Kenneth Stephens Email & Phone Number

Herndon, Virginia, Us

- Oversee and negotiate Information Technology contracts, ensuring adherence to legal and organizational standards while optimizing terms for advantageous outcomes. This includes the successful awarding of $300 million in IT contracts. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Information Technology, legal, and procurement departments, to develop strategic contract frameworks that align with business objectives. - Conduct thorough reviews of contract proposals and agreements, identifying potential risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies. - Maintain a comprehensive contract management system to facilitate efficient contract tracking, documentation, and renewal processes. - Play a pivotal role in vendor management by assessing vendor performance, overseeing audits, and enforcing service level agreements (SLAs). - Provide guidance and training to stakeholders regarding contract management best practices and compliance requirements. - Analyze market trends and benchmark data to inform contract negotiations and enhance cost-effectiveness, significantly contributing to the awarding process for substantial contracts. - Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract-related inquiries and disputes, ensuring the timely resolution of issues. - Develop and sustain strong relationships with external vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and project deliverables. - Train, supervise, and manage a team of six employees, promoting professional development and ensuring high performance within the team.

Herndon, Virginia, Us

City, Australian Capital Territory, Au

Fort Bragg, Nc, Us

Procurement and administration of highly specialized services contracts classified and unclassified.

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

-Contracting Officer for 384 Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contracts, valued at $8,225,266.95.-Performed pre-award acquisition planning, reviewed purchase requirements, and market research to determine the availability of supplies/services in accordance with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and the VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR).-Develop, implement, and review IDIQ contracts, GSA schedules, purchase orders, subcontracts, and consultant agreements. -Review technical writing, customer/ contract liaison support. -Purchase goods through open source and used Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to solicit quotes where appropriate.-Evaluate quotes using various cost price analyses, i.e., previously proposed prices and contract prices for similar end items and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) to determine Fair and Reasonableness (F&R) of the proposed price.-Create contract awards, bilateral or unilateral modifications using Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS), and VA’s Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA). -Provided direction and oversaw COVID-19 supplies task force members and the creation and administration of COVID-19 orders in Indiana.

Sterling, Va, Us

-Restructured and improved contract closeouts by 21%.-Excellent track record as Project Manager for Networking Contract Office 10. Coordinate and oversaw contract closeouts in accordance with FAR/VAAR regulations. Facilitate the negotiation of purchase prices for task orders, delivery orders, and services.-Analyzed and assess various data to consult on efficiency in contract audits and procurement.-Operated Acquisitions Support Services in accordance with the FAR, Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), and VA policies and procedures. -Validated that closeouts were completed and documented in accordance with the procedures and time standards established by VHA policy and/or regulation. Execute timely and accurate data input. -Balanced audit of invoices in contract versus payouts in IPPS.-Created and implemented a process for government contract closeouts. -Designed and presented data control points showing the best process for closing out contracts. -Developed a new training course for incoming VMSI employees for contract closeouts and procurement.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

-Maintained a $5-million-dollar store with $1 million in inventory, including management of daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals to ensure profitability. -Supervised 5-employees including sales quotas, development, and customer engagement policies. -Executed inventory management of $1-million in supplies, 60 loose diamonds with a value of over $150,000, and merchandise.-Audited employee registers and daily inventory audit management of merchandise using daily counts compared against sales.-Achieved consistent highest customer satisfaction scores based on monthly customer reports to management. -Established a successful management record as shown by increased employee sales by 15%, increased store sales by I0%, on top of an increased gross margin by 12%.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Government Acquisitions And Contracting

Bachelor'S Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services