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Manager Management

Location:

Washington, DC

Posted:

May 02, 2016

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Sandra J. Selha

***** ********* ******

Bowie, MD 20721

301-***-**** (home)

301-***-**** (cell)

SUMMARY: I am a small emerging business “cradle to grave” contracts administration professional. Specialized areas include: recommend and develop contract compliance and proposal development procedures, compliant cost proposals, and provide strong analytical data to assist management with assessments.

Techno-Sciences Inc. April 2009 to present

Beltsville, MD

Senior Contract Administrator

Provide contractual guidance and assistance to an international research and development corporation who specializes in aerospace, maritime, beacon and surveillance engineering products and services

Prepare compliant cost proposals including SBIR Phase I & II, Grants, BAA and international tender proposals

Review, negotiate, and prepare Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Consulting, Subcontract and Allocation of Rights Agreements

Prepare and issue Subcontractor RFPs

Issue project and work authorizations

Perform Subcontract Administration tasks, i.e. negotiate IP terms and deliverable schedules, issue subcontract, task order, purchase order, approve invoices, track level of effort maintain master subcontract tracking log, and funding

Interface with US and Foreign Governments, commercial officials, and company management to assess, evaluate and determine customer requirements, coordinate contract activities, and report progress and direction of contract

Assist with Incurred Cost Submission Schedules and Contract Briefs

Maintain Maintenance Renewal log

Liaison with DCAA and DCMA for close-out activities and audit reviews

Maintain Deltek contracts module

Participate in Division Management Meetings to provide contractual guidance and support to Project Management staff. Review JSR and other financial schedules

Review, negotiate, and finalize contracts/agreements prior to acceptance

Assist with Letters of Credit, Performance Bond and preparation of administrative documents.

Mentor administrative assistant in basic contract administration

Assist with special projects as assigned

BL Seamon, Inc. February 2007 to March 2009

Greenbelt, MD

Site Manager March 2008 to March 2009

Responsible for designing site advisor staff plans

Monitored site advisor staff performance,

Tracked BLS performance goals

Worked closely with the SIAB staff to develop continuous improvement plans.

Interfaced with Placement and In -Service Manager for review of cross management of tasks.

Responsible for submission of monthly reports

Promoted support services of the NHSC Support Center for purposes of communicating critical information to sites, scholars, and clinicians participating in annual Orientation trainings

Monitored deliverable and reporting requirements to ensure that due dates are met

Worked with the Project Director and Systems Manager to review and monitor process and procedures

Worked with BLS data and web staff to maintain/update electronic information for the NHSC Opportunities List

Assisted with resolution of site issues

Contracts Analyst February 2007 to March 2008

Provided contractual guidance and assistance to Executive and Project Management staff

Prepared compliant price proposals and modification requests

Reviewed RFP and cost proposal requirements

Reviewed, negotiated, and prepared Teaming and Non-Disclosure Agreements.

If applicable, prepare and issue Subcontractor RFP.

Reviewed contract award documents prior to company acceptance.

Issued project authorization

Reviewed contract award documents prior to company acceptance

Performed Subcontract Administration tasks, i.e. negotiate and issue subcontract, task order, approve invoices, track level of effort and funding

Interfaced with government, commercial officials, and company management to assess, evaluate and determine customer requirements, coordinate contract activities, and report progress and direction of contract.

Maintained and update the contract briefs, contract funding report, level of effort and funding status, etc.

Maintained contract files

Developed Contracts SOP.

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc. March 2005 to February 2007

Fort Washington, MD

Contracts Manager

Reviewed RFP and cost proposal requirements.

Assisted with RFP preparation, response, and delivery. Work closely with Proposal Manager/Capture Manager

Reviewed, coordinated, negotiated, and prepared teaming, memorandum of understanding, subcontracts, technical services and project consultant agreements

Participated in Red Team Review

Prepared compliant price proposals

Prepared and issued Subcontractor RFP

Negotiated contract specifications, terms and conditions and price of complex contracts or contract changes

Reviewed contract award documents prior to company acceptance.

Issued project authorization and work authorizations in accordance with contract budget

Set up contract is Deltek Accounting System in accordance with cost proposal, i.e. contract master file, contract workforce, labor rates, and billing module

Performed Subcontract Administrator tasks, i.e. issued subcontract, task order, approve invoices, level of effort and funding

Investigated, prepared, and provided analysis based on proposed costs vs. actual cost, i.e. raise analysis proposed hours vs. actual etc. Provided information to Operations/Project Management Staff

Prepared, developed and maintained internal management reports

Completed contract close-outs

Mentored and provided on-the-job training to Contract Specialist

Management Solutions & Systems, Inc. July 2004 to February 2005

Capitol Heights, MD

Contracts Manager/Executive Administrator

Assisted with RFP preparation, response, and delivery. Worked closely with Proposal Manager/Capture Manager

Reviewed, recommended and assisted in the establishment proposal preparation processes to ensure proposal files were in compliance with government regulations and that data is auditable

Certified MSSI compliance requirements

Reviewed/prepared compliant cost submissions

Reviewed completed technical/cost proposals and related backup to ensure compliance with RFP requirements and established company guidelines

Established Contract Administration Department and developed Contract Administration SOP

Provided contractual guidance and assistance to Executive and Project Management staff

Reviewed and processed contractual documents

Prepared and negotiated subcontract, teaming, non-disclosure, technical services and project consulting agreements

Negotiated prime contracts/subcontracts as authorized

Monitored contract costs, funding levels, and performance issues Provided contract job status reports to management staff

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. September 2002 to June 2004

Lanham, MD

Contracts Manager

Worked closely with Proposal Manager and assisted with review, preparation and delivery of compliant proposal submissions

Prepared teaming, non-disclosure, subcontract, technical services agreements, etc.

Negotiated prime/subcontract agreements.

Issued project authorization and work authorizations

Provided contractual guidance to Operations/Project Management staff on compliance issues

Processed all contracts, modifications, and task orders

Maintained Deltek Contracts Module and Billing Module

Monitored Contract performance and status

Maintained all corporate contracts data and disseminated as authorized

Federal Micro Systems, Inc. October 1993 – February 2002

Lanham, MD

Sr. Account Representative January 1998 –February 2002

Developed industry contacts, identified opportunities, and qualified prospects Organized/submitted requests for proposals and price quotations

Assisted in proposal preparation process

Analyzed customer needs and recommended solutions. Investigated and resolved customer problems

Tracked opportunities, assisted with obtaining resources, identified potential teaming partners, and assisted with development and implementation of strategies to ensure new/repeat business.

Assisted customers with contracting processes to secure business.

Secured new business

Contracts Manager October 1993 – February 2002

Assisted with proposal preparation i.e. technical, cost, and strategic positioning.

Reviewed, coordinated, negotiated, and prepared teaming, subcontracts, escrow, technical services, lease maintenance and project consultant agreements.

Liaison with Executive Staff to ensure company compliance with government regulations

Reconciled job status reports

Authorized and certified contract invoicing

Issued project authorization and work authorizations.

Negotiated prime contracts as authorized by President

Director – Organizational Development October 1993 – December 1998

Assisted in establishment of company departments, sections, definition of roles and accountabilities.

Established support functions (personnel management, accounting, job descriptions, evaluations, recruitment, and hiring).

Software

Microsoft Office Suite; Deltek GS Premier, BOA Cashpro

EDUCATION:

New Bedford High School 1970