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EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEDIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENTStrategic Sourcing - Public Service, Commercial & Private Contracts Acquisition StrategiesStrong professional history and success in leading cost effective and value-focused contract solutions across federal, state, and local government as well as commercial and private operations. Highly skilled in strategic oversight and administration of contract and procurements policies, internal processes, Federal Compliance administration lead and regulatory requirements. Exceptional ability to plan, organize, and manage fulfillment of multiple contracts simultaneously within strict timeline, budget, and outcome expectations. Has led and or participated in multiple CPSR audits. Dedicated and interactive team leader with proven ability to work across functions and promote seamless collaboration towards resolving gaps in contract communications and transparency across all professional levels. Extensive procurement and contracts management experience supporting Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Maintenance and Operations, Capital Construction, and Facilities Management in energy, utility construction.Areas of ExpertiseContract Negotiation, Close, & Grant OversightBudget Administration & Cost ControlResource Planning & AllocationVendor & Subcontractor RelationshipsCompetitive Sourcing & AnalysisManagement of all contracts & Subcontracts for largest for-profit health care company.Cost Benefit & Impact AnalysisProcess Development & ImprovementLeadership & Cross-Functional ConsensusTeam Development & TrainingProblem & Conflict ResolutionCapital Construction, Facilities Management in energy, utility construction.Regulatory Environments & Contract Vehicles: FAR, DFAR, GSAR, Uniform Commercial Codes, USAID Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AIDAR), 2 CFR 200, USAID ADS series, OMB Guidance, DoS Standardized Regulations and CPSR audits conducted by DCMA/DCAA. 20+ years Federal Government Contracts experience working on Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), ID/IQ Contracts, FFP/FFP LOE Contracts and Task Orders, T&M, MSA, Joint Venture Agreement and BPAs. 20+ years of experience with a single award, multi-award, and GSA Schedule Contracts.Computer & Software: Cost Point, Contract Life Cycle Contracting Management Tool (CLM), SAP, E-Procurement, Crystal Reports, Deltek, SPS/PD2, Box, Large Unit Finance system (LUFS), and Microsoft Office SuiteCAREER EXPERIENCESenior Director, Corporate Contracts & Procurement - 2023CONSTELLISIm responsible for ensuring compliance with federal contract and procurement regulations and various reporting requirements and assists legal staff in identifying areas for improvement in standard contracts and subcontracts agreements. I ensure that the contracts are secure, readily accessible and updated in the various databases as needed. I correspond and communicates across departments regarding the terms of the contract during final review process, as necessary. Analyze contracts and procurement business systems to ensure compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards. Create, modify, update, and implement the companys contract and procurement policies and design ongoing training programs for employees of the business. Develop contract and procurement risk management strategies. Design control systems to address cases of violation of internal contract and procurement policies. Liaise with other departmental heads to ensure that all business operations are in line with contracts and procurement policies and procedures. Serve as a corporate contracts and procurement liaison between regulatory bodies and operating divisions of the company. Lead the companys corporate contracts and procurement compliance program, provide strategic direction in assessing, sustaining, and enhancing contracts and procurement practices and policies to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and commercial contract and procurement regulations and serve as lead for all CPSR Audits and reviews.Director Of Contract Operations - 2022SYNAGRO TECHNOLOGIESThe Director of Contract Operations is responsible for preparing, negotiating, and recording business contracts across the various divisions of Synagro. My duties, among others, includes researching contracts terms, alerting parties to renewals or extensions, and tracking all communications between Synagro and various client accounts and/or vendors/contractors. The Director of Contract Operations' role is to provide a consistent point of contact for both internal employees and external parties to plan, update, and execute legal agreements and ensure not only compliance, but also to maximize Synagro financial and legal protections. The Director of Contract Operations must have an in-depth understanding of legal terminology and the ability to interpret and explain complex language in simple terms to ensure that all parties understand what they are agreeing to when signing a contract. As the Director of Contract Operations, Im passionate about risk management and can foresee the possible consequences of different agreements, allowing our team to proactively address and mitigate negative consequences across multiple functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Create and maintain relationships with external and internal customers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts. Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress. Communicate and present information to cross-functional stakeholders about all contract-related matters. Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension, or renewal according to whats best for the company. Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself. Perform a full mapping of our contracts and CPI process; expectation is that contract manager will need to work with people from various functions (accounting, sales, IT, finance, etc.) to reengineer the process. Executes submittals, contracts reviews, project database records and RFP's. Coordinates various facilities and services project documentation, including bid package; interacts with regional area directors, area sales managers, sales support, finance, procurement, and project managers. Manages contract review process through execution. Ensures and processes new contract compliance including regulatory, commercial, bonds, etc. Processes and submits all forms to new and renewal customers including CPI, other price adjustments.Sponsored Programs and Grants Manager - 2021 2022ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC.The Sponsored Programs and Grants Manager is responsible for AURAs day-to-day operational oversight and management of sponsored programs and grants activities. AURAs sponsored programs portfolio includes cooperative agreements, grants, and government contracts. The Sponsored Programs and Grants Manager serves as the central coordination point for all cooperative support agreements, grants, and contracts, and partners with AURAs NSF-funded Centers to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, Sponsor agency requirements, federal, state, and local laws, and AURA policy. The Sponsored Programs and Grants Manager manages AURAs sponsored program funds from pre-award through award close-out while working with programmatic staff from AURAs NSF-funded Centers on proposal development, budget development, and related pre-award requirements. This position also manages post-award processes, including monitoring and reviewing of programmatic spending. The Sponsored Programs and Grants Manager collaborate across the organization and work closely with program leadership and the CAS finance and accounting team. The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a consortium of over 40 US institutions and three international affiliates that operates world-class astronomical observatories. AURAs role is to establish, nurture, and promote public observatories and facilities that advance innovative astronomical research. AURA is responsible for managing the operations of the NSFs NOIRLab, the National Solar Observatory, and the construction of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope under cooperative agreements with the National Science Foundation and operations of the Space Telescope Science Institute under contracts with NASA.DIRECTOR OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT, 2020 2021BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS (VOFS) - ANTHEM, INC.Lead and support negotiation, close, and management of all BHO contracts for largest for-profit health care company within Beacon Health Option (VOFS). Develop and improve internal processes and documentation templates focused on regulatory compliance, cost control, internal audits, customer support, and workflow management.Review and negotiate all prime contracts and subcontract arrangements Interface directly with company Program Managers and Contracting Officer to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled and contractual issues are resolved Develop basic cost proposals with support from finance organization.Oversee contracts administrator ensure compliance with all existing contractual requirements ensure proper negotiation and execution of all teaming agreements, consulting agreements, and subcontracts agreements.Develop, maintain, and improve contracts policies and procedures to ensure department is scaled for growth and meets our multiple quality standards.Worked directly with program managers, project managers, and proposal specialists to research and coordinate pricing and proposal strategies.Maintained corporate contractual compliance in collaboration with legal, finance, and accounting staff.Developed and trained procurement and support team on contract development, negotiation, fulfillment, and compliance.Distributed, collected, and compiled contractual agreements, non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, proposal content, and cost/price data.Prepared and delivered periodic reports and correspondence on contract status and issues to executive management and stakeholders.DIRECTOR, CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT, 2018 2020ANTHEM, INC., WELLPOINT MILITARY CARE CORPORATION (WMC)Lead and support negotiation, close, and management of all WMC contracts for largest for-profit health care company within Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Develop and improve internal processes and documentation templates focused on regulatory compliance, cost control, internal audits, customer support, and workflow management.Drove cohesive management and resolution of contract issues as corporate representative and primary liaison between executive teams, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory entities.Worked directly with program managers, project managers, and proposal specialists to research and coordinate pricing and proposal strategies.Maintained corporate contractual compliance in collaboration with legal, finance, and accounting staff.Developed and trained procurement and support team on contract development, negotiation, fulfillment, and compliance.Distributed, collected, and compiled contractual agreements, non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, proposal content, and cost/price data.Prepared and delivered periodic reports and correspondence on contract status and issues to executive management and stakeholders.PRINCIPAL CONTRACT MANAGER, 2018 - 2018BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC (BG&E), EXELON SUBSIDIARYManaged direction, coordination, and completion of BG&E construction and development contracts within strict timeline and budget goals. Advised and guided project committees through interpretation and fulfillment of contract deliverables, clauses, and