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Henderson, Nv, Us

Henderson, Nv, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada

➤ Taking over JT4, which is wholly owned by Amentum, and directly managing the Warfighter Support segment's prime contracts and subcontracts organization, the largest sector, about $1BB in revenue per year.➤ Playing a key role in major capture and proposal work, up to $5BB in size, including supporting the Financial team, actively participating in financial strategy and planning meetings, and serving as Certified Pricer for the company.➤ Managing, administering, and overseeing 30+ JT4, JT3, and WFS prime contracts valued at $15BB+, including participating in client meetings and serving as point of contact through award, while negotiating contract modifications.➤ Directing evaluation of potential subcontractors, including cost and price analysis, CAS, Labor Law, EEO, audit, environmental, reporting, and technical compliance, while supporting 40+ proposals ranging from $500K to $5BB+.➤ Serving as a key Proposal team member, drafting volumes, preparing OCI and Subcontracting Plans, conducting technical/business reviews, handling change orders and new work, and preparing then issuing task order proposals.➤ Formulating then implementing a strategic organization plan that guides direction of contracts and subcontracts, resulting in achievement of strategic goals, while contributing to sales and profitability through a 46-86% increase.➤ Working with subcontractors on pricing plans for JT4 and the JT3 re-compete team, and overseeing the Mentor Protégé program, as well as supporting setup of project structure for new awards and presenting at Board of Managers meetings.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

➤ Proactively maintained awareness of both the external and internal landscape for expansion opportunities, customer relationships, and contract developments, while participating in long-range aimed at developing new business.➤ Drafted and updated Procurement policies and procedures, and conducted subcontract training for Technical/Contract staff, in addition to advising Technical personnel on state-of-the art negotiation strategies to enhance fee performance.➤ Effectively managed a team of 6 through all aspects of employee performance including hiring, training, developing, and coaching, while providing performance reviews and feedback, resulting in 2 employees receiving promotions.➤ Managed and oversaw 26+ lower-tier subcontracts, estimated in value of $2BB+, and served as a Small Business Representative, driving outreach efforts, preparing subcontracting, and completing account performance reports.➤ Administered subcontracts, including award modifications and ensuring Participation Plans were implemented as proposed, while evaluating performance, ensuring financial compliance with funding, CBA, DBA, and SCA.➤ Oversaw all aspects of purchasing, including developing an effective contract and procurement management program which focused on administration of prime contracts, subcontracts and procurement.➤ Liaised between internal/external clients, coordinating proposal activities such as developing bid strategies, interpreting contracts, organizing red team review, approving proposals for submission, and monitoring contractual fulfilment.

➤ Successfully led all phases of the procurement process, including contract and subcontract administration, preparation of cost proposals, and procurement activities, as well as represented the company in external meetings with customers.➤ Evaluated subcontractor and vendor proposals and quotations, including conducting negotiations and discussions, developing source selection criteria, while preparing and reviewing solicitation documents along with amendments.➤ Drafted all procurement documentation, including acquisition plans, proposal responses, negotiation, memorandums, and negotiation objectives, as well as ensured compliance with Government policies and procedures.➤ Successfully negotiated terms and conditions with Government and commercial contractors and subcontractors, in addition to drafting, reviewing, and negotiating teaming agreements.➤ Monitored the administration of prime contracts and subcontracts, including the review and approval of contract and modifications, while also conducting pre-/post-award audits along with profit analysis.➤ Effectively led Procurement personnel, including planning work and establishing work schedules, and evaluating personnel performance, as well as monitored Small Business activities for the division, maintaining records.➤ Representing the company regarding acquisition and contracting issues, while also coordinating with Accounting in administering contract invoicing and payments, job cost management, contract audit, filing, and close-out processes.

Las Vegas, Nevada

➤ Came aboard as Contract Administrator I and moved upwards to Contract Administrator II in October 2011, and then received a further promotion to Sr. Contract Administrator May 2014.➤ Ensured the company entered into viable contracts, and that both company and customer complied with contract provisions, while entailed protecting income and revenue, in addition to avoiding disputes whenever possible.➤ Efficiently awarded contracts (task orders or subcontracts) on a project basis, formulating and compiling a variety of related contract packages and overseeing execution, including formation of the necessary documentation for adequate contract control.➤ Contributed to planning meetings and customer correspondence on contractual matters for medium-sized projects, making changes, corrections, or adjustments as needed within the provisions of the contracts.➤ Closely monitored daily operations of project-specific departmental functions, including production schedules, establishment of priorities, supplies, services, manpower, equipment, and incoming/outgoing requisition control.➤ Successfully supported construction, production, engineering, and department Managers on subcontract matters, working within the parameters of the prime contract, while identifying changes in the scope of work.

Orlando, Fl