific areas and reported findings. Provided estimates to Program Office Acquisition Manager and Acquisition Finance Manager for FY 12 – FY 20 Submarine Sonar system procurement and installation costs. This information supported program office advanced planning efforts and development of Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP). Interfaced with internal and external principle program participants for planning and prioritization and resolution of overall activities and resolution of issues in support of the customer’s goals.

Strategic Communications Branch engagement with the requirement to collect empirical data that accurately captures the communication needs, habits, and preferences of Marines and their familiesCompiled, organized, and evaluated survey data to determine communication needs and trendsDetermined statistical validity of the survey data

Supported Assistant Commander for Life Cycle Logistics (AC LCL)Generated cost estimates for program life cycle supportLeveraged Total Force Structure Management Systems (TFSMS) and Online Project Information Center (TOPIC) to input and extract program dataTracked program-specific funding by leveraging Electronic Document Access (EDA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) dataTrained government personnel and contractors to use Supplemental Tracking and Reset the Force (RTF) Reporting System (STARRS)Supported MARCORSYSCOM Product Group (PG) for Infantry Weapons Systems (IWS)Managed records within STARRS.Tracked IWS items ordered, cost, funds used, and delivery schedulesUpdated the Technical Data Packages to ensure accurate data capture to include: item dimensions, procurement costs, points of contact, and performance characteristics

Managed front office functions to support the Director of Quantico Operations, Program Manager, and staff of 40 government contractors/subcontractorsMaintained records control, filing, office supply purchasing, and equipment maintenanceProcessed Employee Reimbursement Vouchers (ERVs), manage an array of invoices including sub-contractors billing inquiries regarding accounts and/ or services, administer admission data and access control for new personnelPerformed comparative cost analyses for facilities maintenance; develop trade off and evaluation factors, prepare results, recommendations, and conclusions to managementSkilled with the process and purpose of C4 IT Procurement site & Virtual Program Management System (VPMS), data entry, document QA, and customer request validationServed as liaison between government and customer, maintained multiple Log Sheets to stay abreast of requests status, cross trained and trained co-workers on how to submit/approve government hardware and software requestsAssisted management in preparing and finalizing government contract documents and presentations

Implemented process standardsManaged outsourced processes impacting Quality Assurance (QA)Created protocol for production runsConstructed and communicated status reportsParticipated in vendor selectionConstructed test samples to evaluate procedure effectivenessServed as liaison between sales coordinators and contractorsConducted internal audits to ensure proper procedures and federal regulations compliance

Developed and managed database to monitor and track project progressCompleted and reviewed travel expense reportsReviewed and completed travel request and claimsEnforced all appropriate regulations for travel

Master'S, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Production/Operations Management