Federal Acquisition Contract Administration

Yolanda R. McDaniel

404-***-**** ******@*******.*** Lithonia, GA 30058

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-mcdaniel-federal-contracting-cor-analyst-exp-8733a242/?trk=opento_nprofile_details

Education

Strayer University – Courses in Cost and Price Analysis, Contract Administration

Kaplan University – Certificate in Accounting & Finance

Certifications

Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-Professional Level)

Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR, Level II)

Professional Summary

Accomplished federal procurement expert with 18+ years’ experience leading cradle-to-grave acquisition strategies for IT, services, construction, and supply contracts valued up to $500M. Recognized for developing compliant procurement solutions, mentoring acquisition teams, and improving operational efficiency through innovation and cross-functional leadership.

Core Competencies & Achievements

Award-winning procurement and contracting professional with over 18 years of experience sharing insights and providing consultative services related to:

Trends with respect to internal demand and market pricing for a wide variety of goods and services with special expertise in technology.

Created frameworks, processes and contracts with lifecycles that drew high quality deliverables from vendors while, concurrently, minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Expertise in Federal acquisition processes and regulations, including:

oCradle-to-grave contracting - Technical writing, contract administration, acquisition lifecycle management, financial oversight, and stakeholder collaboration.

oDeveloped RFQ and RFP requirements

oCompliance - Ensured adherence to internal policies and regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Small Business Administration (SBA), etc.

Calm and fully present Instead of becoming paralyzed or alarmist during emergencies, focused on solutions, action steps and coordinating with others to address the need.

I am known by colleagues as a go-to leader, bringing intellectual curiosity, market insights rooted in rigorous data analysis, and skill with facilitating crucial conversations with internal clients and key service providers that draw focused cooperation from all involved, close successfully and increase the capacity of the team.

Awarded two IRS Exemplary Contribution & Service Awards (2022) for leadership and support on high- priority acquisition projects across multiple programs. Received 5’s – i.e., outstanding ratings - for 90% of my career - and performance awards every year of my working life.

Seeking a procurement related position.

Professional Experience

U.S. Department of the Treasury 2005 - present

Management and Program Analyst/Technical Advisor – Lanham, MD September 2023 – Present

• Provided guidance to program offices in developing acquisition package documents for Information Technology (IT) and professional services.

• Reviewed and edited Statements of Work (SOWs), Financial Need Statements, decision memoranda, and other acquisition documentation for clarity and compliance.

• Advised program office staff and leadership on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and procurement best practices.

• Coordinated the review and approval of acquisition documentation among internal IRS stakeholders.

• Assisted Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) with onboarding and offboarding contractors; maintained contractor onboarding trackers and databases.

• Monitored contract actions to ensure compliance with IRS policy, FAR, and statutory requirements.

• Reviewed invoices and reconciled internal financial systems data; identified and resolved a $5M+ discrepancy on a $100M+ contract through collaboration and research.

• Acted as liaison to Deloitte and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research and Engineering (MITRE) partners to resolve contract data discrepancies.

• Developed management reports, supported data audits, and maintained audit-ready contract files.

• Created a SharePoint-based training resource center to standardize acquisition guidance and templates across program offices.

• Led training and rollout of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Acquisition Guidebook to promote consistent procurement practices.

• Conducted market research and acquisition strategy reviews to support competitive sourcing initiatives.

• Reviewed Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables and coordinated task order closeouts.

• Ensured acquisition documentation aligned with FAR, DFARS and IRS internal policies.

• Participated in year-end financial reconciliation, audit support, and contract record maintenance.

Business Operations Specialist/Technical Writer - Atlanta, GA March 2021 – January 2023

• Served as primary liaison between program offices and acquisition personnel to support contract modifications, funding actions, and deliverable management.

• Supported financial management, acquisition document preparation and operational reporting for internal business divisions.

• Collaborated with program offices to draft Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and Justifications for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOCs).

• Provided acquisition technical writing support for IT Program offices, i.e. Market research reports, draft and post Requests for Information (RFIs), and sources sought notices.

• Ensured financial tracking documentation and acquisition packages were compliant with IRS and FAR requirements.

• Managed procurement deadlines, prepared contract status reports and reconciled accounts during year-end closeout activities.

• Maintained accurate records using contract management systems and financial reporting databases.

• Led development and delivery of on-the-job acquisition workshops, enhancing contract readiness for 100+ professionals.

Contracting Officer (Warranted up to $10M) - Lanham, MD September 2005 – March 2021

• Administered the full lifecycle of complex (Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award) acquisitions, including construction, Information Technology (IT), supply, and service contracts valued up to $500M.

• Conducted acquisition planning, market research, and strategy development; prepared Acquisition Plans, Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and Determinations and Findings (D&Fs).

• Issued solicitations (Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs); conducted pre-proposal conferences, technical and price evaluations and competitive negotiations.

• Drafted and maintained renewal letters, contract memos, financial reports, and acquisition templates utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Procurement and Contract Management Systems (e.g., Integrated Procurement, SharePoint).

• Awarded and administered 8(a), firm-fixed-price, labor-hour, and time-and-materials contracts, including performance-based service contracts, in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Treasury acquisition policies.

• Managed contract modifications, performance evaluations, funding obligations, and contract closeouts.

• Collaborated with legal, finance, and program offices to resolve contract compliance and invoice issues.

• Monitored contractor performance and coordinated with Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) on deliverable reviews and performance assessments.

• Maintained audit-ready contract files in both electronic and paper formats using contract writing systems and financial databases.

• Trained and mentored over 20 Contract Specialist and Closeout Analysts to improve acquisition practices and documentation quality.

• Led training for over 50 Contract Specialist on Inter-Agency agreement processing, enhancing consistency and efficiency across four federal agencies.

• Reviewed, approved and awarded over 800+ contract actions as well as requirement documentation

• Recognized for strengthening procurement processes, improving acquisition planning timelines, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration between acquisition, finance and program teams.

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