Human Resource Business Development

Tasha McMillian *************@*******.***

Crofton, MD 202-***-**** (cell)

Highly motivated professional with over 31 years of Federal Government contract and procurement expertise, administrative management, and human resource management experience. Demonstrated leader with experience advising the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) leadership on new and emerging contracting requirements, policy, guidance, and initiatives that will impact the agency and department's planning and administration of contracts. Uniquely skilled in reviewing and analyzing contracts and procurement actions and developing new procurement concepts, practices, and procedures required to address acquisition processes and procurement functions and promote efficiency with innovative techniques.

Skills

FAC-C Level III FAC-COR Level III FAC-PM Level II Strategic Partnerships and Alliances Business Development and Innovation Contract Management Support Procurement and Acquisition Acquisition Strategy Negotiating Team Leadership and Mentoring Administrative Management and Support Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis HR guidance Training and Employee Development Acrobat Adobe Pro Microsoft Office SharePoint Employment

Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 05/20 – 05/25 Acquisition Program Specialist

• Oversaw contracting operations for multiple CDRH offices and NITAAC, supporting acquisitions across IT, digital transformation, pharmaceuticals, and public health initiatives with values ranging from $1M to $800M.

• Developed Statements of Work (SOWs), reviewed proposals, monitored deliverables, and coordinated contract evaluations in collaboration with program offices and subject matter experts.

• Managed acquisition planning and budgeting, including preparation of the Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP), reconciliation of financial data, and development of alternative funding strategies.

• Provided guidance on pre- and post-award contracting and grants processes, ensured compliance with FAR/HHSAR, and supported procurement strategy development, including use of GSA Schedules, GWACs, and FDA IDIQs.

• Conducted reviews of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and set-aside determinations for small business categories; processed contractor onboarding security packages and maintained official records for contracts, grants, and IAAs.

• Utilized systems such as SAM.gov, GSA, USA Spending, IPP, G-Invoicing, and FPDS to process actions and resolve discrepancies.

Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 04/19 – 05/20 Contracting Officer

Served with an Unlimited Warranted supporting the Headquarters Contracting Operations Team within the Office of Resource Management (ORM), managing acquisitions valued between $124M and $800M.

• Led full lifecycle procurement functions including solicitation development, proposal review, cost/price analysis, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award administration across a wide range of contract types (e.g., FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, IDIQ).

• Oversaw complex IT procurements, including software licenses, subscription services, IP agreements, and hardware/software support contracts; ensured compliance with FAR, HHSAR, and internal policies.

• Applied qualitative and quantitative methods to drive process improvements, and led mid- to long-range procurement studies using advanced analytical techniques.

• Acted as an advisor on complex contract modifications and procurement actions, collaborating with leadership and approving key contractual systems and documentation.

• Prepared official contract documentation (SF-26, SF-30, OF-347), conducted pre-award surveys, coordinated closely with program offices, and provided strategic acquisition guidance aligned with DHHS/ASPR goals. Team Lead 10/18 – 04/19

Served with an Unlimited Warranted supporting the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), overseeing cradle-to-grave procurement and administration of contracts valued from $124M to $800M.

• Assigned workloads, monitoring program status, and reporting progress to management while driving team performance and process efficiency.

• Developed acquisition plans, milestone schedules, and procurement strategies in coordination with program offices to align with strategic goals and ensure timely delivery of critical supplies and services.

• Led negotiations and managed pre- and post-award functions for various contract types including FFP, CPFF, IDIQ, T&M, and labor-hour; awarded IT acquisitions such as software licenses, subscriptions, and hosted agreements.

• Reviewed and analyzed complex purchase requests and contractor proposals for adequacy, policy compliance, and cost- effectiveness; served as lead negotiator to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk.

• Monitored contractor performance, resolved post-award issues, executed contract modifications, and promoted improvements in procurement processes, standards, and compliance procedures. Contracting Officer 01/08 – 10/18

• Served as an Unlimited Warranted supporting the Influenza Division’s R&D contracts with pharmaceutical companies, managing end-to-end acquisition processes for efforts valued between $124M and $800M.

• Developed and applied procurement procedures aligned with FAR, HHSAR, and departmental directives; issued RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, BAAs, and managed solicitation notices for complex contract actions.

• Led acquisition planning, contract negotiations, and administration across multiple vehicles including fixed-price, cost- reimbursement, CPFF, CPAF, IDIQ, T&M, labor-hour, grants, cooperative agreements, and IAAs.

• Oversaw the full lifecycle of the Flu BAA from 2011–2018, serving as Contract Specialist for key areas of interest; drafted TEP documentation, facilitated white paper reviews, and ensured compliance with COI and NDA requirements.

• Managed contract tracking systems, monitored invoice and expenditure records, and supported site visits, audits, and contract modifications to ensure programmatic and fiscal integrity.

• Coordinated closely with program offices and BARDA on acquisitions including IT, software licenses, IP agreements, and hardware; awarded sole source 8(a) contracts and published synopses on FedBizOpps. HR Analyst 01/07 – 1/08

• Provided expert HR guidance to leadership and staff on recruitment, training, performance management, position management, and compliance with federal laws and organizational policies.

• Initiated and managed both short-term HR initiatives and long-term strategic programs to support organizational goals and workforce development.

• Utilized HR information systems (HRIS) to process employee actions, maintain accurate records, and analyze HR metrics to enhance hiring and reduce turnover.

• Facilitated onboarding, orientation, training incentives, and responded to employee inquiries to support a positive and productive work environment.

• Served as Contracting Officer’s Technical (COTR) on various contracts. Education

• The George Washington University, School of Business, Washington, DC Master’s Certificate in Government Contracting 12/13

• University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD Bachelor of Science – Human Resource Management 08/12 REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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