contingency plans throughout pre- and post-award project phases.Facilitated and tracked full contract administration process to ensure accountability and compliance with all regulatory requirements and outcome goals.Worked directly with vendors, service providers, and subcontractors to research competitive bids and negotiate best value construction contracts.Mediated and resolved diverse contract and service issues without sacrificing time, budget, and outcome goals.Developed engineering specifications, request for proposals and quotes for transformers, circuit breakers, cable, conduit, circuit boards, relaying and all associated electrical power and electronic controls, bundled categories of spend, and reduced supply base from 5000 to 2300 suppliers.PROCUREMENT & SUBCONTRACTS MANAGER, 2014 2017SPACE TELESCOPE SCIENCE INSTITUTE BRC PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENTSupervised and managed Procurement Department and subcontractor budget administration, sourcing, vendor relations, service delivery, and team development activities. Tracked and maintained operational compliance with AURA and internal technical specifications, regulatory policies, contract regulations, CPSR audits and government requirements.Streamlined procurement and subcontractor management processes through design and implementation of document management systems, bid proposal templates, and service contract standards.Served as contractual adviser on subcontractor statement of work, bidding phases, cost performance analysis, supplier sourcing, and competitive analysis.Developed and maintained strong working relationships with key industry subcontractor, suppliers, and industry counterparts.Sourced, developed, and executed all trade subcontract agreements across all Construction Projects.SUBCONTRACTS MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION, NORTH AMERICA, 2014LINDE ENGINEERING NORTH AMERICA INC.Managed full lifecycle of subcontractor contracts, performance, and fulfillment for construction projects across multiple project sites and timelines. Conducted onsite administration of construction contract performance to enforce contractual terms, fulfillment of milestones, and accurate reporting of project status and amendments.Coordinated project workflow, timeline, and deliverables as primary liaison between subcontractors and clients throughout project lifecycle.Accomplished timely fulfillment of high priority contracts within strict budget goals through effective cost estimate analysis, negotiation, and formulation of complex subcontract agreements.Created and managed over 160 Indirect newly created Master Capital and Expense Contract agreements across the US and overseas.DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS, 2011 - 2014TOFFLER ASSOCIATES, INCDirected and advised corporate and private organizations through a range of contracts, subcontracts, and complex sourcing agreements. Drafted, reviewed, and updated Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements, RFPs, ROQs, and associated documents.Led and supported acquisition strategy through source selection, contract proposals, negotiated requests, and established bidder criteria.Prepared pre-solicitation documentation applicable to negotiated procurements focused on inclusion of contract clauses and regulatory compliance.Sr. Regional Contracts Manager, AECOM Technology Corp. 2006 - 2009AECOM TECHNOLOGY CorporationDirected and advised corporate and private organizations through a range of contracts, subcontracts, and complex sourcing agreements. Drafted, reviewed, and updated Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements, RFPs, ROQs, and associated documents. Developed and implemented procurement prequalification and sourcing strategies for construction projects tied to $400M spend. Facilitated the development and implementation of the procurement supply strategy for each Construction Commercial / Industrial Commodity group, supporting business objectives. Sourced, developed, and executed all trade subcontract agreements across all Construction Projects, Groups, and Disciplines. Sourced, developed, and executed all trade subcontract agreements across all Construction Projects, Groups, and Disciplines.Led and supported acquisition strategy through source selection, contract proposals, negotiated requests, and established bidder criteria.Prepared pre-solicitation documentation applicable to negotiated procurements focused on inclusion of construction contract clauses and regulatory compliance.Sourced and procured all mechanical equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, pneumatic and hydraulic operated valves, pipes, plastic related equipment, fittings, small tools and contractor suppliers, office supplies, lumber, steel, equipment rental, fabricated and machined steel and metal commodities, fuel, freight and transportation, information technology hardware and software with annual savings to budget of $7.M for each of 3 years.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEDirector of Contracts, Convergys CorporationSr. Regional Contracts Manager, AECOM Technology Corp.Sr. Subcontracts Manager, AT&T Government SolutionsSubcontracts Manager, Northrop Grumman CorporationContract Specialist, Air National Guard Bureau, Arlington, VAProcurement Specialist / Contract Administrator, U.S. Coast Guard (U.S. & Overseas)EDUCATION & CREDENTIALSBS, Business Administration, Almeda UniversityMaster Certification, Government Agile Contract Management, Villanova University Certification ProgramTraining & DevelopmentGovernment Contracting, The Masters Institute in Government ContractingFinance & Accounting, U.S. Army School, Indianapolis, IN,Procurement & Finance School, U.S. Coast Guard School, Petaluma, CA OPMFederal Appropriation Law, St. Louis, MOAdditional InformationCitizenship: USSecurity Clearance: Top Secret & Secret (Expired)Veterans Preference: Yes, 5-Point Retired Military (E-6) |
