Christiane Asher
Harvest,AL
Summary
Federal contracting administrator with extensive experience and a robust skill set. Effective contract management and successful project outcomes are facilitated by exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills. A dedicated and enthusiastic approach to every task is driven by a highly creative, team-oriented perspective and exemplary work ethic. Is dedicated to consistently producing exceptional outcomes and thrives in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracting Officer’s Representative – NH-03 CTG/GMK
Missile Defense Agency (MDA – DOD)
09.2019 - Current
- Led COR for the $421.6M Contract of Boost Vehicle Sustainment Program, as well as the Future ESC (EKV) $621M, Future ITC (Integration) $420M, and KODA Technologies $2.5M for (GM) Ground-Based Midcourse Defense.
- Supported all main activities of the DSC Contract, a $10B program, and the GWS Contract, a 1.264B program.
- Performs surveillance monitoring for the GMD contract
- Served as administrators and facilitators for GMD program's Surveillance forums
- Provided primary advisory support to the GMD program, ensuring adherence to FARS, DFARS, and MDA guidance for the establishment and execution of a comprehensive surveillance program.
- Provided PCO support for various projects
- Ensured Program Officer-assigned COTRs successfully completed required training to serve in their roles
- Ensured the implementation of a robust surveillance program for complex contracts.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
- Streamlined CPARS process to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Administered Award Fee and Incentive Fee plans as an Action Officer, ensuring efficient management of GMR initiatives.
- Developed and implemented Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) metrics.
- Developed Tools and Checklists for monitoring contractor performance
- Active participation in program office acquisition and contracts meetings
- Regularly attended and actively engaged in TEAMS meetings
- Provided program contractor surveillance tool updates (CPARs, QASP, AF/IF) to GMD leadership
- Collaborated with the program’s IMS team to enhance Pre-Award milestones.
- Collaborated with PM and program team leads to develop performance metrics
- Assisted in the development of metrics for the Award Fee
- Verified and validated the contractor's performance documentation in the program office.
- Supported PCO and acquisition team in developing a CLIN structure that aligns with the program’s Award Fee/Incentive Fee construct
- Imported Contract data and WAWF Reports into the Digital Dashboard (QLIK) for the Programs
- Planned and developed the SOW and/or PWS.
- Incorporated all relevant Quality FAR Clauses into contracts
- Supported program with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) encompassing proposed contractual changes that necessitated Congressional approval.
Contract Administrator – GS-12
Defense Information Systems Agency (DITCO/DISA – DOD)
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed the Audit Process for all DCAA-related matters
- Served as DCAA SME for the implementation of agency-wide projects
- Managed operations across multiple locations, including DITCO Scott AFB, PL82, PL83, PL841, PL842, PL5 Europe, Bahrain, and PL6 HQ, as well as PL7 PAC.
- Managed primary functions at Scott AFB, supporting 450 employees and overseeing 3,500 contracts valued at $11B.
- Monitored canceled funds, reconciled accounts, closed contracts, maintained data integrity, verified eligibility, and provided evidence of contractor progress for approval of contract financing and voucher approvals on high-value IT contracts.
- Coordinated IT acquisition requirements and plans across DOD components, while reviewing incoming products, systems, and service requirements along with supporting documentation submitted by customers in the IT and telecommunications field.
- Managed and executed telecom, IT, and audit projects.
- Assisted in the development and dissemination of guidelines to review the audit process, implemented agency wide
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the audit process and oversee, monitor, communicate, and settle all DCAA-related issues.
Contract Administrator – GS-11
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA – DOD)
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Served as a Contract Administrator for Sikorsky Aircraft Contract
- Collaborated with a diverse range of government agencies to effectively manage contracts, administering contract functions such as monitoring canceled funds, performing reconciliation, and conducting closeouts.
- Manage a total of 8,681 active contracts portfolio valued at $4.5 billion in support of the Sikorsky Aircraft
- Worked on a variety of FFP, Cost Type contracts and BOA/IDIQ
- Performed contract reviews for clause completeness
- Verified the integrity of deliverables by reviewing and approving contractor vouchers
- Oversaw progress payment calculation and approval, along with incentive authorizations
- Managed 44% of total canceling funds pool for the Program
- Coordinated effectively among contractor, SPO, and DFAS to identify excess funds, outstanding billings, and pending work performances
- Monitored contract payment activities and ensured data accuracy by utilizing diverse electronic systems such as MOCAS, EDW, EDA, REVEAL, SDW, and IWMS.
- Ensured adherence to applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, and contractual requirements by monitoring contractor performance.
- Effectively relayed all issues and concerns to the contractor
- Monitored Cost Accounting Standards and resolved noncompliance issues through evaluation of disclosure statements, reports, advice, and assistance provided by legal office, price/cost analysts, engineers, auditors, and other subject matter experts
Operations / Contract Manager
OB Brick & Tile
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Coordinated and planned daily operations, effectively assigning workloads.
- Oversaw contract management, budgeting, and policy implementation
- Managed and supervised functional areas, operations, and control managers feedback
- In charge of expense management and fee scheduling.
- Conducted thorough studies to mitigate time, budget, and feasibility fees
- Controlled budget and planned to analyze productivity, compliance, and requirement schedules.
Contract Administrator for Resolutions & Receiverships – CG-12
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC – Treasury Department)
03.2010 - 02.2014
- Reviewed and accepted assigned contractors' contract deliverables in adherence to the SOW's scope, time constraints, and budget.
