RITA ARMSTRONG

BACKGROUND SUMMARY:

I have over 10 years’ experience in Government Contract and Subcontract Management. I have a detailed working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the DCAA Defense Contract Audit Manual (CAM).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Government Contracts/Compliance Manager Jan. 2008 to Present

ASRC Federal, Beltsville, MD

Implemented a formal Standards of Ethics and Business Conduct program: manage ongoing requirements, develop policies and procedures, and conduct periodic training

Provide guidance and support to various company departments including contracts, pricing, accounting and business management.

Participate in management review of cost proposals prior to submittal to help minimize risk and maintain adequate audit trail

Prepare/review a variety of policies and procedures in compliance with FAR and other regulations for contracts, procurement and pricing

Director of Contracts Mar 2004 – Dec 2007

BAE Systems, Rockville, MD

Managed all contract and subcontract requirements for the department from proposal preparation to contract award to contract close-out

Supervised a team of ten employees including contract manager, contract administrators, subcontract administrators, consultants and temporary staff

Participated in successful negotiations of several large complex multi-million dollar contracts

Lead the contract novation process during acquisitions and mergers

Managed the requirements of the GSA Schedule contracts

Prepared the proposal narrative and reviewed final cost summaries

Maintained strong working relationship with Government Contracting Officers as well as internal customers

Established contract and subcontract policies and procedures

Provide guidance and support to other departments to avoid contract risks

Mentored junior contract and subcontract administrators

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Director of Contracts

SRA International (Formally Marasco Newton Group) Jan 2001 – April 2003

Management all contract and subcontract requirements for the department from proposal preparation to contract award to contract close-out

Lead the contract novation process during the company merger

Prepared and negotiated Non-Disclosure, Teaming Agreements and Consulting Agreements

Contracts Representative 1998 - 2000

IIT Research Institute (Now Alion)

Responsible for administering assigned contracts from cradle to grave for large complex DOD and civilian agency contracts.

Contracts Manager

Management Technology, Inc. 1994 - 1997

Responsible for management of assigned contracts and subcontracts from proposal preparation, award to close-out for multiple contracts including GWAC and GSA schedule contracts.

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EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree – Trinity University, Washington, DC

Graduate Courses in Business and Contracts Management - Florida Institute of

Technology (National Capital Region) Alexandria, VA

AFFILIATIONS:

National Contract Management Association

REFERENCES:

References will be provided upon request

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