Contract Specialist

BIANCA HARDY

*****.*******@*****.*** 443-***-**** Baltimore, MD

Contract Specialist with over 6 years of procurement and contract management, specializing in administering large-scale acquisition contracts and compliance with Federal regulations. Proven experience in contracting with a track record of process improvements. Excited to apply analytical prowess and a deep understanding of business operations in a dynamic role.

•RFP Analysis •Proposal Evaluation •Operations •Project Management •Communication •Prioritization •Teamwork and Collaboration •Detail-Oriented •Rapid Learning •Hands-On Introduction to Python •Python Essential Training •Artificial Intelligence Foundations •Automated Procurement System (APS) •Arc Select Cloud-Based Source Selection Tool •Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) •Google Suite •Oracle •Pay.Gov •G-Invoicing •Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection System (IPAC) •Social Security Online Accounting and Reporting System (SSOARS) •iOS •Android •Windows

WORK EXPERIENCE

Contract Specialist, Contractor May 2024 – April 2025

US Census Bureau Suitland, MD 20746

• Supported pre-award and post-award planning, tracking, and execution for complex contracts

• Acted as an acquisition advisor to Census employees and senior leadership during acquisition meetings

• Crafted language in support of Census’ official response letters to vendors

• Prepared updates and expanded clarity for Census Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) training materials and presentations including standard operating procedures (SOP)

• Created Census COR training materials and presentations on formal and streamlined acquisition plans based on the Commerce Acquisition Manual

• Provided peer reviews and revisions for acquisition documents including the performance work statement, acquisition planning, and contractor onboarding and recertification procedures

• Served as COR support and point of contact for contractor onboarding processes for 8 post-award contracts

• Collaborated with teams to modernize contract lifecycle standard operating procedure training materials

Senior Contract Specialist, Contractor November 2023 – May 2024

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Dallas, TX 75201

• Supported cradle-to-grave lifecycle for complex contracts

• Engaged in pre-award negotiation planning with senior contracting staff

• Crafted solicitation, including contract clauses, in anticipation of an upcoming acquisition

• Completed contract closeout actions and documentation

• Provided guidance to vendors during the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulations

• Modified contracts to adjust price, specifications, personnel, and period of performance

• Facilitated effective communication with internal teams and external vendors

• Independently created and deployed standard operating procedures to guide team members in daily contract actions

• Trained new employees on contract actions and systems requirements

• Built, designed, and deployed the premier team accomplishment tracker dashboard

Cost Analyst, Contractor May 2021 - May 2023

National Institutes of Health Rockville, MD 20852

• Provided comprehensive life cycle support, planning, and task management for the governance and administration of a large-scale, indefinite quantity Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) NITAAC program

• Provided guidance and program support for a high monetary value acquisition of major information systems

• Conducted thorough analysis of the NIH Request for Proposal (RFP) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to develop evaluation criteria, assess offerors' capabilities, and measure successful performance in acquisition dashboards

• Coordinated effectively with legal counsel and integrated project teams to maintain oversight of contract milestones, drive acquisition package development, successfully complete proposal evaluations, and provide recommendation assistance to senior leadership, while ensuring program confidentiality

Financial Management Analyst September 2014 - May 2021

Social Security Administration Baltimore, MD 21235

• Completed leadership training and professional licensing programs, contributing to numerous continuous improvement and technological growth initiatives within the Federal Government

• Led collaborative efforts for business process and workflow mapping/analysis for Government Invoicing and handled analysis of legal and technical documents for various reimbursable contracts

• Served as direct point of contact, monitoring contract performance, agreement memoranda, work statements, cost estimates, modifications, and contract closeout procedures

• Created and supervised federal and civilian financial accounts, meticulously processing check payments and IPAC funding to proper financial accounts ensuring compliance with GAAP and federal regulations

• Utilized financial systems for line-item accounting data input and funding deduction from reimbursable customers before authorizing the release of secured federal documents

• Maintained comprehensive financial documentation, conducted internal audits, and communicated corporate finances to executive management

• Processed Reimbursable IPAC Collections for Treasury cross servicing and accounting adjustments, while also managing delinquent contract accounts through research, analysis, due process, and accounting adjustments

• Collaborated with customers to devise repayment programs to mitigate debt and prevent forwarding to US Treasury for collection

• Worked closely with senior employees and management as a backup coordinator for the eCBSV Pilot Program, providing feedback on agency responsibilities in preparation for program rollout

• Served as a Certified Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level I, participating in the planning and administering of an existing contract’s program elements, including statements of work, requests for information and proposals

• Collected and maintained documentation and federal monies for submission to contracted courier service for deposit to federal bank accounts

EDUCATION

Certified Contracting Officer’s Representative – Level I Federal Acquisition Institute Oct 2018-Oct 2022

Master of Business Administration – International Business University of Baltimore - December 2016 Bachelor of Science – Psychology Towson University – May 2012

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