End-to-end management of government contracts, including development, negotiation, and execution, with a strong focus on compliance, policy development, and team leadership. Streamline operations, enhance team productivity, and ensure company standards are met through strategic planning and implementation. Proficient in advanced Smartsheet, Excel and MS Office, with a profound understanding of public procurement practices and regulations.• Spearheaded the review, development, negotiation, and execution of contracts, aligning with company standards and optimizing operational performance.• Authored, reviewed, and revised company standard agreements, contracts, templates, and terms, establishing, and implementing effective management policies and procedures.• Ensured strict compliance with corporate governance, regulatory standards, and DCMA and DCAA requirements.• Support the growth of the Contracts Department, assisting team development, training, and enhancing departmental productivity and priorities.• Manage complex pricing file development and manipulation using advanced Excel skills, significantly contributing to successful proposal preparation and contract execution.• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with accounting, finance, and external stakeholders to maintain compliance and address contractual and legal issues proactively.• Developed and led negotiation strategies, guiding management through all phases of the contract lifecycle, from proposal to closeout, ensuring effective risk management and compliance.

• Research safety and regulatory compliance concerns regarding new products or the expansion of existing ones, and communicate the findings to the production and management teams• Partake in quality risk assessments to aid in identifying compliance risks • Stay abreast of federal and state laws for the Industry and products to ensure compliance and minimize production delays in case of any changes in regulations• Maintain uniform labeling, packaging, and classification of products to ensure safety compliance• Stay updated about ongoing product testing results to maintain records of product safety and quality• Spearhead processes and suggest techniques to improve product compliance• Develop and maintain production process flow records and instructions to aid with the onboarding of new employees• Assist various departments by sharing information regarding product regulation and compliance

Facilitate the development of contract policies, performance standards, and procedures for diverse HP programs and suppliers offered. I have been managing team review of all customers' contractual/purchase documents and legal activities for contract negotiation and supporting competitive bid process to assess RFPs and guarantee contract compliance. Used knowledge of government contracts and subcontracts.• Reduced process time from 7-10 days to three days through the utilization of templates and end-to-end automation process.• Automated SOW, Change Order, and RFP request through the utilization of Smartsheet.• Developed and executed tools and automation processes in contracting operations for a seamless workflow.

During this tenure, I contributed to the planning and implementing of financial, operational, and compliance audits. Additionally, I crafted comprehensive audit findings and recorded entire process steps, audit results, and recommendations to reduce discrepancies. I was engaged in analyzing business process reviews and new implementations as well as educating employees on internal controls and government contract requirements.• Identified and removed two out of 10 revenue-draining programs; saving 200K+ annually.• Secured award for running Record Retention Officer initiative globally to maintain 100% compliance.• Minimized 70% of negative audit findings by preparing monthly reviews with stakeholders for outstanding audits.• Recovered 100% of outstanding program violation expenditures of approximately 2.1M assets through formulation of end-to-end process.

Over the course of this period, I carried out tactical and strategic administrative support key tasks for upper executive level employees, such as key records maintenance, data compilation for reports, administrative tasks associated with budget process, expense reports and executive presentation preparation, and travel arrangements. I tracked contracts/Statements of Work compliance and scope with stated procedures. Submitted purchase orders in adherence to compliance protocols.• Decreased 21% of costs by constraining and approving all PowerBI license requests and cost negotiation.• Provided assistance in the management of $33M project in collaboration with external consultants and onboarded over 1380 contract workers within different countries.• Earned Global Award for operating logistics operation efficiently and attaining cost savings on migration from Tomball location to brand new building in Spring.

Assistant to the VP of Business Development and the VP of Consultant Relations• Interface with Senior Executives, High Net Worth clients, media and reporting agencies• Coordinate expenses, and travel kit including books and other materials.• Coordinate meetings, travel, Hotels, schedules, and complete other administrative tasks.• Receive guests, handle confidential mail, screen, and direct calls, and maintain both electronic and hard copy files.• Complete complex documentation, research, and other required items for assigned leaders or departments.• Create and respond to confidential or complex requests for information.• Design and generate spreadsheets, reports, presentations, and miscellaneous correspondence as required.• Make independent decisions and prioritize work.• Submit and assist with expense reports, and personal financial needs of either VP and reconcile their credit cards via Concur• Report financial performance to specific consultants with accuracy on a Monthly or Quarterly basis.• Report Financials to external Databases.• Assisted with the new website and marketing brochure.• Assisted with major marketing event:o Managed our private events for clients and intermediaries.o Tracked all guests' responses and information.o Personally contacted and created relationships with High-Net-Worth individuals.

*Investment advice and education for 403B, 401k (a), TSA, and IRA’s.*Insurance and annuity regulations.*Cross-sells products and services.*Maintain high level of accuracy, customer service, compassion, time management, integrity and organization.*Go to person for legal/compliance questions from team regarding regulations and IRS code.

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During this experience, I assessed pertinent risks for organization divisions, departments, and programs and sustained the accuracy of compliance and audit program databases. I delivered compliance education and training according to regulatory and industry standards for new and existing employees. I managed and crafted filings with state, government, and local agencies, such as SEC, FINRA, MSRB, SOX, Blue-sky filings, and IRS.• Ensured 100% compliance with SEC, FINRA, IRS, and other government agencies.• Guaranteed internal policies and procedures adherence to Transfer Agency recommendations.• Received compliance and privacy breach allegations, analyzed compliance issues, and performed investigations as well as audit proceedings.• Evaluated queries, issues, and regulation changes through a multitude of resources, including Westlaw, securities transfer guide, state probate code, and IRS regulation.

*Analyzed and audited FundSERV trades daily for, legality, commission, and CDSC according to policy and procedures while monitoring the market timing account and enforcing policies and procedures.*Created Excel files for contacts with a break down and calculation of commissions, fees, sales, investment amounts, and dividends.*Performed large dollar trades, trained/mentored new hires, balanced the “control” book as a rotating job function, and tracked dealer reclaims using Access.*Billed dealers for negative commissions, adjusted accounts, reclaimed monies owed to AIM, and audited team member trades placed in the “estimation” database.*Audited the Letters of Intent/Rights of Accumulation report to ensure every trade counted correctly towards the breakpoint assessed.*Corresponded in writing with the shareholders and brokers about their Letters of Intent/Rights of Accumulation if they had or had not met the requirement of the applied breakpoints.*Invoiced monthly losses and maintained the Dealer Services Outstanding Report using Access.