Contract Specialist It Support

TREVA PARIS

Mobile: 301-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

With over 20 years of experience in acquisition and contract management; I am a highly skilled Contract Specialist specializing in Federal procurements. My expertise lies in leading acquisition professionals, strategic planning and risk assessment with a proven track record of managing complex, high-dollar contracts. I am committed to driving innovative procurement strategies and fostering collaborative environments to achieve substantial improvements in service, delivery, and resource allocation.

EXPERIENCE

Internal Revenue Service

5000 Ellin Road

New Carrollton, MD 20706

6/2023 – Present

Branch Chief, Supervisory Contract Specialist

Supervisor: Ralawna Cobb 240-***-****

●Direct ongoing procurement activities through first-line supervisors and non-supervisory employees.

●Manage acquisition services that include equipment purchases, IT support contracts, service contracts, and interagency agreements. Products and services are obtained via formal contracts, simplified acquisitions, Federal Supply Schedules, and interagency agreements.

●Responsible for a complete range of government contracting activities such as acquisition planning/negotiations, evaluation of proposals, and post award activities in contract administration.

●Enhance workforce programs, improving recruitment and retention rates and professional development of the contracting and procurement workforce.

●Serve as a warranted contracting officer with unlimited signatory authority.

●Foster cross-departmental collaboration for procurement projects, enhancing team synergy and ensuring timely project delivery.

●Appraise performance of managers and serve as a reviewing official on the evaluation of non-supervisory employees.

●Direct the identification of contracting and procurement best practices and communicate findings to ensure that contracting and procurement policies and practices complement existing federal and agency regulations.

●Conduct thorough contract audits to ensure compliance, reinforcing organizational standards and mitigating potential risks.

●Lead high-value contract negotiations, achieving substantial improvements in resource allocation and cost-efficiency.

●Approve expenses such as, within-grade increases, awards, overtime, and employee travel.

●Recommend streamline initiatives to improve procurement operations.

●Brief top-level managers on mission-critical acquisitions as well as program status, accomplishments, and objectives to senior agency officials, other Federal agency officials, and executives of contracting firms.

●Manage organizational changes by leading, initiating, cultivating, and maintaining productive working relationships within the agency to ensure continuing dialogue and active insight into planned and ongoing procurement activities.

●Serve as principal contracting advisor to the program management office, and represent the agency as the program's contractual authority at conferences and meetings.

●Provide guidance, counsel and instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters.

Internal Revenue Service

5000 Ellin Road

New Carrollton, MD 20706

07/2017 – 06/2023

Section Chief, Supervisory Contract Specialist

Supervisor: Ralawna Cobb 240-***-****

●Supervised 9 acquisition professionals, enhancing team efficiency and contract quality.

●Provided performance feedback and ensured staff had necessary resources for effective work.

●Operated in dual capacity as a Branch Chief and Section Chief, offering strategic leadership and operational oversight.

●Analyzed complex contract data to identify cost-saving opportunities, leading to noticeable results in budget management and resource allocation.

●Fostered a collaborative environment, aligning team efforts with organizational goals and enhancing cross-departmental communication.

●Maintained oversight of contract documentation, upholding accuracy and adherence to IRS standards, ensuring precise execution.

●Implemented streamlined procedures, leading to marked gains in contract processing speed and accuracy.

●Optimized resource allocation, achieving substantial improvements in budget efficiency.

●Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring consistent service excellence.

●Developed and implemented standardized procedures for contract management, improving efficiency.

●Managed the full lifecycle of contracts from inception to closeout, ensuring compliance with federal regulations

●Conduct in depth analysis of contract performance metrics, proving actionable insights to senior management.

●Collaborated with legal teams to resolve contract disputes, achieving favorable outcomes for the organization

●Oversaw audits of contract files to ensure adherence to policies resulting in 100% compliance rate during reviews.

Internal Revenue Service

5000 Ellin Road

New Carrollton, MD 20706

09/2003 - 07/2017

Senior Contract Specialist

●Managed IT contracts, ensuring compliance, resolving issues, and enhancing efficiency.

●Led evaluation panels, guiding processes to secure effective procurement solutions.

●Negotiated enterprise agreements, optimizing software license management and cost savings.

●Analyzed proposals, improving decision-making and strategic acquisition planning.

●Oversaw pre/post award actions, streamlining operations and supporting IRS requirements.

●Facilitated cross-departmental workshops to streamline acquisition processes, achieving noticeable efficiency gains in contract execution.

●Evaluated risk management strategies for high-value contracts, ensuring robust compliance and mitigating potential financial discrepancies.

●Partnered with IT teams to refine procurement protocols, resulting in improved stakeholder satisfaction and procedural clarity.

●Conducted thorough audits of contractual documents, safeguarding accuracy and maintaining alignment with federal acquisition regulations.

●Reviewed and modified contract agreements to mitigate risks and protect organizational interests.

●Maintained relationships with vendors and partners to ensure contract adherence and resolve disputes

EDUCATION

Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL

Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management

GPA: 3.0

Strayer University Alexandria, VA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

GPA: 3.2

CERTIFICATIONS

●Certificate of Appointment as a Level III, Unlimited Warranted Contracting Officer

●Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting (FAC-C) Level III

●Master’s Certificate in Government Contract Management

●Master’s Certificate in Project Management

●DAWIA Level II Certified Acquisition Professional

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