Administrative Officer Contract Specialist

Kamisha Kellam

Brandywine, MD ***** • 301-***-**** • *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Contract Specialist with over 6 years of specialized federal contracting experience, including the developmen RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Supervisory Administrative Officer (AMS)

USAID – Washington, DC Sep 2023 – Present

- Served as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for multiple office contracts and purchase agreements

- Oversaw negotiation, execution, and modification of service contracts, enhancing efficiency and reducing p

- Supported interagency and multi-year funding mechanisms, performing budget analysis, tracking obligation

- Provided input into procurement policies and human capital acquisition strategies, aligning resources with m Administrative Officer (AMS)

USAID – Washington, DC Jul 2020 – Sep 2023

- Advised management on contracting and procurement procedures to ensure FAR and internal compliance.

- Managed procurement actions, recruitment of Personal Services Contractors (PSC), and onboarding logist

- Participated in acquisition planning and collaborated with contracting staff on modifications and performanc

- Contributed to analysis and documentation supporting contract clearance and procurement management re Contracts Specialist, Level II

USAID – Washington, DC Nov 2011 – Jul 2022

- Drafted, negotiated, and awarded contracts and modifications for complex programs valued over $650M+,

- Conducted cost and price analysis, evaluated technical proposals, and assessed audit reports to support so

- Oversaw contract lifecycle: acquisition planning, solicitation, award, administration, and termination.

- Developed acquisition plans and policy documents, integrating lessons learned and improving efficiency.

- Managed contractor performance and prepared modifications and justifications for contract extensions and

- Supported Non-FAR instruments, including Grants and Cooperative Agreements. EDUCATION

Bowie State University – Master of Science, Human Resources Development 2020 University at Albany – B.A., Communication & Rhetoric (Minor: Business) 2009 CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SKILLS

- COR/AOR Certified, Government Purchase Card Holder

- Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (Familiarity)

- Microsoft Word, Excel (Advanced), Tableau, Workday

- Contract Administration • Cost/Price Analysis • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)

- OTA, Grants, and Cooperative Agreement Support

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