Manager Management
Resume:
Ms. La’Mar B. Chambers
Herndon, VA 20171
*********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Master of Management in Public Administration, University of Phoenix, Columbus, OH 2007-2009
Masters of Science in Business Administration, Strayer University, Manassas, VA 2001 -2003
Bachelors of Science/Marketing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 1996 – 2000
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
Contracts Manager Sevatec, Inc., Fairfax, VA Oct 2015- Present
Negotiate with individuals that have different objectives or represent divergent interests to obtain contractual agreement on terms and conditions that are in the best interest of the Company
Develop, establish and maintain effective business relationships with, and serve as principal contractual point of contact with government and commercial customers and vendors/suppliers.
Assist in developing and maintaining the Contracts department processes and procedures.
Review, coordinate, prepare, negotiate and execute contracts, delivery/task orders, teaming agreements, NDAs, modifications and other agreements, as necessary.
Issue and negotiate subcontract/consultant agreements and purchase orders. Administer all company issued subcontracts/consulting agreements to include modification processing, vendor invoice review and processing, funds expenditure tracking, ensuring adherence to government regulation and relevant flow-downs.
Assist with the performance of the contractual closeout function for all contract types.
Maintain various contract files in accordance with company standards.
Enter and maintain contract data into Deltek GCS.
Draft correspondence to various clients including Contracting Officers and authorized ordering officers.
Assist Business Unit Leads, Directors, Program Managers, and Business Development Managers in resolving contractual issues.
Contracts Manager Mission1st Group, Inc., Alexandria, VA July 2015- Oct 2015
Mange all contract management activities and managing the subcontracts on contracts.
Manage compliance with contract requirements and performance reviews.
Working with customer line and contracts management to ensure Mission1st is meeting its program deliverables
Serve as customer’s Point of Contact for all contract administration activities and for all issues that may arise on contract.
Participate in all contract, project reviews, operational meetings, & briefings
Responsible for all schedule and contract deliverables
Responsible for Subcontract management.
Negotiate all NDA’s and Teaming Agreements.
Associate/Contracts Manager Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Herndon, VA May 2010- Feb 2015
Provide cradle to grave full life cycle strategic contracts administration leadership, advice, and support to DARPA
Analyze solicitations advising of potential risks and proposal strategies, including compliance with requirements and pricing approach.
Review and negotiate terms and conditions of non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and contracts and subcontracts in accordance with industry best practices and firm risk policies and procedures.
Provide subject matter expertise on all issues related to contracting from pre-award through post-award administration and ensure appropriate documentation acquired and entered into the firm's standard database in a timely manner.
Build and maintain relationships with key government procurement officials and monitor trends in federal procurement and the impact to their portfolio of contracts.
Apply negotiation expertise, handle multiple priorities effectively, and apply a general knowledge of financial issues, profit or loss implications, and a wide range of knowledge of federal procurement topics.
Senior Contracts Administrator DRS Technical Services Inc., Herndon, VA Oct 08-May 2010
Supervise and mentor 3 junior level staff members within the Maritime and Security Solutions Line of Business.
Manages and administers approximately 30 contracts worth over $100 Million+ including FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M & IDIQ type Contracts.
Formal business interface with multiple external DOD customers including: ARMY, NAVY, SPAWAR, and Government Primes on proposals and negotiations on programmatic issues including change management, organizational conflict of interest (OCIs), teaming agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Subcontract Agreements, and Prime Contracts.
Prepares proposals; offering solutions to mitigate contractual / program risks; maintaining contract files; developing negotiation strategies; understanding how terms and conditions affect prices and schedules; complying with ITAR; and participating in various internal and customer reviews.
Responsible for the development of solutions to a variety of complex problems and to complete projects on schedule following company policies and procedures with minimal supervision including Davis Beacon Act compliance, Service Contract Act, and Intellectual Property issues.
