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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateANDREA DIXONStreet Address Prince William DriveBrandywine, MD Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEACQUISITION PROGRAM ANALYST/MANAGEMENTA driven senior professional possessing over 20 years of highly developed and progressive acquisition, procurement, and IT program management experience with exceptional negotiation, multi-tasking, and team managing abilities.Active Government TS/SCI/CISelf-motivated, reliable, professional, and competentAbility to effectively and efficiently multitask various projectsStrong arithmetic ability and communication skillsNational Contract Management Association; Chair, Pentagon Chapter (Education)EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATESBachelor of Science - Business ManagementAmerican Intercontinental University, 2007Associates of Science - Business AdministrationAmerican Intercontinental University, 2005DAWIA Level II Training Contracting, March 2006APPIAN-Contracting, November 2023FACTS-February 2023CMIS-February 2023SPS PD2, PRISM and Comprizon System AdministratorCOR Supervisor Training, December 2005Information Technology Integration Certification, December 2001Program Management Training-NCMASPECIALIZED WORK EXPERIENCEDOD/NSA/US Cybercom/PEO Aug 2021-PresentSr. Acquisition ConsultantDraft acquisition strategy documents and assist the Government in implementing the strategies. Advise in the interpretation and tailoring of DoD/IC/NSA acquisition regulations/memorandums.Ensure affordable, supportable, and effective systems are delivered to the customer.Analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems of acquisition management.Fifteen (15) years experience writing pre-solicitation documents in compliance with NSA/CSS Policy 8-2, including annexes, or another DoD Agencys similarly guiding acquisition policy.Reviewing, responding to Congressional and Workforce Management inquiries.Corresponds with management on issue papers regarding Control Systems (Executive Order 13587) designed to protect Compartmented Information.Budget Execution, strategically planning out funds and the use there of.Tracking equipment purchases, creating requisitions, complete DIDs, SSJs, DD254s, revising SOWs.Review and correct e915 request of concerns.Performing reporting on project status in internal and client meetings.Interpret DoD and/or IC policies for managing, safeguarding, sharing, dissemination information.Knowledge of and provides in-depth information of ODNI policies for Controlled Access Program Systems (CAPS) and applications of policies. with Control System designed to protect sensitive compartmented information (including Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO))Knowledge of United States Intelligence Activities (13284, 13355, 13470 Code, Executive Orders, DNI Intelligence Community policies, DoD policies, Executive Order 13526, 12333, 13587, and other applicable policies.Research and gathering data with an ability to interpret/analyze complex information.Experience in drafting, coordinating, routing, policy practices for information, industrial, personnel, cyber, physical, international, and acquisition security.Provides expert advice and guidance on the rationale of major reprogramming of funds and restructuring of projects/programs to ensure adequate and efficient distribution of resources.Serving as a program/resource advisor to staff.SAIC-National Reconnaissance Office (DOD/NRO) Nov 2020-Aug 2021Sr. Acquisition SpecialistProviding advanced acquisition guidance to the DOD Program OfficeLiaising with the Office of Acquisition Management and other DOD organizationsTaking a lead role in the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) and Requirements documents, Statement of Objectives and related documentation.Facilitating meetings, including working with stakeholders to develop agendas.Conducting market researchProviding accurate and timely cost and price analysesDeveloping acquisition documentation such as requirements documents, acquisition strategies, independent government cost estimates, determination and findings, evaluation criteria, and milestone plansFacilitating the technical evaluation process and advising Technical Evaluation CommitteesInstrumental in the transitioning of converting Wide Area Work-Flow (WAWF) over to a new financial system.Assisting Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs) with ensuring contract compliance, submission of Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs), contract closeout processes and moreReporting on project status in internal and client meetingsReviewing contracts and preparing contract modifications.Integrated Federal Solutions Office of Financial Research, Washington, DCProgram Analyst and Manager June 2016 October 2020Perform a variety of enterprise-wide, complex services and solutions to the OFR customers. Review, analyze, and evaluate accomplishments of overall program by review of reports, studies, products, and information provided by staff members, support personnel and contractors.Serves as focal point for responding to all external and internal inquiries related to program analyses within the area of responsibility.Serves as a program/resource advisor to appropriate staff functional elements. Provide program adjustment recommendations, as appropriate, to optimize the balance between funding, schedule, performance and supportability.Provides expert advice and guidance on the rationale of major reprogramming of funds and restructuring of projects/programs to ensure adequate and efficient distribution of resources.Independently conduct highly complex operational and business planning with key management officials for the purpose of determining resource utilization needs.Analyze organization for productivity and efficiency gains, and provide recommendations to management officials on the most effective resources mix and processes.Manage special projects of a highly complex nature which may involve current priorities or challenges requiring immediate attention.Identifies and defines problems, develops alternative courses of action and presents findings and recommendations for planning, programming and allocating resources related to structure modernization, readiness, sustainability and transformation.Coordinate logistics, following up with team on documentation, identifying performance measures, and ensuring the collection and reporting of data.Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other Federal Financial agencies. Manages program execution to ensure all actions are in compliance with approved plans and programs.Evaluate overall program execution to detect potential financial problem area and initiates corrective actions.Represent office on committees and workgroups, as well as when participating in conferences or other external agency meetings.Oversees and ensures budget compliance, consolidates, defends, presents, provides guidance Develop strategic budget proposals in collaboration with office leadership team, execute budget, and monitor expenditures.Develop strategic internal procurement proposals in collaboration with the office leadership team and serve as a monitor for office contracts. Analyzes detailed data within the assigned programs to ensure that the appropriate resources have been or are being allocated to the correct program and that they are within scope.Reviews, analyzes, and integrates data to develop recommendations with respect to continuing, expanding, reducing, or eliminating various programs at resourcing decision points within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution.Interprets policies, assesses trends, reviews, coordinates and integrates the formulation and preparation of budget exhibits and justification materials.Tyonek Manufacturing Group Inc. - Department of Defense, Fort Belvoir, VirginiaContract and Acquisition Support Specialist October 2015 June 2016Perform a full range of cradle to grave acquisition functions in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.Handles contract claims and complex procurement requirements and provide technical guidance and leadership using PD2. Ample experience in using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), Electronic Document Access (EDA) and Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) using PD2.Vast experience in utilizing the FAR, DFAR, and the AFAR. Create/execute solicitations, all types of modifications, and awards in PD2. Assist with detailed purchase order/contract analysis and review procurement actions to determine cost effectiveness and compliance with contractual requirements.Immense experience in developing acquisition strategies and acquisition plans, source selection plans, source selection decision memorandums, business clearance memorandums, determination and findings, and justification and approval documents.Negotiates plans and provides legal review of technology contracts. Procures complex and diversified commodities, services, and research and development using the appropriate contract method and type.Provides expert advice and guidance on the rationale of major reprogramming of funds and restructuring of projects/programs to ensure adequate and efficient distribution of resources.Expert on cost and price analysis. Execute/generate company-compliant purchase orders, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of services and materials.Proficient in utilizing Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) for IT acquisitions. Effectively utilize FedBizOpps and GSA for all contract related posting functions.Analyzes new law, regulation and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives. Correspond with the Inspector General Office and General Counsel to identify inconsistencies and to enforce processes and procedures that improves the streamline contract related workflows.Evaluate/ document contractor compliance through the Contracting Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS). Execute post-award contract performance management actions on groups of contracts on various types of contracts.Document acquisition plans/strategy and maintain contractual documents over the life of the project. Conducted market research, analyze market trends, commercial practices, conditions, and technological advances, to select appropriate contracting techniques.Maintain paperless electronic files via One Note. Provide procurement assistance, advice, and guidance to the customer as requested.Prepare all correspondence related to properly maintain and documenting a contract file. Interpret relevant contracting laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures to determine applicability to specific contracting issues.Worked closely with Human Resources (HR) to onboard new employees and contractors.Conduct policy level contract reviews, and data and trend analysis. Review performance work statements and provide source selection support.YRCI - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA SEWP)Acquisition Program Specialist February 2013 - October 2015Performed the management, oversight and execution of technology contracts from cradle to grave ranging from fixed price to incentive type contract. Negotiated and provided legal review of technology contracts.Approved invoices using PD2 and ensured customer satisfactory progress toward contract award and completion. Maintained contractor compliance with