Contract Manager Program Management

Kimberly Barnes

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Sr. Contract Manager

Expert in Federal Contract Law, Vendor Management, Financial Analysis & Reporting, ITAR & Export Compliance, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Adept at contract negotiations, compliance, and lifecycle management. Proven track record in managing government contracts and supporting acquisition processes and project management.

Professional Experience

James Newby & Associates

Bowie, MDD January 2025 – Present

Contract Management Consultant – DOD, Federal Agency and State and Local

Provide contractual expertise to multiple program teams, primarily in the context of federal procurement regulation;

Build and maintain relationships with the Government Contracting Officer or Prime Contractor;

Negotiate price, terms, and conditions with clients;

Negotiate contractual agreements, including fee negotiations, non-disclosure agreements, associate contractor agreements and teaming agreements;

Monitor performance on a portfolio of contracts and be an active participate in change management;

Participate in the development and review of proposals, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements and corporate policy

Support audits, including SBA program reviews, DCAA, or customer-required review

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Bethesda, MD (Remote) June 2021 – May 2024

Contract Manager & Grants

Negotiated and administered Red Lining of NDAs and Teaming Agreements, Subcontract Agreements, and Contract Modifications.

Ensured compliance with FAR, DFAR, and contractual terms

Managed solicitations, prime contracts, subcontract, contract modifications and proposal development

Provided consultation to internal and external stakeholders on negotiations. Identified, analyzed and suggested solutions for problems or process improvement

Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract files, deliverables, and reporting requirements.

Track contract performance metrics and support CPARS and other performance evaluations.

Collaborate with program managers, finance, legal, and business development to support project execution and business growth.

Managed various contract types including FFP, T&M, CPFF, and IDIQ.

Managed contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout.

Managed technology procurement contracts which included Software as a Service (SaaS),

Managed, technology experience include knowledge and understanding of service level agreements (SLAs).

Managed and collaborated with IT and business stakeholders to assist with contracts statements of work. orders, amendments, renewals), purchase order, requisitions, and invoices needed to support procurement integration

Developed contracting strategies to mitigate risks and protect corporate interests.

Sawdey Solution Services Inc.

Pentagon City (Remote) January 2019 – June 2021

IT Contract Specialist / Consultant – Transportation Security Administration

Developed and documented contract requirements, acquisition plans, schedules, and strategies.

Managed in RFP, RFI, and RFQ development and evaluation.

Provided contract lifecycle advice, including proposal evaluation and dispute resolution.

Conducted market research and analyzed pricing for competitive range determinations.

Managed services IT vendors (Cloud, Data Warehouse and Analytics, Service Desk and Infrastructure). (changes to contracts, amendments, add funding, scope change) contracts are Fixed Fees and Time and Materials.

Assisted Program Office with preparation of Statements of Work, Justifications & Approvals, and Source Selection Plans.

Monitored acquisition guideline updates and informed stakeholders.

James Newby & Associates

Largo, MD January 2018 – December 2019

Contract Management Consultant – DOD, Federal Agency

Drafted and managed agreements including NDAs, partner agreements, and service agreements.

Provided contract compliance oversight and risk mitigation strategies. Maintain comprehensive records of all contracts, s and SOWs in Share drive. Generate reports and provide regular updates to senior management on the status of contracts and execution timelines.

Served as SME for government contracting matters.

Monitored regulatory changes and advised on adjustments to contract practices.

ITility, LLC

Herndon, VA January 2013 – December 2018

Senior IT Contract Manager / Program Manager – DOD (Air Force)

Managed full contract lifecycle, including bids, negotiations, and administration.

Reviewed and negotiated contract agreements ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Familiarity with intellectual property issues

Provided competitive contractual data and guidance on compliance and pricing.

Managed services IT vendors (Cloud, Data Warehouse and Analytics, Service Desk and Infrastructure). (changes to contracts, amendments, add funding, scope change) contracts are Fixed Fees and Time and Materials.

Led contract reviews, performance assessments, and vendor management and negotiations.

Supervised a team of 8 resources

Foster Soft

Kensington, MD December 2010 – December 2013

IT Enterprise Program Manager / Contract Advisor – Federal Trade Commission

Advised on contract negotiations for IT lifecycle management and acquisitions.

Provided oversight and compliance monitoring for federal IT contracts within the Architect Infrastructure for Tier 1 and Tier 2

Assisted in developing KPIs and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP).

Managed evaluations of contractor proposals, vendor management and provided strategic recommendations.

Education & Certifications

B.S., Business Administration (Minor in Computer Science), Virginia State University

PMP Boot Camp Certificate

Memberships: National Contract Management Association

Technical Skills

Contract Management Software

Project Manager

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR & DFAR)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ChatGPT

Government Procurement Systems (SAM.gov, GSA Schedules)

Vendor & Risk Managemen

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