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Allentown, Pa, Us

Allentown, Pa

Allentown, Pa

Lansdale, Pa

Managed and administered government funded technology agreements valued to $65 MM (million) and experienced with all contracting phases including pre-award, post-award, and including closeout. Also administered intellectual property requirements for various agreement types as well as licensing agreements. Experienced with FAR and DFAR requirements and Government property requirements.

Successfully administered government-funded R&D and technology demonstration (RD&D) contracts and cooperative agreements valued at $65MM (million).Ensured executed agreements were maintained within budget and worked with internal business managers and government affiliates to either reduce work scope or increase funds for contracts.Managed subcontracts to ensure their obligations were completed within the established cost and time schedule.Administered intellectual asset management for corporate quarterly and annual patent annuity reviews for technology business units valued at $8MM (million). Improved and developed system enhancements to an existing company-wide technical contracts database which processed and housed various business agreements and contracts including confidentiality disclosures, joint venture agreements, non-disclosure agreements and memorandums of understanding. Conducted and coordinated project kick off meetings for cost proposal preparation and execution of new contracts. Served as property administrator on government-funded prime contracts, cooperative agreements and subcontracts valued at $330MM (million) and which involved government-furnished equipment for various research and development and pilot programs.

Handled government gas accounts and potential new business inquiries for cylinder sales for government customers, including Department of Defense (DOD), State and local agencies within Washington, DC, Maryland and various locations within Virginia. Worked closely with sales, district sales, and district distribution personnel.Processed billing matters and worked with systems to handle customer accounts.

Assured and achieved a 95% on-time delivery for instrumentation, valves, piping and various commodities for both international and domestic plants. Performed project management tasks for the completion of a communication package system.

Expedited supply chain orders for various services and products needed. Also supported contract administration functions on power plants located within regional territory.

Education record

Education record

Bs, Education

Education record

Education record

Government Contracts Program Courses taken include: Patents, Technical Data and Computer Software; Cost-Reimbursement Contracting