Sr. Contracts Manager, Sr. Contracts Administrator, Subcontracts Administrator

Industry:	Military & Government
Occupation:	Federal Government
Ideal Companies:	Large and small companies who do business with the government or government prime contractors
Education level:	Master
Will Relocate:	Yes
Location:	Davenport, IA

7/2004 - 9/2006

TACOM, Acquisition Center, Rock Island Arsenal

Individual Contributor

• Successfully performed acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation (cost/price analysis), contract negotiation, post award administration for production equipment, repair parts, extensive technical support services, for US Army equipment and supporting items. Ensured all action were timely and accurately formulated to included properly justified contract support approvals for solicitation and award both competitively and limited sources. Provided full-service acquisition services included complete pre-award and post-award functions. Requirements successfully accomplished involved ADP resources, manufacturing, specialized services, installation support mission and related commodities. Utilized long term contracts to acquire items of a higher quality, low cost and Best Value. Administered the first Information Technology contract ($30M FFP) under A-76 guidelines. Have excellent communication skills and writing abilities. Appointed small and minority businesses advocate for new businesses wanting to do business with the Government. Routinely demonstrated complete and totally documented contract files that withstood internal audits.

12/1994 - Present

(private)

Director / VP

• Manage overall company operations for (90) client locations. Conducted new business development, bid review and risk assessment of solicitations, subcontracting teaming arrangements, preparation and negotiations for Government and commercial clients. Wrote proposals and cost sections for competitive Government and Commercial services and supply contracts. Review and write purchasing, subcontracting and contract policies and procedures. Prepare Master Subcontracting Plans, Small and Disadvantaged Business Plans. Review CPSR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Government policies. Make improvements, resolve problem areas and recommendations to policies and procedures to be in compliance with company guidelines and Government regulations. Procurement consultant representing various business interests of large, small and disadvantaged contractors. Items contracted for a variety of services, supplies, repair parts for commercial and Government under FFP contracts. Company competitively secured $500K of government services in first year.

1/1990 - 8/1993

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Manager

• Supervised (3) subcontract representative employees. Conducted price/cost analysis on all subcontractor proposals. Negotiated terms/conditions on all subcontracts. Ensured required flow down requirements were included in final subcontract document. Reviewed subcontracting plans and negotiated any special terms and conditions. Key member of SAIC’s team for any audits with the Government. I improved SAIC-Huntsville status with corporate on subcontract consent, file documentation and small business participation. I was appointed Small and SDB Business Liaison for Huntsville Office. Promoted and relocated to St. Louis, MO with duties as Contracts and Subcontracts Manager for PATS Program – Helicopter Engineering Services (T&M Contract) with (11) subcontractors.

10/1987 - 1/1990

Brown & Associates Management Services, Inc., (BAMSI)

Manager

• Prepared, revised company guidance for purchasing systems and procedures. Successfully managed (7) person team purchasing $17M annually supplies/services. Contributing member of CPAF evaluations attended by government/contractor representatives. Demonstrated consistent, timely records for subcontract consent by Government. I established a standard of excellence with my work ethic and knowledge of the contracting field among company management and Government personnel. Appointed Competition Advocate - Ensured adequate amount of awards to Small and Small Disadvantaged Businesses. Contributing member of proposal writing team for the competitive Base Operations contract. I conducted vendor interviews, reviewed/evaluated proposals/bids for performance, cost, responsibility purposes and preparation of contract award document/backup for Government review. Formulated company procurement policies and procedures which led to: $1.2M in documented cost saving’s in purchased materials; recouped $22K in defective pricing from one of company Subcontractor’s, superior department ratings under CPAF prime contract and (2) perfect CPSR’s conducted by Government auditors. Possess extensive knowledge of NASA and FAR regulations.

8/1979 - 10/1987

U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal

Manager

• Successfully managed (18) person team in acquisition of (6) major missile systems with a budget well in excess of $100M. Instructed and trained personnel in government contracting policy, procedures and administration. Possess excellent communication, written and negotiation skills with contractor, government representatives. Compiled, analyzed and presented Acquisition Milestone Charts for ongoing procurement actions. I demonstrated a reputation in meeting deadlines for all contract actions. Identified and resolved various contractual problems and issues. Established and maintained a successful rapport with SES Managers, senior level contractors. Successfully performed acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation (cost/price analysis), contract Negotiations, post award administration for production equipment, repair parts, extensive technical support services, for US Army equipment and supporting items. Prepared/staffed Command Information Papers, Fact Sheets along with frequent briefings to senior level management on high visibility procurement actions. Wrote a procedure that was adopted by Small Business Office entitled, “How To Contract With Small Disadvantaged Business Firms,” for use by Government Contract Specialists. Contracting Officer $3M without approval, $25M with approval. I was promoted and assigned Supervisory Contracting Officer.

2009

Law Degree

Concord School of Law

• Federal Contract Law

1990

Master Degree

Southeastern Institute of Technology

• Government Contracts & Acquistion Management

1984

Bachelor Degree

Athens State University

• Business

Skill	Rating
Excel
Office
Word
Government PD2
Firm Fixed Priced Contracts
Cost Plus Award Fee Contracts
Time and Materials Contracts
IDIQ Contracts
Cost Reimbursement Contracts
Cradle to grave knowledge of contracting
Excellent knowledge of FAR/DFARS, NASA regulations
Excellent writing and communication skills

Government, Contracts, Subcontracts