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Contracting Officer Level Iii

Location:

Temple Hills, MD

Salary:

140K

Posted:

June 13, 2025

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DORIS (JEANETTE) EVANS

**** **** ******* ******

Temple Hills, MD 20748

********.*********@*****.***

202-***-**** cell

SUMMARY:

Seasoned Level III Warranted Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer’s Representative holding a Certificate of Warrant Level II, Max Dollar Value $10,000,000 in federal procurement, specializing in soliciting, awarding and managing a variety of supplies and services in solicitating, awarding, contract administration and management. Demonstrates a proven track record in streamlining acquisition processes, achieving cost savings, and mentoring junior staff.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

09/2022 – Present GS-1102-13/6 Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer/COR (Level III) Salary $140,677.00, 40 hours/week

U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC

Loni Chinn, Chief of Contractor Operations (COCO), 202-***-****

• Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure compliance with terms, laws, regulations, and authorities relevant to specific contract agreement types and vehicles for competition, sole source, and set-aside requirements.

• Worked closely with CORs to establish acquisition strategies, preparing market research, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), acquisition plans, milestone schedules, legal reviews, Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) evaluations, and Source Selection Authority (SSA) briefings in accordance with the FAR, DOT's TAR/TAM, OMB Circulars, and other agency supplements.

• Facilitated discussions and clarifications with potential vendors, evaluating proposals to make fair and reasonable award decisions using the Trade-off or Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering technical, cost/price, and past performance factors.

• Verified potential awardees' credibility through SAM, FAPIIS, SBA approval, BBB, terrorist watchlist, financial management interfaces, and specific payment terms.

• Publicized contract actions in accordance with acquisition strategy/plan utilizing FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, and 19; developed and ensured distribution of proper notices (pre-solicitation, IFBs, RFIs, RFQs/RFPs, preparation of synopsis, pre-proposal conference); issued solicitations of FFP, T&M, labor hour, and cost share contract types; utilized IDIQ/task orders, delivery orders, BPA/BPA call contract vehicles for GSA and non-GSA Schedule holders.

• Conducted contract kick-off meetings to address the government's purpose, introducing the contractor's key personnel, government's contract specialists, contracting officer, and COR; reviewed contract requirements

(deliverables/reporting/timelines/milestones), invoicing terms, and any potential risks; approved invoices keeping in mind accrual fees; conducted discussions with vendors to rectify any invoice discrepancies; processed bilateral and unilateral contract modifications/change orders pursuant to authority, administrative change, supplemental agreements.

• Reviews contract documents to verify that all required documents and complete and accurate; Utilizes various points of entry notices to vendors electronically or via web of upcoming opportunities.

• Conducts an independent analysis of each proposal for compliance with best industry practice, to include ensuring selection of the best qualified proposal is done in accordance with agencies procedures.

• Maintains a status log of all contracts from pre-award to contract closeout; Acts as liaison with other agencies;

• Works closely with division heads implementing and/or updating procedures and standards; Performs other duties as assigned that are within the grade level and series. 01/12/2025 – 03/08/2025 GS-1102-13/6 Contracting Officer (Level III) Detail Assignment Salary $140,677.00, 40 hours/week U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway, Massena NY

Carrie Rogers, Director of Administrative Services

• Construction Contracting, Administered cost reimbursement type contracts, including cost sharing and cost-plus- fixed-fee contract types for Construction Contracting.

• Maintain a supervisory role in the advertisement, award, and administration of each procurement through its various stages from cradle to grave.

• Serve as a subject matter specialist for, and maintain expertise in, Federal Procurement Law, Federal and Departmental regulations, and good business practices in planning and performing the OA’s contracting processes.

• Conduct pre-award and post-award procurement functions; review the quality of DOT Federal Procurement Data system data and make recommendations for improvement; maintain a database reflecting Annual Procurement Plan and other necessary procurement data with respect to the Division.

