Saira Ijaz
*********@*******.***
571-***-**** - mobile
SUMMARY:
A creative leader with demonstrated experience using innovative idea's and
approaches to solve problems and delivers professional service with
excellence. Self-motivated, detail oriented professional that embraces
challenges and easily adopts to change. Experience comprised of over 20
years of experience in the business operations and over 13 years in
providing government and commercial contract support. Highly efficient with
the ability to multitask, manage and delegate to deliver results
independently and in a team environment. Experience using different
modules of SAP & Deltek Costpoint.
EXPERIENCE:
Subcontracts Administrator
09/13 - 04/14
L-3
. Performed on various projects assigned by subcontracts manager in
preparation for upcoming CPSR.
. Helped developed tools for assessment and correction of current
deficiencies found in subcontract files and future guidance in
accordance with corporate and STRAITS policies and procedures.
. Performed subcontract administrative actions including executing
Teaming Agreement, Subcontract and PO awards.
Subcontracts Administrator/Buyer
09/12 - 05/13
DRS
. Performed on OCONUS programs in Iraq & Afghanistan. In areas of
construction, manufacturing, production, and training.
. Performed all cradle to grave subcontract administrative and buying
functions, including issuing RFP's, negotiations, issuing awards and
maintaining compliant files.
. Responsible for all pre-award communications and collecting all
requirements from subcontractors during the proposal phase, including
small business plans & quality assurance plans.
. Responsible for negotiating and awarding master agreements for
purchasing space segments.
. Ensuring compliance with FAR & Terms & Conditions.
Subcontracts Administrator
09/11 - 09/12
SAIC
. Primary focus on supporting intelligence contracts.
. Performed all cradle to grave subcontract administrative functions,
including issuing RFP's, awarding agreements, negotiations, and
initiating NDA's and TA's.
. Ensuring compliance with FAR & Terms & Conditions.
2012 Awards from SAIC:
Monetary award for support on cost type contract with Prime contract
fee award dependent on support of 50+ subcontractors.
Subcontracts Manager
02/09 - 06/11
Lattice Government Services
. Primary focus on Seaport-e CPFF task order with 15 subcontractors.
. All contract and subcontract administrative duties, including issuing
RFP's, awarding task orders, negotiations, and initiating NDA's and
TA's.
. Accepting prime contract modification and verifying validity and
appropriation of funds.
. Dispersing funding appropriately to subcontractors and approving and
coding invoices to correct ACRN/CLIN/SLIN.
. Performed special project for CEO for developing internal processes.
. POC for GSA contract performance reviews.
. Negotiated rates and proposals of subcontractors to deliver the
government the best price.
. Assisted in becoming compliant with guidelines set by Seaport.
Contracts/Subcontracts Administrator
9/08 - 01/09
ATSC
. Primary focus was mostly T&M & FFP with Federal and State & Local
Government.
. Evaluated all Civilian contracts and subcontracts to determine status
and identify missing components.
. POC for all cradle to grave contract/subcontract administrative
activities.
. Created inventory accounting for all contract and subcontracts for 4
different companies that were acquired.
Sr. Contracts/Subcontracts Administrator
11/07 - 09/08
Tessada & Associates Inc.
. Primary focus on large NASA programs, Navy contracts, DHS, DHHS.
. Proposal/audit support.
. Preparation of model contract.
. Contract/Subcontracts administration from cradle to grave. Including
support for internal and external customers.
Sr. Subcontracts Administrator
06/06- 10/07
Lockheed Martin Corporation
. Focus was on DOD programs, Office of the President, & Department of
Energy.
. Executed negotiation strategies as appropriate.
. Held post-award conferences to plan and status execution of program.
. Lead potential subcontractor pre-award vendor meeting to discuss
assumptions and provide clarifications.
. Lead project to resolve disconnect in accounting records.
. Maintained detailed and well organized files and records in accordance
with government auditing and LM corporate standards.
Jr. Contracts Administrator
10/05-06/06
Tetra Tech, Inc. / Government Contracting Solutions
. Responsible for administering to EPA and COE contracts from cradle to
grave process.
. Negotiated terms and clauses for new contracts and subcontracts.
. Provided completion reports and handled requests for modifications.
. Worked with project mangers to develop and issue tasks to
subcontracts.
Contract Specialist / Closeout Coordinator
04/01-10/05
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
. Major role in development of a corporate shared accounting software.
. Performed all functions in final payment and closeout for government
and commercial contracts and subcontracts.
. Provided resolutions for the disposition of GFP & IP.
. Executed formal presentations on progress of closeouts and resolution
on existing issues for hundreds of contracts on a monthly basis to
upper management, accounting departments, and government auditing
officials.
. Maintained professional relationship with DCAA.
. Managed and delegated responsibilities to two temporary individuals.
. Assisted in responding to Qui-Tam litigation contracts.
. Assisted in getting small business records in order and identifying
contracts where small business growth was needed.
Honors & Awards from Northrop Grumman
2005 Team of the Year/Joint Process Action Team, Timely Award for
Exceptional Performance 2004
Certificate of Appreciation for Significant Year Contract Closeouts
2003,Certificate of Appreciation for Significant Contract Closeout Effort
2002, Small Business Recognition Award 2001
EDUCATION:
BA - Business Management, Premier College
Acquisitions & Contract Management Diploma, Strayer University