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Ashley Johnson

Summary

Accomplished Contract Specialist and Staff Accountant with a proven track record at the Department of Defense and Bureau of Reclamation. Adept in contract administration and legal compliance. Excelled in quality assurance and team oversight, enhancing procurement strategies and vendor relations. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and vendor relations.


Effective collaborator known for delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, communication, and analytical thinking. Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, leading to improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Specialist

Bureau of Reclamation
01.2024 - Current
  • Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Reviewed subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance.
  • Reduced risk through diligent monitoring and enforcement of contractual obligations.
  • Managed procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, and administering contract to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.
  • Reviewed contract plans and project specifics for thorough understanding.
  • Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance.
  • Strengthened internal controls by developing and implementing contract management policies, procedures, and templates.
  • Provided expert guidance on complex contracting issues to support informed decision-making across the organization.
  • Managed high-value contracts, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided exceptional customer service even in high-stress environments.
  • Created and finalized contracts for services with customers.
  • Delivered Onboarding training to teach Bureau of Reclamation policies and procedures to new team members.
  • Reviewed current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinated with stakeholders..
  • Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
  • Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
  • Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.

Contracting Officer

Department of Defense - Army
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Coordinated with post-award staff to advise on financial discrepancies, payment terms, and deliverable delays.
  • Mentored Contract Specialists assigned to my team in best practices and provided guidance on complex contracting issues on a daily basis.
  • Mentored junior Contracting Officers in best practices and provided guidance on complex contracting issues as needed.
  • Assist in invoice processing to expedite payments, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and contractors.
  • Proactively addressed potential disputes or conflicts within contracts, working closely with legal counsel when necessary to resolve matters in a timely fashion.
  • Maintained accurate records of all contractual agreements to ensure proper documentation for future reference or audits.
  • Used standard forms and templates based on individual circumstances, amending as necessary to keep contractual language relevant to evolve with revised standards.
  • Conducted thorough market research for each and every requirement.
  • Identified areas for improvement in current contracting processes, proposing solutions to increased efficiency.
  • Evaluated the performance of contractors and recommended contract renewals or terminations based on a thorough assessment of current and past performance.
  • Managed complex contracts to achieve results, balancing organizational needs with regulatory compliance.
  • Facilitated effective communication between stakeholders throughout the contracting process, ensuring smooth execution of projects from inception to completion.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into contract database system, Paperless Contract File (PCF).
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Assist the Division Chief in evaluating staff performance and provided recommendations on ways to improve areas of inefficiencies.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Provide exceptional professional communication skills both orally and in writing with all members of the acquisition team to include team members, customers and contractors.



Contract Specialist

Department Of Defense - Army
08.2018 - 10.2022
  • Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Managed full procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contract (cradle-to-grave) to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.
  • Reviewed contract Statement of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statement (PWs) specifics for thorough understanding.
  • Conducted quality quarterly reviews and monitored contract performance.
  • Maintained digital contractual files utilizing Paperless Contract File (PCF), ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and company policies.
  • Managed high-value contracts, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory (FAR, AFAR and DFARS) requirements.
  • Provided exceptional customer service in high-stress environments.
  • Mitigated legal risks by conducting thorough reviews of contractual agreements before finalizing contracts.
  • Worked with Budget Analyst to ensure financial contract details.
  • Closely monitored and evaluated contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments.
  • Performed in-depth market research, identified optimal acquisition strategies and prepared contracts for approval.
  • Reviewed current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinated with customers to analyze contract renewals were appropriate.
  • Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
  • Addressed contract disputes and provided advice and guidance to resolve issues.
  • Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.


Staff Accountant

Department Of Defense - Army
04.2005 - 07.2022
  • Examine accounting data to ensure correctness of transaction, the impact and perform necessary functions under multiple DoD financial and accounting systems.
  • Knowledgeable in interfaces of data among various accounting and financial feeder systems in order to analyze and resolve abnormal conditions in DoD accounting systems,
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Assisted comptroller with year-end close-out processes.
  • Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports to current year close-out reports.
  • Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into (General Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)) financial management system.
  • Collaborated with DoD auditors to provide information for audit process.
  • Coordinated with Human Resources department on payroll-related matters ensuring accurate compensation calculations for all employees.
  • Responsible for overseeing and implementing new payroll system for all of the civilian workforce at Fort Leonard Wood.
  • Developed strong relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings to include quarterly joint reviews..
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and procedures.
  • Review, present and promote effective understanding of financial management/accounting policies and procedures promulgated by higher headquarters for travel pay, civilian pay, and vendor pay.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
05-2009

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Contract proposals
  • Contracting policies, regulations and legal compliance
  • Contract administration, performance and management
  • Team oversight and conflict mediation
  • Procurement strategies
  • Documentation review
  • Conflict mediation
  • Staff training, teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking and problem-solving abilities
  • Vendor relations

Certification

  • Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)- Federal Acquisition Institute.


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Contract Specialist

Bureau of Reclamation
01.2024 - Current

Contracting Officer

Department of Defense - Army
11.2022 - 01.2024

Contract Specialist

Department Of Defense - Army
08.2018 - 10.2022

Staff Accountant

Department Of Defense - Army
04.2005 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Columbia College

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