Senior Legal & Procurement Leader, Contracts Expert

Kamala M. Tiwarri

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and detail-oriented Contracts and Legal Professional with extensive experience in full-lifecycle contract management, procurement strategy, and program management. Proven ability to manage complex contracting processes for both government and private sector clients. Skilled in negotiation, compliance, due diligence, and policy development, with a strong record of supporting legal, IT, and programmatic operations. Recognized for clear communication, strategic analysis, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Full-lifecycle contract administration and negotiation

• Federal acquisition and procurement regulations

• Contract drafting, analysis, and compliance

• Vendor and stakeholder management

• Policy development and risk mitigation

• Contract performance monitoring and dispute resolution

• Project and program management

• Legal research and documentation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mastech Digital / KPMG

Procurement - Contract Reviewer May 2024 – May 2025

Provided comprehensive contract review, negotiation, and compliance support for KPMG client engagements. Ensured adherence to procurement policies, risk management, and corporate standards.

Information Technology Strategies, LLC

Contracts Manager June 2023 – March 2024

Managed the review, negotiation, and administration of complex agreements supporting IT and consulting operations. Oversaw supplier performance, provided guidance on RFPs and SOWs, and ensured contractual compliance across projects.

PolyCon Solutions

Senior Contracts Specialist / Team Lead July 2022 – May 2023

Led pre-award to close-out contracting activities for multiple federal programs. Developed acquisition strategies, drafted solicitation documents, supported source selection, and mentored junior contracting professionals.

OCT Consulting, LLC

Program-Project Manager / Senior Management Analyst Oct 2021 – July 2022

Directed program management and acquisition support for government client’s procurement operations, overseeing task management, research, and process implementation.

DJS Consulting Group

Contracts Manager / Acquisition Liaison Dec 2019 – Sep 2021

Provided acquisition guidance to USDA clients, drafted procurement documentation, and supported contract award processes.

USPS OIG

Sr. IT Procurement Specialist (via DYSIS) Aug 2017 – Dec 2019

Led IT contract management, sourcing, and compliance for USPS Office of Inspector General. Developed solicitation documents, managed supplier relationships, and facilitated source selection.

Fannie Mae (via Aerotek)

Senior Contracts Management Associate Sep 2014 – Aug 2017

Negotiated and executed contracts and SOWs, managed RFPs, and ensured compliance with corporate standards.

Tasley Pharmaceuticals (via RHI)

Contractor Jun 2014

Developed defensible, compliant contract templates including NDAs, vendor agreements, and partner agreements.

The Pew Charitable Trusts

Senior Associate, Contracts & Procurement Services Sep 2013 – May 2014

Supported end-to-end procurement and contract lifecycle management, including vendor selection, negotiation, and compliance monitoring.

The Nature Conservancy

Contracts Manager Sep 2012 – Nov 2012

Reviewed, drafted, and managed complex non-routine contracts; streamlined procurement processes and improved workflow documentation.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, Concentration in International & Comparative Law – University of Baltimore School of Law, 2000

Bachelor of Arts, Criminology and Criminal Justice – University of Maryland, College Park, 1994

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