• Maintain proper working relationships and rapport with agencies, divisions, and other organizations involved in cooperative roles with GLS and coordinate various contracting issues with other Federal, State, and local agencies.

• Use effective negotiation techniques and skills in dealing with individuals or groups who have different negotiation objectives or other conflicting interests.

• Familiarization of the Oracle Contract Lifecycle Management system is desired, but not required. 01/2022 - 09/2022 GS-1102-13/5 Contract Specialist Salary $121,065, 40 hours/week

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Washington, DC LaShawn Smith, Contracting Officer, 202-***-****

• Solicited, evaluated, negotiated, awarded, administered, analyzed, advised on, and/or terminated contracts for the procurement of supplies and services for major complex contracts.

• Advised executive management and senior-level staff on all procurement actions for assigned organizations and determined the types of procurement instruments to be issued to best meet the agency's needs.

• Analyzed procurement situations, proposals, and market conditions, advising management and staff on the best instruments and guidance for the expedient delivery of goods and services in support of various programs and operations.

• Utilized various contract methods and types, including cost reimbursement, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, and incentive contracts, to procure large, highly complex, and significant equipment systems, programs, services, or construction.

• Participated in all phases of the procurement process, including planning, solicitation, negotiation, pricing administration, and termination.

05/2019 - 12//2021 GS-1102-13/4 Contract Specialist Salary $112,930.40, 40 hours/week

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Washington, DC Rosa Lopez, Contracting Officer, 240-***-****

• Administered cost reimbursement type Broad Agency Agreements (BAAs) contracts, utilizing cost sharing and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract types; responsible for analyzing pre-award and post-award proposal applications for conformance with solicitation.

• Provided interpretation of solicitation/contract provisions for contractor and program officials; involved in negotiations, cost/price analysis, and administration of advanced research and development (AR&D) contracts.

• Assisted the Contracting Officer in related business authority for both financial and contract issues; conducted in- depth research and interpretation of regulations/policies and procedures governing acquisitions.

• Monitored the acquisition process from cradle to grave, coordinating with the Contracting Officer and Program Office to address problems, present alternative solutions, and negotiate with the contractor to settle issues affecting the terms and conditions of the award.

• Provided interpretation of contract provisions for contractor and program officials

• Applied knowledge of contract principles, laws, and statutes applicable to pre-award and post-award actions. 01/2017 – 05/2019 GS-1102-12/8 Contract Specialist Salary $100,576.00, 40 hours/week

U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC

Ervin Spivey, Contracting Officer 202-***-****

• Verified potential awardees' credibility through SAM, FAPIIS, SBA approval, BBB, terrorist watchlist, financial management interfaces, and specific payment terms.

• Maintains a status log of all contracts from pre-award to contract closeout; Acts as liaison with other agencies;

• Works closely with division heads implementing and/or updating procedures and standards; Performs other duties as assigned that are within the grade level and series. 0l/2011 - 01/2017 GS-1102-12/7 Contract Specialist Salary $98,323.00, 40 hours/week

U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC

Loni Chinn, Contracting Officer, 202-***-****

• Verified potential awardees' credibility through SAM, FAPIIS, SBA approval, BBB, terrorist watchlist, financial management interfaces, and specific payment terms.

• Maintains a status log of all contracts from pre-award to contract closeout; Acts as liaison with other agencies;

• Works closely with division heads implementing and/or updating procedures and standards; Performs other duties as assigned that are within the grade level and series. EDUCATION:

• FAC-COR, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification, July 11, 2023

• Strayer University (Master's Degree) Business Administration/Leadership, Jack Welch Management Institute, On-Hold

• FAC-C, Contracting Officer’s (CO) Level III Certification, June, 2019

• Strayer University (Bachelor's Degree) Business Administration, December, 2018

• Strayer University (Associate's Degree) Acquisitions & Contract Management, March 2016

• High School Diploma, Suitland High School, June 1981 AFFILIATIONS:

• National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Washington DC Chapter Member Number 700512 - 12/16/2013

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