terms and conditions of contracts.Identified issues and concerns that threaten contractor performance and created counter strategies to resolve them.Identifies and defines problems, develops alternative courses of action and presents findings and recommendations for planning, programming and allocating resources related to structure modernization, readiness, sustainability and transformation.Ensured invoices were accurate, complete, and were paid timely in accordance with the Prompt Pay Act. Corresponded with the Inspector General Office and General Counsel to identify inconsistencies and to enforce processes and procedures that improved the streamline contract related workflows.Served as an Oversight Manager for Technology Contracts. Manages program execution to ensure all actions are in compliance with approved plans and programs.Assisted in government wide event planning for coalitions, Acquisition conferences, agency IT Conferences for software, hardware and services.Provided assistance to vendors for external event planning and internal agency events.Evaluate overall program execution to detect potential financial problem area and initiates corrective actions.Provided contracting and procurement guidance and prepared all documents necessary to implement actions and contract modifications as required.Ensured vendors were compliant with procurement regulations established policies and procedures and quality assurance surveillance plan. Inspected and approved contract deliverables while enhancing accountability for contract performance.Prepared various types of modifications for changes and options. Conducted qualitative and quantitative program evaluation for both program effectiveness and financial return on investment or assigned contract portfolios.Interprets policies, assesses trends, reviews, coordinates and integrates the formulation and preparation of budget exhibits and justification materials.Recommends, justifies and provides rationale for major reprogramming of funds and restructuring of projects/programs to ensure adequate and efficient distribution of resources.Provides expert advice and guidance on the interpretation and the formulation of budget estimates and requests. Gathered relevant policy issues and incorporated team consensus to convey the findings and recommendations to senior level management.Develops and/or recommends and coordinates new or revised policy, procedures, regulations, and guidance. Analyzes policies and develops interpretations and supplemental guidance and procedures.Interprets exceptionally complex information and issues to formulate logical conclusions and recommendations to the Program Director and team.Evaluated total program execution to detect potential financial problem areas and initiates corrective actions.Prepares and participates in periodic program reviews to determine progress against approved funding, schedules and objectives.Communicated with all levels of management to include Office of Management and Budget and Office of the Secretary of Defense.Reviews, analyzes, and integrates data to develop recommendations with respect to continuing, expanding, reducing, or eliminating various programs at resourcing decision points within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Assisted with the development of budget/ financial reports and effectively and communicated project expectations, maintained constant awareness of project budgets, and forecasted potential budgetary issues. Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.Hire Strategy - National Institute for the Blind (NIB)Senior Contract Specialist September 2011 - February 2013Performed procurement oversight for highly complex, high dollar value solicitations and proposed contractual actions for service and construction contracts with fixed priced and incentive type contracts.Responsible for all phases of the acquisition process ranging from the formulation and preparation of the statement of work, solicitation, negotiation of contracts, modifications, and claims resolution.Held a $1 million warrant. Supported the DoD Construction Contracting Program in all other functional areas of contract administration, such as terminations for default or convenience, cure notice and show cause processes, post-performance assessment, and warranty administration.Obtained all appropriate pre-solicitation clearances, applicable sections of the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 36, and Subpart 222.4Responsible for advertising products and services through GSA, FedBizOps and ESI.Vast experience in complex type contracts that consisted of Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Time & Materials, Blanket Purchase Agreements, and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity.Conducted studies on ways and means in all phases of acquisition to affect government cost savings.Reviewed and approved invoices and claims made by prime and subcontractors, investigated facts, recommended actions, and negotiated and prepared documentation for settlement.Managed protests, negotiated resolutions, and prepared documentation. In charge of verifying wage determination rates for construction workers.Conducted and led site walks and pre-construction meetings. Monitored vendors and customer to ensure resources to support were met.Interpreted policies, regulations and obtained legal opinions and acted as a liaison to construction Project Direct, Contracting Officer and staff members.Evaluated adequacy of technical statements of work, specifications and purchase descriptions and resolved deficiencies before contract actions.Analyzes detailed data within the assigned programs to ensure that appropriate resources have been allocated to each program and that