SUMMARY:

• Managed a variety of government, contracts and subcontracts related to, Public Administration
• Site Support Services, Occupational Medicine and Medical Research, in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements.
• Provided on - site advice to corporate business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters.
• I am able to manage more than one engagement or, alternatively, be full-time on a single engagement (depending on the size/complexity of the agreement).
• My strengths include the ability to work as an individual or part of a complex team, manage multiple projects simultaneously, work under pressure and meet deadlines within budget and schedule parameters.
• A strong team player with diplomatic skills, able to interface with all levels of management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• I have also managed two political campaigns for County Government.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• International Procurement
• Import/Export Documentation
• Contract Law Contract Administration
• Gov Contract Close-outs
• Construction Law Legal Reviews
• FAR, DAR, UCC & CL
• Quality Assurance Government Property Admin
• Policy Formation
• Teaming Agreements Systems Training
• Marketing/Sales
• Subcontract management Automated Systems
• Cost/Price Analysis
• Blue Print Reading

WORK HISTORY/EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Los Alamos, NM

Sr. Contracts/Subcontracts Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Has responded to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
• Identified risks and issues, suggested alternatives that lead to the best solution.
• Reviewed and managed contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met.
• Prepared and disseminated information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
• Managed daily workload of assigned Contract Management personnel and project or business personnel assisting with the contract management function.
• Acted as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal & Commercial, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.
• Acted as liaison between the Department of Energy and the University of California and its clients/vendors.
• Responsible for assigned Contract Management, project or business personnel adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance.
• Developed and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for the engagement.
• Has provided training to Contract Management personnel.
• Negotiated and procured complex software, & intellectual property (copyrights & patents) contracts.
• Familiar with the People Soft, TIPS, SAP, ASK, JAMIS information systems.
• Conducted training class on FAR Part 15 to all Procurement Staff.
• Managed all Staff Augmentation Contracts for over 300 contract employees.
• Contract Close-Outs.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 10+ years contract management experience.
• 10+ years of contract negotiation and drafting skills with pre and post sales contracts within the Federal Government industry.
• 5+ years experience working on Information Technology outsourcing projects/clients in a contract management role.

Confidential, Thornton, CO

Sr. International Contracts Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed contracts and subcontracts with multiple customers and contacts, including proposal generation, terms and conditions cost/price analysis, negotiation and administration. Prepared and releases all Contract Work Authorizations for International contracts. Prepared contract summary for distribution to executive Staff and Management. Established and maintains professional Interface with International Customers and provides single point of contact for all International Contract Administration issues.
• Interfaced with all internal functions (e.g., pricing, technical, program management) and customer contracting offices to facilitate favorable contracting solutions, involving prime and subcontractors on International contracts. Prepared and conducts all customer correspondence in a complete and concise manner. Established and maintains annotated contract files and databases to manage International Contract implementation. Processed all Contract Modifications. Maintained day to day work history so that it can be retrieved as necessary.
• Worked with Legal in the development of Special Terms and Conditions and supported negotiations with the customers.
• Supported the negotiations and documentation of purchases of materials and supplies and services required to support the prime and subcontracts. Negotiated price, quality and quantity within defined guidelines. Processed all customer directed change orders. Conducted contract closeouts, assists with other contracts and procurement-related tasks. Performed reviews of contract performances. Prepares lessons learned from customer performance survey and distributed results to Management after contract closeout.
• Coordinated with Confidential ’s engineering, contractors and subcontractors regarding shipping logistics (performance to schedules, track milestone deliverables and payments, issuance of required export permits, transportation, and readiness of ground station for acceptance of equipment) for Regional Operations Centers (ROC’s) and related equipment. Proactively managed customer and supplier relations to avoid performance issues. Took part in planning meetings, corresponding with the client on all contractual matters, making changes, corrections or adjustments as required, within the provisions of the contract/subcontract. Worked closely with Accounting Department on invoicing and accounts receivables.
• Over saw the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods, ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock, Performed (weekly, monthly, annual) inventory cycle counts, Ensure productivity targets are met and maintain computerized administration and automated storage and retrieval systems, managed teams of workers and deal with personnel issues such as the recruitment and training and discipline of staff.
• Provided regular updates to the CEO, COO, VP Finance, Treasury, and Administration, VP Operations, General Counsel, and VP International Sales and Marketing regarding the implementation status (e.g., equipment delivery, payment, changes, etc.) of international contracts and outstanding action items.
• Prepared for and attended all contract design reviews (PMR/CDR). Prepared for coordinated, and monitored implementation of contract changes. Convened Contract Changes Board.
• Participated with all Red Team Reviews on new business proposals.

Confidential, Golden, CO

Principal Subcontract Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed the quality and appropriateness of all purchase requisitions assigned in coordination with the appropriate technical personnel.
• Ensured adequacy of the statement of work.
• Selected the appropriate subcontract or other legal instrument.
• Selected and prepare the proper solicitation process.
• Coordinated the necessary disciplines (technical, legal, audit, DOE, etc.) and developing all necessary documents in preparation for negotiation to ensure that the Laboratory’s needs are properly defined, and appropriate preparation is taken for effective subcontract placement.
• Non-disclosure Agreements
• Negotiation to subcontractor signatures by negotiating all aspects of the procurement action.
• Coordinate strategy internally with appropriate staff (technical, Legal, Audit, DOE, etc.).
• Diplomatically and tactfully negotiated the subcontractor’s costs/prices, standard/special terms and conditions for domestic and foreign entities, delivery requirements, technical data, safety and health requirements, and intellectual property.
• Developed and prepared the subcontract instrument after selecting the appropriate subcontract type to fit the technical requirements.
• Prepared all necessary documentation to support the procurement action.
• Obtained subcontract signatures as necessary to ensure efficient procurement practices that comply with Federal/DOE Procurement Regulations and facility’s Policy and Procedures.
• Ensured timely, accurate placement of subcontracts.
• Conducted and coordinated all aspects of subcontract monitoring.
• Assured that deliverables are received in accordance with the subcontract terms and conditions to ensure issues are resolved during the course of performance.
• Ensured invoices are processed accurately and timely.
• Ensured timely subcontract closeout with expeditious negotiations of property costs, and patents.
• Non-disclosure Agreements/Non-compete Agreements