Denise Richardson
Cordova,TN
Summary
Strategic Procurement and Contracting Leader with 13+ years of experience in federal acquisitions for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community sectors. Proven success in cost analysis, policy development, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Managed over $20M in contract administration, consistently exceeding senior leadership expectations. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in dynamic environments while achieving top-tier results and significant cost savings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Supervisory Program and Management Analyst (Total
Department of Defense – Navy Recruiting Command
Millington, TN
01.2025 - Current
- Directed senior oversight for manpower and contract administration across 7,000 global positions.
- Administered Navy Recruiting Command’s (NRC) largest service contract worth $47M, ensuring effective transition planning.
- Developed and enforced personnel policies to ensure compliance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), and NRC regulations.
- Delivered executive reporting and analysis to support leadership in strategic decision-making.
- Oversaw financial execution of personnel awards, accurately managing $1.3M in spot awards.
- Mentored six administrative and program analysts, achieving over 90% task completion rate.
- Managed distribution of time-off awards totaling 3,300 hours, ensuring accurate tracking.
Contract Specialist
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) – Dahlgren, VA
Dahlgren, Virginia
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed acquisition portfolio exceeding $100M to support research and engineering initiatives.
- Administered 223 contract modifications, ensuring accuracy in funding and performance metrics.
- Conducted cost analyses to validate labor rates, reinforcing fiscal accountability.
- Coordinated with program managers and legal teams to resolve contract issues effectively.
- Prepared over 50 acquisition briefings for leadership to enhance decision-making visibility.
- Mentored junior staff in contract administration to elevate team standards.
- Participated in procurement planning, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).
- Assisted Contracting Officer in developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and negotiating contract terms.
Contract Specialist
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Springfield, TN
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered comprehensive contract management for more than 100 critical programs, ensuring proposal accuracy and compliance.
- Secured contract compliance with federal policies, maintaining audit-ready documentation at all times.
- Generated structured reports and correspondence for over 50 monthly briefings, aiding leadership decisions.
- Facilitated timely stakeholder communications, resolving inquiries within 24 hours.
- Advised stakeholders, ensuring consistent execution in cross-functional teams.
- Cultivated partnerships with more than 15 program offices and vendors to enhance collaboration.
- Developed acquisition strategies by assessing proposals and negotiating contracts for over 20 projects annually.
- Conducted market research, identifying over 10 qualified vendors for moderately complex acquisitions.
Procurement Analyst – Small Business Office
United States Coast Guard
Washington, DC
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Facilitated over 100 annual contract actions, ensuring compliance review and reporting for small business programs.
- Achieved 20% increase in small business participation through strategic outreach initiatives.
- Corrected over 500 records in electron subcontracting reporting system, improving accuracy and compliance with federal standards.
- Diminished reporting errors by 30% through targeted training and process improvements.
- Developed procurement policies and procedures for supplies, services, and construction projects.
- Negotiated agreements with stakeholders to ensure alignment on contracts and policies.
- Provided technical guidance to small businesses during Vendor Outreach Sessions.
- Advised management on contracting procedures to resolve complex procurement issues efficiently.
Contract Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency Energy
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed energy contract actions totaling $2M annually, negotiating Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) resulting in savings exceeding $2M per year.
- Conducted cost-benefit and price analyses for 20 to 30 proposals to support fiscally responsible awards.
- Reduced procurement timelines by 10% through process improvements and effective risk mitigation.
- Executed pre-award and post-award actions essential for acquiring ESPCs, encompassing various supplies and services.
- Reviewed contract administration structures, planning for organizational workflow and staffing changes.
- Analyzed proposals for compliance with solicitations, evaluating contractor performance and pricing history.
- Prepared Acquisition Plans documenting solicitation details and envisioned contract types.
- Negotiated contracts with potential contractors, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all requirements.
Education
Master of Arts - Procurement & Acquisition Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MO08-2021
MBA - Information Technology Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA05-2013
Skills
- Contract Administration and Management
- Cost analysis and Budgeting
- Financial Oversight
- Policy Development and Writing
- Acquisition Planning and Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement and Relations
- Customer Service Excellence
- Government and Defense Contracting
- Performance Measurement and Evaluation
- Resource Management and Allocation
- Effective Communication Skills
Certification
Acquisitional Professional, Level 3 | Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisory Program and Management Analyst (Total
Department of Defense – Navy Recruiting Command
01.2025 - Current
Contract Specialist
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) – Dahlgren, VA
08.2022 - 04.2024
Contract Specialist
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
10.2021 - 08.2022
Procurement Analyst – Small Business Office
United States Coast Guard
10.2019 - 10.2021
Contract Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency Energy
09.2017 - 10.2019
Master of Arts - Procurement & Acquisition Management
Webster University
MBA - Information Technology Management
Trident University International