Cecelia Brigham
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Dynamic Contract Specialist with extensive experience at the Defense Media Activity, excelling in procurement management and program analysis. Proven track record in optimizing contract operations and enhancing team performance. Strong analytical skills and effective leadership have driven significant improvements in efficiency and compliance across multiple projects.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Support: SME Program Liaison for JV & Government Analyst
Defense Media Activity
Fort Meade, United States
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Principal advisor for key leaders within the Defense Media Activity for DMA CO, COR, and DOD PM, regarding contract management issues
- Managed six Contract Support Team Members in Teams geographically dispersed across the United States, with cognizance for DMA administered contracts throughout the conus/in-conus locations
- Managed contract operations including the Interview Hiring Panels, with the JV Management Team in establishing Contract Support Staffing to A&P
- Assisted the Agency Security Officer Vetting/onboarding process with New Hires (CAC Card Issuance); in addition to obtaining access to bldg.
- Accessibility, as well as locating Rapid Offices in proximity to employee home-of-record
- Assisted the IT Department, with pertinent documentation in obtaining Virtual Private Network (VPN) access to the Agency Infrastructure; assisted in getting Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to the new Contract Support Team Members
- Managed the performance of Contract Support Personnel under the specified contract
- Conducted individual training for Contract Support Team Members
- Managed acquisition operations within the aspects of Acquisition and Procurement Division, including in-depth knowledge of the preferred contract type-Firm Fixed Price (FFP); that was being utilized at Defense Media Activity, to deal with the nation's investment in the technologies, programs, and product support necessary to achieve its national security strategy and support its Armed Forces
- The goal was to acquire products that satisfied specified needs and provided measurable improvements to mission capability at a fair and reasonable price
- Assisted SR-PM with administrative requirements and other duties upon request, to adhere to the Terms and Conditions of the designated Contract, in support of DMA
- Responsible for the DMA Mandatory Contractor Required Security Training, in the prescribed monthly timeframe; submitted Certificates of Completion to HR Representative/Program Manager
Contract Support: SME Program Analyst Liaison for Government Agency
Defense Media Activity
Fort Meade, United States
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Collected, cleaned and analyzed data from various sources to assess the A&P Contracts Division's programs, processes, and systems to identify areas of improvement
- Conducted research, gathered data and provided recommendations that optimized efficiency and effectiveness, often collaborating with the A&P Management and the Program Offices to identify trends
- Responsible for the evaluation of the V&V Management Quarterly Sample Reporting of the Acquisition and Procurement(A&P), contracts
- Monitored the Expiring Options Tracker monthly, for a breakout snapshot of the contracts that the A&P Division administers
- A&P Management presented the findings at the Monthly Acquisition Procurement Meeting-DMA Management wide
- Assistant to the Contracting Chief, weekly stand-up meetings to measure the A&P Division's program outcomes against established goals and metrics, that identified areas of improvement
- Instrumental in assisting in the improvement of A&P processes- Created Manual PCF T:/Drive -Initial/Re-fresher Training, for the Contract Support/Government Personnel
- Maintained and established stream-line continuity/standardization for the Repository of the A&P Contracts Files, while minimizing potential corrective actions
- Assisted A&P special projects (i.e., Review Board-DMA-wide to potentially bundle Contracts, within the Program Offices; Contract File Finalization Audits; CPARS Tasker & Quarterly Reviews for A&P Contracts)
- Ensured Weekly/Monthly Reports-deliverables from CS Team Members; pertaining to the number of requirements received, number of requirements submitted to the Contracting Officer, as deemed ready for award or modification, and options ready for execution
- Submitted performance metrics from the Contract Support Team, to the PM Manager for review and dissemination to the A&P Management/COR; preceding the fifth(5) day of the following month
- Designated by the Contracting Chief to administer the KudosBoard(Morale Booster); for the entire A&P Division-(i.e., Birthday/Farewell/Special Events, Get Well Wishes)
Contract Support: SME Program Analyst Liaison for Government Agency
Defense Media Activity
Fort Meade, United States
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Primary point of contact for DMA CO, COR, and DOD PM; provided optimal support to the Acquisition & Procurement Contract Division
- Provided Contract Support to Defense Media Activity (DMA) Fort Meade, MD
- Maintained an Interim Clearance, as of July 2019; while awaiting adjudication for a DoD SECRET Clearance as determined required by the DMA FSO
