Manager Management

DONNA R. WRIGHT, CPM

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Over Twenty Years of Professional Experience in Government Procurement/Subcontracts/Contracts

Administration and Management, Procurement Compliance (Focusing on Government Approved Purchasing

Systems), Business Development, and Small Business Program Administration.

SGT, Inc., Lanham, MD October 2008 - Present

Director, Subcontracts and Procurement / Procurement Compliance – Manage a department of 16 direct

report procurement professionals in support of major NASA, NOAA, DOT, DOD and DOI programs. Manage,

review and approve subcontract and purchasing activity in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations

(FAR) and Agency supplements. Activity includes over 300 IDIQ Subcontracts (individually valued up to

$100M) and over 2,500 task orders for Time and Materials (T&M), Cost and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type

agreements. Oversee procurement of flight and non-flight hardware on over 200 purchase orders monthly.

Developed government approved procurement program company-wide to include leading a team in

implementing enterprise software solution (CostPoint) for all procurement activity. Developed the company

FAR compliant Procurement Manual, forms, templates and sample file documentation and desk top procedures

handbook. Coordinate, develop and provide internal procurement training classes to procurement, program,

technical and management staff on all topics relating to the procurement cycle (pre-planning to close-out).

Actively participate in proposal development for new business. Developed and manages the vendor

performance evaluation program and company P-Card program. Serve as company competition advocate and

small business program liaison. Develop and administer Mentor-Protégé program. Maintain small business

statistics, complete subcontracting activity reports and subcontracting plans in accordance with agency

requirements. Responsible for review and tracking vendor invoice/payment activity for all subcontracts, task

orders and purchase orders. Major accomplishment includes successful Defense Management Audit Agency

(DCMA) - Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), resulting in an approved purchasing system effective

January 28, 2010.

J.A. White and Associates, Washington, DC / Columbia, SC May 2006 – October 2008

Procurement Consultant – Developed individual company plans to prepare Government prime contractors for

a successful CPSR. Review government contractor’s procurement files, practices and written procedures to

ensure compliance with company policies, the FAR and other agency procurement requirements. Prepare

formal documentation outlining recommendations and corrective action. Provided file augmentation to ensure

all acquisitions meet FAR requirements and Contractor maintains or achieves an approved procurement system.

Implemented improvements to contractor procurement systems by providing training sessions, developing

policies and procedures, job aids, study guides, forms and templates for use by contractor staff. Review and

develop file documentation for in-process files to ensure compliance. Provided company internal audits and

made recommendations as applicable. Served as team lead on major projects. Accomplishments include

successful DCMA CPSR’s for six (6) clients consulted.

QSS Group, Inc., Lanham, MD May 2004 – May 2006

Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement / Sr. Subcontract Administrator – Managed a department of 5 direct

report procurement professionals. Administered and managed complex subcontracts and purchase orders in

support of prime contracts with U.S. Treasury, DoD, NASA, Census, CDC and other civilian agencies in

accordance with DFAR/FAR, agency and company policies and procedures. Prepared consent packages for

Contracting Officer approval. Developed Request for Proposals, evaluated proposals and negotiated pricing and

terms. Supported Business Development on proposal efforts. Developed CPSR compliant file documentation.

Ensured continued compliance and training on Government procurement requirements. Accomplishments

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included providing key role in obtaining approved procurement system resulting from the successful audit by

DCMA for the CPSR.

Computer Sciences Corporation, Lanham, MD June 2003 – May 2004

Principal Subcontract Administrator – Provided subcontract administration and proposal support for Federal

Government prime contracts. Negotiated price, terms and conditions ensuring company and prime contract

requirements were met. Developed Teaming Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements and Memorandum of

Understandings. Provided CPSR compliant file documentation.

Millennium Data Management, Inc. Aurora, IL April 1999- June 2003

Consultant/Owner for Woman Owned/HUBZone Small Business Concern - Provided consulting and business

management support to government and prime contractors by providing administration, procurement support,

contract close-outs, SBA certification applications, small business development, training and seminars, and

government proposal development. Major accomplishment included award of Veterans Administration (VA)

prime contract for medical administration support services .

