A detail oriented, cost conscious Contract and Procurement Specialist with over 20 total years in contract administration and 18 years experience in contract management and pricing for federal and commercial clients. Manages contracts and/or purchase/task orders ranging from hundreds of dollars to over $43 million with periods of performance ranging from six months to ten years for a company comprised of nine (9) separate entities. Develops excellent working relationships with Government… Show more A detail oriented, cost conscious Contract and Procurement Specialist with over 20 total years in contract administration and 18 years experience in contract management and pricing for federal and commercial clients. Manages contracts and/or purchase/task orders ranging from hundreds of dollars to over $43 million with periods of performance ranging from six months to ten years for a company comprised of nine (9) separate entities. Develops excellent working relationships with Government Contracting Officers, Government Contracting Officer Technical Representatives, internal Vice Presidents, Project Managers, Task Managers and senior level corporate managers. Possesses excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills. Makes informed decisions, manages and prioritizes workload, and consistently meets deadlines. Extensive background in the interpretation of and adherence to FARs, DFARs and Government Travel Regulations. Mentors and provides oversight for junior contracts and pricing personnel. Show less

3/4 of NetStar-1, Inc. was acquired by Interactive Technology Solutions, LLC in October 2010. Interactive Technology Solutions, LLC rebranded to Acentia, LLC July 2011.

Led and conducted proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and administration of major contracts. Analyzed estimates of service, material, equipment, and production costs. Monitored company performance for conformance to original proposal. Maintained continual reviews to ensure that all terms and conditions were met and that the contract was in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations. Acted as advisor regarding legal requirements, customer… Show more Led and conducted proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and administration of major contracts. Analyzed estimates of service, material, equipment, and production costs. Monitored company performance for conformance to original proposal. Maintained continual reviews to ensure that all terms and conditions were met and that the contract was in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations. Acted as advisor regarding legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations. Prepared and disseminated information throughout the company regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, deviation, negotiation, and termination. Initiated documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications. Prepared special reports and analyses as required. Mentored and provided management and technical oversight to staff. Administered and coordinated activities involved in the development and revision of major proposals. Followed government/customer specifications and company policies and procedures. Participated in contract negotiations. Supported cost audits and price negotiations. Participated in proposal reviews with management. Reviewed RFPs to identify and assist proposal team in developing the cost proposal volume. Assisted team in determining anticipated labor and overhead rates, material requirements, equipment costs and possible bid strategies. Analyzed estimates against previous cost submissions and recommends adjustments. Served as point of contact for customers; prepared Contracting Officer Authorization (COA) requests. Show less

Provided contract administration and financial analysis for numerous Federal and commercial clients and provided analysis and interpretation of RFPs for Federal and commercial clients. Reviewed and analyzed government and commercial RFPs for costing requirements and evaluation criteria. Prepared business/cost proposal submissions for a variety of types of contracts (CPFF, CPAF, T&M, ID/IQ, and Fixed Price). Responsible for the budget development and preparation, in addition to other… Show more Provided contract administration and financial analysis for numerous Federal and commercial clients and provided analysis and interpretation of RFPs for Federal and commercial clients. Reviewed and analyzed government and commercial RFPs for costing requirements and evaluation criteria. Prepared business/cost proposal submissions for a variety of types of contracts (CPFF, CPAF, T&M, ID/IQ, and Fixed Price). Responsible for the budget development and preparation, in addition to other documentation in accordance with the RFP instructions, including, but not limited to: Representations and Certifications, Proposal Comments and Assumptions, various other Government forms, etc. Participated in proposal and contract negotiation activities and debriefing meetings. Interfaced with Contracting Officers and act as liaison to resolve contractual issues. Prepared and administered subcontract agreements. Monitored contract funding and costs on a monthly basis. Prepared subcontracting reports for submission to the Contracting Officer and SBA. Prepared and monitored task order budgets and modifications to existing task orders. Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports. Responsible for the proposal development t for a winning effort that secured a contract with the National, Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), worth $18.5 million over 5 years. Also responsible for conducting negotiations prior to award. In addition, responsible for preparing and negotiating a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition proposal for this contract, which increased the contract value by approximately $10 million. On behalf of the NHLBI, contributed to the writing, review, cost analysis, negotiation and award of two RFP solicitations for Subcontractors to perform work promoting cardiovascular and pulmonary health in communities. Awarded 13 subcontracts worth approximately $6 million. Show less