JOYCE RICHARDSON
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571-***-**** (Cell) 703-***-**** (Home)
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over twenty years of experience and progressively growing responsibilities
in Contract Management, Subcontracts, Logistics Support and Financial
Support, and Office Administration with vast experience in crisis
management and modernization planning. Over ten years' experience in
Department of Defense Contract Management, Logistics and Financial Support
Services. Skilled in decision-making, including the organization and
analysis of data, evaluation of alternative solutions, and selection of the
optimal approach. A self-starter, multi-tasker, possessing strong
interpersonal communications and organizational skills with a proven track
record of fostering teamwork within the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA), Space
and Naval Warfare Systems (SPAWAR) and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Deltek Costpoint, MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
APRIL 2013 - APRIL 2014 ALION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (VIA GCS, INC.)
CORPORATE CONTRACTS CLOSEOUT SPECIALIST (CONTRACTOR)
Assisting with DCAA Contract Closeouts for Fiscal Year 2005 thru 2013 for
upcoming audit. Ensure compliance with CPSR and Corporate policies and
procedures. Direct corrective action when necessary to follow compliance.
Work with regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFAR). Interface with
company offices and/or departments to resolve issues. Utilize JAMIS
Database to obtain information related to Time & Material and Firm Fixed
Priced Contracts Labor Categories and Rates for the Contract Closeouts.
OCTOBER 2012 - APRIL 2013 DELL SERVICES, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
(VIA
GCS, INC.)
SENIOR SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR (CONTRACTOR)
Assisting with DCAA Contract Briefs for upcoming audit. Ensure compliance
with CPSR and Corporate policies and procedures. Direct corrective action
when necessary to follow compliance. Work with regulations such as the
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulations Supplement (DFAR). Interface with company offices and/or
departments to resolve issues. Utilize Deltek Costpoint to obtain
information related to Time & Material and Firm Fixed Priced Contracts
Labor Categories and Rates for the Contract Briefs.
MAY 2012 - AUGUST 2012 INDUS CORP (VIA GCS, INC.)
SENIOR SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR (CONTRACTOR)
Reviewed, red-lined and negotiated Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and
Teaming Agreements. Reviewed invoices against Purchase Order, Consultant
Agreement, or Subcontract to ensure that the appropriate information was
included and that the invoice was acceptable to pay. Obtained the approval
of the Program Manager and/or Sponsor and processed through Deltek
CostPoint. Reviewed modifications to contracts issued by the Customer and
ensured that the terms and conditions of the modification were consistent
with the contract. Obtained PM approval of the modification; obtained
signature of company Contract Specialist and processed by uploading on the
share drive. Received Purchase Requests, review for completeness and
accuracy; obtained any missing signatures, and processed by issuing a PO,
modification, consultant agreement including all required T's and C's.
Obtained company Contract Representative signatures and forwarded to
customer. Researched issues under contracts, subcontract, POs and/or
consultant agreements. Researched issues in response to audit or questions
on contracts, contract modifications, subcontracts and consultant
agreements. Drafted correspondence for company Contracts Representative's
signature related to routine contract or subcontract administration issues.
Prepared spreadsheets detailing modification value/funding, invoices
processed, T&M, FFP, CPFF, CPAF and Cost Plus Reimburse contracts or
subcontracts status, and task order status.
SEPTEMBER 2011 - APRIL 2012 L-3 STRATIS (VIA GOVCON ASSOCIATES)
SENIOR SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR (CONTRACTOR)
Cradle-to-grave subcontracts administration including closeout.
Negotiation, administration, and placement of various Government and
Commercial subcontracts from proposal development through closeout.
Participated as a key team member during the proposal development process
by providing guidance relevant to subcontract requirements. Developed
subcontractor RFPs in compliance with FAR/DFAR, agency supplements and
customer solicitation requirements. Negotiated Non-Disclosure Agreements,
Teaming Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding/Agreement with both
large and small subcontractors in support of business proposal activities.
