Demetrice N. Parker

ad423s@r.postjobfree.com, Hughesville, MD 20637 301-***-****

Senior Acquisition/Contracts/Procurement Manager

A Military Veteran who is a highly engaged Consultant with over 15 years of experience controlling acquisition requirements on a Program level. Recognized for having excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Success in interpreting and applying various provisions that impact simple to highly complex and high-risk contracts. A leader focused in sustaining a company’s profitability by building strong relationships with trusted vendors and aligning contractual products and services to the mission.

Acquisition Planning

Client Relations

Contracts Management

Strategic Operations

Source Selection

Negotiation

Team Cohesion

Change Management & Leadership

Budgeting

Program Management

Contract Life-Cycle Management

Market Research

Clearance: Secret (Active) 2014

DHS Suitability

Licenses and Certifications

FAC C-Level III - 2013

Professional Affiliations

Maryland Society of Accounting & Tax Professional (MSATP)

National Contract Management Association (NMCA)

Highlights of Qualifications

Offering 15+ years of proven commitment to provide excellent Government acquisition and contract management support. Areas of expertise include IT, R & D and Support Services.

Solid and progressive experience working within medium to large sized Federal agencies to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Navy (DON) and Department of Commerce (DOC).

Independently managed an IT budget up to $600M and portfolios with up to 35-40 acquisitions with a total price ceiling of at least $1B.

Maintain strong partnerships with all key stakeholders. Proven track record with handling various types of IT acquisitions contracts, pre and post activities and acquisition processes. Recognized for exceptional performance in preparing proposal requests and contract administration from cradle to grave.

Established reputation with the interpretation and application of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other agency regulatory, policy and related acquisition guidance as it pertains to all IT related acquisitions.

Highly proficient in leading, coaching and training junior acquisition specialists with managing IT portfolios.

Education

Master of Science in Management/Project Management, 2016, Strayer University, Washington DC

Master of Business Administration/Acquisitions, 2012, Strayer University, Chesapeake, VA

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, 2007, Strayer University, Newington, VA

Professional Experience

DPP Consulting,

Independent Contractor

USAGM February 2019 – Present

330 Independence Avenue SW

Washington DC 20237

Contract Specialist/Manager

Served as a Sub-Contractor to WTI supporting Board of Broadcasting and Governors as a dedicated resource to the Office of Program Review (OPR), for procurement services for research and development and IT contracts for international studies and outreach in 30 countries. Gathers requirements and converts data into acquisition strategies utilizing program budget. Prepares acquisition documents including, but not limited to: solicitations, pre-negotiation and price-negotiation memorandums, sole-source documentation, past performance verifications, purchase requests/orders, and award modifications. Prepares, evaluates, recommends for award contract actions for Government review and signature.

Significant Procurement Contributions

Created training and drafted source selection standards for Regional Directors to follow for evaluation of research poll acquisitions.

Drafts procurement documents PWS, SOO, SOW, SSP, RFP, RFP and IGCE in support of Procurement process managing a contracts portfolio of $20M Research and Development contracts to obtain data in 30 countries.

Leading engagements from strategy development through execution and briefs executives on status of Acquisition life cycle.

Assisted the client in obtaining a web competitive intelligence analytics tool valued at $400K annually. The client was looking to grow their web and social media footprint. This tool supports 100+ websites and 300 social media pages in 59 languages.

Assisted the client in obtaining a tag audit management system (TAMS) that audit tags across websites and apps in search of compliance with custom defined standards.

Assisted the client in acquiring support personnel for small businesses for HR and IT support.

Times Solutions, September 2017 – January 2019

609 Independence Parkway ste 210

Chesapeake VA 23320

Contract Specialist/Manager

Served as a Senior Acquisitions Consultant supporting the United States Aid for International Development (USAID) MCIO Division for procurement services and IT Contract Acquisitions to include software licenses and renewals and services. Provides cradle to grave acquisition expertise and assistance. Prepares acquisition documents including, but not limited to: solicitations, pre-negotiation and price-negotiation memorandums, past performance verifications, purchase requests/orders, and award modifications. Prepares, evaluates, recommends for award contract actions for Government review and signature.

