Contract Specialist

• Mar 2022 - Present

Contract Specialist

• Aug 2014 - Present

Manages, performs, and administers contracting functions for commodities, services, and construction using simplified acquisition procedures, negotiation and other approved methods. Uses automated contracting systems to prepare, process, and analyze transactions and products. Acts as business adviser, buyer, negotiator, administrator, and contracting officer. Supports all functions of contingency operations.Advises government and contractor personnel on contracting related issues. Obtains data on marketing trends, supply sources, and trade information. Prepares memorandum, determinations and findings, justifications and approvals. Documents contracting files. Prepares documents, processes transactions, and maintains files applicable to automated contracting systems and other electronic methods. Analyzes statistical data pertinent to contracting functions. Ensures contractors comply with bonding, insurance, and tax requirements, as applicable. Supports studies pursuant to competitive sourcing.Performs market research. Reviews requirements to include descriptions, government furnished property, availability of funds, justifications for sole source, brand name purchasing, and delivery requirements. Reviews proposed documents to en- sure contractual correctness and compliance with regulations, directives, laws, statutes, and contracting policies. Reviews government estimates. Determines appropriate contracting methods and contract types. Maximizes use of commercial items and practices. Interprets and explains government procedures and regulations.Determines applicability of contract clauses and special provisions. Prepares solicitations, solicits proposals for commodities, services, and construction requirements. Ensures solicitations are publicly advertised as appropriate.

Contract Specialist

• Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

Contract Specialist

• May 2021 - Sep 2021

Contract Specialist (contractor) for the U.S. Marshals Service. Contract Specialist (contractor) for the U.S. Marshals Service.

Contracts Specialist

• Jan 2019 - May 2021

Contract Specialist/AOPC

• Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

Title 5, GS-1102, Contract Specialist and Government Purchase Card Agency Program Coordinator Title 5, GS-1102, Contract Specialist and Government Purchase Card Agency Program Coordinator

Federal Contract Support Representative for Microsoft Premier Services

• Jul 2015 - Feb 2017

Contract Compliance Specialist Sr.

• Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

Manages complex contracts or grants to ensure effectiveness by monitoring contract's dollar balance and time remaining; recommending extension of an existing contract or to prepare for bid process; deciding appropriate commodities or scope of work to include on contract bid; recommending and preparing effective supplemental terms and conditions to include on contract bid; gathering and coordinating contract requirements from designated departmental functions; drafting purchase documents for bid; and processing contract modifications. Manages contractor performance for compliance to contract terms and conditions for assigned contracts by monitoring contractor performance; preparing contractor performance evaluations; meeting with contractor to explain performance evaluations and obtain feedback; reporting and resolving complex contract issues. Manages supply chain for assigned commodity contracts by monitoring the supply chain status (manufacturers, distributors) of critical materials; identifying supply chain problems; developing solutions and implementing these solutions; reporting and resolving supply chain status to management and team members. Develops new contracts by researching purchase history and product information; coordinating and compiling requirements; deciding and preparing effective supplemental terms and conditions; deciding and preparing effective contractor performance measurements. Develops and maintains contract database by updating database for assigned contracts; creating and updating spreadsheet with status of existing contracts and any other pertinent information. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information regarding contractor performance, supply chain, contract expenditures, purchase history, etc. for reporting to management, team members and customers. Researches and provides information when requested by responding to inquiries from City Council, City Management, Boards and Commissions and vendors.

Government Purchase Card Program Manager

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

In training while in the position. Managed the enitre base's GPC program and makes sure no unauthorized purchases are made. In charge of training all card holder personell are properly trained and have proper credentials. Worked with the bank in all aspects of the GPC program.

Contract Specialist

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2014

Manages, performs, and administers contracting functions for commodities, services, and construction using simplified acquisition procedures, negotiation and other approved methods. Uses automated contracting systems to prepare, process, and analyze transactions and products. Acts as business adviser, buyer, negotiator, administrator, and contracting officer. Supports all functions of contingency operations.Advises government and contractor personnel on contracting related issues. Obtains data on marketing trends, supply sources, and trade information. Prepares memorandum, determinations and findings, justifications and approvals. Documents contracting files. Prepares documents, processes transactions, and maintains files applicable to automated contracting systems and other electronic methods. Analyzes statistical data pertinent to contracting functions. Ensures contractors comply with bonding, insurance, and tax requirements, as applicable. Supports studies pursuant to competitive sourcing.Performs market research. Reviews requirements to include descriptions, government furnished property, availability of funds, justifications for sole source, brand name purchasing, and delivery requirements. Reviews proposed documents to en- sure contractual correctness and compliance with regulations, directives, laws, statutes, and contracting policies. Reviews government estimates. Determines appropriate contracting methods and contract types. Maximizes use of commercial items and practices. Interprets and explains government procedures and regulations.Determines applicability of contract clauses and special provisions. Prepares solicitations, solicits proposals for commodities, services, and construction requirements. Ensures solicitations are publicly advertised as appropriate.