SUMMARY:

• Several years’ experience in solicitation and procurement of services and supplies utilizing federal, state and local contracting mechanisms, resulting in annual cost savings.
• Managed and utilized a variety of program based software applications such as eCMS ebuy,ebuy2, CAMS, HEAT, eAccess, GSA Schedules, IGCE, Outlook,, Confidential, PRISM, PRISM 7.2, MTR, Confidential - NG ORCA, EPLS, DeVero, Office Ally and DSBS, Documentum
• Coordination and management of state-wide and regional projects, Excellent interpersonal, communication, oral and written skills, Contract negotiation, Fiscal management of contracts, Cradle to grave oversight of contracts, Project management, Capacity building of programs, Training and development
• Written and oral communication, Problem and Conflict resolution, Customer service, Supply Chain Management, and Cost/Price Analysis.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Contract Analyst

Confidential, Aurora, Colorado

Responsibilities:

• Assisted with clarifying federal and Confidential contracting principles, Confidential Directives and Instructions, laws, regulations and procedures to contractors and their subcontractors; performed price and cost analysis when reviewing REA proposals against previous history, actual and estimates expenditures, and established rates when determining price reasonableness or when determining the government negotiated position for multimillion dollar contracts; engaged in methods and techniques of fact-finding as well as, analysis, and resolution of complex problems when developing concrete action plans in resolving contractual problems.
• Created modifications for zero dollar as well as funded contracts; definitized zero dollar and funded modifications
• Investigated and followed-through on contract issues; handled multiple projects in fast paced team environment; advised and interpreted contract requirements, obligations and risks; conferred with management on amendments and settlements; p prepared Pre/Post Negotiation memoranda to explain rationale and methods used in arriving at the final price agreement
• Created and communicated concise and consistent contract provisions
• Devised logical approaches and suggest to address complex issues; Judged and worked under pressure and persuade parties in full fairness of company’s position; Communicated with co-workers and management on data input or file maintenance.

Contract Specialist

Confidential, Aurora, Colorado

Responsibilities:

• Performed all aspects of the contracting transaction from initiation to recommendation of award for the procurement of supplies and services; developed contracting strategy; determined completeness of purchase descriptions; researched alternatives available; compiled bidders' lists; issued solicitation documents and performs detailed analysis of offers and bids.
• Planned, developed, maintained, and provided oversight of assigned contracts, purchase orders, and requisitions while and supporting all required steps and activities throughout the procurement solicitation phase and closeout procedures.
• Prepared final contracts; negotiated prices, clarified bids/offers with contractors, coordinated contract administration; performed contract administration. Reviews/reconstructs procurement actions worked by subordinate staff Coordinates action with requesting activities.
• Prepared all documentation for the contract files such as determinations and findings, small business program actions, bidder's lists, synopsis data, and distribution of solicitations: evaluated offers or proposals submitted in formally advertised and negotiated procurements, determined responsibility of the apparent low offeror based on information gained during the pre-award survey and recommends award of the contract.
• Utilized electronic systems for contract writing (i.e. eCMS), contract management, contract reporting (i.e. Confidential ), financial management (i.e. IFCAP), in accordance with Agency policies ;developed acquisition plans, created solicitations, awarded contracts, and modified funding documents utilizing eCMS.
• Analyzed procurement policy and procedures when providing guidance to agency partners regarding a variety of procurement issues as well as performed market research in search of appropriate vendors utilizing FedBid, FedBiz Ops, and GSA Schedules and eBuy.
• Conducted public and private bid openings; reviewed bids and determines responsiveness and responsibility of low bidder in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements when using sealed bidding.
• Identifies appropriate negotiation team members; formulates pre-negotiation objectives; and facilitates the negotiation as the team leader and chief negotiator. Conducts negotiations for competitive and noncompetitive procurements. Conducts cost or price analysis of offerors' proposals. Reviews auditors' reports for adequacy of analysis and conclusions, and considers all information in developing an overall pricing negotiation strategy.
• Prepares other documentation for award including Federal Procurement Data System ( Confidential ) reports, solicitation and award synopses, Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) documents, and administrative correspondence.
• Ensures that the Office of General and Regional Counsel is involved in required contract reviews, terminations, show cause orders, modifications.
• Determined the type of contract, specific contract language, and clauses and inclusion of all necessary special terms and conditions and/or special qualifications. Initiated firm fixed price contracts that may or may not have involved options to extend services, price redetermination or escalation provisions, option to increase quantity, etc. Coordinated with other depot personnel including engineers, legal, and technical personnel to resolve specification problems.
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history; negotiated, renegotiated, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.

Billing Specialist

Confidential, Denver, Colorado

Responsibilities:

• Utilize a variety of Confidential data base software packages to manage, track and reconcile Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration and Private Pay service payments; trained in-house administrative staff on patient data base software upgrades as they become available; coordinated agency’s billing reconciliation process; researched and developed grant applications for potential funding opportunities for the agency.

Contract Specialist

Confidential, Omaha, Nebraska

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in requisition activities by serving as a member of acquisition planning teams.
• Aids requiring activities in performing market research, reviewing specifications, and statements of work, and approving acquisition milestone plans.
• Responsible for selecting the appropriate m ethod of procurement i.e. simplified acquisition procedures, sealed-bidding, negotiations.
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased. Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services; evaluated and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Served as a member of acquisition and planning teams when conducting contract administration and acquisitions, (i.e., change orders, ratifications, claims, contract close-outs and terminations); Resolved protests, mistakes in bids, late bid situations and coordinates with the Small Business Administration for Certificate of Competencies ( Confidential 's). Serves as the Source Selection Authority ( Confidential ) and establishes Technical Evaluation Boards ( Confidential ) to determine acceptability and ranking of technical proposals.
• Prepared documents that assisted in pre-solicitation, solicitation, bid, award and post-award process(i.e., notice of funding, RFP, Bidders Conference Notifications, Notice of Award, Contract Close Out Notifications) in accordance with Federal Acquisitions and Regulations clauses, prescriptions and phrases.
• Assisted with the recommendation of appropriate methods of procurement (i.e., Simplified Requisitions, Novation Agreements, Purchase Orders, IDIQ’s and BPA’s); negotiated routine and complex contract terms and conditions, modifications and settlements while interpreting laws, regulations and policies for venders in accordance with FAR Part 15.
• Furnished reports, solicitations and award summaries as well as developing and implementing contracts utilizing the Interior Department Acquisition System ( Confidential ); maintained and reviewed computerized and/or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Responsible for complete contract administration until final payment; maintained records of production schedules, progress reports, material inspection and receiving reports, and progress/final payments.
• Negotiated settlements for nonperformance; issued show cause or cure notices; terminated contracts for default or in the case of convenience to the government; negotiated settlement and/or made equitable adjustments for contractors costs incurred; prepared government's position on problems arising under the Dispute Clause when required and maintained liaison with Confidential Department of the Interior Offices ( Confidential ), districts and regions in carrying out required actions on contracts assigned to me for administration.