Contracts & Compliance Specialist for Government Projects

ANDREW HATCHER

Orlando, FL ***** *********@*****.*** 407-***-****

Results-driven Contracts and Legal professional with extensive experience managing government and commercial agreements across healthcare, pharmaceutical, defense, and technology sectors. Known for ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and driving efficiency throughout the contract lifecycle. Trusted partner to cross-functional teams, combining strong regulatory knowledge with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.

EDUCATION

Rollins College, Winter Park, FL

Major Study: Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies Colorado Technical University 2020 - 2022

SKILLS

Contract Lifecycle Management

Negotiation

Performance Monitoring

Contract Closeout

FAR/DFAR

EAR/ITAR Compliance

Export Classification

Commerce Control List (CCL)

U.S. Munitions List (USML)

Export Licensing

SAP Systems

P2P Systems

Procurement Support

Legal Compliance

Risk Mitigation

EXPERIENCE

Loyal Source Government Services, Orlando, FL 32826 11/2024 – 03/2025 Contracts Administrator

Loyal Source Government Services provides healthcare and program support services to U.S. government agencies, primarily the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense, delivering workforce and compliance solutions that support veteran care and federal health programs.

• Managed subcontract administration supporting veteran healthcare programs for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Oversaw onboarding and compliance for vendor service providers, including doctors, chiropractors, and behavioral health specialists.

• Drafted and executed confidentiality agreements, teaming agreements, and statements of work to ensure alignment with prime contract requirements.

• Partnered with project managers and business development teams to prepare and finalize fully executed contracts.

• Ensured subcontractor compliance with all contract terms, performance standards, and federal regulations. University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA (contract position) 01/2023 – 02/2024 Contracts Administrator

• Administered procurement, service, and maintenance contracts within one of the nation’s largest academic health systems.

• Processed amendments and renewals for high-value supplier and service agreements.

• Streamlined contract organization by migrating legacy documentation into SharePoint and internal contract management systems.

• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and accessibility of all contract records.

• Completed a one-year contract extension following successful project delivery and performance. Zoetis Inc. (Pfizer Animal Health), Parsippany, NJ (contract position) 04/2022 – 01/2023 Contracts Administrator

Zoetis Inc. (Pfizer Animal Health) is a global leader in animal health with annual revenues exceeding $8 billion. The company develops and manufactures veterinary medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic products serving livestock and companion animal markets worldwide.

• Amended and updated existing service and maintenance contracts as part of a corporate pricing and territory realignment project.

• Supported contract review and modification processes to maintain accuracy and compliance with new business standards.

• Collaborated with procurement and finance teams to align contract language with updated pricing and service structures. Design Interactive, Inc., Orlando, FL 06/2020 – 04/2022 Contracts Administrator

Design Interactive, Inc.is a mid-sized defense contractor and technology firm specializing in human performance training, simulation, and product development for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial sectors, with annual revenues of roughly $10–20 million.

• Managed prime and subcontract administration for DoD product development projects, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR and SOW requirements.

• Partnered with C-suite leadership (CEO, COO, CFO) and engineering teams to align contract obligations with technical deliverables.

• Drafted, negotiated, and executed NDAs, teaming agreements, MOUs, and subcontract documents for government and commercial programs.

• Oversaw performance tracking, burn rate monitoring, and schedule adherence in partnership with project managers.

• Maintained ITAR/EAR compliance documentation and supported internal export control training. Mainstream Engineering Corporation, Rockledge, FL 01/2011 – 08/2019 Legal Compliance/Contract Administrator

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is a research and development company supporting U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial clients. Specializes in thermal control and energy conversion technologies, with annual revenues of approximately $30–50 million.

• Led full lifecycle administration of DoD prime and subcontract agreements supporting Army, Navy, and NASA product development initiatives.

• Managed legal filings, licensing, and compliance documentation for government and commercial contracts.

• Created and maintained ITAR/EAR export control manuals; coordinated internal audits to ensure adherence to export regulations.

• Oversaw CPSR and DCMA audit readiness, small business compliance (SBIR), and government reporting requirements.

• Collaborated with outside counsel on intellectual property protection, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

• Supported development of advanced air conditioning and cooling systems for rocket and defense applications under complex DoD contracts.

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