Acquisition Specialist Security Clearance
Resume:
Kelli Parker
Beaverdam, VA 23105``
******@*****.***
Active Security Clearance: TS/SCI/CI Poly
Federal Government Experience includes:
Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Naval Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS)
Software Proficiency:
PRISM, FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System); CCR (Central Contractor
Registration); WAWF (Wide Area Workflow), PD2 (Procurement Desktop- Desktop), NASA SEWP, Unified Financial Management Systems (UFMS)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Best Value Technology, LLC
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency March 2021- Present
Acquisition Specialist
Provides cradle to grave contract support and advice using Department of Defense (DoD) contracting authority for senior management, junior personnel, and stakeholders at NGA. Assists four Contracting Officers (COs); two with the Office of Special Projects and two with OSCR Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program Phase 1 and 2, review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Assists with acquisition strategy; reviews evaluation requests; drafts award documentation and debriefings.
Assists to determine contract type and method; prepares justifications; and pre-and post-award documentation.
Drafts award documents (PNM, Mod/Distro Logs, Checklist).
Prepares solicitation documents.
Review proposals for compliance and evaluation criteria
Analyzes cost and pricing using weighted guidelines.
Uses strong communications skills to interact with firms regarding their award status,
Conduct and prepare contract files for Procurement Management Reviews
Coordinate with the Program Office to clarify issues, and updates status for Senior Personnel.
Conduct peer reviews to ensure accuracy of award files and communication to firms.
Drafts administrative, incremental, and de-obligation funding documents/modifications.
Assists COs with contract administration, contract modifications and oversight of contract performance.
Develop improved performance in the FOIA programs.
Draft reports on Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act matters.
Gather and package official documents in response to FOIA requests.
Assist agency staff with process flow of submitting memorandums, routing procedures, timeliness, and approval.
Assist and provide support and assistance in the areas of acquisition and procurement guidance for technical procedures.
Run queries of various reports
Infinity Support Services Inc.
Naval Criminal Investigation Service October 2020- March 2021
Acquisition Specialist
Perform market analysis to determine availability of products, services and/or producers.
Prepare solicitations, evaluate bidder’s capacity to perform and comply with contract requirements.
Assisted in the preparation of Statements of Work (SOW) and Justifications and Approvals (J&As) for sole source, limited competitive and brand name.
Perform price analysis, analyzing commercial pricing practices applicable to commodities and services.
Conduct negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms and conditions of a contract.
Procure goods and services of a moderate to high complexity.
Maintain procurement files in an audit ready condition which conforms to standard practices.
Act as a liaison between the customer, vendors, and procurement managers.
Solve complex issues that arise during pre-award, award and post award.
Identify appropriate procurement type to achieve results while mitigating risk.
Government Contract Solutions (GCS)
Federal Bureau of Investigation 10/2014- 11/2019
Acquisition Specialist III (Team Lead)
Performed the duties of Team Lead to provide guidance with day-to-day activities, support and HR matters.
Performed cradle to grave acquisition package development.
Performed contract administration activities for selected contracts and assisted in the monitoring of contractor performance (CPARs), approval of progress payments, verification of deliveries, and similar activities.
Analyzed and evaluated cost-related areas of solicitations for pricing structure and instruction to offerors.
Analyzed and evaluated contractor price/cost quotes for new procurements, changes, follow-on procurements, new contracts or the issuance of modifications or terminations for convenience and default.
Assisted customers in developing statements of work, justifications, IGCEs, Market Research, Acquisition Strategy and contract administration.
Served as first Point of Contact for contractual issues or concerns, to include contractual changes, price variations, monthly/quarterly reports, milestone tracking and contract closeouts.
Government Contract Solutions (GCS)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) 6/2011- 9/2013
Performed Cradle to Grave contract processes to include assisting with the preparation of Statements of Work, Justification Letters, IGCEs and Market Research.
Performed a full range of contract administration duties necessary to administer and close out.
Monitored contractor compliance with contract specifications and requirements and ensured adherence to contract terms and conditions.
Prepared, tracked, and updated contract closeout spreadsheet of obligated funds expenditures.
Worked closely with contract closeout team members, including COs, CORs, and vendors.
Conducted contract administration validation to include funds de-obligations funds
Submitted Contractor Notification Letter and Release of Claims to the contractor.
Confirmed receipt of final invoice, end date period of performance, and ceiling amount with vendors when a contract modification de-obligation was required for closeout.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, Acquisition & Contract Management, Strayer University, June 2011
CERTIFICATIONS
DAWIA- Level I Certification
DAWIA-Level II Part 2
Introduction to Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Federal Personnel
Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations
Managing Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Recipients
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants
Introduction to Logistics 101 (Defense Acquisition University)
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