Contracts & Pricing Strategy Senior Manager

Dion Channing Woodard

Phone: 301-***-**** Email: ****.*.*******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Dynamic Contracts & Pricing Strategy Senior Manager with over 15+ years of experience in contract management and acquisition strategy within government sectors. Expertise in cradle-to- grave contract management, including Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), cost plus reimbursement, firm fixed price, and time and material contracts with strict adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policies. Successfully led initiatives that enhanced procurement processes, achieving significant financial savings and performance improvements. Committed to leveraging unique skills in driving value for future employers in the contracts and pricing field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Clearance: TS/SCI 8/23

Contract Specialist WITS Solutions LLC/ AFDW/PK JB

(05/2025-Present) Andrews, MD, United States

• Serves as liaison with stakeholders and ensures cost saving efforts are adhered to and no duplication of efforts occurs.

• Support acquisitions/Contract documentation for supported officials. Conduct drafting, reviewing and updating documents for Acquisition Strategy Panel, Acquisition Plan and Contract Clearance forms.

• Conduct Contract Management for the Contract Files Share web-based System.

• Spearheaded pre-award and post-award process consolidations, reducing financial overhead while strengthening contract oversight and performance.

• Provided cradle-to-grave contract oversight for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material

(T&M) agreements, driving efficiency and cost savings across AFDW PK enterprise.

• Complete Performance Work Statement (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), manpower review and validation documents, Market Research Report

(MRR), DD Form 254, and funding. Participate in Multi-Functional Teams (MFT) and liaise with stakeholders and supported official(s) in accordance with daily work requirements. Senior IT Acquisition Program Manager Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (09/2023-07/2025) Rockville, MD, United States GS-14 $156,461.00

• Led strategic program management efforts, overseeing multimillion-dollar IT acquisition projects and interagency agreements to support mission-critical FDA objectives.

• Directed vendor negotiations and acquisition systems implementation, optimizing IT platforms such as eSTARS and ASA for enhanced contract management efficiency.

• Spearheaded pre-award and post-award process consolidations, reducing financial overhead while strengthening contract oversight and performance.

• Successfully managed enterprise-wide migration initiatives, cutting Informatica server core license costs by $1.6M through innovative license optimization strategies.

• Served as a key program official and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), ensuring seamless execution and compliance across Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) contracts.

• Provided cradle-to-grave contract oversight for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material

(T&M) agreements, driving efficiency and cost savings across FDA IT procurement. Contract Management Divion Chief Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery/NMLC (05/2018-09/2023) Fort Detrick, MD, United States GS-13 $146,000.00

• Directed a contract management program, overseeing cradle-to-grave procurement functions for multi- million-dollar supply and service contracts.

• Led a team of eight acquisition professionals, providing strategic guidance on procurement planning, vendor negotiations, and contract execution.

• Spearheaded program-wide efficiency initiatives, achieving an annual $1.5M cost reduction through enhanced acquisition strategies.

• Developed innovative program management approaches for IT systems procurement, leading efforts to streamline acquisition processes.

• Managed post-award contract performance, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while optimizing financial and operational outcomes.

Senior Contract Specialist Negotiator Navy Engineering Logistics Command (09/2016-05/2018) Washington, DC GS-13 $136,000.00

• Directed cradle-to-grave management of contracts, including CPFF, FFP, IDIQ, and BPA awards exceeding $4.5M.

• Conducted market research and cost realism analysis, achieving over $500K in savings on award value adjustments.

• Administered contract modifications and option exercises, maintaining strict FAR and DFAR compliance.

• Delivered technical advice and innovative solutions to enhance contracting efficiency and align with agency procurement goals.

• Ensured all contract terms and conditions were met, finalized all deliverables, and completed administrative tasks for contract closeout.

Supervisor Acquisition Management Division Chief Bureau of Navy Medicine and Surgery Walter Reed NMMC (04/2008-09/2016) Bethesda, MD, United States GS-12 $126,000.00

• Directed program-level contracting operations, supporting a $67M Defense Health Program budget through strategic procurement initiatives.

• Led cost reimbursement contract procurement for 212 vendor educational service agreements, ensuring FAR and Navy Medicine policy compliance.

• Managed program execution and contract closeout processes, reducing administrative overhead by 18% and improving operational efficiency.

• Oversaw vendor performance tracking, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate in contract invoice acceptance within three days.

• Provided leadership in acquisition program planning, optimizing BPA and IDIQ agreements for streamlined contract lifecycle management.

EDUCATION Strayer University

Master's Degree, MBA Executive Certification in Government Acquisition (12/2012-06/2014) Rockville, MD, United States

University of Phoenix

Master's Degree, Business Administration Concentration: Human Resources (08/2008-06/2010) Rockville, MD, United States

SKILLS

• Cradle-to-grave contract management • FAR Compliance expertise

• Cost and price analysis • Vendor negotiation and management

• PM Strategic acquisition planning • Leadership and mentorship skills

• IT systems procurement knowledge • Budget analysis and cost-saving strategies

• Budget formulation and forecasting • Effective communication and problem-solving

• Vendor performance management (CPAR) • RFP Technical Evaluation (SME)

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