Contract Specialist Resume Samples

Description :

1. Prepared specifications for Bids and Requests for Proposals to ensure they met regulations.
2. Conducted public bid openings and monitored contractors and vendors in execution of contracts.
3. Review and analyze bids and RFP submittals.
4. Applied knowledge of Federal contracting regulations as prescribed in 24CFR 85.36, procurement for Public and Indian Housing.
5. Applied requirements and regulations following the HUD procurement handbook.
6. Responsible for assisting internal departments in the obligation of grants and operating funds.
7. Conducted sole source and competitive procurement to obtain the best value at fair and reasonable prices.
8. Coordinated the contract administration phase for awarded contracts, including monitoring contractor compliance to contract requirement, negotiation of and implementation of contract modifications which change the requirements of existing contracts.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

B.S. In Business Management

Description :

1. Monitored accounts receivable/profit loss reports and verified contract accuracy and system discrepancies.
2. Researched Medicare, Medicaid and Managed Care payer rules, fee schedules and guidelines, assigned system updates to staff.
3. Redlined new contract agreements, initiated new managed care contracts and implemented new contract changes to billing centers and locations.
4. Researched errors, system discrepancies and verify systems are billing accordingly under contract and company guidelines to reduce revenue and profit loss, educated staff accordingly.
5. Assisted locations and billing centers with proper billing and policy procedures.
6. Identified payer fee schedule changes and assigned for system updates.
7. Researched contract billing issues, identified solutions and provided prompt resolutions.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

A.S.

Description :

1. Reviewed solicitations and prepared routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
2. Drafted and performed initial negotiations with contractual clause, terms and conditions commensurate with skills and grade level.
3. Provided guidance to sales and management team on contractual obligations, terms and conditions within contracts and our preferential stance that our company takes which places us in an advantageous position in our line of business.
4. Performed limited initial review and provided comments on contractual agreements received from clients and suppliers.
5. Administered contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties.
6. Managed dissemination and filing of contractual agreements through e-mail and Contract Tracking database.
7. Acted as a liaison between legal counsel and business leaders within the organization in the execution and review of contracts and Request for Proposals.
8. Maintained a library of pre-approved form documents, contract clauses, templates, and historical documents, adding or revising material as needed.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Master Of Jurisprudence

Description :

1. Served as an acquisition and contracting expert performing pre- and post award contracting and analysis of complex problems in acquisition management and contracting solutions that afford maximum effectiveness in relation to cost or risk.
2. Performed reviews to determine and recommend to client, most effective course of action for IDIQ contracts, FFP contracts, Delivery Orders, BPAs and Purchase Orders.
3. Participated in various review processes to verify results were correct.
4. Researched contract files, prepared correspondence, and updated tracking database.
5. Interfaced with Administrative contracting office, and Program office to determine status of various contracting actions.
6. Facilitated responses required to award contracts, orders, and agreements for IT equipment, software and maintenance services, employee training, security services, cell phones, interpreters, court reporters, surveillance equipment, and electrical projects.
7. Provided additional functional support on contracting and acquisition projects for commodities and services.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the reviews prepared by staff; Provide technical assistance and guidance to staff regarding the preparation and efficient management of contract assignments.
2. Increase knowledge of program operations by conducting reviews on each of the areas of review.
3. Conduct staff reviews of monitoring reports prior to submission to Contract Manager Maintain a tracking system for pending and/or follow-up documents.
4. Inform the Contract Manager on major issues of concern identified during the review process.
5. Ensure staff has necessary resources and training to perform job functions.
6. Conduct team reviews and assessment of work products.
7. Develop contract administration policies and procedures.
8. Monitor contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies, and recommends cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BA In HealthCare Administration

Description :

1. Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Performs developmental and/or recurring assignments in support of a local installation or in a centralized procurement activity.
2. Procures supplies or services primarily through formal advertising.
3. Performs acquisition planning of goods and services necessary for efficient operation of the organization.
4. Conducts market research and provides sound information in developing acquisition strategy.
5. Meets with commercial representative to discuss procurement needs, quality of terms or services, current market prices, or delivery schedules.
6. Performs simplifies and complex contracting for procurement of goods and services thru the use of federal acquisitions (FAR) and supplements.
7. Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
8. Administers contracts with suppliers, vendors, and government representatives.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Master's In Public Administration

Description :

1. Awarded millions of dollars via simplified acquisition procedures in NBS system.
2. Fulfilled training requirements and competencies to perform successfully as a Contract Specialist.
3. Performed a variety of other tasks to facilitate customer service Planned courses of action to acquire goods and services for program areas.
4. Conducted market research and sources sought notices to provide file documentation, price reasonableness, and best value for the government.
5. Comprised solicitation materials and evaluation criteria such as past performance and ensuring the criteria are fair and easily measurable.
6. Communicated with the COR to keep them apprised of the acquisition process.
7. Developed evaluation packet materials and sent to review team informing them of instruction for a successful panel evaluation and performed oral and written debriefings accordingly.
8. Practiced problem solving routinely to make decisions often regarding small business regulations, 508 compliancy, and things of this nature and provided advice to my colleagues who were less seasoned in acquisition processes.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

