Daniel McNair
Contract Specialist
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Business strategist and contracting professional with over 15 years of professional experience in the areas of contracts, program administration, pre-award proposal processing, contracts administration, acquisition planning, procurement servicing and general government contracts experience. Managed various types of contracts including SAP's, MP's, CPIF, CPAF, FFP, IDIQ's and BPA's. Proven record of negotiating elements of cost, executing, and closing out contracts for federal agencies. Awarded contracts based on Best Value Tradeoff Method, Lowest Price (LP), Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), Sole Source and Source Selection Processes. Possess working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other Government regulatory guidance pertinent to government acquisitions and servicing procurements. Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently or on a team. Strong written and communication skills. Organized, efficient, and detail oriented, able to multitask and learn quickly.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Contract Specialist
The Department of Interior - IM Solutions
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided expertise and guidance for federal acquisitions in subject matter areas of specialized knowledge.
- Assisting clients in developing statements of work, statements of objectives and performance work statements, and procurement strategy.
- Developing evaluation plans, pricing methodologies, and major administrative plans.
- Developing and recommending streamlining initiatives using innovative techniques where appropriate, to improve procurement operations and customer service.
- Preparing a draft of protest and termination case documents for review and approval by the Contracting Officer.
- Coordinating and managing the preparation of analysis and evaluations.
- Providing recommendations for proper implementation of programs and systems specifications in the following specialties: business process re-engineering, workflow, and process automation, process improvement, quality control, and management, information systems architecture, automation, communications protocols, risk management /electronic analysis, software, life cycle management, development methodologies, modeling, and simulation projects.
Senior Contract Specialist
Department of Homeland Security - CFR & Associates
3 2015 - 3 2024
- Company Overview: FEMA - Washington, DC
- Full life cycle contract management ("cradle to grave")
- During the award, post-award, and closeout phases, performed contract administration activities for selected contracts and assists in the monitoring of contractor's performance, approval of progress payments, and verification of deliveries
- Reviewed pre-award, award and post-award documents, e.g., solicitations, market research reports, IGCE, pre-negotiation and post-negotiation memoranda, responsibility determinations, waivers, justifications, and approvals for other than full and open competition, determinations and findings, protest responses, debriefings, cure notices, etc
- Prepared modifications for various contractual actions to include, but not limited to, contracts, purchase/delivery/task orders, blanket purchase agreements, indefinite delivery contracts, as necessary
- Prepared and maintains current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts, and related schedules
- Report on fiscal budgeting as it pertains to upcoming requirements
- Perform cradle to grave acquisitions functions in accordance with the FAR, VAAR, and DHS Acquisition Regulation guidelines
- Supported all phases of negotiation for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes including requirements requiring definitions, justification and approval for service contract extensions, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and advice concerning contract administration
- Performed ongoing/active contract and subcontract administration activities and respond to contract inquiries throughout the term, including contract closeout
- Work as a liaison between the vender and the program office providing guidance and updates respectively
- FEMA - Washington, DC
Contract Specialist
GSA - Consult DPI - Fairfax, VA
09.2010 - 02.2015
- Company Overview: General Services Administration - Washington, DC
- Performed the full range of contract specialist duties necessary to award, administer, and close out a variety of contract types, including, but not limited to, firm fixed price, cost, labor hour, and task order contract types
- Acted as a main point of contact for grantees and contractors in all acquisition phases, from award notification through project closure
- Responsible for the solicitation, award and modification of procurements, including preparing the conditions and provisions for offer letters, awards and notices of supplemental funding and other applicable package documents
- Accurately de-obligated excess funding from closed and expired awards, working as a liaison between the finance team and the program office
- Monitored contact performance to ensure compliance with contract terms such as delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, etc., ensuring performance is in accordance with agreed upon specifications
- General Services Administration - Washington, DC
Contract Specialist
DFI Communication
11.2007 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Lanham, MD
- Fixed Cost Plus, T&M and reconcile some unbilled receivables
- Cradle to grave contract administration and management experience
- Full life cycle contract management ("cradle to grave")
- Performed or evaluate market research and trends, conditions and technological advances as they apply to the program
- Also assisted with the development of source selection evaluation criteria
- Coordinated and worked with the technical experts and the contracting office to ensure project milestones are reflected in the contractual documents and project plan
- Responsible for assisting with the planning, preparing, and maintaining of the current acquisition plans and overall program monitored contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, contract and date reporting requirements
- Possessed knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods and contract types sufficient to perform pre-award, post-award, and/or contract price/cost analysis functions
- Solicited bids to procure a variety of required goods and services and negotiated and administered contracts
- Created documentation, reports, and project plans to describe activities planned
- Lanham, MD
Senior Loan Officer
Faith Funding Mortgage
05.2004 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: Upper Marlboro, MD
- Responsible for soliciting, negotiating, underwriting, and coordinating the closing of major and complex consumer, residential and commercial loans
- Evaluated and authorized the approval of real estate loans
- Complete loan contracts and taught clients on policies and regulations
- Determine all applicable ratios and metric and set up debt payment plans
- Upper Marlboro, MD
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Univ of Richmond/ E. Claiborne Robins School of Business
Richmond, VA 08.1998 - 05.2003
Skills
Organizational skills
Strong Written and Communication Skills
Detailed Oriented
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical and critical thinking
Timeline
Senior Contract Specialist
The Department of Interior - IM Solutions
06.2024 - 04.2025
Contract Specialist
GSA - Consult DPI - Fairfax, VA
09.2010 - 02.2015
Contract Specialist
DFI Communication
11.2007 - 08.2010
Senior Loan Officer
Faith Funding Mortgage
05.2004 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Univ of Richmond/ E. Claiborne Robins School of Business
08.1998 - 05.2003
Senior Contract Specialist
Department of Homeland Security - CFR & Associates
3 2015 - 3 2024
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