Market Research Contract Administration

TINA M GLADNEY

Montgomery Village MD Phone: 240-***-**** tinagladney40 HYPERLINK "mailto:adyuv7@r.postjobfree.com"@ HYPERLINK "mailto:adyuv7@r.postjobfree.com"gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

A career-minded, experienced individual seeking gainful and long-term employment within a professional organization that will provide me the ability to utilize my skills to meet organizational needs, I have obtained a strong background in financial processing, program analyst and contract administration. I have the ability to interpret and apply established regulations, policies and procedures, as well as handle classified information appropriately.

Professional Relevant Experience Pentagon

9999 Joint Staff Pentagon

Washington D.C. 20318-9999

Senior Contract Specialist

Provide advice, recommendations, and document support to multiple offices in all areas of the acquisition requirements phase. Requirements support includes:

•Assist in preparing pre-award Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objective (SOO) and other requirements documents. This effort includes assisting program offices in researching and drafting specifications and standards, including Performance-based Work Statements (PWS); developing performance measures, providing consultation and recommendations; and coordinating requirements documents. Develop evaluation criteria. Acquisition Strategy Support. Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost, milestone schedule, etc. Research existing Government- wide contracts for available products and services. Evaluate different approaches to and sources for acquisition support. Research available suppliers and compare the services and costs of obtaining support from the different providers. Determine applicability of the Economy Act.

•Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE). Assisting the program offices in preparing IGCEs. Research analysis may include, but is not limited to, past purchases of the products or services, current market value of the products or services, other agency purchases of similar products and services. Pre-Award Acquisition Support. Provide advice, recommendations, and document support to multiple offices in all areas of the pre-award acquisition phase. Pre-award acquisition support includes:

•Market Research and Market Surveys. Assist in conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles. Potential sources should include socio-economic program participants (i.e., small businesses, small and disadvantaged businesses, HUB Zone businesses). Potential vehicles should include GSA Schedule vendors, Government-wide Agency Contracts, and other agency contracts. Conduct market surveys and prepare written announcements. FedBizOpps and other electronic posting announcements; small business capability analyses.

•Assist in evaluation process and assure written documentation to support both informal and formal source selection procedures. If formal source selection procedures are used – Prepare Source Selection Plans (SSP), assist with identification of Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) members, instruct SSEB members on roles and responsibilities, ensure Conflict of Interest/Nondisclosure Forms are signed, prepare evaluation sheets, and prepare draft of Source Selection Decision Memorandum. Other pre-award documents may include Determinations and Findings (D&Fs), Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and other necessary contract file documents. Source selection evaluation documentation; SSPs; D&Fs; J&As; Small Business Administration (SBA) nomination letters; and other necessary contract file documents.

Contract Specialist

K-Telecommunications, (Department of Defense) Washington DC – October 2019- November 2021

•Develop the bid solicitation such as the SOW, terms and conditions, and other requirements for basic procurements, developing pre-negotiation position, determining the types of contracts and negotiation authority to be used, and preparing required justification for, Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ, and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee Contracts

•Reviewed purchase orders and contracts for completeness accuracy and compliance with agency policies and procedures, determining the most appropriate method of procurement determining if requested items can be obtained via an existing contract; conducting pre-bid meeting and distribution of bid invitations

• Evaluating price quotes and comparing to specifications; researching vendors and evaluating their ability to provide quality materials, equipment, and services; selecting or recommending the most advantageous bid; drafting final contract and notifying winning vendor.

•Conducted market place analyses to construct pricing arrangement, subcontracting policy, and similar considerations; preparing and maintain current acquisition plan, milestone charts, and related schedule; using assigned systems and tools to input, track and report on work items

•Review all contractor qualification documents to ensure that contractor complies. (First Source Agreement, EEO, Insurance)

•Respond to FOIA request

•Provide and implement procedural support in cost analyses of projects and helps forecast grant, contract, and program requirements. Aids in the development of procedures for office operations and ensures compliance by DDS staff.

•Manage the team as it relates to various evaluations and on the job training requirements

•Assist with contract administration efficiently execute and manage contracts from cradle to grave to include: acquisition planning, award, performance and deliverable monitoring and closeout

•Processed and evaluated all Memoranda of Understanding (MOU’s) and other interagency

•Analyzed and reconcile the budget, existing contracts and travel

•Responsible for small/simplified purchases awards and reconciling purchase card

•Reported expired projects/undelivered orders, overruns and carryovers

•Managed Requisitions

•Support Chief Contracting Officer in day-to-day contract activities and respond to other duties as assigned and run reports and draft memos on their behalf

Contract Closeout Specialist

Prosol – The Department of Homeland Security, October 2016 to August 2019

I served as a Contract Closeout specialist to The Department of Homeland Security-Office of Security (DHS- OS), Identity Management Division (IMD) Division Chief and Deputy Chief. Duties included:

•Closeout various contract types including Interagency agreements (IAA), Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Reimbursement, Cost Plus Fix Fee (CPFF) and Delivery Order (DO) using FAR 4.8

•Prepare solicitations, acquisition plans, assist with proposal reviews, technical and price analysis

•Responsible for procurements including clarifying requirements, preparing Request for Quote, negotiating, terms and conditions, deliverables, awarding purchase orders, and follow-up.

•Processed requisitions based on dollar amount, project timelines, pricing, and specifications in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers

•Reviewed and processed requisitions to ensure timely order submission

•Prepared, maintained, and reviewed purchasing files to ensure adherence to Public Laws and FAR regulation

•Prepare Pre-Award Documents for CO signature and perform contract administration on existing Task Order

•Negotiated price availability of products and services with suppliers and service recipients to meet requirements

•Order small purchases utilizing GSA schedule

•Conduct Market Research for pre-award document

Mortgage Specialist Congressional Bank, Rockville Maryland August 2014-October2017

•Act as a liaison between borrower, underwriter, loan originator, and lender

•Provide customers with timely and periodic status updates of their loan application Collect required documentation from applicants and follow up on missing items

•Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and/or other documents for recurring internal reports

Order credit reports, title reports

Compile documents for customer files and enter intakes to Data Management System for processing and assessment Ensure customer privacy, security of files and appropriate staff access

Schedule loan closing and compiles and types closing documents: Review approved mortgage loan to determine conditions that must be met prior to closing, such as purchase of private mortgage insurance

Calls borrower, real estate broker and title company to request specified documents

Verifies accuracy and consistency of specification on documents, such as title abstract and insurance forms Answer questions regarding closing requirements

Types closing documents

Professional Skills:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Act Database, Internet Desktop Underwriting Certified Knowledge of Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR)

Knowledge of U.S Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars Comprehensive Knowledge of acquisition alternatives (e.g., GSA Schedules, GWACs, Full & Open Competition, BPA)

Education:

Business Administration/SouthEast Missouri State University References furnished upon request

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