Cynthia Bailey

Contract Specialist, Contract Administrator, Contracting Officer and Procurement Analyst

*** ****** ***** ***** - ******, NC

acdnj4@r.postjobfree.com - 919-***-****

Work Experience

Contract Specialist, Contract Administrator, Contracting Officer and Procurement

Analyst April1984 to December 2007

1. During the majority of my career with the Federal Government. I worked for various agencies to

include the Department of Defense (U.S. Army and U.S. Navy) Department of State; Department

of Veterans Affairs; Department of Justice and the Department of Treasury.

2. I procured a wide variety of services, supplies of a highly complex nature, to include avionics,

electronic detection devices, logistical systems, night vision, detection, and sensor systems, radar

and sonar, computers and computer systems, communications and telecommunications systems

and services.

3. I purchased a wide variety of supplies and services to support the U.S. Military and the various

Federal agencies listed above.

4. I performed planning and coordination services with the various program offices and met with

Program/technical personnel periodically to go over the contracts, the requirements, current and

projected requirements and pre- and post award contract responsibilities.

5. I developed objective for those programs in terms of competition, pricing and award of new and

follow-on contracts. I developed contractual strategies to include types of contracts (taking into

consideration flexibility of contract vehicle to meet continuing and expanding needs),

subcontracting arrangements, set-aside programs (for small and small disadvantaged business)

and other similar considerations.

6. I prepared and maintained approved acquisition plans, contract files, and financial documents for

tracking and payments on the contracts. I served as an advisor to program officials and attended

meetings concerning the various programs I supported.

7. I prepared various documents to support the acquisition programs I participated in. I worked with

others in the Contracting Offices and provided "back-up" support when it is needed.

8. I performed detailed cost and price analyses of contractor's proposal(s) and made determinations

on who should be in line for award in terms of price or costs and technical capability of the

contractors submitting proposals.

9. I conducted conferences with the contractors, technical/program officials to identify and clarify

what is being purchased.

10. After award of contracts, purchasing agreements and other contractual documents and

agreements, I administered the contracts, paid invoices and tracked receipts of services and

supplies and closed out contracts after they were completed.

11. I issued amendments and modifications to address changing needs of the organization. I provided

guidance to program and technical offices and contractors on the contract terms and contractual

requirements after award.

12. I served as lead negotiator for award and amendments on the various contracts and purchase

agreements.

13. I served on Procurement Review Boards and Contract Review Boards reviewing others contract

strategies and terms of negotiations. I helped other to develop pricing strategies and conducted cost

analyses and taught other the various pricing strategies and how to perform these analyses (cost and

price). I reviewed others contracts and made recommendations for changes and or improvements to

get a better deal for the various Government agencies.

14 I served as an Advisor to less qualified and junior personnel working for the various organizations.

15. I performed numerous other duties as needed to meet the organization’s requirements.

Financial Assistant

Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Giant Food; US Army Reserves - Washington, DC

January 1970 to January 1985

Responsibilities

As a Finance NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer), head Cashier and Assistant Manager I performed the

following responsibilities

1. I identify and apply incoming cash receipts and outgoing payments

2. I prepare daily cash reports from banking statements

3. I post Disbursements/payments and prepare related journal entries.

4. I assist customers and others with questions relating to cash receipts and disbursements

5. I balance registers, ledgers and journals daily

6. I research and resolve errors related to overpayments, duplicate payments or unidentified cash

receipts and cash disbursements

7. I issue refunds or request cash transfers

8. I contact customers to obtain additional remittance information

9. I participate in special projects as requested

10. I assist in the analysis, documentation and refinement of workflow

11. I receive cash payments and make journal entries for payments of outstanding accounts. I track

payments and Disbursements

12. I served as Finance NCO in the U.S. Army Reserves for 8 years accounting for time and

attendance for weekend Training/drills. Submitting payroll information to Headquarters for

Reserve unit members’ payments.

13. I process payroll actions to pay reservists for Inactive Duty and Active Duty for Training

14. I serve as head cashier and assistant manager (third-man) for a major food chain in the Wash,

D.C. metropolitan area.

15. I worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance Company processing transactions for payments of

medical coverage. Tested automated systems to ensure system would work well when fully

implemented.

Accomplishments

Numerous performance awards (to include monetary as well as public recognition)

Skills Used

Cooperative attitude; Working with others; Computer skills with various software programs

Education

Some College - No Degree in Business Administration/ Business Management

Prince Georges Comm College and Northern VA Community College - Falls Church, VA

2000 to 2004

Skills

Knowledgeable in various Microsoft Software to include Outlook E-mail, Word, Powerpoint and Excel and

some skills with Database Manager

Military Service

Branch: U.S. Army Reserves

Rank: Sargeant First Class (SFC E-7)

December 1974 to November 1985

Personnel Staff and Finance NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer)

Commendations:

Armed Services Achievement Medal (ARCAM) Markmans w/M-16 Weapon

Awards

Numerous performance awards during Federal career (to include monetary as well as public recognition)

SSP (Sustained Superior Performance) Multiple Awards and Outstanding Performance Awards

Group Achievement Award

Cash Awards and Time-Off Awards

Certifications

DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) Level III equivalent as of 2007

Certification awarded by Department of Treasury under their program called TRACS.

April 1986 to December 2007

I meet the Contracting Program Level III Certification equivalent. I continued to maintain my certification

and education by continuing to take courses and updates on the Federal Acquisition Regulations, agency

regulations and local supplementing regulations.

I continued to maintain my proficiency throughout my career by taking courses either in the classroom

environment or on-line courses through various Federal agencies/

Publications

Ordering Procedures

January 1999

Prepared several manuals (HOW-TO MANUALS) for agencies to use internally to assist co-workers and

users to do their own work and place orders. Also, prepared a HOW-TO manual on how to use a software

program I developed in conjunction with a Contractor. Contractor sells the product commercially as well

as for Government use

Additional Information

Have an Equivalent to a Level III DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) Contracting

Professional Certification

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