Contracts Admin Program Control Management Pricing Analyst

LINDA COONEY, M.S.

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Management Executive – Federal Contracting – Operations FEDERAL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & NEGOTIATION ~ OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ~ PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ~ PRICING STRATEGIES & BUDGET DEVELOPMENT ~ FINANCIAL STATUS ~ PROJECT & DOCUMENT CONTROL E X E C U T I V E P R O F I L E

• Accomplished management executive with expert knowledge of federal contracting concepts.

• Adept throughout full life-cycle of project/program management including contract compliance, performance evaluation, resource management, quality assurance and budget accountability.

• Provides proposal support for RFP review, bid strategies, pricing models, budget development and business volume compliance.

• Experienced in cost accounting processes, revenue projections, monitoring cash flow, reviewing financial reports and managing indirect rates to improve profit.

• Provides contract administration, records management and information assurance for client portfolios of commercial and government contracts and agreements.

• Able to balance a company’s "big picture" strategic view with detail-oriented management skills.

• Experienced with all contract types and orders, including single-award, multi-award, multi-year multimillion dollar contracts, IDIQ, GWAC, BPA, sole-source, GSA schedules, etc.

• Proficient in FAR/DFARS requirements and other government regulations and circulars.

• Monitors contracts for risks and non-compliance; advises on contractual obligations and mitigation plans.

• Provides contract/subcontract management for compliance to scope, performance, schedule and costs.

• Experienced with SBA regulations, including small business registration and certifications, Mentor-Protégé Agreements and 8(a) MP-JV Agreements.

• Analyzes operational activities and implements process improvements to improve organizational efficiency.

• Possesses the ability to explain, advocate, and express facts/ideas in a convincing manner to negotiate all contract types and agreement types with individuals and groups.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple/detail-oriented tasks.

• Ability to work in a team and as an individual contributor.

• 20+ years federal client experience includes NIAID, NLM, FDA, HRSA, AHRQ, CDC, USCIS, DOA, DOT, NASA, USDA and GSA.

S E L E C T E D A C H I E V E M E N T S

• Provided pivotal guidance regarding cost analysis, pricing model strategies, risk mitigation and business volume compliance which resulted in contract procurements of $16M+ during FY2015.

• Successfully supported small businesses negotiate, obtain and maintain GSA schedules, including AIMS, IT70 and MOBIS.

• Developed and implemented tracking and reporting modules for the Office of Workforce Effectiveness and Resources, NIAID that coordinated over 130 trainings attended by 1,500+ participants per year and resulted in a 10% budget reduction.

• Successfully supported the negotiation and execution of a Mentor-Protégé Agreement and an 8(a) MP-Joint Venture Agreement for an 8(a) woman-owned small business.

• Developed, implemented and directed corporate processes during company’s 3-year, 200% growth expansion and significantly boosted operational efficiencies; (e.g., clarified team member roles and workflow, developed tracking system to optimize contract management and administration processes, developed robust risk mitigation program guidelines, implemented a new invoice review and approval process and developed a materials requisition approval process to improve purchasing controls.)

• Supported company’s efforts to achieve CMMI-3 and contributing author for development of an ISO-9001 Quality Manual to ensure client satisfaction and successful service delivery. Linda Cooney, M.S. – Resume Page 2 of 2

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Matters of Importance LLC, Rockville, MD November 2015 to Present Management Consultant Founder & CEO

• Advises clients on federal government contracting principles, development of effective organizational processes and strategic solutions to successfully meet corporate growth and profitability objectives.

• Provides operational management, process improvement and full life-cycle contracts administration services.

• Provides thorough assessment of RFPs, analyzes cost and pricing strategies and performs business proposal compliance review to improve competitive bids and increase procurement success rate.

• Negotiates complex contracts and contract modifications and monitors contract performance in areas of scope compliance, schedule and costs.

DSFederal Inc., Rockville, MD November 2012 to October 2015 Contracts & Program Administration Vice-President of Operations

• Steered full-scope operations for successful 8(a) woman-owned small business.

• In tandem with CEO, advised and guided executive team in corporate and management strategies pertaining to projects and services for government agencies including DHS, DOA, DOT, DHHS, NASA, USDA and GSA.

• Provided ongoing contracts administration, records management and ensured information integrity for portfolio of 25+ contracts collectively totaling $16M+ in annual revenues.

• Provided subcontract management for compliance to scope, performance, schedule and costs.

• Directly managed and/or collaborated with 12+ corporate staff spanning human resources, contracts administration, IT, finance, business development, and program management.

• Developed and deployed process improvements which improved organizational efficiency.

• Served as POC to contracting officials, team members and consultants and effectively expressed facts/ideas in a convincing manner to negotiate all contract types and agreement types with individuals and groups.

• Identified contract risks, advised on contractual obligations and interpreted terms, conditions and government regulations based on FAR and DFARS regulations.

• Governed management of company registrations and certifications and provided GSA schedules management using Schedule Input Program (SIP) and eOffer/eMOD.

• Mentored, coached and guided project managers in responding to client issues, interpreting contract requirements, and controlling funds allotted to contracts to ensure high-level fiscal accountability.

• Contributing author for an ISO Quality Manual and responsible for development of robust risk mitigation program by preparing comprehensive conflict of interest and risk mitigation guidelines. Cygnus Corporation, Rockville, MD February 1998 to September 2012 Management Vice-President (2006 to 2012) Contract Manager / SME (1998 to 2006)

• Served as corporate officer responsible for maintaining cohesive and productive relationships with government Contracting Officers and Contracting Specialists.

• Administered all prime contracts, subcontracts, and task orders from pre-award phase to closeout, including the management of contract modifications, invoicing, and routine contract correspondence.

• Provided executive level leadership to ensure accurate cost accounting, quality and timeliness of all contracts.

• Federal contract portfolio included customers in NIAID, NLM, HRSA and CDC. Herner & Company, Rockville, MD February 1992 to February 1998 Microbiologist / Information Specialist

• Extensively supported preclinical research and drug development efforts in HIV and AIDS-associated opportunistic infections by providing high-impact literature surveillance, biomedical data abstraction and data management of biological and chemical data.

E D U C A T I O N & C R E D E N T I A L S

M.S., Biotechnology, Johns Hopkins University, 1997 B.S., Biology, Albright College, 1976

SM (ASCP), Microbiology Specialist, American Society of Clinical Pathologists MT (ASCP), Washington Hospital Center, School of Medical Technology

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