resources of related programs are compatible in scope and sufficiency.Reviews, analyzes, and integrates data to develop recommendations with respect to continuing, expanding, reducing, or eliminating various programs at resourcing decision points within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution.Planned and led conferences with construction contractors, industry representatives, and departmental representatives to resolve contract issues.Performed and provided leadership and program direction through successful performance of a variety of detailed, diverse elements of projects.GCS, Inc. - Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA/DOD Acquisition Executive Office)Lead Senior Contract Specialist/ November 2009 - September 2011Served as a senior contract specialist and advisor on a team of 8. Provided support for full life cycle of IT contracting from planning to closeout.Supervised and assigned duties to subordinates and subcontractors and ensures assignments are completed as directed. Led internal contract audits and ratifications.Performed leadership and training to junior contract specialist. Supported mission critical functions for IT services.Served on a peer-review panel as a reviewer of all written documents in support for each divisions requirements to make certain that each action/document adhered to the FAR and local established policies and procedures.In charge of reviewing and correcting documents such as acquisition plans, various justification types, determination and findings, and various statements of work.Head steered meetings with customers, space management regarding labor hours, schedules, and physical conditions.Tracked and met with parties regarding milestones, budget amounts, change orders, invoicing and voice and data lines to be installed.Worked closely with all vendors to confirm and verify contractual concerns of any kind.Conducted full detail analysis of contract procedures and provided guidance to management at all levels.Coordinated with private sector to acquire supplies and services to support the Agency and Department of Defense joint service requirements.Utilized negotiation contracting skills for Federal demolition of a federal building to reconstruct for a newly constructed division within the agency.Utilized FAR Part 12 for complex alterations, repair work without protections of FAR Part 36 provisions and clauses.Analyzed and reported the contingencies in offers that drove cost of renovations and new build to exceed expected.Adheres to policies set forth in FAR Subpart 22.4 addressing labor standards for contracts involving construction.Assisted with updating Comprizon contract writing System; worked with CACI administrators; responsible for entering data and retrieving data and information as well as regularly scheduled and ad hoc data extraction and information/reports generationEstablished and maintained milestones. Reviewed proposals and prepared documentations for award.Negotiated pricing and made recommendations for the appropriate contracting vehicle. Managed Time and Materials, Fixed Price Contracts, and IDIQ type contracts, performing cradle to grave functions.Served on the peer review panel for all new contracts and contracts that required modifications. Reviewed source selection plans.Prepared and reviewed draft request for proposals and advanced draft modifications for customer concurrence.Infinity Technology, LLC - Department of Defense (DoD)Lead Senior Contract Specialist/Program Manager August 2006 - May 2009Served as a senior contract specialist with the Defense Intelligence Agency, procuring Information Technology.Administrated contracts totaling over $33 million. Coordinated with private sector to acquire supplies and services in an effort to support the Agency and DoD joint service requirements.Expert in conducting procurement actions using General Services Administration (GSA e-Buy) Schedule Advantage, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) (NASA SEWP).Acted as a part-time PD2 administrator; uploading the latest PD2 developments, maintain system proficiency, and assist the Government with coordinating and executing system upgrades.Responsible for entering data and retrieving data and information as well as regularly scheduled and ad hoc data extraction and information/reports generation.Worked with Space Management to stand-up a new office of the DODIG.Coordinated with vendors for paint, renovations, budgeting, demolition voice/data line installation, wall outlets, framing and milestones.Monitored cost, changed orders, and ensured contractors followed federal polices and procedures as per the award.Used FAR Part 12 and 36 for more critical circumstances.Met with stakeholders twice a month providing a presentation of the work that was completed and work to be completed.Updated vendors and clauses as necessary in PD2.Developed justification and approvals, statement of works, statement of objectives, and performance work statements for various contract contracts.Negotiated pricing and planned projects, performed acquisition planning, acquisition execution, and contract administration.Provided guidance and technical advice of pre-award and post award functions to program management office. Performed oversight, planned, negotiated, reviewed and analysis of contract actions.Provided contract advice and guidance to acquisition personnel and requiring activities. Advised customers/clients after capabilities presentations of small business contractors to include: small business, 8(a), women owned business, and disabled veteran as to concerns or advantages shown in the acquisition procedure presented.Preformed searches in the CCR and the Excluded Parties List System prior to technical