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Pasadena, Ca, Us

• Lead the development, coordination, evaluation and submittal of proposals/task plans with California Institute of Technology (Caltech)/Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA terms and conditions, as applicable, to commercial and government sponsors• Administer multiple contracts/task orders with an aggregate value of $75 million+ which includes responding to sponsor inquiries, ensuring completion of deliverables, invoicing/tracking funds for placement on the appropriate task order, and assist with resolution of internal and external customer concerns• Ensure proposals/task plans are compliant to sponsor requirements, Caltech/JPL policies and procedures, and Caltech’s NASA Prime Contract• Co-lead with managing the transition of the internal contract tools to an integrated web based system that improves current functions, processes, and interacts with other JPL systems• Key member in the Task Plan Process Redevelopment Team to create guidelines, streamline processes and procedures, update templates, and ensure compliance with Caltech’s NASA Prime Contract• Interface with Caltech/JPL’s NASA Management Office to resolve contractual issues, facilitate completion of Space Act Agreement and Abstract reviews, and provide advance notice of upcoming contractual needs• Provide analysis and recommendations to modification requests from commercial entities and government agencies for Space Act Agreements, Economy Acts, Interagency Agreements, and associated documentation to ensure compliance with NASA and Caltech/JPL requirements• Coordinate with the NASA and Caltech Office of General Counsel to obtain guidance and reach resolution for sponsor requested modifications to their respective terms and conditions• Negotiate, execute, and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements in accordance with Caltech guidelines• Review task orders for closeout, verify completeness of contracts file, resolve outstanding issues, and ensure all closeout information is properly documented

Falls Church, Va, Us

• Led development of proposals by compiling/reviewing proposal data, ensuring RFP requirements are addressed, providing risk assessments, and obtaining management approvals across all functions• Managed Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable contracts valued at $1.2B+ in accordance with government regulations and internal policies and procedures• Assisted program managers, technical leads, and business management to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and resolution of issues through coordination with the customer• Identified and analyzed inputs from all functions to formulate negotiation strategies and positions for price, fee milestones, technical scope, deliverables, and terms and conditions,• Negotiated and assessed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and contractor flow-down terms and conditions to verify applicability and ensure compliance with company policy• Focal point for intellectual property training and guidance for the Azusa and Boulder locations• Coordinated receipt/return of customer furnished equipment and delivery of contract deliverables (i.e. GEO-2 Payload, hardware, software, supplier data requirements list, etc.) with various cross-functional teams• Monitored program cost, schedule, and performance to ensure compliance to contract requirements• Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering quality products and services• Interfaced daily with the customer and internal teams to ensure open action items/issues are completed/resolved in a timely manner• Documented modifications, exhibit updates, award fee changes, completion of significant milestones, delivery and receipt of hardware and software, and internal/external business communications

Falls Church, Va, Us

• Prepared and submitted proposals for new business, spares, and overhaul and repair efforts for new contracts and change orders with the utilization of the Oracle/ERP systems• Processed technical assistance and license agreements in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), Department of State guidelines, and internal export requirements• Provided support to customers: clarifications on proposals, inquiries with request for proposal efforts, status with current orders, and other contractual related issues• Organized and facilitated program management and development review meetings with upper management, program office, engineering leads, and the customer

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

• Assisted with the management of various Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material, and Cost Reimbursable type contracts worth an aggregate value of $500 million+• Analyzed all contracts prior to entering closeout process (i.e. financial status, cost reconciliations, outstanding receivables and payables, retention, invoices, basic award, modifications, etc.)• Reviewed and approved invoices prior to distribution to customers to ensure invoicing is accurate, current, and complete in accordance to budget and schedule• Received management recognition for exemplary performance as an individual and team member of the 'Closeout Team' for obtaining outstanding receivables and retention payments

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Strategy

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Majors: International Business & Marketing Management; Minors: Contract Management & Business Law