James R. Dailey, Jr.

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Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075

Telephone: 405-***-**** E-mail: qj4soc@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Contract Specialist/Subcontracts Specialist/Supply Chain Manager/Procurement, Grant, and Contract Administrator/Accountant/Architect

PROFILE

• Over fifteen years’ experience in government contracting, procurement, subcontracting, community and economic development grant development, compliance, maintenance, proposal writing, budgeting, business plans, subcontract and contract solicitation and award processes, and contract/subcontract/grant/purchase order administration.

• Skilled in the processing of contracts/subcontracts for issuance and/or renewal for goods and services, including associated sourcing and support functions.

• Proficient in the provision of professional sourcing and contract review, negotiation, maintenance, implementation, and consultation.

• Experience in aerospace and defense OEMs and suppliers in operations and supply chain, strategic sourcing, marketing and sales, government contracts, organization design, cost and pricing strategy, and/or new product innovation. Relevant security clearances through previous employers are a distinct advantage.

• Experience in health care delivery or health care payer companies, preferably in contracting agencies (e.g., US, VA, HHS, or DOD) or to non-government health care service organizations. Extensive experience in business development, strategy, new service development, and/or operations.

• Experience in industrial sector manufacturers in operations and supply chain, strategic sourcing, marketing and sales, organization design, government contracts, grants, new business innovations, economic development strategy, IT management and/or product innovation.

• Experience in operations, mergers and acquisitions, and/or post-merger integration in a range of industries, public equity, and/or direct private equity development experience.

• Experience in IT strategy development, cost management, organizational design, outsourcing, portfolio planning, infrastructure evaluation and planning, government t contracting, platform development, and cost and price strategy.

• Experience in Software Business Strategy including software as a service, business development, marketing, licensing, pricing, IP management, open source / partner management, government contracts, and alternative software business models.

• Highly skilled using computers (Access, dbase, Quick Books Financial/Pro, Excel, AutoCAD, and basic MSIS computer programs.

• Skilled in the management, accounting, financial administration of various public and private instruments, agreements, contracts, or sponsored/governmental awards.

• Proficient in university SAP programs, and purchasing systems.

• Adept in performing technical troubleshooting duties on software and hardware programs.

• Proficient in negotiating contracts and formulating agreements with suppliers.

• Superb skills in directing and coordinating activities in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, parts, labor services, and supplies.

• Expert researcher and evaluator of suppliers/services based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution.

• Skilled in analyzing and preparing price proposals, financial reports, and other business data and information to obtain government contracts/grants.

• Served as grant/contract proposal writer, budget officer, contract specialist, and generated $43 million in new grants and contracts for 4 tribes and one university.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Procurement Skills

• Successful career in obtaining funding from $100,000 to $25 million in grants, cooperative agreements, and/or government contracts over 24 years.

• Ability to organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

• Able to edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared or corrections by management.

• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.

• Knowledge and use of Government Contract Management Inventory Systems (NASA and DLA procurements): Quantity and location of inventory, including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods.

• Knowledge and use of Government Contract Distribution Network Configuration Systems (NASA and DLA procurements): Distribution Network Configuration: number, location and network missions of suppliers, production facilities, distribution centers, warehouses, cross-docks and customers.

• Proficient in selecting photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.

• Can draw or obtain study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail for successful proposal.

• Can research and interview production and engineering personnel, read journals, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.

• Can write production, developmental, and experimental activities for performing operating details and schedules.

• Ability to perform research in contract/grant funding opportunities and locating funding sources that complement the organization's program needs.

• Expert in writing contract/grant applications and other procurements.

• Responsible for management and administration of contracts, including modifications and closeouts.

• Acted as a liaison between company and customer on contractual matters.

• Completed RFP representations and certifications.

• Responsible for maintenance of Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA).

• Prepared consulting and subcontract agreements.

• Prepared teaming and non-disclosure agreements.

• Ability to demonstrate community and business needs.

Strategic Sourcing Skills

Served as a state government contracting specialist in a sole source contracting environment.

• Had to develop a number of innovative sourcing strategies, sole-source procurements, purchases, sub-contracts for a state agency utilizing Federal statutory authorities, for contracting without providing for full and open competition.

• Able to conduct market analysis on a macro and supplier levels; develop and maintain up-to-date supply and financial chain processes and industry cost models for assigned supplies.

• Proficient in responding to supplier questions concerning RFQ, RFP or reverse sale requirements.

• Performed comparative analysis and summaries of multiple supplier proposals and bids and determined sourcing methods. Performed additional optimization analysis as needed.

• Developed new sources of supply and technology to support product development and new product releases.

• Managed strategic sourcing process and coordinating the cross functional participation of team members.

