Christina Graham
Contract Specialist
Washington,DC
Summary
Detail-Oriented and highly skilled Contract Specialist with more than 10 years of experience encompassing the development and execution of contracts. Provide strategic value by leveraging keen negotiation techniques to shape solutions and approaches. Broad scope of experience encompassing problem resolution, client/vendor relations, team leadership, and business development. Adept in assessing operational capabilities, creating and implementing process improvements, and streamlining overall operations for optimal business efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
1102 Contract Specialist
General Services Administration (GSA)
01.2020 - Current
- Manage contracts from start to finish, including administering, extending, modifying, and terminating contracts.
- Evaluate proposals from vendors, performing cost analysis, and selecting the most qualified contractor based on the criteria outlined in the solicitation.
- Monitor contractor performance against contract requirements, reviewing invoices, addressing any issues that arise, and ensuring timely delivery of goods or services.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions with vendors to ensure fair pricing and compliance with government regulations.
- Advise the Contract Officer Representatives to ensure contract requirements are within scope, manage cost, schedule, and contract performance to ensure all parties are in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
- Review the Contractors monthly financial and progress reports prior to exercising and awarding an option.
- Negotiate subcontracting plans, and validate the information reported in the electronic subcontracting reporting system, while certifying that the Contractor is meeting the subcontracting goals.
- Enforce contract terms and conditions, identifying potential compliance risks, and taking corrective action when necessary.
- Create and maintain contractual documents in the FSS online System with minimal error.
- Reconcile and report discrepancies found in contract records to enhance the integrity of the information provided to GSA.
- Collaborated closely with legal counsel during sensitive negotiations to protect organizational interests effectively.
- Complete all necessary documentation and procedures to formally close out a contract upon completion of services.
- Resolve disputes and problems between the government and contractors.
Contract Specialist (Contractor)
Design to Delivery
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Provide Pre-award and Post-award Support.
- Review IT 70 Schedule solicitation document.
- Review offers in the Offer Registration System (ORS) against checklist for completeness.
- Coordinate with Contracting Officers on rejections and withdrawals & notify schedule vendors.
- Perform and document Market Research.
- Peer review Team mates offers for accuracy and completeness.
- Upload offeror status worksheets.
- Process clarification and deficiency letters for CO' signature and send to offeror, via email, once assigned.
- Request pre-award surveys/SF1403 and SBA Certificate of Competency, as needed.
- Prepare documentation on responsibility determinations.
- Review Subcontracting Plans and coordinate with the CS/CO, SB Representative and schedule vendor as needed.
- Coordinate EEO compliance on schedule vendors as required.
- pre-negotiation objective (PNO) and price-negotiation memorandums (PNM).
- Participate/Support Negotiations conference calls.
- Prepare/issue request for Final Proposal Revisions.
- Facilitate and participate in dialogue about questions, comments and issues regarding offers and modifications.
- Prepare modification documents/analysis, processing awards and modifications through automated systems for CO review/signature, drafting memos to the file, filing contract documents electronically, and managing performance issues.
- Review/process contractor uploads of GSA Advantage files in the CORS system to ensure they match approved terms and conditions.
- Prepare close out documentation and provide support for low/no sales initiatives.
- Monitor the FASt Lane mailbox on a daily basis to ensure emails are routed from the Fastlane@gsa.gov mailbox for action within a timely manner.
- Provide standard email responses (per the guidance package for SINs) to common inquiries GSA receives.
- Maintain a google document of Springboard and FASt Lane stats on offers and modifications to be provided on a weekly basis.
- Review offers assigned to FASt Lane Branches within 3 days and modification on the day of receipt to ensure the offer and modification meet the FASt Lane criteria.
- Conduct SAM record search.
- Conduct Better Business checks.
- Conduct VETS 100 check.
- Conduct Department of Labor check.
- Attend daily stand-up meeting with team to discuss workload and assigned offers.
Contract Coordinator
Pew Charitable Trust
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed a portfolio of contracts, ensuring timely renewals, extensions, or terminations as needed.
- Streamlined contract processes by implementing efficient tracking and filing systems, reducing document retrieval time.
- Prepared detailed reports on contract activity for senior management review, highlighting key metrics and areas of concern.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through regular communication and proactive issue resolution efforts.
- Communicate with domestic and international vendors verbally and in writing to request company financial information, due diligence documentation, self-certification forms, tax identification documents, and banking information.
Contract Specialist
TwentyEighty Strategy Execution, Inc.
03.2008 - 10.2017
- Initiated and managed a range of contracts to include: SOWs, RFPs, RFI, RFQ, Service Agreements, BPAs, GSA Schedule Buys and Non-Disclosure Agreements for 3 distinct sister organizations under Providence Corporate Development Holding Corporation (PCDHC).
- Managed the contract process from start-to-end, as well as was responsible for meeting criteria that is specific to each RFP and RFI.
- Edited new and existing contracts, red-line agreements.
- Clarified contract documents on such topics as specification changes, language ambiguities, or clarification of contract clauses.
- Reviewed contract Terms and Conditions to ensure contract compliance.
- Consulted with staff and clients to protect the company’s intellectual property rights of their inventions in the US, and all applicable countries.
- Mitigated risk and liability within contracts by administering amendments as necessary.
- Ensured all agreements were fully executed.
- Administered certificates of insurance as necessary.
- Maintained a liaison with vendors and suppliers.
- Managed company's annual recertification with the State of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
- Entered fully executed agreements into Salesforce.com, Box.com, and the Contract Management System.
- Conducted quarterly internal GSA audit to insure compliance with the GSA Schedule.
- Managed disability accommodation requests.
- Completed vendor representations and certifications.
- Organized, analyzed and reviewed documents for attorneys.
- Maintained various legal documents and filed them appropriately.
- Notarized documents.
- Responded to general inquiries, questions, or requests.
- Scheduled conference room, travel arrangements and vendor payment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Washington, DC06-2008
Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
- Certified FAC-C Level III Professional
- Contract Administration Expertise
- Expertise in Contract Management
- Team Building
- Strategic Planning
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Customer Service
- Risk Management Strategies
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Effective Communication
- Compliance management
Affiliations
- 2020 to present - National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
Timeline
1102 Contract Specialist
General Services Administration (GSA)
01.2020 - Current
Contract Specialist (Contractor)
Design to Delivery
11.2018 - 01.2020
Contract Coordinator
Pew Charitable Trust
06.2016 - 11.2018
Contract Specialist
TwentyEighty Strategy Execution, Inc.
03.2008 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
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