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Jackson, Ms, Us

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement the State of MS digital skills and accessibility plan.• Monitor and track progress towards digital accessibility goals, regularly reporting on key metrics and outcomes.• Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in digital accessibility, contributing insights and recommendations to enhance the office's approach.• Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to promote digital inclusion and accessibility initiatives.• Serve as a resource and advocate for individuals in underserved populations, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are addressed in digital initiatives.• Respond to inquiries and requests related to digital accessibility, providing timely support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.• Work on the development and maintenance of the State of Mississippi's digital asset map, ensuring accurate representation and accessibility of digital resources across the state.

• Served as primary contact–internal and external– for information on contracts policy and procedures for the organization;• Established a working relationship with a third-party legal firm to direct questions, review new and expiring contracts, and ensure compliance;• Reviewed and facilitated the negotiation and successful execution of contracts between internal leadership and external government partners under the supervision of the CFO/CPO;• Researched contract requirements by state to understand needs and ability to fulfill requirements;• Recommended procedures and standardized language to streamline processes for existing and future contracts;• Managed contract timelines and coordinated with internal team members to ensure timely and accurate deliverables;• Drove full life cycle of contract agreements, which includes submission of initial paperwork, confirming compliance with insurance requirements (as well as determining the necessity of said requirements), invoices, execution of receipt of funds, and fulfilling any additional request that requires effective collaboration with respective teams;• Consolidated supporting materials, which could include budget reports, outcome measurements, and success stories;• Maintained contract files to ensure compliance, funder requirements, and other contractual documents, as appropriate;

• Responsible for the cross-departmental management of the full life-cycle of government contracts• Facilitate contract negotiations with project leads• Serve as liaison between Shatterproof and legal to answer internal and external documentation questions• Manage the logging and tracking of invoice and reporting requirements• Oversee the project management of contract renewals• Align contract payment schedules with respective state fiscal years• Research state contract requirements

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

• Provide general and specialized operational and administrative support for contracts administration, including administrative functions such as answering telephones, opening and distributing mail, maintaining department supplies, scheduling meetings, and maintaining records. • Support contracts administration staff by providing direction, training, troubleshooting, coordinating efforts and performance management, and maintain personnel records for all employees.• Update and maintain contracts administration internal and external websites on a frequent, regular basis. • Manage software license subscriptions. Evaluate computer systems used by contracts administration including hardware and software to determine if changes are merited to increase efficiency and achieve cost savings.• Monitor contracts administration office performance, tracking utilization of internal staff, productivity, and other statistics. Provide contract analytics through cost dashboards and by monitoring key performance indicators.• Generate and maintain required documentation and reports and provides direction on development of contract policies and procedures.• Liaise with external agencies such as IHL and DFA on specific items needing approval; provide cross-department/cross functional training; arrange training for department staff.

Jackson, Mississippi

• Directs and supervises the verification of time sheets• Directs the processing and tabulation of monetary, reports, and records; verifies for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to commission regulations• Reviews existing work procedures and revises as necessary• Directs the accounting for and depositing of monies received; checks remittances, returns, and receipts of money for which accountable• Prepares budget requests• Prepares and keeps a current inventory of equipment and supplies purchased• Coordinates work of the office with that of other offices and divisions of the commission• Oversees all commission purchasing and keeps a current account of all expenditures• Completes all travel arrangements for the commission employees and the Board of Commissioners• Assists the Board of Commissioners by preparing for all board meetings, ensuring all commissioners have accommodations for all board meetings, and etc.• Interviews, hires, and trains staff

Jackson, Ms

• Market the Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management to the State of MS – including state agencies and governing authorities and businesses looking to do business with the State of MS• Provide training opportunities for State Agencies/Governing Authorities• Provide learning opportunities to the vendor community on how to more effectively do business with the State of MS• Provide the State with more efficient ways to pay for commodities, services, and travel expenditures• Observe, track, and become familiar with any legislation impacting state procurement and travel policies and processes • Update those serving the State in a purchasing/travel capacity with the necessary information needed to comply with State procurement laws and travel policies• Monitor, review, track, and report contract usage/overrides, purchases, and P-1 approvals and rejections• Serve as a teammate to the Office of Purchasing and Travel and the Bureau of Fleet Management and assist those offices in any capacity necessary to fulfill the mission and goals of the Office of Purchasing, Travel, and Fleet Management• Oversee/manage the State's procurement/travel card program and cooperative contracts

Jackson, Ms

• Oversee the State’s multi-million dollar procurement card program of over 30,000 cards by being single point of contact between contracted bank and state agency program coordinators and cardholders to handle any issues that may arise• Manage State Procurement card program by updating online database with account requests; reviewing existing accounts for circumvention of state purchasing laws; and by informing cardholders of all rules and regulations • Conduct all training courses/sessions for approved cardholders • Review purchase orders/invoices/receipts, procurement information, and other supplemental for compliance to purchasing rules, regulations, and laws• Negotiate contracts with vendors; analyzes invitations for bid or request for proposal for compliance with regulations and contracts for compliance with regulations• Utilize the state’s SAP based e-procurement system to effectively analyze and manage state contracts

• Completed assigned duties efficiently and effectively by using acquired knowledge of computer programs and software • Assisted contract analyst with the organization and verification of state approved contracts• Performed a variety of important administrative duties in developing and carrying out departmental programs • Analyzed administrative problems, and exercised of a high degree of independent judgment in the establishment, interpretation, application, and enforcement of statutes, rules, regulations, and policies

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Public Policy And Administration

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: MSU Master of Public Policy and Administration Student Representative; MSU Black Graduate Student Association.

Bachelor'S Degree, Legal Studies, General

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Student Programming Board, Student Government Association, Delta Mu Delta Accounting.

High School Diploma, 4.0