evaluations. Analyzed proposals and evaluated cost/price data to determine reasonableness.Performed cradle to grave actions on contracts.PROTEK INC. - Department of Justice (DOJ)Project Manager September 2002 - January 2006Delegated and conducted authority for the coordination of renovations and implementation for each site.Prepared and researched monthly Financial Status Reports to ensure the expenditures remained within the guidelines of the contract. Tracked labor rates and hours for Government budgeting.Provided contractor support and replied to request for information (RFI) related contract administration.Acted as the primary liaison for renovations, document control, installations and provided coordination for site surveys.Worked with CACI as a database administrator for the contracting division.Established and maintained acquisition milestones and procurement schedules. Pre-validated funds for contract actions and prepared Independent Government cost Estimates.Created acquisition plans and statements of work. Served as a peer review panelist of all written documents before going to the Contract Officer for signature.Performed contract planning, negotiation, contract document drafting, administration, and close-out. Prepared all necessary contract documents, ensuring inclusion of the provision required by the FAR.Coordinated meetings with personnel from requisitioning offices to review specifications and drawings, determine scope of work, established project schedules, determine procurement methods, and contract type.Served as advisor to project officials and assisted in the preparation technical agreements. Analyzed coordinated requirements, determined adequacy, and completeness of request.Provided support by preparing agency reports for protests. Evaluated proposals to determine relevancy to the solicitation and price reasonableness.CACI, INC. - Department of Justice (DOJ)Implementation Coordinator III February 1998 - September 2002Provided assistance to subscribers making new network connections or becoming operational. Planned, tracked and monitored subscriber integration events and status.Performed offsite coordination of network implementation actions required for the customers or subscribers to become operational for new or upgraded network connections.Planned and tracked all actions from the site survey process to final customer activation, including the tracking and coordination of circuit actions, site preparation, bill of materials generation, equipment verification, and resource coordination.Provided functional and technical advice and guidance; training users in contracts, system administration, and reports course material; and supporting resolution of critical PD2 operational issues.Coordinated and planned timely deliverables for customer installations.Coordinated new installation, upgrades, cancellations, and disconnections of circuits with all parties involved in the implementation of operational services while providing technical advice to users regarding the optimal usage of the Management Information System.Gathered new data and existing data base applications to manage the field service operations and generated required reports; interacted with field engineers to ensure timely delivery of service.IDB Mobile CommunicationsContract Specialist September 1994 - September 1997Performed contract administration on all types of complex contracts to include firm fixed price and indefinite delivery.Monitored contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, contract and data reporting requirements.Provided contract advice and guidance to acquisition personnel and requiring activities. Primarily worked with high dollar value, highly complex and/or sensitive cost-reimbursement contracts.Interpreted contract provision, analyzed and resolved a variety of difficult contracting issues, and reviewed contractor invoices to ensure that changes were appropriate.Prepared draft cost estimates for a broad range of programs and program offices to be utilized in preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates.Conducted research and analysis to prior procurement history and current market value for products and services.Performed contract administration for over 220 contracts for 33 government contractors prior to company re-organization.Resolved contract discrepancies such as missing or inconsistent provisions for the contracting office through modifications.Provided guidance to contractors at post awards conferences. Worked through corrective actions and production surveillance with various contractors throughout the life of the contract.Federal Bureau of Investigations July 1986 - September 1994Telecommunications Specialist (1986-1991)Contract Specialist (1991-1994)Maintained, supervised, installed, operated, and performed unit level maintenance on manual and automated telecommunications equipment centrals and associated peripheral devices.Performed Information Service Support Office (ISSO) duties of printing, publications, and records management. Performed contract administration on fixed priced and incentive type contracts.Performed duties under high visibility and with high dollar value, highly complex and/or sensitive cost-reimbursement contracts.Interpreted contract provisions and analyzed and resolved contract issues. Prepared non-complex orders under Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA).Analyzed and requested reports of contract price/cost analysts to prepare negotiation positions. Negotiated unpriced orders under BOAs.Negotiated contract changes where schedules where delinquent. Prepared contract modifications. Saved over $110,000.00 for fiscal year 1989; Reviewed contracts for data integrity in Electronic Document Workflow (EDW). |