Information Support SVRS / Columbia Services Group

West Chicago, IL / Fairfax, VA December 1993 – April 1999

Business Manager for 8(a) firm (May 1996 – April 1999) In support of prime contract with the Department of

Energy provided on-site contract and project administration. Developed cost, technical and administrative

proposals for contract modifications on major projects. Developed and maintained project and task budgets.

Monitored labor hours and contract cost and prepared reports for submittal to DOE. Managed contracts,

purchasing, subcontracts and accounts receivables for the project. Served as administrative liaison between

company and DOE Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Prepared

DCAA indirect cost rate proposals for each fiscal year. Negotiated and prepared all documents for final contract

close-out.

Senior Contract Specialist (December 1993 – April 1996) – Provided contract and subcontract administration

in support of prime Federal contracts. Prepared Teaming and Non-Disclosure Agreements and solicitation

documents. Administered subcontracts awarded under competitive bid and negotiated terms. Prepared labor and

cost reporting in accordance with contract provisions. In support of business development, assisted with cost,

technical and business management proposal submissions.

Computer Sciences Corporation December 1989 – December 1993

Lanham, Maryland

Senior Contract Specialist – In support of government prime contract with the Department of Labor (DOL)

Black Lung Program, performed contract and subcontract administrative support. Prepared solicitation

documents, conducted pre-bid conferences, analyzed proposals, negotiated terms and conditions, and prepared

contract documents. Developed project procurement procedures approved by DOL. Served as company Small

Business Administrator. Developed project subcontracting plan, maintained statistics and prepared

subcontracting reports for submittal to the government.

Lockheed Martin November 1986 – December 1989

Washington, D.C.

Senior Buyer – In support of government prime contract with the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA), provided purchasing for technical support, consultant services and labor hour

type agreements. Prepared solicitation documents, analyzed proposals, performed cost price analysis, negotiated

terms and conditions and prepared contract documents. Served as project Small Business Administrator,

attended conferences and conducted training to small businesses seeking subcontracting opportunities.

Maintained statistical data on subcontracting efforts and made formal presentations to management on the

procurement diversity program.

EDUCATION

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University of Phoenix – Online – B.S. Business Administration

Bowie State University, Business Administration Major

University of Virginia, Procurement & Contracts Certification

CERTIFICATIONS / ASSOCIATIONS / AWARDS

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

• Member of Institute of Supply Management (ISM)

• Member of National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

• Member of Prince Georges County Chamber of Commerce

• SGT, Inc – ICE Award for recognition of continuous demonstration of SGT values - Integrity,

Customers, Employees (ICE); May 2010

• SGT, Inc. – Outstanding Performance Award – Leading team in the successful CPSR, April 2010

• SGT, Inc. – Outstanding Performance Award – Leading team in the implementation of CostPoint;

January 2009

• SGT, Inc – Outstanding Performance Award – Contribution to ISO Certification, December 2009

• QSS, Inc. – Outstanding Performance Award – Participation in company achieving ISO Certification

• QSS, Inc. – Outstanding Performance Award – Participation in company achieving Approved

Purchasing System; January 2006

• QSS, Inc.- Outstanding Performance Award – Participation in company achieving CMMI Certification

• Millennium Data Management (MDM) –10 Best New Small Businesses of the Year – Chicago Business

Report; June 2002

• Millennium Data Management (MDM) – Aurora, Illinois Historical Society Award – Preservation of

National Historical Property (Company office location) 2003

• Former Board Member – Aurora Chamber of Commerce – Illinois; 2000 - 2003

• Former Board Member – Quad-County African American Chamber of Commerce – Illinois Served as

Director of Membership; 1999 - 2003

• Robert Morris College – Community Service Award for Providing Small Business Training Seminars;

September 2002

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