Significant Procurement Contributions

Assist the client PM/COR/CO with procurement package generation for a variety of acquisitions from SAP to $90M acquisitions, specifically the SOO, SOW, SSP, RFP, RFP and IGCE

Manages and assisted the Government by serving as Lead Negotiator on USAID’s time and materials contract Analytics, Data, Visualization, and Information Services (ADVISE). This contract consolidated multiple contracts under the Knowledge Management Division which strives to gain efficiencies while providing a more holistic offering of data and knowledge management services for the Agency, with an estimated contract value of $96M. Performs all post award actions to include State Department and multiple mission buy-ins.

Assist the Government with Software Management. Track all software and hardware maintenance renewal dates that are schedule for renewal 120 days before expiration. Notify the Government lead and provide all required samples documents required for renewal of software and hardware assets. Processed over 15 software renewals valued at $500K.

Manages the data migration contract (Socrata). Socrata provides technical services as remote support for data ingress to migrate the E3 data from the SART database onto the DDL platform. Performs all post award actions.

Veteran Enterprise Solutions Inc, Washington DC August 2016 – August 2017

6507 Wynema Court 2nd Fl

Alexandria VA 22315

Contracts Specialist/Manager

40 hours per week

Serves as a Senior Acquisitions Consultant supporting the Department of Commerce for the procurement services and IT Contract Acquisitions to include software services, and telecommunication services. Provides cradle to grave acquisition expertise and assistance. Prepares acquisition documents including, but not limited to: acquisition plans, statements of work, synopses, solicitations, pre-negotiation and price-negotiation memorandums, past performance verifications, purchase requests/orders, and award modifications. Prepares, evaluates, recommends for award contract actions for Government review and signature. Performs review and provides comments on procurement packages to include: RFP/RFQ, Acquisition Plans, IGCEs, TEPs, J&A's for other than full and open competition, synopses, D&Fs for exception to fair opportunity for both negotiated competitive procurements and sole source procurements. Reviews and proposes changes to procurement packages. Prepares solicitation packages and contractual correspondence documentation. Coordinates proposal evaluation of offers with the program office and Government Contracting Officer (CO), and performs contract administration responsibilities.

Significant Procurement Contributions

Assisted the Government in awarding various software products to include Oracle based desktop applications awarding a $150K contract via an Oracle unlimited licensing agreement.

Managed the Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary cellular phone contract for mobile services and mobile broadband devices and services with an estimated contract value of $250K with Cellco Partnership.

Managed the AT&T Mobility contract performing post award work to include modifications and working closely with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in managing billing discrepancies.

Managed the RELX contract, a IT Services Contract, which provides access to legal, news, public records, company and financial data information contained in the LexisNexis databases, with an estimated contract value of $2.1M.

Department of Homeland Security, Washington DC July 2015 – August 2016

2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE

Washington DC 20593

Government Contracting Officer GS-13

Served as a Senior Contract Specialist for the procurement of support services, IT Contract Acquisitions to include hardware, software, and telecommunication services, and R & D work. Managed a portfolio of 22 contracts while supporting 3 contracting officers, 9 project managers and over 15 projects. Processed 7 new and recurring awards and 5 contract close outs per month. Utilized the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations (HSAR). Provided procurement planning assistance and authors documents according to technical need, specializing in reviewing of and assisting with acquisition package preparation to include Limited Source Justifications (LSJ’s), Justifications and Approvals (J&As), Request for Proposals (RFP), Statement of Works (SOW), source selection plans (SSP), and negotiation memorandums. Performed contract modifications, price cost analysis, contract terms and/or specification, close-outs, invoice processing and contract negotiations. Reconciled billing statements. Instrumental in leading and participating in technical evaluation teams and reviewing technical evaluations of solicitation and providing feedback to source selection panel.

Significant Procurement Contributions

Secured Management Support Services for the Treasury Enforcement Communication System (TECS), an IT Software with services based contract, with a turn-around time of (2) weeks for the creation and administration of accounts to access criminal databases and audits for usage by Coast Guard Personnel. This was a Firmed Fixed Price (FFP) contract valued at $350K.