- Regularly communicated assignments and delivery schedules; trained team members in procedures, laws, and contractual requirements; monitored contractor performance and reported to Contracting Officer
- Handled 90% of job responsibilities for entire appointment, responsible for all phases of complex contracts.
- Efficiently resolved delivery issues with a contractor, successfully managing budget constraints through prioritization of critical tasks to mitigate any adverse effects on functional areas, in strict adherence to contract clauses and SOW.
- Collaborated with Contractor to address any technical performance issues that arose during the project period
- Prepared and submitted cases for contract modifications, justifying budget increases and contract date extensions for assigned contracts and task orders.
- Managed the effective deployment of field personnel.
- Analyzed and recommended improvements for contractor deployments, human capital planning, and performance management programs based on historical evidence.
- Developed and maintained a report tracking budget spending and deadlines
- Conducted on-site evaluations to monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to SOW compliance, agency policies, and government contracting procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Acquisition & Contract Mgmt
Athens State University
Athens, AL05.2025
Certified Acquisition Professional -
DAWIA 2 DOD 4th Estate
09.2017
Bachelors of Applied Arts & Sciences BAAS Honors -
Texas A&M Commerce
08.2015
Associate in Business Administration AAS Honors -
Richland College
12.2013
Human Resource Assistant Certificate -
Broward College
07.2011
Business Management Certificate -
Broward College
10.2010
Business Specialist Certificate -
Broward College
04.2010
Business Mgmt. Spec Certificate -
Broward College
12.2009
Small Bus Mgmt., Int’l Bus Certificate -
Broward College
05.2009
Skills
- Negotiation Techniques
- Procurement Strategies
- Budget Planning
- Scope Definition
Affiliations
- The National Society of Leadership & Success, ASU, Honor Society, 08/2024
- National Society of Leadership & Success, Texas A&M-C, Honor Society, 01/2013
- Phi Theta Kappa, Broward College, Honor Society, 01/2009
Citizenship
United States of America
Veteranspreference
No
Highestfederalciviliangradeheld
NH-1101-03
Salary
$133,243 Year
Currentsecurityclearance
Secret
Professionalachievementsandrecognition
- Selected by the Office of the Ombudsman (FDIC) to manage press relations and translation into Spanish during the closure of the First National Bank of Edinburgh, TX, in 09/2013.
- Constructed the Contractor Management System (CMS) Project Group, 04/2011, from the ground up to the implementation phases
- Exclusive creator of Prescient, Inc.'s First Task Order Tracking System and Burn Rate Report
- Contract Support Unit Subject Matter Expert (SME), 05/2013
- Expert in Subject Matter (SME) for the Peer Review Program, 08/2012
- chosen between 11/2012 and 12/2013 using the Contractor's Performance Evaluation Ratings System (CPERS).
- I participated in the Contract Oversight Property Inspections (COPS) Team for the Contract Oversight ORE III Unit in the Site Inspection Group from 04/2011 to 01/2014.
Socialsecurity
XXX-XX-7685
Awards
- Individual Cash Award: Not Ratings-Based, MDA, Monetary, Huntsville, AL, 05/22/23
- Certificate of Achievement, MDA, Non-Monetary, Huntsville, AL, 04/11/23
- Certificate of Achievement, MDA, Non-Monetary, Huntsville, AL, 03/23/23
- Individual Cash Award: Ratings-Based, MDA, Monetary, Huntsville, AL, 01/01/23
- Individual Cash Award: Not Ratings-Based, MDA, Monetary, Huntsville, AL, 08/19/22
- Individual Cash Award: Not Ratings-Based, MDA, Monetary, Huntsville, AL, 04/06/21
- Individual Cash Award: Ratings-Based, DCMA, Monetary, Stratford, CT, 05/07/18
- Individual Time Off Award, DCMA, Non-Monetary, Stratford, CT, 03/16/17
- Individual Cash Award: Ratings-Based, DCMA, Monetary, Stratford, CT, 03/15/17
- Star Award, FDIC, Monetary, Dallas, TX, 11/13/13
- Star Award, FDIC, Monetary, Dallas, TX, 05/14/13
- Star Award, FDIC, Monetary, Dallas, TX, 12/21/11
Timeline
Contracting Officer’s Representative – NH-03 CTG/GMK
Missile Defense Agency (MDA – DOD)
09.2019 - Current
Contract Administrator – GS-12
Defense Information Systems Agency (DITCO/DISA – DOD)
08.2018 - 09.2019
Contract Administrator – GS-11
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA – DOD)
01.2016 - 08.2018
Operations / Contract Manager
OB Brick & Tile
03.2014 - 01.2016
Contract Administrator for Resolutions & Receiverships – CG-12
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC – Treasury Department)
03.2010 - 02.2014
Master of Science - Acquisition & Contract Mgmt
Athens State University
Certified Acquisition Professional -
DAWIA 2 DOD 4th Estate
Bachelors of Applied Arts & Sciences BAAS Honors -
Texas A&M Commerce
Associate in Business Administration AAS Honors -
Richland College
Human Resource Assistant Certificate -
Broward College
Business Management Certificate -
Broward College
Business Specialist Certificate -
Broward College
Business Mgmt. Spec Certificate -
Broward College
Small Bus Mgmt., Int’l Bus Certificate -
Broward College
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