Kimberly Jones

**** ******* ***** ***** - ******, CA 92880

951-***-**** (Home) ~ 310-***-**** (Work) ~ 951-***-**** (cell)

ada4u9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a mid to Upper Level position involving Contract Administration or Corporate Communication/Marketing Programs

Abilities

Supervision of meeting coordination, communications, administrative and information management.

Proposal and Contract Development and Management.

Conference planning / management.

Publications / communications coordination (editorial, production, and dissemination).

Responsible for maintaining quality customer / client service.

Employment History

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Contracts Manager, Level 4, February 1, 2019 – Present

Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, F-35 Non Annualized Sustainment Programs

Contracts Manager, Level 4, August 6, 2018-January 31, 2019

Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. Responsible for leading proposal efforts for new procurements, which would entail RFP/RFQ Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Contracts Manager, Level 4, February 15, 2010 – August 5, 2018

Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Moog Inc.

Senior Contract Administrator, July 21, 2008-February 14, 2010

Effectively interact on a regular basis with senior management, perform tasks in the preparation of proposals, including RFP/RFQ analysis, pricing, contract negotiations and administration of contracting activities and interaction with customers in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, customer requirements, and sound business judgment. Input required contractual documentation into the Moog Business System (MBS) {Contracts Computer Data Base}.

The Boeing Company

Contract Administrator, Level 4, January 1, 2006 – July 20, 2008

Responsible for contract management and administration in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Reviewed and administered contracts and modifications; prepared contract review records and obtained necessary management approvals. Led negotiations of contracts and changes with customers. Assisted in preparation of presentations for program and customer reviews. Prepared and maintained contract documentation and provided information to accounting, property and procurement departments.

The Boeing Management Company

Contract & Royalty Administrator, April 2003-December 31, 2005

Responsible generating over $3M in Royalty Revenue for the Intellectual Property Business of the Boeing Management Company. Primary y Interface with Licensee during the post execution stage of Boeing License Agreement. Create and Negotiate Payment Plans for Licensees. Responsible for preparation of all contractual correspondence with licensees and other divisions/groups of The Boeing Company. Responsible for making sure work is performed by both parties in accordance with the License Agreement related files. Responsible for special agreements such as Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s), Teaming Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, etc.

The Boeing Company,

Contract Administrator, Level 3, 1987-April 2003

Supervise the development and preparation of research and development proposals and contracts, including assistance in budget and form preparation, and interpretation of funding requirements and regulations. Supported Director of Contracts in compilation, review and analysis of contract department statistics, reports and workload. Worked with Information Management using Costpoint and Business Objects or Excel to generate monthly reports on accounts receivable and similar key contract metrics, and to track progress for management review. Collected and analyzed sales and profit accrual information. Transmitted exception reports to contract administrators, and authored monthly progress reports. Worked with FAR; AFFARS, and DFARS on a day to day basis to handle routine and complex proposal and contact issues. FAR part 15 and 16 in particular. Acted as the Lead Negotiator and liaison between The Boeing Company and Government/Commercial Agencies.

Activities/Honors/Award

Member—National Management Association (NMA)

Member—U.S.C’s Alpha Kappa Psi (A professional business fraternity)

Award – Boeing Certificate of Appreciation for Work on the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMAS)

Award—Certificate of Appreciation for work on 2nd Generation RLV Risk Reduction Definition Contract

Award – Boeing Pride Award for work on Boeing’s Intellectual Property Group’s Nextance Data Base.

Award—Boeing Pride Award for working on Integrated Shipboard System (ISS) Fiscal Year (FY) 07/08 Follow-on Proposal.

Award—Certificate of Achievement Dale Carnegie Management Training

Education

Professional Designation in Government Contract Management

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), September 2001

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Pepperdine University, August 1990

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration (BS), Emphasis in Marketing

University of Southern California (U.S.C)

References Furnished Upon Request

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