Contract Specialist Market Research

Renee Michele Graye

571-***-**** *****************@*****.*** Silver Spring, Maryland

CERTIFIED ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SPECIALIST Dedicated and detail-oriented Acquisition Professional with extensive expertise in federal procurement processes, specializing in contract life- cycle management, compliance, and strategic sourcing. Proven ability to develop complex contractual arrangements, streamline procurement procedures, and ensure adherence to FAR regulations. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient contract solutions that meet organizational objectives.

KEY EXPERTISE & CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Contract Lifecycle Management

Pre-Award & Post-Award Processes

Cost & Price Analysis

Contract Negotiation & Administration

Acquisition Planning & Strategy

Compliance & Regulatory Guidance

Market Research & Source Selection

Contract Closeout & Documentation

• Led development and review of complex contractual pricing arrangements, including incentive-based contracts and economic price adjustments.

• Streamlined contract documentation processes, improving efficiency and compliance across multiple federal agencies.

• Provided expert guidance on FAR compliance, resulting in successful contract negotiations and risk mitigation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract Specialist (Contractor) January 2024 - December 2024 National Institutes of Health - Bethesda, MD

Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting contract and funding documentation, maintaining tracking systems, and providing guidance on FAR regulations.

• Prepared and reviewed contract documentation ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

• Developed and maintained tracking systems for contract actions, improving oversight and accountability.

• Researched and interpreted FAR provisions to advise on complex contractual issues. Contract Specialist, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer February 2022 - December 2023 Department of Housing and Urban Development - Washington, D.C. Managed complex contractual pricing arrangements, provided policy recommendations, and improved procurement processes.

• Developed and reviewed incentive-based contractual pricing arrangements, including cost-plus-incentive-fees and fixed-price-in- centive-fees.

• Advised on procurement policies, leading to operational improvements and enhanced compliance.

• Presented findings and recommended corrective actions to senior management. Sr. Acquisition Analyst III, Cyber Incident Branch April 2020 - September 2021 Department of Commerce - Washington, D.C.

Supported acquisition planning, review, and documentation for cybersecurity projects, ensuring compliance and effective execution.

• Assisted in the development of acquisition plans and reviewed procurement packages for compliance.

• Collaborated with technical experts to develop source selection evaluation criteria.

• Provided guidance on contractual actions and phases, including requirements definition and acquisition strategy. Sr. Acquisition Support Specialist, Disaster & Field Operations February 2019 - March 2020 FEMA - Woodbridge, VA

Supported acquisition strategies, market research, and post-award activities for disaster response contracts.

• Advised on acquisition approaches, risks, and contracting methods.

• Assisted in market research and source selection planning.

• Supported contract award, modifications, and closeout activities. Contract Management Analyst, ETASS Project August 2017 - January 2019 Federal Aviation Administration - Reston, VA

Provided pre- and post-award contract support, including SOW development, source selection, and contract administration.

• Prepared SOWs, acquisition strategies, and cost estimates.

• Supported source selection and contract award processes.

• Managed contract modifications, invoicing, and closeouts using PRISM and Delphi systems. Senior Contract Closeout Specialist April 2016 - July 2017 GCS/PSS, ITAC (Contractor) - McLean, VA

Led contract closeout activities, ensuring compliance and timely completion for research, IT, and R&D contracts.

• Reconciled contract obligations and expenditures, prepared closeout documentation.

• Negotiated and resolved outstanding issues in accordance with FAR.

• Prepared final vouchers and closeout packages for government review. Program Manager/Closeout Specialist (Contractor) October 2015 - January 2016 Rocha and Company - Gaithersburg, MD

Managed a team of closeout specialists, overseeing contract closeout processes for FDA contracts.

• Reviewed and closed out cost-type contracts and task orders.

• Negotiated issues and resolved over/under runs, patents, and property matters.

• Developed spreadsheets and reconciliations for closeout documentation. Contract Administrator/Contracting Officer August 2013 - September 2015 DCMA - Chantilly, VA

Managed a portfolio of approximately 5,000 contracts, ensuring compliance and performance.

• Monitored contractor performance and compliance with FAR and CAS.

• Negotiated forward pricing rate agreements and supplemental contracts.

• Collaborated with auditors, engineers, and attorneys to support contract execution. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Marketing University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., 2013 Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)

Certification, NCMA, 2023

SKILLS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills

• PRISM

• SharePoint

• Delphi

• MS Office Suite

• Federal Acquisition Regulations

• Contract Management Software

• Cost Analysis Tools

• Market Research Techniques

• Source Selection Procedures

• Contract Closeout Systems

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