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Yaphank, New York, United States

* Coordinate and administer the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including editing specifications, providing technical assistance and providing support for evaluation committees consisting of officials from various County departments and agencies.* Recommend policy/procedure enhancements and maintain department manual.* Provide timely responses to departmental Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests.* Monitor proposed legislation and regulations related to Federal, State and Local procurement laws and regulations. Interpret relevant laws, rules and SOPs for department staff.

Executed all aspects of customer contract life cycle from receipt of solicitation, submittal of proposal, negotiation of terms, schedule, and price, through contract administration and closeout. • Served as primary customer interface for contractual issues, interpretation and analysis of FAR, DFARS and customer standard terms.• Conducted internal audits to ensure process compliance with GE policies and Industry Standards (AS9100D).• Negotiated high dollar, multi-year agreements with US Government agencies and prime contractors to ensure optimal price, schedule and terms as well as minimizing risk.

Developed procurement specifications, work statements, terms and conditions for specialized materials. Prepared RFQ/RFP bid documents, conducted bidders’ conferences, organized, analyzed and evaluated proposals, selected, approve or recommended subcontractors for award, drafted contracts and negotiated final prices and terms.• Managed multiple subcontracts valued at up to $35 million each and coordinated modifications as required.• Utilized SAP R/3 (MRP) system to create purchase orders and change orders, manage inventory levels, ensure timely PO release date and approve invoices.• Led quarterly, cross-functional team analysis of subcontractor performance metrics.• Maintained Secret level security clearance.

Created technical specifications, sourced potential suppliers, and analyzed competing bids. Negotiated contract awards, amendments, renewals, and terminations• Achieved 100% approval rate from the NYS Comptroller’s audit division for eight years.• Improved department-wide compliance with state procurement policies and procedures by creating and maintaining a shared database of mandatory forms and templates for bids and contracts.• Interfaced with University legal counsel on complex terms, negotiations, and contract templates.• Led Internal Control Assessment Program (ICAP) team that periodically audited contracts for compliance with applicable procedures and recommended process improvements.• Trained/advised coworkers, department heads, technical requestors, and outside agency peers on State purchasing regulations.

Advanced Masters Certificate, Healthcare Management

Master Of Science, Technological Systems Management

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management/Marketing