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Christine Pettigrew

443-***-**** Cellular

ad29ko@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Certificates:

DAWI Certification Level III Contracting, DAWI Level III Purchasing, DAWI Level

II Contracting, DAWI Level 1, and Former Government Employee / Contracting Officer 1102 Series.

Relevant Work Experience:

Over 49 years of Government experience with 44 1/2 years as a warranted Contracting Officer. 5 Year as contract specialist /contract closeout and administrator in the private sector. Experience in a large variety of commodities, services and construction contracting. Functioned as a buyer, contract reviewer, contract closeout, contract administrator, team leader and supervisor. Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements. Experience in ABSS, CPAR, PRISM (Contract Management System), procurement System, FPDS, Citrix, PD2, Comprizing and PCF.

Lead Contract Closeout Specialist, NIST 06/01/19 - 02/07/20 (contractor)

Responsible for contract closeout which consist of assess, analyze and process contract closeouts.

· Track, monitor and prepare reporting related to the undeliverable actions and closeouts.

· Maintain an Excel Spreadsheet to construct payment history of contracts/task orders to verify payment of invoices.

· Utilize the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) to verify all financial information to reconcile the contract to complete Desk Audits and Desk Reviews.

· Validate the funds of all contracts in the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).

· Perform a Desk Audit (CPFF) to verify that all Indirect Costs has been utilized properly using the contractors indirect cost rates determined by the cognizant audit agency in accordance with FAR 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment.

Recommend Quick Closeout Procedure per FAR 42.708.

· Assist the COR and GTL in developing innovative processes and methods for closing out

Contract Closeout Specialist, NIST 09/13/15 - 08/17/2018 (contractor)

Responsible for contract closeout which consist of assess, analyze and process contract closeouts.

· Track, monitor and prepare reporting related to the undeliverable actions and closeouts.

· Maintain an Excel Spreadsheet to construct payment history of contracts/task orders to verify payment of invoices.

· Utilize the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) to verify all financial information to reconcile the contract to complete Desk Audits and Desk Reviews.

· Validate the funds of all contracts in the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).

· Perform a Desk Audit (CPFF) to verify that all Indirect Costs has been utilized properly using the contractors indirect cost rates determined by the cognizant audit agency in accordance with FAR 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment.

Recommend Quick Closeout Procedure per FAR 42.708.

· Assist the COR and GTL in developing innovative processes and methods for closing out

On Site Program Manager/ Contract Closeout Specialist, FDA 01/10/14 - 07/15/15 (contractor)

Responsible for contract closeout and project management, for the overall contract which consist of create, manage, and control all work plans, project schedules, and/or work breakdown structures (WBS) as follows:

Coordinate all required Contractor staff training. This includes FDA-mandated training courses,

such as FDA Records Management Training, Computer Security Awareness Training, and IT

Security Recertification, UFMS (Unified Financial Management System), and PRISM (contract

management system) training

Assist in developing and providing as necessary supplemental formalized processes for contract

closeouts as needed by the FDA acquisitions group during the duration of the project

Assist with closing undelivered orders (UDOs) assignments, which originate from each Center’s

Office of Budget Control.

Ensure proper closeout procedures and train new employees on the proper closeout procedures abiding by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in accordance with FAR 4.804-5.

· Assess, analyze and process contract closeouts.

· Track, monitor and prepare reporting related to the undeliverable actions and closeouts

· Maintain an Excel Spreadsheet to construct payment history of contracts/task orders to verify payment of invoices.

· Utilize the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) to verify all financial information to reconcile the contract to complete Desk Audits and Desk Reviews.

· Validate the funds of all contracts in the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).

· Perform a Desk Audit (CPFF) to verify that all Indirect Costs has been utilized properly using the contractors indirect cost rates determined by the cognizant audit agency in accordance with FAR 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment.

· Recommend Quick Closeout Procedure per FAR 42.708.

· Facilitate bi-weekly team meetings to discuss closeout actions, challenges and any company information.

· Review deliverables prepared by the team before submitting to upper management and clients; validate deliverables in PRISM, DCIS and UFMS to ensure closure

· Preparation of both monthly contract financial status and project progress reports for

submission to clients and management

· Ensure proper closeout procedures and train new employees on the proper closeout procedures abiding by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in accordance with FAR 4.804-5.

· Prepare monthly reports to track production of the team to communicate these findings to the Government.

Assist the COR and GTL in developing innovative processes and methods for closing out.

Supervisory Contract Specialist, Air National Guard, Joint Base Andrews, Oct 2006 to Mar 2014

Responsible for a contracting functions for the Air National Guard, which includes supervising

eight contract specialist and 17 sections, insuring/reviewing all acquisition requirement packages were in compliance prior to submission thru the Acquisition Planning Board (APB). Performed Peer reviews of Statement of Works, Performance Work Statements and Statement of Objectives throughout the Air National Guard.

