Erika R. Bouknight

703-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Interacted efficiently with all Sr. Management and decision- makers. Has strong attention to detail and management of a dynamic, full, and diverse workload. Experienced with the following programs: PRISM, CMS, SAP, PPS, and FPDS-NG. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Demonstrated knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and various contract types (Cost, T&M, LH, FFP). Clear, precise oral and written communication skills.

CLEARANCE:

ACTIVE Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance (TS/SCI CI Poly), 2015 EDUCATION:

B.A., Marymount University, Psychology (Completed) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

OBXtek, Inc. – DHS (300 7th St, NW Washington, DC) POC: Virgina Pettis 571-***-**** 06/2019 -09/2019

Sr. Contract Closeout Specialist (Contract)

• Performed necessary research and prepare all documentation for the termination of contracts for convenience of the Government or default by the Contractor

• Ensured successful task completion within the scheduled timeframe consistent with the established scope of work to include technical solutions

• Completed the necessary documents to properly closeout contract actions (Cost, Time and Material, Labor Hour, Fixed Priced) and Intra/Inter Agency Agreements for the Contracting Officers Make necessary changes based on Contracting Officers review comments

• Completed closeouts based on a prioritized closeout list provided by the Government STI Tec – DHS (1616 Fort Myer Dr, Arlington VA 22209) POC: Brittney Winston 202-***-**** 12/2018 -06/2019

Sr. Contract Closeout Specialist

• Identified, coordinated and resolved deobligations of excess funds and any related issues

• Confirmed all final reports from vendors and CORs administrative skills required for confirming, verifying and coordinating closeout activity daily

• Reconciled unbilled balances, excess funds, misaligned invoice payments and related issues and coordinate with team members to process closures

• Efficiently closeout contract types: cost reimbursements, time and materials, and labor hour Chevo Consulting, LLC- DHS (300 7th St, NW Washington, DC) POC Carrisa Hobbs 202-***-**** 10/2017- 10/2018

Sr. Contract Closeout Specialist

• Performed Contract File Closeout Assessments

• Confirmed acceptance of contract goods and services Reconciled contract funding obligations and expenditures with final voucher amounts and determine deobligated amounts

• Prepared contract closeout modifications using PRISM or like systems

• Reviewed prime contract files and determined which purchase orders (POs) or subcontracts require closeout

• Updated spreadsheets and status sheets as appropriate

• Prepared weekly status reports for executive level review

• Maintained records of memos to file, purchase order closeout packages by vendor name, prime contract number, project number and purchase order/subcontract number

• Customized all file documentation to accurately reflect closeout status for analysis by the customer and internal departments

Defense Intelligence Agency – DoD (JBAB 20 Macdill Blvd, Washington, DC) 08/2015 -10/2017

Erika R. Bouknight

703-***-****

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Sr. Financial Contracts Specialist

• Developed acquisition plans and procurement milestone schedules

• Coordinated tasks and attend meetings related to the development of a procurement package

• Prepared procurement packages, including preparation and review of requirements documentation

(e.g., Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statement of Need (SON), Performance Work Statement (PWS)), market research documentation, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), draft evaluation factors, applicable pre-award determinations and findings, and applicable pre-award clearances and reviews (e.g., Small Business Set-Aside Review and Information Technology Checklist)

• Provided recommendations concerning the selection of contract type and method of acquisition

• Prepared Justifications for Other-than-Full-and-Open-Competition (JOFOCs)

• Prepared or assisted with the preparation of Determinations and Findings

• Drafted or assisted in drafting and issuing applicable pre-award synopses

• Presented acquisition planning documentation for higher level reviews and approvals

• Reviewed acquisition requirement documents and improved customer statements of work and other pre-award documentation

• Reviewed and participated in training development and delivery

• Developed briefings and position papers, reviewed drafts, and finalized documentation Government Contract Solutions--(2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Washington DC) POC: 10/2013 -07/2015

Sr. Contract Closeout Specialist

• For the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), performed Contract File Closeout Assessments Confirmed acceptance of contract goods and services

• Reconciled contract funding obligations and expenditures with final voucher amounts and determine deobligated amounts

• Prepared contract closeout modifications using PRISM or like systems

• Reviewed prime contract files and determined which purchase orders (POs) required closeout

• Coordinated with Contracts and Procurement professionals to conduct research on the contracts in preparation for closeout

• Prepared weekly status reports for executive level review

• Maintained records of memos to file, purchase order closeout packages by vendor name, prime contract number, project number and purchase order/subcontract number

• Customized all file documentation to accurately reflect closeout status for analysis by the customer and internal departments

• Accomplished assigned projects and priorities, bringing conflicting priorities to VP of Contracts and Procurement for attention for resolution

• Worked within the established metrics/timelines for completion of documents

• Efficiently and effectively eliminate the contract closeout backlog

• Remained current on processing closeouts on expiring contracts

• Developed innovative processes to efficiently closeout complicated contract types (e.g. cost reimbursements, time and materials, and labor hour)

• Reviewed Closeout Policies and provided recommendations to increase closeout efficiency Allegheny Science and Technology – DHS/CBP (1331 F St NW, Washington DC)POC: George Spencer 304-***-****

09/2009- 2013

Contract Closeout Specialist

• Managed and delivered all contract aspects: revenue, billing, costs incurred

• Trained and mentored new employees

• Assisted team members with difficult closeout files

• Negotiated quick closeouts where possible

• Coordinated internal responses for data requests, information flow of all DCAA audits and oversight requirement

• Performed standard closeout procedures in accordance with FAR 4.804-5

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