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Contract Specialist Workers Compensation

Location:
Arlington, VA
Posted:
February 21, 2023

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ADRIANNE BURLEIGH

**** ******** ***** **., ***** Church, VA 22042

C: 571-***-****, advg4h@r.postjobfree.com

Clearance:

Active Secret, Department of Defense

Professional Experience

U.S. Joint Program Office, F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter

American Electronics Inc., Program Analyst Washington DC December 2020-Present

Program Analyst for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and allied nations within JPO F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet Program, assists with material development for JSF Digital Twinning Plan.

Track NextGen IV Helmet Pilot Project (R&D) TAME funding, including new test project involving electronic digital simulations.

Perform acquisition support including edits on Statement of Work for System Engineering Integration and Testing (SEI&T) to tailor supplier proposals, update negotiation plans with proposal dates, develop Request for Information (RFI).

Prepare PID package for Streamlined Delivery Order (SLDO) for Universal Verification Method (UVM) Integrated Core Processor (ICP) for flight testing, routing Independent Government Cost Estimate, RFI and cost breakdown to contract specialist staff for processing with prepared information.

Examine due dates and POCs for Tech Evaluations in relation to Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) compiled input and submitted to PMO weekly briefing, examine the final amount due to the contractor, assess if there is an outstanding claim by or against the contractor.

Communicate with briefing attendees regarding digital emulation/simulation technology and its performance within the F-35 program, coordinated attendees for EDA semi-conductor technology.

Experience with contributing to multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-intensity, team-oriented environment and building relationships and interface with senior level leaders across the organization.

Prepare training reports, briefs, white papers, etc.

Collaborate with subject matter experts on identifying training needs and developing formal requirements.

Assist the Government with using state of the art strategic workforce planning methodology, assess current and projected workforce trends against emerging mission requirements.

U.S. Navy, NAVSEA Program Office

Imagine One, Contract Specialist Washington DC September 2019-December 2020

Conducted business analysis and programmatic support for technical working groups and contract teams supporting NAVSEA with the procurement of Ship design components and installation variants for PMS 312.

Provide acquisition support with contract deliverables for PMS 408, including the timely preparation/coordination of procurement packages/requests; to include Request for Information (RFIs) and Statements of Work (SOWs).

Prepare Other Transactional Authority (OTAs) to assist in the Technical Insertion Working groups’ development of purchases of off the shelf products.

Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) by performing analysis of programmatic contract team activities, evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes/systems, and providing business solutions to enhance processes, operations, and production.

Analyze production information to assess gaps identified in project’s life span, consult with stakeholders to effectively implement business strategies in monthly program meetings.

Participate in requirements working groups to identify key performance data in systems and programmatic

assessments for Electronic Warfare machine learning programs, knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science concepts, methodology, techniques, and technologies.

U.S. Navy, NAVSEA Program Office

Alcyone, Contract Specialist Washington DC September 2018-December 2019

Conduct market research on vendors including past performance and cost/benefit analysis of viable candidates for tech insertion contracts, generated comprehensive reports on potential vendors for Procurement team with extensive data and history of each candidate for a best-in-class assessment.

Schedule and coordinate meetings and maintain calendars for technical groups and business teams produce Meeting Minutes, Action Item trackers, monthly progress reports and updated briefs.

Negotiate and establish priorities with business and development managers on production rollouts. Work with users, potential vendors, and the development team to propose and implement strategies.

Process Naval Messages with pertinent information related to events, ship installations and incoming Intel for all departments.

Assist the Government with designing, developing, and managing a training program for technical professionals (Tech evals, data science, software development, test and assessment, capability development, etc.)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information Technology

Dekatron, Contract Specialist Washington DC June 2017-September 2018

Drafted Performance Work Statements (PWSs) in according to FAR 37.102 and FAR Part 37.6 for enterprise laptop life cycle refresh pilot program.

Worked with stakeholders to develop programmatic analysis and measured production values ensuring cost efficiency.

Utilized performance-based service acquisition (PBSA) to ensure acquisition compliance using vetted; approved buying channels like Best-in-Class solutions to adhere government’s spending under management. Attended service provider and acquisition summits/Industry day at U.S. General Service administration (GSA).

Reviewed the available Veterans Technology Services Acquisition Contracts (Multiple Award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts aimed to provide customized Information Technology (IT) services and IT services-based solutions.

Drafted roles and responsibilities chart for the IT service providers and Veterans Affairs facilities employees related to upcoming pilot program and acquisition process. Created and updated procurement history records Burn charts and procurement tracking graphs.

Compared IDIQ contract vehicles for mandatory best in class. Conducted market research with Veterans Affairs Procurement technicians and Acquisition specialists, assisted with coordination of requirements working group meetings.