- Completed DMA Internal Company tasking including training in the prescribed timeframe
- Assisted Policy Division in the execution for planning, managing and evaluating DMA Acquisition and Procurement for the two sites, Fort Meade, Md., and Riverside, CA
- Assisted in the research, gathered and analyzed complex data to identify trends and developed reports, asserting my recommendations for improvement
- Assisted the Policy Manager in the completion of FY17- and the onset of FY22 Audits for approximately 750 contracts, on the designated T://Drive
- Activities included completing the Audit, rearranging the documentation in its appropriate files for Pre-Award, Award, Post Award, and Audits
- Disseminated Audits to the applicable Contract Specialists, to upload the missing pertinent documentation for the contract files, in question
- Completed Audit Tracker for a breakout, for a snapshot of the contracts that the Acquisition/ Procurement (A&P) Division procured for the Calendar Years, 2018- 2021, for Policy Supervisor
- Effort demonstrated a favorable outcome for the scheduled Procurement Management Review (PMR); scheduled in June 2022; constituted to a favorable PMR outcome
- Responded in a timely manner to any request, to assist in DMA business development or special projects where there was the ability to contribute towards other duties, as assigned
- Reviewed, developed and updated Statements of Works (SOWs); Performance Work Statements (PWSs); List of Materials (LOMs); Government Furnished Information/Property (GFI/GFP) Lists
- Performed efforts pertaining to the technical evaluation of bids and proposals for compliance with specifications/purchase descriptions, applicable clauses and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Regulations, for the contracts in question
- Lead efforts to ensure Contracting Officer Representative (COR) file documentation was accurate and complete
- Key Accomplishment: Sustained Position as Team Lead, providing guidance and senior level experience bringing continuous 'boots on the ground' leadership to the JVM/DMA team
- Implemented a Weekly Status Report from the entire JVM Team, which rolled up into the Monthly Status Report
- Impact: Sustained Position as Team Lead, provided the JVM/DMA Team, with a supervisor at the direct team level
Contract Specialist
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington, United States
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Awarded the Communications and Outreach Support Services to BEP for the National Currency Reader Distribution Program, in response to a court ruling for accessible U.S Currency, with a total contract value of $739,020
- The project aimed to develop a communication plan for blind and vision-impaired audiences
- The contract placed maximum risk and responsibility for costs, profits, or losses on the vendor, encouraging cost control, effective performance, and imposing minimal administrative burden on the Bureau
- Awarded a performance-based contract for the Management & Operations of the BEP Fitness Center as a Total Small Business Firm Fixed Price Type, with a total IGCE of $1.2M
- The contract covered management, staffing, and personal training services to promote health and fitness among BEP personnel
- Developed and implemented acquisition strategies and milestones for Bureau of Engraving and Printing Procurement; including contract administration and modifications to increase costs or amend terms
- Actively supported meeting the Bureau's Small Business Program goals, promoting opportunities for Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and Hub-Zone Businesses through strategic use of the Small Business Dynamic Search Database
- Complied with Small Business Standard Operating Procedures for planning sessions with customers to identify Small Business Set-asides
- Conducted Pre-proposal Conferences, including RFP reviews and managing BEP facility site visits
- Prepared acquisition documents; Determination and Findings(D&F); and Price and Negotiation Memoranda (PNM); for review and approval
- Developed procurement plans based on previous history, market conditions, and technical specifications
- Ensured contract file compliance with Office of Acquisition standards
- Awarded the Communications and Outreach Support Services to BEP for the development of Banding Machine for R&D Projects
- Office of Process Management (OPM) needed a portable banding machine for the purpose of banding test notes or coupons together
- The overall cost of the Award was based upon the market research from site visits, internet search, Request for Information (RFI) and the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) for the requirement
- Responsible for the award, negotiation, and administration of general and complex Equipment/Production Contracts
- Provided overall leadership and guidance on Service Contract matters across the agency, and frequently acted as the sole acquisition decision maker, utilizing independent judgment in resolving complex issues
- Provided mentorship, guidance, and direction to junior Contract Specialists
- Reviewed contract actions for quality assurance in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of the Treasury Federal Acquisitions (DFAR), and internal Standard Operating Procedures and provided guidance to the staff in connection with corrective actions
