Carmen Cruz

Sr. Contracts Administration at Govplace
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish -

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Experience

    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sr. Contracts Administration
      • Oct 2012 - Present

      • Coordinate all aspects of contracts, from cradle to grave.• Process Teaming, Subcontractor and Vendor Task Order agreements and Purchase Orders and Modifications or Amendments.• Independently review and negotiate nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontractor agreements, consulting agreements. • Review solicitations and contract actions for contractual, compliance, business and financial issues. • Assist with contract kick-off meetings between internal functional groups (PM, Finance, Contracts, etc.), providing oversight and resolving issues that may arise during kick off meetings to mitigate risks.• Perform independent contract risk analysis, identifying implications and company exposure on terms and conditions, deliverables, schedule delays, and other risks. • Ensure proactive maintenance of contracts documentation consistent with FARs/DFARs requirements and company practices/file parameters.• On all standard and nonstandard contracts, provide redlined recommendations and often negotiate directly with customer attorneys or purchasing staff until consensus has been reached• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy.• Generate and monitor subcontracts in support of prime contracts in accordance with FARs/DFARs.• Review and assist in the preparation of proposals per RFP requirements.• Train and supervises contract support staff and assist on performance appraisals.• Monitor contract performance on an ongoing basis to assure compliance with contractual provisions• Prepare government and commercial certifications and forms, as required by solicitations.• Interface with company technical, administrative and government personnel.• Manage and maintain Govplace’s GSA schedule, preparing, submitting, accepting and signing modifications

    • Contracts Manager
      • Sep 2006 - Aug 2012

      • Processed customer Delivery, Purchase and Task Orders and any Modifications or Amendments thereto.• Provided assistance with complex account reconciliation, meeting strict deadlines.• Prepared and negotiated proposals and contract terms and conditions.• Reviewed customer requests for proposals.• Monitored contract performance on an ongoing basis to assure compliance with contractual provisions• Researched contract issues and provides analysis to company stakeholders• Compiled and prepared documentation in preparation for contract close outs• Negotiated terms of Non-Disclosure, Teaming and Independent Contractor Agreements.• Developed and formatted cost/pricing as specified on proposals.• Prepared government and commercial certifications and forms as required by solicitations.• Acted as contract liaison interfacing with internal and external parties in contract administration.• Interfaced with company technical, administrative and government personnel.• Processed Teaming, Subcontractor and Vendor Task Order agreements and Purchase Orders and any Modifications or Amendments.• Negotiated and administered subcontracts agreements.• Provided material and contract labor cost inputs for proposals.• Obtained supplier proposals, negotiated schedule, price, terms and conditions for issuance of subcontract.• Worked with management to identify and manage risk associated with subcontracts.• Ensured all purchases, representations and certifications are properly executed and in compliance with FAR and company policies.

    • Sr. Contracts Specialist
      • 2009 - 2012

      • Processed customer Delivery, Purchase and Task Orders and any Modifications or Amendments thereto.• Provided assistance with complex account reconciliation, meeting strict deadlines.• Prepared and negotiated proposals and contract terms and conditions.• Reviewed customer requests for proposals.• Monitored contract performance on an ongoing basis to assure compliance with contractual provisions• Researched contract issues and provides analysis to company stakeholders• Compiled and prepared documentation in preparation for contract close outs• Negotiated terms of Non-Disclosure, Teaming and Independent Contractor Agreements.• Developed and formatted cost/pricing as specified on proposals.• Prepared government and commercial certifications and forms as required by solicitations.• Acted as contract liaison interfacing with internal and external parties in contract administration.• Interfaced with company technical, administrative and government personnel.• Processed Teaming, Subcontractor and Vendor Task Order agreements and Purchase Orders and any Modifications or Amendments.• Negotiated and administered subcontracts agreements.• Provided material and contract labor cost inputs for proposals.• Obtained supplier proposals, negotiated schedule, price, terms and conditions for issuance of subcontract.• Worked with management to identify and manage risk associated with subcontracts.• Ensured all purchases, representations and certifications are properly executed and in compliance with FAR and company policies.

    • Cotracts Administrator
      • Sep 2006 - Aug 2008

      •Administered government contracts from cradle to grave with a total value of over $70M to include numerous consultants and subcontracts. •Administered government contracts from cradle to grave with a total value of over $70M to include numerous consultants and subcontracts.

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Contracts Administrator
      • Mar 1999 - Feb 2006

      • Monitored contract performance on an ongoing basis to assure compliance with contractual provisions• Researched contract issues and provides analysis to company stakeholders• Compiled and prepared documentation in preparation for contract close outs• Negotiated terms of Non-Disclosure, Teaming, and Independent Contractor Agreements• Administered government and commercial contracts• Developed and formatted cost/pricing as specified on proposals• Prepared government and commercial certifications and forms as required by solicitations• Acted as contract liaison interfacing with internal and external parties in contract administration• Actively participated in the data entry and contract setup within PeopleSoft and other related systems• Initiated and disseminated, via contract set-up, related information and documentation for accounting, finance and programmanagement• Developed contract structure for contracts and accounting system • Maintained audit readiness of all files and required documentation• Monitored contracts performance and ensure compliance with funding, delivery schedules, contract terms and submission of required forms andreports.• Prepared and issued request for proposals for Subcontractors and Consultants• Processed Teaming, Subcontractor and Vendor Task Order agreements and Purchase Orders and any Modifications or Amendments thereto.• Negotiated and administered purchase orders and subcontracts agreements.

    • Contracts Administrator
      • 1999 - 2006

      • Monitored contracts and ensure compliance with funding, delivery schedules, contract terms and submission of required forms and reports.• Prepared and issued request for proposals.• Processed Teaming, Subcontractor and Vendor Task Order agreements and Purchase Orders and any Modifications or Amendments thereto.• Negotiated and administered purchase orders and subcontracts agreements.• Provided material and contract labor cost inputs for proposals.• Obtained supplier proposals, negotiates schedule, price, terms, and conditions for issuance of subcontract.• Developed and qualifies new sources for contract labor purchases.• Worked with management to identify and manage risk associated with subcontracts.• Acted as subcontract liaison with suppliers and offers to assist in the resolution of contractual questions.

    • Office Services Supervisor
      • Jul 1995 - Mar 1999

      • Assisted in the management and administrative operations of the Business Office. • Performed administrative and supported functions including monitoring and reconciling budgets; screening and handling telephone communications, greeting and directing visitors, and coordinating administrative problems and inquiries as appropriate. • Organized and facilitated meetings, conferences, and special events as requested• Scheduled and coordinated dates and time, venues, attendance, agendas, and facilities; takes minutes, and provides administrative support and follow-up on matters arising from meetings.• Assisted with Enrollment Management of students.• Assisted and processed students’ tuition refunds.• Supervised the Campus receptionist.

    • Sergeant
      • Jun 1980 - Jun 1995

      Administrative Assistance Supervisor, Headquarters Command Military District of Washington, Fort Myer, VA March 1994 – June 1995Administrative/Personnel Actions Supervisor, 5th Personnel Group, Frankfurt, GE March 1992 – February 1994Reproduction Center Supervisor, Field Artillery Training Center, Fort Sill, OK November 1988 – February 1992Administrative Assistant, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX November 1986 – October 1988Postal Clerk, 40th Postal Group November 1980 – October 1986

Education

  • Almeda University
    Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
    2002 - 2006
  • Northern Virginia Community College
    1995 - 1999

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