U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Litigation Tax Division, Trial Unit

CACI, Paralegal Washington DC July 2015-June 2017

Extensive research on contract laws and provisions including the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 29 CRF § 4.107- Federal Contracts and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.233 Disputes and Protests, in addition to other applicable contract laws.

Process and review all data entries daily for finance team including contract obligations, budgetary records, history of payments, detail expenditure for nuclear decommission contract cases.

Drafted motions for trial and depositions, including motion to enlarge, requests for information and deposition notices.

Responsible for notifying Document Management intake office on program related changes and policy updates, providing general and specific guidance for case law changes on Contract Laws and provisions, revised and edited records for procurement case history for breach of Contract cases.

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Civil Trial, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Division

CACI, Paralegal Washington DC October 2014-August 2015

Composed and drafted outgoing correspondence, motions and reports for managers. Organized a high-volume of documents for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), (5 U.S.C.§ 552), claims, employment suits, class action regarding contracts.

Focus on cases covered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), (10 U.S.C.§ 2305) pertaining to disclosed contract information related to submitted proposals by contract companies.

Managed heavy caseloads for Special Assistant United States Attorneys on detail from government agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Central Intelligence Agency, and Department of Defense.

Assisted U.S. Attorneys in the research of FOIA case law covering contract, solicitations, bids, and proposals.

Drafted motions such as requests for information regarding Civil Cases Alleging Breach of Contract (28 U.S.C. § 1332), labor disputes, and civil labor cases.

As FOIA coordinator managed the CMS Freedom of Information database system, monitored all Department of Justice log entries, and ensured all interested parties received requested information.

Monitored financial records for Attorneys and trial program managers, assisted JAG lawyers with military related cases including federal bid protests for the US Navy.

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, VetCorps

Development Specialist Alexandria VA December 2012-September 2014

Worked on multistate program with budget of $1 million in adherence with government guidelines and ensured clearance of audits.

Debriefed fellow VA hotline crisis workers, de-escalating over 2,000 emergency calls related to potential suicides and lose of life. Helped VA hotline workers connect with mental health care for the team.

Created quarterly and ad hoc reports in collaboration with coalition department heads related to Veteran’s issues.

Arrange meetings with program offices and stakeholders to implement and optimize new partnerships and manage existing relationships, took meeting minutes for all meetings and events.

Provide analytical and strategic support to management team including implementation of trimester billing system with procurement department.

Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas for all executive-level meetings. Arranged itineraries for business travel and prepared expense reports for the Public Policy department.

Coordinated high-level conference calls, staff and management meetings, and special events for Veterans and coalition members nationwide.

Updated Coalition talking points for upcoming events and drafted material for each department for speech and fundraising programs.

The Cohen Law Firm

Paralegal San Diego CA September 2010-January 2012

Corporate Law Paralegal for Workers Compensation firm for retired Professional Athletes, acted as first point of contact for retired Athletes for the National Football League, National Basketball League, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball.

Assisted firm with all aspects of Workers Compensation Claims for Client base of over 2,000 retired professional athletes, including hall of fame members, coaches, and all team players.

Coordinated release of medical records from Leagues, Universities and Hospitals, including CAT scans medical imagery and injury histories. Billed Insurance Companies and defense firms.

Reviewed contracts drafted by the National Football League to compile documentation needed for workers compensation cases, reviewed depositions taken with players regarding injures and athletic careers, distributed depositions to judges and defense attorneys.

Scheduled travel arraignments and managed logistics for NFL players nationwide to attend depositions and trial in Santa Ana judge’s chambers for athlete’s nationwide, arraigned depositions.

Provided high level of professional service and further developed working relationships and client rapport for firm. Demonstrated ability to actively listen and engage players.

Conducted detailed client intakes and created company database for medical histories, injuries, and sports careers. Maintained ongoing communication with players from discovery to trial phase, information relayed regarding summary amounts, status of claim and necessary medical records.

Compiled monthly reports on settlement amounts and recorded all firms’ billable hours for financial department.

Kathleen Barr Accounting Firm

Executive Assistant Telluride CO 2006-June 2009

Supported firm’s senior partner, researching legal documents for LLCs, S corps, C corps, limited partnerships, and other entities.

Handled accounts payable and receivable, prepared bank deposits, controlled inventory, and maintained equipment and technology.

Planned and coordinated PR initiatives, business development events, partner retreats, holiday parties and more.

Completed staff orientation seminars for accountants, administrators, and support staff.

Organized meetings and events, prepared agendas, managed CEO’s calendar, plan and schedule teleconferences, events, and client kick offs, filed and organized tax documents, communications, and correspondence for clients during tax season.

Education:

Telluride High, Telluride Co. 06/1998

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO 06/2006

Certificate of Paralegal Studies, Business Law, University of San Diego, San Diego CA, 2010



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