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Street Address Queensferry Drive EMAIL AVAILABLEWilliamstown, NJ Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLECONTRACT SPECIALIST/PROCUREMENT ANALYST with experience in the acquisition process from initial planning, market analysis, solicitation, evaluation, vendor/price negotiation, contract development, supply and budget management, quality assurance, audit, and grant/contract award through final closeout in accordance with commercial, state, and federal regulations. Knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), DoD Grants and Agreements Regulations (DoDGARs), Federal Acquisition Regulations(FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and ISO9001/ AS9100 Quality Management System and Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA). Extensive knowledge with Govt related regulations National, State, and Local, for Medicare, Medicaid, Champus/Tricare. Summary:As a Contract Specialist/Procurement Analyst I have extensive experience in Recruitment and Staffing. Performed the following duties:Developed job descriptions, sourced and recruited candidates for Buying, Engineering, and Quality Assurance positions; facilitated the recruitment process, partnered and worked collaboratively with the hiring managers ; qualified candidates through referrals, internal job postings, library searches, networking, industry specific job boards, organizations and associations, search firms, job fairs and colleges; prescreened and interviewed candidates; conducted first round interviews and phone screens; recruited for temporary, temporary to hire and direct hire positions; sourced, screened, interviewed and submitted candidates for jobs; maintained applicant supply file; posted job ads; maintained excellent communications with Engineers, Buyers, QA analysts in the hiring process; prepared candidates for interviews, and assisted with resume building; followed federal hiring guidelines inclusive of background checks, drug tests, and references; and, lastly, monitored health and retirement benefits, workmen's compensation laws and pay schedules. CONTRACTING COMPETENCIES:Acquisition Strategy Budgeting ManagementSolicitation/Contract Development Best Value Source SelectionMarketing Analysis Supply/Inventory ManagementPricing and Cost Analysis Procurement Policy DevelopmentCustomer Relationship Management Sourcing and Vendor Negotiation CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT APPLICATIONS:Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Adobe Reader, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word: Windows; Internet Explorer; SAP; Ariba Buying; Procure To Pay (P2P); Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); Business System Modernization (BSM); Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS); System for Award Management (SAM); Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps); Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (FPDS-NG); Procurement Information Management System (PRISM); Acquisition Management System (AMS); Federal Financial Management System (FFMS); DLA Internet Bid Board System(DIBBS); Defense Contract Award Reporting System (DCARS); Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF); Virtual Item Manager (VIM); Haystack; Federal Aviation Administration Contracting Opportunities (FAACO); GSA Advantage; Deltek Costpoint; Material Requirements Planning (MRP). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:VETERANS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (VMSI) (REMOTE) 3/2024 6/2024 Contract Specialist Provided contract and acquisition support services to the USDA Forrest Service remotely. UNEMPLOYED 10/2018- 5/2024TRIAD SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, Ridley Park, PA (Contractor) Government Property Specialist 6/2018 9/201Administered the terms of contract provisions that specify the company's obligations to acquire, control, use, care for, report and dispose of property. Performed audits, documented processes, investigated and reported lost or damaged property. Established property records (special tooling, test equipment, agency peculiar, plant equipment, material) for company or government property.PANUM GROUP LLC, Philadelphia, PA (Contractor)Contract Specialist 6/2017- 5/2018 Supported the Federal Protective Service, Acquisition Division contracting office preparing and processing required actions to issue and modify Delivery Orders/Task Orders against Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts, Purchase Orders (POs), Blanket Purchase Agreements(BPAs), Schedule Orders, Inter-agency Agreements (IAAs) in accordance with the FAR. Managed procurement/ sourcing activities for internal and external suppliers. Conducted market analysis, prepared, and issued Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal(RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), analyzed and negotiated prices, terms, and conditions and evaluated vendors technical proposals. Drafted, examined, analyzed, negotiated, revised, and tracked contracts for various services/ products. Performed supplier sourcing and vendor/program management activities resolving conflicts and chaired monthly meeting reviews on supplier performance and schedule requirements with updates to stakeholders and risk reduction activities. Prepared contract files to be sent to the Federal Records Center which included completing necessary forms, inventory spreadsheets, etc. Completed proper disposal of records in accordance with record management procedures. DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY (DRPA), Camden, NJ (Bridge Authority) Contract Administrator 11/2015 5/2017 Oversaw the