Aviation Administrationman AZ1-PO1/E6
US Naval Reserves
Andrews, United States
02.1995 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: Military Service Branch: US Naval Reserve Service
- Performed Naval Air System Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS) System Administrator functions using database and computer skills to support NALCOMIS at Organizational Maintenance Activities (OMA) afloat and shore
- Principal advisor on matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of NALCOMIS database for the OMA
- Ensured system security, database integrity and configuration were maintained
- Input, extracted, analyzed and validated AV3M maintenance data developed and interpreted management reports, monitored input of data and prepared the parameters for up-line reporting and related interface requirements
- Processed aviation maintenance documentation data using magnetic/electronic media
- Provided training to the users on AV3M documentation
- Performed troubleshooting, maintenance and upkeep on NALCOMIS equipment
- Maintained flight and maintenance records for five (5) C-130T Aircraft Logbooks
- Coordinated scheduled and unscheduled inspections and maintenance equipment with a value of over $200 million in inventory of aircraft parts
- Produced maintenance schedules for all five aircraft to meet operational commitments and training missions, in assisting continuous training events for aircraft pilots and scheduled detachments cycles to support the fleet ashore and abroad
- Used in-house and off-the shelf databases and computer systems to produce all recurring status reports, and correspondence
- Maintained the reproduction of the Monthly Maintenance Plan with 100% accuracy and reviewed Support Equipment records for inspection cycles
- Military Service Branch: US Naval Reserve Service
Education
Master of Art Degree - Procurement and Acquisition Management
National Louis University
Andrews AFB, MD10.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
National Louis University
Andrews AFB, MD10.2017
Master of Human Resources Mngmnt - Employment Law, Managing Human Resources, Labor-Management Relations, Compensation
Webster University
Andrews AFB, MDSkills
- VPN
- Program Management
- Analysis skills
- System Security
- Database Administration
- Aircraft Maintenance
- System Administration
- Procurement Management
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Computer Networking
- Network Support
- Organizational skills
- Supervising experience
- Business process improvement
- Strong analytical skills
- Customer service
- Microsoft office
- Business continuity planning
- Assertiveness
- Contract proposals
- Critical thinking
- Acquisition planning
- Contract management
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Policy writing
- Process improvement
Certification
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), Level III, Pending
- FAC-C Level I Certification, 06/01/16
- DAWIA Level I Certificate, 10/01/08
- DAWIA Level II Certificate, 07/01/09
Desired Locations
- United States, CA, San Diego County
- United States, DC/MD, Metropolitan Area
- United States, MD, Naval Air Station-Patuxent River
Clearance
Secret Clearance
Veterans Preference
5-point preference
Awards
- Commendations, Fitness Coordinator-Assisted in revamping Physical Readiness Program
- Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Pin
- Promotions, Promoted to PO/E5 and PO/E6; in the Navy Command Advancement Program (CAP); at Fleet Logistics Support Squadron VR-53, Andrews AFB, MD
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid runner
- Physical fitness trainer
- Volunteer - one-on-one Training Sessions with Brother with Parkinson's Disease for two years now
Military Service
US Naval Reserves, Advanced Pay Grade (APG) Program, 02/28/95, Active Duty-Enduring Freedom Contingency on Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS)-2001-2005, 04/01/15, PO1/E6, 20 years of Creditable Service, Honorable Discharge
Personal Information
- Available: Permanent, Full-Time
- Citizenship: United States
Affiliations
- Certified American Sports & Fitness Association (ASFA) Water Aerobics Instruction
- Certified American Sports & Fitness Association (ASFA) Senior Fitness Instructor
- American CPR Care Association -CPR/AED: Adult, Child, Infant + Standard First Aid (BLS)
Timeline
Contract Support: SME Program Liaison for JV & Government Analyst
Defense Media Activity
09.2021 - 09.2024
Contract Support: SME Program Analyst Liaison for Government Agency
Defense Media Activity
04.2021 - 09.2021
Contract Support: SME Program Analyst Liaison for Government Agency
Defense Media Activity
05.2020 - 10.2020
Contract Specialist
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
02.2015 - 03.2018
Aviation Administrationman AZ1-PO1/E6
US Naval Reserves
02.1995 - 04.2015
Master of Art Degree - Procurement and Acquisition Management
National Louis University
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
National Louis University
Master of Human Resources Mngmnt - Employment Law, Managing Human Resources, Labor-Management Relations, Compensation
Webster University
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