Advertised, solicited, negotiated and administered contracts. Conducted acquisition planning, advertised, solicited, negotiated and administrator a wide range of services contracts, which included AFWAY and Network-Centric Solutions (Netcents) contract. Reviewed requirements, identified and corrected restrictive specifications resulting in increased competition and timely award. Set pre-negotiation objectives, conducted and lead negotiations with prospective contractors on a best value procurement. Assists field personnel by coordinating with the buying agencies and payment offices on matters related to programming, obligation, expenditure of funds, and contract modifications. Teamed with customers in the development of Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Statement of Objectives, soliciting and awarding of support services contracts.

Administered formal services and simplified Firm Fixed Price and IDIQ contracts. Performed all duties of administration to include modifications, documentation to support reasonableness of price, J &A's and terminations. Saved Air National Guard $96Millon dollars in two minutes before end of year cut-off September 2012.

Lead Contract Administrator/Specialist, Air National Guard, Arlington, VA, Apr 2000 to Oct 2006

Responsible for a wide range of contracting functions to include: Statement of Work development; Acquisition Planning; Advertising, soliciting, negotiating and administering contracts, conducted acquisition planning, advertised, solicited, negotiated and administrator 8 construction A&E contracts. Reviewed requirements, identified and corrected restrictive specifications resulting in increased competition and timely award. Set pre-negotiation objectives, and conducted and lead negotiations with prospective contractors on a best value procurement. Assists field personnel by coordinating with the buying agencies and payment offices on matters related to programming, obligation, expenditure of funds and contract modifications. Teamed with customer in the development Statements of Work, soliciting and awarding of support services contracts. Procured and administered formal services and simplified Firm Fixed Price and IDIQ contracts. Working on contract in grant and cooperative agreement.

Lead Contract Specialist /Administrator, Andrews AFB, Clinton, MD Aug 1998 to Apr 2000

Managed, performed and administered purchasing and contracting functions for commodities, services and construction teams at Andrews Air Force Base. Prepared, analyzed, reviewed and inspected contractual documents for the Department of Defense. Team Leader/ Contract Specialists responsible for awarding and administering 57 complex construction, services and supplies contracts valued in excess of $8M. Administered 21 contracts and 10 blanket purchase agreements, valued at over $2M. Negotiated and modified the $9.8M Mystic Star Contract, ensuring continuous secure communications for the President of the United States. Publicized, solicited, negotiated and awarded 8 recurring services contracts valued in excess of $10M ahead of pre-established schedule. Independently recovered over $100K dollars in over payment on Military Family Housing Contract. Ensured contractors complied with Federal Acquisition Regulation, prepared contract modifications, negotiated wage adjustments, conducted performance conferences, prepared Rule 4 files, processed claims protest and termination. Assistant to Small Business Representative, performing all duties, to include setting up briefings, discussing FAR requirements to vendors, insuring each vendor was aware of what the government was looking for in order for them to be award a contract. Insured each customer was register in CCR in order to do business with the Government.

Contracts Specialist/Administrator, Charleston Air Force Base, SC, Feb 1982 to Aug 1998

Responsible for planning and scheduling work assignments, prioritizing workload, and resolving technical problems. Advertised, solicited, negotiated, awarded and administered complex construction contracts. Negotiated Full Food Services and Land Mobile Radio - Pager contracts. Advertised, awarded and aggressively administered a $379K contract for repair of a fire ravaged mobility processing center, enabling the base to remain fully mission capable. Single-handedly negotiated, awarded and administered 80 services/construction delivery orders valued in excess of $6M. Awarded over 100 line

items valued in excess of $1.2M within 150 days. Purchased over 1500 IT line items valued over $8.5M during fiscal year end.

United States Air Force from Dec 1970 thru Dec 1978

Education

Associate Degree in Police Science/Security/Law Enforcement 1982

Job-Related Training Courses

Contracting Fundamentals - Contract Reviews - Contracting Pricing - Contracting Administration Pre/Post Award -Advanced Contracting Administration - Quantitative Technician for Cost and Price Analysis -Construction Contracting - Contingency Contracting - Government Contract Law - Contract Cost and Pricing - Performance Based Contracts (Non IT)-DOD Small Business - Defense Small Purchases - Contract Placement - Utilities Contracting - ADP Acquisition Hardware/Software Svcs - Microsoft 1997 - Standard Procurement System 2000 (SPS- PD2) -Acquisition Reform Training - Simplified Acquisition Procedures - FAC Net/EDI, Contract Format and Structure for DOD e-Business Environment, PRISM, Radio Frequency Identification CLM044 Section 888, and PCF

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