administration of contracts for architectural engineering, construction and professional service and supply contracts. Prepared and issued Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), analyzed and negotiated prices, terms and conditions and incorporated awards/grants into SAP. Prepared bid packages, conducted bidders' conferences, analyzed, and evaluated technical and price proposals, negotiated contract provisions, recommended contractors, issued agreements/awards and administered executed agreements/contracts for a variety of projects, goods, and services. Created and reviewed Statements of Work (SOW), Master Service Agreements (MSA) and other legal documents for Global Sourcing and Procurement. Reviewed and monitored internal purchase order requests to mitigate risks by enforcing procurement policies in compliance with the Authoritys rules and regulations. Reviewed, redlined language, terms and conditions and negotiated contracts to mitigate risks. Reviewed and/or wrote vendor/supplier agreements in coordination with Legal Counsel. GLOBAL SUPPORT SERVICES (GSS), Philadelphia, PA (Contractor) Contract Analyst 6/2014 10/2015 Performed post-award actions for the Industrial Hardware Supply Chain at the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP). Resolved contract delinquencies for stock and customer direct orders based on Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) policy, modified contracts to add clauses, extend delivery dates and change quantities. Managed vendor payments and purchase orders in SAP. THE INSTITUTE FOR INTERNAL CONTROLS (IIC), Sicklerville, NJ Assistant Advisor to the Director 12/2012 5/2014 Developed and maintained the Institutes recruitment plan for the Institute. Evaluated applicants resumes for admission into the Institute and monitored statistical reports. Processed financial payments and tracked invoices in SAP. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA), Atlantic City, NJ Contracting Officer 9/2009 11/2012 Performed pre- and post-award actions affecting acquisitions of highly visible, high dollar value contracts resulting in Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Plus Incentive Fee, Cost Reimbursement, Labor Hour, Firm Fixed Price-Level of Effort and Time and Material contracts, Intergovernmental/Interagency Agreements with educational and research institutions, including software licenses, cable, information technology, telecommunications, military, and commercial aircraft (i.e., Sikorsky) parts/services, architect- engineering and construction projects. Supported all Contracting Officers in assisting customers with the development and preparation of requirements documents, i.e., Performance Work Statements (PWS), technical evaluation factors and performance plans. Conducted market research to identify potential sources and contracting vehicles. Integrated customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies. Negotiated pricing and contract terms and conditions in accordance with the AMS. Prepared and executed negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements. Conducted risk, issues, and opportunities for management. Managed supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery, and financial performance. Initiated and executed supplier improvement activities and integrated results into contracting strategies. Prepared analyses and assisted in the research of past purchases and current market value of products or services, contract vehicles included in GSA Schedule contracts, Government-Wide Agency Contracts (GWAC), and other agency contracts. Conducted market surveys and prepared written public announcements. Issued RFIs, RFPs and RFQs on Research, Development, Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Construction, supply and professional service contracts and agreements. Analyzed specific detail on relevant costs related to projects such as labor, material, equipment, and overheads to facilitate sourcing decisions. Evaluated Low Cost Technical Acceptable (LCTA) and Best Value procurements. Reviewed, developed and revised Statements of Work, Scope of Work (SOW), and Statement of Objective (SOO) in coordination with Program Managers and/or Principal Investigators. Analyzed and evaluated technical, price and cost proposals, issued amendments to bids, modified contracts, determined price objectives, prepared award documentation to issue award. Prepared Confidentiality Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Master Service Agreements and Intellectual Property Agreements. Reviewed and/or wrote vendor/supplier agreements and with Legal Counsel to ensure appropriate legal terms and conditions. Reviewed, redlined, revised and negotiated contract terms and conditions related to the procurement of software licenses, subscriptions, Software as a Service, General Terms of Sale, and similar contracts. Completed closeouts of purchase orders to include obtaining confirmations from government requestors and contractors and updated the DD1547/local Contract Checklist. DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA (DSCP), Philadelphia, PA 9/1985 9/2009 Procurement Analyst (Small Business Office DSCP) (8/2003 9/2009) Managed projects for the Ability One Program to support National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and NISH, the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) and Small Business programs for organizational clothing and equipment, nuclear, biological and chemical, medical and pharmaceutical, food and industrial hardware items. Guided Small, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Historically Underutilized Business, 8(a), Small Women- Owned, Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) supply