Served as the lead Negotiator for a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee Task Order (TO) for a Joint Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME). Assisted with the Program Office’s redefine requirements to clearly state the need and negotiated with the contractor to alleviate excessive overages where we successfully attained a cost avoidance of $1.2M.

Re-negotiated a $3.5M telecommunication contract for the department with Verizon saving the Government an estimated $2M over the life of the contract by combining the efforts of several divisions that had separate contracts with Verizon. Performed post award duties on awarded contract to include phone line additions, tablets, hotspot devices and payment of monthly invoices with multiple line of accounting streams.

Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD February 2014 – July 2015

47123 Buse Rd

Patuxent River MD

DoD Contract Officer GS-13

Served as a key team leader in the procurement of IT software, hardware, middleware and support services. Managed a portfolio of 8 contracts while supporting 3 contracting officers, 5 project managers and over 5 projects. Processed 10 new and recurring awards per month. Utilized the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR). Supervised contractors’ performances that ensured that the stipulations of the contracts were being met. Acted as a shrewd negotiator working to achieve the best possible outcome for the organization. Developed contractual revisions as laws and regulations were established, changed or otherwise modified. Worked closely with COR to ensure that deliverables had been met in order to pay invoices. Provided guidance and training for a team of 10 employees ranging in grades from GS-9 – GS-13. Created and implemented templates for interns and specialists to follow for successful award of software contracts. Performed training on the utilization of various contracting vehicles such as NASA SEWP, ESI and GSA Schedules that resulted in faster turn-around times for procurements and increased productivity output by 15%.

Significant Contributions

• Performed Annual Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) Reviews. Ensured that COR’s files were up-to-date and training was completed and correctly documented. Collaborated with the Program Managers (PMs), CORS, and Vendors to improve our compliance with inputting performance information in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). These vigorous efforts resulted in the improvement of the CPARS requirements and COR training requirements by 15% and 30% respectively.

Significant IT Procurement Contributions

Assigned to a $500K Firmed Fixed Priced (FFP) IT competition contract for contractor support for the on-going operations of the NAVAIR Scientific and Technical Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) Demonstration Project, the GS Interim Performance Management System (IPMS) and the GS Legacy / FWS system (GS Legacy). Awarded a Paid Time-Off (PTO) personnel action for awarding the contract on time.

Provided expert advice as a part of an Integrated Product Team on procurement matters to develop requirements on a $5.5M Firmed Fixed Priced (FFP) IT Sole Source pre-award for procurement of a Talent Management tool with support services. Served as an expert advisor to senior program officials in procurement planning meetings. Advised program officials of the procurement objectives to be used, and assisted in the preparation of Statements of Work (SOWs).

Lead Contract Specialist/Negotiator on a $30M Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) competitive contract to procure Information Assurance Support services for Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Information Technology/Information Management Departments.

Served as Lead Contract Specialist/Negotiator on a $15M Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) competitive contract to procure Business Operations, Information Technology Portfolio Management and Engineering and Enterprise Architecture for NAVAIR Headquarters.

Department of Education, Washington DC November 2009 – February 2014

830 1st NE

Washington DC 20002

Government Contract Specialist GS-13

Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the procurement of Human Resource Support IT Systems and Software services. Managed a portfolio of 12 contracts while supporting 2 contracting officers, 3 project managers and over 7 projects. Processed 3 new and recurring awards and 2 contract close outs per month and 1 contract termination during my tenure. Utilized the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) and the Education Acquisition Regulation (EdAR). Monitored the progress of contractors with Fixed Price (FP) contracts. Advised contractors regarding contractual requirement limitations. Researched, interpreted, and analyzed precedent decisions, laws, and regulations. Researched and analyzed market trends. Authored contract documents throughout the entire contracting lifecycle. Conducted Brand Name Justifications (BNJs), Determinations and Findings (D&F's), Justifications and Approvals (J&A's), Solicitations, Source Selection Plans, Contract Monitoring Plans, Price and Negotiation Memorandums and Contracts.

Significant Contributions

Responded to a GAO protest on behalf of FSA. Assisted Contracting Officer (CO) in a termination for convenience in the best interest of the Government. Negotiated a no cost settlement agreement with the awardee on a $3.5M contract award to a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Responded to a GAO protest on behalf of FSA. Assisted Contracting Officer in a termination for convenience in the best interest of the Government.