• Evaluated and optimized supply chain activities to achieve the lowest cost of ownership and to maintain an adequate supply to meet demand.

Strategic Sourcing Skills

• Responsible for gathering data and conducting rigorous analysis in order to identify and prioritize sourcing initiatives.

• Liaison for stakeholders to support tracking and execution of external contracting activities by creating and managing competitive RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, leveraging and utilizing sourcing technology tools.

• Evaluated industry pricing complexity through detailed and frequent analysis.

• Performed negotiation strategy development and performed competitive supplier negotiations.

• Developed contract terms and conditions and coordinates with legal to execute optimal supplier contracts.

• Wrote strategic sourcing project work plans.

• Developed total cost baselines for products and services.

• Performed supply market research.

• Created RFP's.

• Analyzed RFP's and generate bid response summaries.

• Evaluated proposals against current spend history.

• Built cost models.

• Analyze current spend history for trends.

• Developed and wrote sourcing strategies.

• Identified and assisted in strategic business relationships, internally and externally, to ensure the alignment of buying process strategies to meet business requirements and managing change.

• Developed comprehensive industry knowledge of best practices, processes, and technology trends to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.

Program Management Skills

• Plan and scheduled multiple projects for grant/contract applications based on needs, business acquisitions, infrastructure, monetary concerns, length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, growth, economic development and demographics.

• Monitor and review programs to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.

• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in program activities and tasks.

• Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal government rules and regulations and resolve program inaccuracies.

• Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.

• Coordinate activities between departments.

• Develop budgets for programs, activities, and monitored expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.

• Confer with directors and senior staff to discuss issues such as administrative, accounting, and purchasing problems, budgets, policies, and overall performance.

• Managed the project

• Develop a project plans

• Created a project operating agreement

• Defined project’s scope

• Organized and determined project’s roles and responsibilities

• Developed project management plan

• Developed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

• Created realistic schedules

• Prepared project schedules

• Prepared project budgets, their justifications, and sought government approval

• Complete project activities within the project budget

• Made adjustments and changes to project baseline

• Developed and prepared project risk plan

• Develop performance measurement baseline

• Monitor and report project status

• Close out the project

Other Skills

• Performed contracting officer duties on selected grants and contracts. Established and maintained Master Progress schedules, maintain owner contract documents, performed architect functions, subcontractor, and vendor relations.

• Prepared and maintained general contract and subcontract documents, establish and monitor administrative procedures including billings, safety, labor relations, while keeping management informed of the progress of the project.

• Wrote subcontracts and submitted them to the Business Committee for approval and acceptance.

• Performed duties in the accomplishment of various contract/subcontract goals and objectives including responsibility for and overall performance. Specific Responsibilities: Acted as liaison for the tribe, among its customers, and sub-contractors in translating and fulfilling any changes /modifications of the contract.

• Monitored the fulfillment of contract requirements to ensure quality and timeliness of services/deliverables.

• Developed and tracked additional requirements, budgets, schedules, and contract modifications.

• Prepared project reports covering tribal operations & contract deliverables.

• Ensured that all invoicing and accounting were completed.

• Directed the investigation and resolution of operational problems in conjunction with other management, technical and support personnel.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Grant & Contract Specialist Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 06/05-09/10

Secretary Gaming Enterprise Board Osage Nation/Million Dollar Elm Casinos, Pawhuska, OK 06/04/09/05

Construction Manager/Contract Officer/ Grant Accountant Health Director (2005) Ponca Tribe of Indians

White Eagle, OK 1992-1994

Executive Director

Otoe Missouri Tribe,

Red Rock, OK 1990-1992

Contract Specialist/Planner

Contract Specialist Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

Perkins, OK

USDHHS, PHS, HIS 1988-1990

Oklahoma City, OK 1988-1989

Department Head (Planning, Health and Social Service Departments)

Construction Management)

Sac and Fox Nation,

Stroud, OK 1986-1988

Planning Director Osage Nation Pawhuska, OK 1981-1986

Planner Lower Chattahoochee Area Planning and Development Commission, Columbus, GA 1978-1981

EDUCATION

Masters in Arts; Bachelors in Science Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

AWARDS

• LCAPDC Appreciation Award - for fund raising, Lower Chattahoochee APDC, 1981

• HUD National Certificate - to Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma for Best Performance Award, HUD, 1994 for Community Development Block Grants to Indian Tribes

• U.S. Presidential Jefferson Peace Medal, President of United States, 1994

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/TRADE GROUPS

American Institute of Architects (AIA), Association of Financial Planners, Association of Fund Raising Executives, American Planning Association Beta Alpha Psi, National Congress of American Indians, Phi Alpha Theta OSU History Fraternity

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