and service contracts. Researched, revised and wrote procurement and compliance policies relative to small businesses and mandatory sources of supplies and services. Supported Supply Chain business leads in contract management, reporting, and business development. Developed and maintained performance reports for the Supply Chains center-wide for Organizational Clothing and Equipment, Construction and Equipment, Medical and Subsistence. Supported adherence to DLA policy, i.e., Sourcing policies, Purchasing policies, and Contract policies. Supported policy maintenance, education/training, compliance monitoring, and reporting activities. Conducted training and counseling sessions with small business clients in an effort to pursue contracting opportunities. Developed educational materials and presented educational programs as appropriate. Conducted outreach events to educate clients, partners, stakeholders on Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) services. Assisted clients in researching markets and potential. Promoted the use of various PTAC and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) services through seminars, online presentations, conference attendance and other outreach activities. Contract Specialist/QA Specialist (Directorate of Clothing & Textiles DSCP) (9/1985 7/2003) Performed pre-award and post-award actions resulting in Firm Fixed Price, Definite Quantity and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts on highly visible, high-dollar value supply-type Contracts in accordance with the FAR and DFARS. Tracked status of all Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders. Prepared RFIs, RFPs and RFQS, conducted price negotiations and awarded and administered contracts. Issued amendments to bids and contract modifications. Evaluated Low Cost Technical Acceptable (LCTA) and Best Value procurements. Monitored contractor performance and deliverables. Maintained Supplier/Contractor relationships with the objective of reducing total costs, increasing productivity, and eliminating inefficiencies in the supply chain. Prepared documentation for termination of contracts for convenience or termination for default. Negotiated subcontract provisions, selected subcontractors and issued resultant subcontracts. Reviewed proposals, contracts, regulatory, program and customer requirements to ensure items of supply are in accordance with contractual requirements. Developed pre-award documents that included Determinations and Findings (D&F), Justifications and Approvals (J&A), and other necessary contract file documents for Contracting Officers approval. Completed closeouts of purchase orders to include obtaining confirmations from government requestors and contractors and updated the DD1547/local Contract Checklist. Reviewed and revised detailed contract and specification reviews, technical writing, etc. Participated in and conducted pre-award surveys and post-award conferences at contractors manufacturing facilities and subcontractors plants. Updated drawings, patterns and specifications to reflect current changes and coordinated with the Engineering Support Activities (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard). Incorporated Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) to the instant contract and any pending and future contracts. Conducted strategic requirements review, acquisition strategy development, Request for Proposal development, and performed other related procurement tasks. Collected, analyzed and validated engineering performance metrics and coordinated organizational requirements to support business needs. Participated in pre-award conferences, progress review meetings and acquisition planning meetings. Prepared such documents as solicitations, acquisition milestone plan schedules, source selection plans, and other documents required in accordance with regulatory and local guidance.Prepared government case file documentation for the procurement organization per policies, procedures, and the FAR and DFARS.Researched and analyzed historical and current pricing and sourcing data to develop a written source selection and price analysis.Engaged with cross functional team members to obtain information to support case file documentation such Supply Chain, Engineering, Global Trade Compliance, and program office.Coached procurement staff on government documentation requirements and identifies knowledge gaps.Prepared recommended Source List of Qualified Subcontractors drawing upon their past performance.Prepared Request for Proposal form and verified accuracy.Received subcontractor responses to RFPs, determined subcontractors ability to meet Company and project requirements and negotiated the terms and conditions.Prepared and issued contracts in accordance with the delegated procurement authority.Prepared subcontract documents and amendments, including identification and inclusion of flowdown requirements from the prime contract.Established and maintained accurate tracking records tailored to each subcontract.Maintained and updated subcontractors files to include payment records.Performed subcontract closeout actions and file documentationGave input toward subcontractors performance and salary recommendations. EDUCATION: MBA, International Marketing, Philadelphia University, PA 2003 CONTRACTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION:Department of Defense (DoD)/Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II CONTRACTING OFFICER: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION: DoD CertifiedPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION: National Contract Management Association (NCMA) References will be furnished upon request |