Supported the agencies small business goals and awarded contracts to 8(a), Hubzone and SDVOSB contract with a cost savings of $900K.

Performed negotiations sufficient to work with request for quotations and requests for proposals for standard items. Utilized NASA SEWP, GSA schedule and GWACs to identify potential vendors. Awarded 60% of the acquisitions under Simplified Acquisitions Procedures (SAP) FAR Part 12, 13 and 15 with 70% of purchases being to small businesses.

Significant IT Procurement Contributions

Managed a $15M IT software portfolio that included Oracle unlimited licensing agreement and several software that were created to act in conjunction with major IT systems for the Department.

Negotiated the IT Services contract that runs the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website for Federal Student Aid. This procurement had a potential $3.5M contract value.

Liberty Tax Service, Virginia Beach, VA August 2008 – November 2009

2129 General Booth Blvd ste 116

Virginia Beach VA 23454

Director 40 hours per week

Managed the day-to-day operations and administrative duties of the Supply Department to include purchasing, maintenance, distribution, inventory and selection of vendors. Supervised up to 5 personnel. Managed an annual supply budget of $4M and the company's operational expenses that were in excess of $1M. Evaluated past performance data to forecast needs and production levels. Conducted regular trend evaluation of key business metrics and performance to enhance process effectiveness. Conducted extensive market research and planning. Developed strategic plans to improve productivity, quality and efficiency of operations. Obtained quotes and conducted price analysis utilizing RFI, RFQ and RFP procedures.

Significant Contributions

Successfully developed and implemented procurement policies, procedures and guidelines that streamlined the operating process thereby decreasing the procurement time by more than 25%.

Reduced contract expenses by $25K annually through aggressive negotiation tactics.

US Navy, MSRON FOUR, Portsmouth, VA July 2002 – August 2008

Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Bldg 10

Portsmouth VA 23704

Lead Logistics Specialist

Managed the daily operations of purchasing and procurement of supplies and equipment for forward deployed personnel. Was responsible for all acquisitions logistic support functions to include, planning, development, implementations and management of support concepts and strategies. Drafted, proposed and managed IT telecommunication contracts. Supervised up to eight personnel. Utilized the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR). Monitored logistics funds, distributions and expenditures for projects and programs. Performed performance-based logistics. Developed and implemented local processes, policies and regulations. Briefed senior executive leadership and made recommendations.

Significant Contributions

Forecasted, proposed and executed the organization’s budget and operational expenses in excess of $4M. Administered financial estimates and fund expenditures.

Served as the Certifying Official on all Government credit card holders. Reconciled monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Posted receipts and invoices to contracts and credit statements.

IT Contributions

Negotiated the cellular telephone contract for the command with Verizon. Managed the cellular telephone bills, collection of overages to be paid back to the Government and issuance of mobile devices to military personnel. Performed additional post award duties as invoicing, modifications to include additions of services and devices.

Computer Skills

Intermediate Skills - Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook

Defense Information Systems Training (DISA), Defense Travel Systems (DTS), STARS, data system, Rational-Supply, Supply and Financial Management Functional Area Supply System II (SNAP II), NALCOMIS (maintenance/supply systems), Acquisition Management System (AMS) Contract and Purchasing Support System (CPSS), Great Plains, PD2, Seaport, WINS, CIMS, COSTPoint, PRISM

Other Pertinent Training

CPCM Certification Prep Course, Sept 2018

ACQ 101 – Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, Mar 2015

ACQ 202 – Intermediate Systems Acquisitions, May 2015

HBS 428 – Negotiating, Mar 2015

Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracting, Aug 2013

Service Contract Act, Jan 2013

Project Management for Contracting Professionals, Jan 2012

Next Generation of Government Summit, Jul 2011

Leadership: First Line Leadership Development Program; Primary Leadership Development Program; Leadership Skills for Non-supervisors, Dec 2011

FSA Acquisitions Training - Difficult Conversations, Apr 2010

Federal Acquisitions Regulation Course, Oct 2010

Business Writing, Oct 2010

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