Dawn M. Jewell

***** ********** ***, ********, ** 20164

Cell: 571-***-**** ~ adi93v@r.postjobfree.com

With over 25 years of financial analysis and cradle to grave contract management experience in the defense sector as well as with HHS and acclaimed skills in problem-solution and customer relations both internal and external, imagine how this experience could benefit your organization. Appreciated understanding of the FAR and DFARS gives a leg up with knowing what works best when contracting with the Federal Government!

Accomplished Contracts Manager

Respected Leader

Full lifecycle management of contracts for both Federal government and Commercial entities.

Supervised employees to include selection, training, performance evaluations, counseling, promotions and termination.

Closeout Champion responsible for reducing backlog of Large Gov Con by 40% over 1 year

Proactive personality specialized in results-oriented, independent work or as an integral part of a cross-functional team.

Prepared initial budgets and deliverables schedules able to be refined based on monthly budget and trend analysis to include both Estimates at Completion (EAC) and Estimates to Completion (ETC).

Fostered team engagement for trouble shooting/problem resolution.

Created pricing and narratives for proposal efforts as well as complete preparation of Business Proposal Submission.

Researched lowest price, ensured quality retention, and accomplished efficient procurements with value add of best value to company and customer.

Advised teams on FAR, DFARS, requirements for CPSR and creation of Purchasing Manual

Effective, well-received interaction with vendors and customers to achieve streamlined solutions.

Managed government contract invoice files via manual or fully automated invoice system

Strategized with stake holders to negotiate multiple types of contracts and agreements

Parsons Corporation 2019 - present

Principal Project Control Specialist

Oversee the preparation of risk assessments and mitigation plans

Review contract documents for financial specifications then prepare planning estimates for the Program Manager. Manage cost control processes and collect/report on cost status for management reporting

Assisting in establishing / delivering formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project

Set up, develop and manipulate spreadsheets, as well as coordinate budget tracking for multiple contracts

ManTech International Corporation 2018 - 2019

Senior Subcontracts Administrator

Prepared and administered Request for Proposals, subcontracts, task orders, and modifications.

Evaluated proposals received in response to RFPs as part of the award process.

Negotiated subcontract agreements to ensure that subcontracts and backup documents are in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.

Acted as primary point of contact between ManTech and subcontractor for all non-technical issues

Mentored associate staff members and interns to introduce them to government contracting

CoSolutions, Inc. 2016-2018

Contracts Manager

Lead contract management functions for internal and external clients including drafting/reviewing/negotiating external agreements, tracking project efforts and related expenditures, providing contract execution support and maintenance of contract files.

Facilitated communications with government customer, clients and suppliers on various contract matters

Identified and articulated compliance with unique contract requirements to stakeholders

Pragmatics, Inc. 2016

Contracts Administrator – temporary assignment

Contract and Subcontract Administrator for twelve IDIQ contracts with multiple Government Agencies

Maintained corporate reporting of FFATA, Contractor Manpower, and Service Contract Reporting

Negotiated terms on non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts and contracts

Managed close out of contracts with other organizations and the Federal Government.

UNRULY SPORTS 2014-2016

Business Process Manager/Owner

Managed client expectation/account management to expand business contracts and future marketing strategies

Integrated business plans to bring the Unruly brand to the forefront of the youth elite sports league community.

Initiated negotiations to establish accounts, garner new business, and engage league and sports stakeholders in brand design, events management, community interaction, and marketing strategies.

American Type Culture Collection 2011-2015

Lead, Grants and Contracts Administrator, Manassas, VA

Coordinated project control for multiple large dollar contracts with National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute

Created/managed financial estimations and analysis, and performed monthly billing review

Reviewed contract documents before signing by ATCC; draft and review of all subcontract documents

Lead monthly analysis for profitability as well as budgeting.

Prepared preliminary cost estimates for proposals; Finance POC for Business submission of proposals

Instrumental in developing a compliance program for CPSR approval and procuring staff training

Supervised subcontracts administrator and biller to include all aspects of employment

L-3 STRATIS 2009-2011

Project Accountant, Reston, VA

Provided project control support for seven projects within the Defense Solutions Business Unit of STRATIS.

Created and refined EACs and ETCs, billing, revenue calculation and monthly accrual calculations.

Prepared monthly analysis for profitability as well as budgeting as well as cost estimates for proposals.

Contracts Closeout Specialist/AR Biller

Managed contract close-outs for a large backlog of all types of government contracts

Presented daily interaction with DCMA, DFAS, DCAA and internal management to include auditor meetings

Interacted with subcontractors to ensure receipt and reconciliation of all invoices.

Wittenauer Law Office, P.C. - Legal Assistant, Manassas, VA 2008-2009

Self Employed - Bookkeeping Contractor (while raising 3 small children) 2007-2008

EMSI Engineering, Inc. - AP/AR Analyst, Manassas, VA 2006-2007

Lockheed Martin - Finance/Contracts Analyst, Contracts Closeout, Manassas, VA 2004-2006

SAIC - Contracts/Finance Admin & Project Control Analyst, Herndon /Sterling/Reston, VA 1999-2004

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

B.S. in Business Management - Western Governors University – 2017

M.S. in Management and Leadership - Western Governors University – 2020

CompTIA Project+ Certified

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

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