Senior Contracts Representative Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH Jan 06-Oct 08
Assured compliance with corporate policy and exercised good business judgment in all contractual and business opportunities for assigned Battelle Science and Technology International (BSTI) government contracts.
Managed and administered approximately 4 Large IDIQ vehicles, with over 800 task orders worth approximately $350+ Million.
Develop, and negotiate Confidential Disclosure Agreements and other special agreements.
Anticipated unusual or potential financial and/or contract performance issues and took corrective actions or recommended appropriate solutions.
Served as a primary resource to management and other staff on complex, business and contractual issues for project activities.
Negotiated complex contracts in support of organization objectives in the sale of research, development, testing and evaluation projects.
Maintained professional business relationships with multiple clients.
Contracts Representative Science Applications International Corporation, McLean, VA August 03-Jan. 2006
Managed and administered approximately 34 Contracts worth $130+ Million dollars including, FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, & IDIQ type contracts.
Prepared moderate to complex proposals, conduct contract negotiations, and administration of government and commercial contracts in accordance with company policies, applicable laws ( FAR and DFAR and AMS) and customer requirements.
Primary interface with customers and SAIC line managers, program control, and finance, and accounts receivable with focus on contract compliance, change order management, profitability analyses to ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions and attainment of SAIC business goals.
Reviewed and analyzed contract documents to determine contractual obligations. Prepare routine correspondence for formal submission, including limitation of funds, project authorizations, contractual modifications, contractual deliverables and reports.
Contract closeouts; preparation of Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) with collaborating SAIC Business Units/Groups; preparation and negotiation of other agreements such as Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements (TAs).
Monitor company performance for conformance to contract requirements and provide continual review to ensure that terms and conditions are met.
Processed current and potential international business through the International Business Review Board (IBRB).
Monitored and ensure SAIC’s compliance with Organizational Conflict of Interest through OCI Routing System.
Assisted in the preparation of pricing estimates and ROMS per customer’s request.
Accounts Representative Management Support Technology Inc, Fairfax, VA July 02-August 2003
Administered $7 Million dollars in Small Business, 8 (a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Federal Government Contracts.
Provided proposal development and preparation support, including past performance, cost volume, and related terms and conditions.
Successful in preparing winning proposals for the following GSA Schedules: IT Schedule 70, MOBIS
Negotiated rates, payment terms, deliverables, indemnification, liability etc.
Created oral and written presentations including online, video, and trade show conferences.
Conducted research to identify opportunities and intelligence.
Developed and implemented capture plans for developing teaming partners for future work.
Determined acquisition strategies for new opportunities.
Contracts Specialist America Online, Dulles, VA Jan 2001- July 2002
Managed implementation and administration of Online Advertising Contracts in excess of $500 Million dollars.
Reviewed and negotiated contractual terms and conditions with internal legal staff.
Managed major shopping/retail clients (Nordstrom, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus)
Scheduled and monitored advertising impression guarantees
Project Managed Promotions and Special Events.
Traffic and screen online banner advertisements
Supported sales to meet contract guarantees and distribution
Used QuarkXpress and PageMaker to Create, approve and develop creative advertising banners
Business Development Manager Daley Temporary Staffing, Manassas, VA May 2000-Jan 2001
Recruited and sold staffing contracts for technical and administrative positions. Initiated relationship efforts with prospective clients through cold calling and door-to-door sales. Recruited and screened employees. Maintained a high ratio of sales with a proven record of accomplishment. Created and distributed marketing materials using QuarkXPress and Photoshop.
Training: Performance Based Contracting Workshop and Incentives 2005
Business Development for Technical Staff and Line Managers 2003
Cost Volume Proposal Development 2003
OCI Management System 2003
Section 508 Training 2003
Understanding Federal Contract Types 2003
Deltek/GovWin Training 2009
Activities/Hobbies:
Member of the National Contract Management Association
Member of Big Brother Big Sister Mentoring and Achievement Program
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