BS

Description :

1. Managed caseload of 30-40 real estate contracts.
2. Reviewed contracts to assess terms, identify and communicate "red flags", interpret legal obligations and financial risks.
3. Acted as liaison between agent, consultant and customer for contract ratification and to obtain required documents.
4. Executed contracts and managed buyer contingencies.
5. Ensured corporate and customer policy was applied.
6. Ensured deadlines were met, property was maintained, and closing was successful.
7. Facilitated negotiations for buyer walk-thru issues.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor's In Business Management

Description :

1. Identified provider resources, described services to be rendered, negotiated contract specifications, and prepared specifications for requests for bids.
2. Assisted in negotiating contract renewals and amendments.
3. Recommended the cancellation of contracts.
4. Reviewed and approved assigned contract-related documents.
5. Ensured assigned contract-related documents met TCEQ standards, and necessary information was maintained in the contract database.
6. Reviewed pertinent and statutorily-required information concerning solicitations, contracts, and amendments, including purchase orders, work orders, and change orders.
7. Attended training and professional development activities.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

General Studies

Description :

1. Responsible for managing all phases of a solicitation process.
2. Write Request for Qualifications, Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, addenda and prepare contract modifications, conduct cost and price analyses.
3. Conduct pre-proposal conferences, interviews, and analyzing proposals.
4. Assist with drafting evaluation criteria to determine contractor/vendor selection.
5. Lead and/or support contract negotiations and prepare contracts.
6. Monitor contract compliance, ensure conformance to applicable local and state law, rules and regulations.
7. Perform contract administration tasks demonstrating analytical skills, oral communication, writing skills, and interpersonal skills for communicating with appropriate internal and external customers.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Provided solicitation analysis, negotiation, award, and administration of groups of contracts.
2. Reviewed requisition packages for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
3. Developed solicitations and evaluated responses.
4. Compiled complete bidders' list as well as prepared and issued solicitation documents.
5. Monitored contract performance for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other requirements.
6. Provided request for Proposals and Quotes preparation.
7. Supported procurement planning processes as advisor to program officials.
8. Instrumental in lowering costs through effective cost and price analysis, negotiation, risk assessment, source selection and market research.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Master's

Description :

1. Reviewed requisition packages for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements, contacted requestor to resolve discrepancies and ambiguities, provided guidance to customers in the development of the statement of work and data requirements.
2. Determined appropriate contract urgencies, estimate cost, policies and regulations.
3. Prepared and issued solicitation documents, selected appropriate clauses, ensured clear and completed specifications, including packing and delivery requirements.
4. Identifies and recommends remedial or corrective actions for items of concern or potential contract performance problems.
5. Maintains complete/conformed contract and files.
6. Perform contract close-out actions and draft other correspondence/documents.
7. Prepare contracts using the ConWrite database and use the guidelines from the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation System).

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelors Degree

Description :

1. Lead assessments in process improvement initiatives, including research areas to further collaborate with industrial, educational, and governmental partners.
2. Manage, track, and report the execution of multi-million dollar Research Agreements with Industry, Educational, and Governmental Partners.
3. Define key performance indicators which are tracked, managed, and reported to various levels of BEA and DOE leadership.
4. Effectively negotiate incoming work scope for BEA, including industrial, educational, and governmental partnerships.
5. Manage contract life cycle from inception and industrial relationship building through negotiation, award, and execution.
6. Interface with multiple stakeholders across BEA, DOE, and Industry to ensure successful project deliverables.
7. Formal Liaison to the Department of Energy and Department of Energy contractors and customers within region to ensure successful problem resolution and coordination of service functions.
8. Involved in Cost Allowability determinations and audits to ensure proper charging practices and program cost incurrences.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Master's

Description :

1. Provided Administrative support, Government Contracts, Human Resources, delivery orders, finance, purchasing, and payroll.
2. Maintained excel spreadsheet and coordinate changes to database, test, and implemented changes to status reports, delivery orders, financials, work order totals, teaming status and correspondence spreadsheet.
3. Provided information to employees and managers on payroll, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.
4. Reviewed and finalized correspondence and technical documents prepared by other employees to ensure correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and appropriate format.
5. Reviewed outgoing correspondence prepared by other employees for procedural accuracy, conformance with general policy, and factual correctness.
6. Assisted in preparing documents to support contractual obligations that achieved maximum impact.
7. Researched regulations and guidance to identify documentation requirements.
8. Assisted engineering teams with preparation of technical mission documents.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Bachelors Of Science

Description :

1. Responsible for day to day operations of over 100 employees, 5 managers and 10 supervisors encompassing a four state area in the performance of over 250,000 hours annually.
2. Responsible for scheduling, payroll, making work assignments, conducting quality control, conducting training as required as well as completing required weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
3. Enforce company rules, regulations and policies as well as administrate discipline.
4. Conduct investigations related to employee conduct, employee injuries and customer complaints.
5. Responsible for contractual compliance, customer service and rapid response to client requests.
6. Procured necessary equipment and supplies in accordance with company policy.
7. Conduct interviews for job openings and made hiring recommendations.
8. Promoted to the position based upon my performance as a Project Manager.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS In Civil Engineering