Ensured effective oversight of subcontractor performance. Prepared and
facilitated subcontractor justifications compliant with CPSR requirements
(i.e. purchase award summary, source justifications, price analysis, SOW,
negotiations memorandum, etc.). Ensured compliance with established
processes and procurement procedures. Update Deltek Costpoint with
contract/subcontract information.
NOVEMBER 2010 - AUGUST 2011 PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS, LLC (PROSOL) (VIA K-
FORCE)
SENIOR CONTRACTS & SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR (CONTRACTOR)
Reviewed solicitations and prepared routine response for proposals, bids,
and contract modifications. Maintained B&P Folders, management and status
reports. Prepared Subcontractor requests for proposals. Analyzed contract
requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance
with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit
procedures. Drafted and negotiated contractual documents managing Prime
Contract Awards and any subcontractors against that award as well as all
Subcontract Awards to ProSol. Cradle to Grave including Closeouts.
Ensured contract review, approval and execution in accordance with company
guidelines. Prepared and administered routine correspondence, negotiation
memoranda, and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated
submittal. Prepared, organized and maintained contract records and files
documenting contract performance and compliance. Conducted research to
support contract audits. Prepared closeout documents. Working knowledge
of corporate policies and procedures. Working knowledge of contracting
concepts, applicable international contract law and regulations. Good to
strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to draft simple
contractual instruments in accordance with prescribed templates and
guidelines for all contract types from T&M, FFP, CPFF and Cost Reimburse.
OCTOBER 2009 - OCTOBER 2010 DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP (VIA FOCUS GROUP
SOLUTIONS)
SENIOR SUBCONTRACTS REPRESENTATIVE (CONTRACTOR)
Issuance and administration of Subcontracts and preparation of proposals
and bids on existing contracts. Ensured compliance with CPSR and Corporate
policies and procedures. Directed corrective action when necessary to
follow compliance. Worked with regulations such as the Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement
(DFAR). Responsible for the adequacy of Requests for Proposal (RFPs),
analysis of any unique requirements, and assess areas of risk. Interfaced
with company offices and/or departments to resolve RFP and Subcontract
issues. Negotiated and developed Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosures
with subcontractors and team members. Served as focal point on
subcontracts matters; presented requested information to Partners and
subcontractors. Worked on proposals within deadlines. Worked with various
functional organizations including Finance, Program Management, Pricing and
Contracts. Identified and mitigated risk factors in compliance with
contracts. Experienced in ID/IQ, FFP, FFP/LOE, FFP/LH, T&M and Cost Plus
Reimburse contracts. Strong verbal/written communications skills and
people skills. Performed other duties as assigned. Worked well within a
team environment.
FEBRUARY 2008 - OCTOBER 2009 SAIC
SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
Developed, negotiated and administered IDIQ, T&M, FFP, CPFF and Cost
Reimburse subcontracts from Cradle to Grave including closeouts of moderate
dollar value, risk, and complexity, consistent with client requirements and
procurement policies/procedures. Created solicitations, supported
proposals, conducted price and cost analysis, and negotiated price/cost and
price/cost-related terms and other subcontract provisions. Worked with
other program staff to ensure compliance with required performance.
Recommended improvements to processes and procedures. Responsible for the
technical direction and training of staff. Worked on assignments that were
of moderate to high complexity. Typically placed or worked on subcontracts
valued up to $100,000. Worked on subcontracts of higher value with
oversight from more senior staff. Wrote and negotiated cable/wiring
contracts for DISA. Determined methods and procedures to be used on non-
routine assignments and provided guidance to other personnel. Regularly
interacted with other procurement organization staff, functional peer
groups, suppliers and internal customers. Interacted with senior
management.
