United States Contract Administration
Resume:
Naja L. Davis
Woodbridge, VA 22191
703-***-**** **********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Credence, LLC/USAID - Amentum/USAID
*** * ******, **, ***** 300, Washington, D.C. 20001
12/2016 to Present
Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Specialist, Senior/Personal Services Contracts (PSC) Specialist
PERFORM TASKS INDEPENDENTLY or with minimal supervision.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: Performs a full range of procurement duties involving assisting with solicitations, negotiations, terminations, close outs, and post award administration of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) (now the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)) Personal Service Contracts. Conducts necessary research and prepares all documents for the termination of contracts for the convenience of the United States Government or default by the contractor. Develops, consolidates, and prepares briefing and background materials on a wide range of contracting issues and topics. Demonstrates appropriate sense of urgency when responding to internal and external customer requests.
NEGOTIATIONS: Preparing salary offers, analyzing PSC’s counter offers, and preparing presentations to the Contracting Officer with my recommendations and supporting background documentation. Serves as the primary point of contact for PSC OFDA negotiations.
COMPLIANCE: Ensuring contracts, memorandums, and letters are compliant with Federal laws, the FAR and Agency (AIDAR and ADS) regulations/standards.
PLANNING: Create milestone plans in PRISM/GLAAS, monitoring upcoming PSC actions and deadlines, and liaise with the contracting office in the Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA) staff to seek guidance and contribute to resolving contractual issues and obtaining necessary documentation for contract actions that deviate from normal circumstances.
Key Accomplishments:
Provided outstanding customer service to the Deputy Manager (DM) by conducting PSC orientation in their absence; picking up the DM’s actions to allow them to concentrate on pressing actions; and training/mentoring new and junior staff. Backstopped for the Deputy Manager as needed.
Participated on the “backlog team” that addressed face-paced contractual actions for a month while completing all day-to-day assignments.
The only Contract Specialist in multiple portfolios for over six months.
The United Nations Foundation
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20006
02/2010 to 4/2016
Senior Finance Associate
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: Confirmed multiple contractors/consultants met the commitment of their contracts/agreements. Performed contract administration for each procurement assigned as well as assisted in the preparation of statements of work with technical staff, prepared requests for proposals, completed contract modifications and payment disbursements. Drafted memorandums of understanding (MOU) for seconded staff from the World Bank.
NEGOTIATIONS: Utilized price analysis techniques to determine fair and reasonable prices for goods and services.
COMPLIANCE: Tracked invoice payments against contractual values to ensure no-cost overruns and to ensure that there were funds remaining in the contacts to avoid lapses in services. Tracked invoice payments against contractual values to ensure no-cost overruns and to ensure that there were funds remaining in the contracts to avoid gaps in service. Assisted the Chief Financial Officer on audit findings, and the end of the year tracking of outstanding obligations for contracts.
PLANNING: Conducted research on past agreements for a point of reference on contractual obligations and standards; determined the appropriate contract type and best method of procurement principles and practices. Advised staff on advanced planning of consultant contracts to develop contract packages for current contracts, new contracts, and amendments.
Key Accomplishments:
Recognized and rewarded by the Chief Financial Officer for providing excellent customer service on an ongoing basis to the Finance Team.
Recognized and rewarded by the Senior Vice President, Energy and Climate for being an integral part in the success of an international event by ensuring all vendors were paid on time and by providing administrative support as needed.
SKILLS:
Knowledge of broad experience with various types of contracts, including Firm-Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts, and General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contracts.
Possesses exceptional skills with researching laws and regulations as they pertain to governmental contracts.
Understanding of contracting and procurement regulations, negotiating contracts, developing contracts, business administration, accounting principles/practices, and policies and procedures of contract management.
Comprehension of Federal Acquisition Regulations, contract law, and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration including change orders, supplemental agreements, terminations, claims, and close out contracts.
Superior organizational skills to analyze, develop, and deliver detailed ad-hoc reports meeting tight windows.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills and able to interact with all levels within an organization, including the key stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Northern Virginia Community College, Annadale VA
May 2010 Business Administration – Associate of Science Degree
JOB-RELATED TRAINING
*Cost and Price Analysis
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Holds Secret Security Clearance
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