Management Manager

Irene Manford

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** *********** *****

City: Olney

State: MD

Zip: 20832

Country: USA

Phone: 301-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 140

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Manford, Irene

4401 Morningwood Drive

Olney, MD 20832

Summary Statement

Worked in government contracts and subcontracts for over 30 years, in government as well as for a Fortune 500 corporation and a privately-owned mid-size business. Successful managed up to a staff of 80, leading by example and providing a desirable environment which fosters growth and development. Won Presidentas awards for outstanding support and lifetime achievement.

Core Competancies

Candidate is a motivated, self-starter who thrives on solving complex problems and working under pressure. She has both extensive hands on and management experience in cradle to grave activities, including bid/no bid strategies, proposal development, post award contract/subcontract administration and resolution of issues. Strong negotiation skills resulting in terms and conditions favorable to my company, protecting against risk and preserving margin. Key participant on CPSR revalidation and establishment of a GWAC center.

Work experience

Director of Strategic Contracts

5/2011 a 9/2012 SGT, Inc. Greenbelt, MD

Support proposals to DoD and Civil Agency customers as the contracts interface. Brings process rigor and knowledge to new business development. Ensures compliance with RFP terms and conditions. Develop pro forma Plans for proposals, including Conflict of Interest and SB Plan. Provides capture manager with a summary of risks and other relevant terms and conditions. Key participant in initiation of the GWAC center, including GSA Schedule 70 and PES, Alliant, and NIH CIIO-SP3. Administration of all Schedule and GWAC requirements.

12/1982 a 5/2011 CSC New Carrollton, MD

Responsible for hiring, management, training and workload allocation of professional/administrative staff. Thoroughly knowledgeable of all corporate policies and procedures to ensure they are implemented in all contractual activities and interactions both at the prime contract level and for subcontractors. Perform audits various databases for accuracy and timeliness. Provide advice and guidance to senior management on contracts/ subcontracts and related issues to mitigate risk and avoid potential write-offs which reduce margins. Participant in all major proposal reviews/red teams for compliance with RFP requirements, to ensure that win themes are carried through, and to improve proposal evaluations by the customer. Keep abreast of the latest changes procurement laws and regulations to ensure that they are implemented and complied with which reduces potential audit exposure, litigation, and improve customer relations.

Strong relationship with related organizations, including but not limited to property management, pricing, and program control. Participant in corporate program reviews to provide an independent assessment of performance, client relationships, and issues to develop recommendations for action plans for resolution of any identified.

12/80 a 12/82 NIH/National Cancer Institute Silver Spring, MD

Procurement Support Specialist

Responsible supporting three Contract Specialists and one Contracting Officer in proposal evaluation, contract award and administration and various reporting requirements for all office activities

Education 1986; American University; Washington, D.C - M.S. in Procurement Mgmt 1974; Univ. of MD - Education

Professional memberships National Contract Management Association

Security Inactive Secret Clearance

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