Angela James
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Contract Specialist with FEMA, adept at conducting comprehensive cost analyses and implementing innovative procurement strategies. Proven track record in risk mitigation and fostering professional relationships, enhancing contract compliance and efficiency. Skilled in documentation review and team collaboration, ensuring timely fulfillment of contractual obligations while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive cost analysis to inform contract negotiations and ensure value for agency expenditures.
- Facilitated stakeholder collaboration to gather input and align contract requirements with organizational goals.
- Executed document review processes to verify accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
- Developed risk assessment strategies to identify potential contract pitfalls and mitigate exposure.
- Streamlined vendor relationship management by establishing clear communication channels and performance expectations.
- Trained junior staff on contract administration procedures to enhance team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Conducted market research to inform procurement strategies and identify suitable vendors for contract opportunities.
- Maintained organized records of contract documentation to facilitate audits and compliance checks.
- Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
- Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
- Facilitated communication between involved parties to enable timely contract sign-off.
- Implemented innovative supply chain management strategies to streamline procurement process.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Herzing University
Atlanta, GA09-2012
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Research and analysis
- Contract proposals
- Risk mitigation
- Contracting policies and regulations
- Legal compliance
- Procurement strategies
- Contract administration
- Cost efficiency
- Database administration
- Documentation review
- Procurement program management
- Acquisitions
- Document control
- Cost control
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Professional relationship building
- Telephone etiquette
- Procurement management
- Procurement
- Contract reviews and edits
- Status reporting
- Documentation skills
- Purchasing
- Purchasing oversight
- Inventory management skills
- Vendor relations
- Documentation requirements
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Certification
- CFCM - Certified Federal Contract Manager
- CPPC - Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant
- Certified Contract Officer Representative 2, Department Homeland Security - 2017-Present
- Contract Officer Representative 3, Department Homeland Security - 2022- Present
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Herzing University