JULY 2007 - JANUARY 2008 MELE ASSOCIATES
SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR & FINANCIAL ANALYST
Provided various support to the Director of Contracts, to include assisting
in the preparation of subcontracts, purchase orders and consultant
agreements. Prepared contract briefs for all contracts awarded to MELE
Associates as well as subcontracts. Prepared contract form letters,
subcontracts and teaming agreements. Developed and maintained contract
files. Negotiated and wrote Teaming Agreements and Subcontracts, to define
pre- and post-award commitments to teaming partners. Prepared Purchase
Orders and Subcontracts to obtain the necessary products and/or services.
Established and maintained a contracts database in Deltek/Costpoint;
organized and tracked existing contracts and proposals; prepared reports on
contracts status for Program Directors, Executive Staff, and the Chief
Financial Officer. Assisted Accounting Department in ensuring contract
compliance in invoicing and payment. Performed other duties as directed by
the Director of Contracts.
MAY 2003 - FEBRUARY 2007 PARADIGM TECHNOLOGIES
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR & FINANCIAL ANALYST
Served as financial point of contact for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA)
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR/STTR) Program Office. Primary
focus was on the program's budget execution and maintaining accountability
for its funds. Created, reviewed and processed various funding documents
as well as reviewed and commented on Statements of Work (SOW).
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions
and policies governing assigned contracts for all contract types, including
FAR and DFAR. Tracked commitments, obligations and expenditures to include
reconciling data in various databases. Participated in quarterly Tri-
Annual Reviews. Assisted with the development of budgets, prepared program
spend plans, updated and maintained the Proposal, Financial Evaluation
Database (PFED) which entailed working with the developers to develop a
user-friendly financial module that would properly document contract
awards/obligations of funds made by the Agency. Managed resource
allocations and other day-to-day budget execution activities to ensure that
Agency goals/requirements were met. Ensured adequate funding and
acceptable burn-rate were met and ensured that vouchers were adequately
prepared for acceptance by DFAS. Assisted with the preparation of
products, reports and briefings to assist the Program Manager and other
Agency leaders in making sound decisions regarding the Program.
AUGUST 2002 - MAY 2003 L3 COMMUNICATIONS/TMA
SENIOR LOGISTICS ANALYST
Lead Analyst responsible for the analysis of logistics a data and
development of logistics products to support the development and deployment
of Navy platforms and systems/equipment. Prepared detailed logistics plans
and supporting products to ensure systems met operational requirements.
Prepared Ship Project Directives (SPDs) and tracked through the execution
process for various systems/equipment. Provided expertise in analyzing
program financial requirements and defending program budgets. Performed
close interface with customer organizations to ensure program financial
objectives were achieved. Provided direct support to the Government ILS
Manager of the LHD Program Office within the Naval Sea Systems Command.
JUNE 2001 - JANUARY 2002 VREDENBURG
PROGRAM ANALYST
Program Analyst: Supported the Acquisition, Program Management, Financial
and Integrated Logistics areas of the Detection, Navigation and Processing
Systems (PMS 440D) of the Program Executive Office for Expeditionary
Warfare (PEO EWX) within the Naval Sea Systems Command on various programs
to include the Thermal Imaging Sensor System (TISS) and the Infrared Search
and Tracking System (IRST).
Pre-2001
Contract Management/Financial Management/Administrative Assistant:
Employed at various companies through the Washington Metropolitan Area
where major responsibilities included contract management, subcontracts,
financial management, program analysis, logistics, supervising / performing
administrative matters, training new employees, scheduling work
assignments, and making equipment changes to improve office efficiency.
Companies included, Global Technical Systems (GTS), Engineering Services
Network, Inc., General Scientific Corporation, Diverse Technologies, Inc.,
Metters Industries, Inc., ELS, EG&G Washington Analytical Services Center.
Worked extensively on product contracts with EG&G for 8 years.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1987. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (Spring Semester)
Procurement & Contracts Course
1984. Hewlett Packard - Computer Training Course
1974 Loudoun Valley High School, Purceville, VA Graduate