Donna Smith
Senior Matter Expert Procurement
REMOTE POSITIONS ONLY ,GA
Summary
Innovative, highly-motivated Acquisition professional with experience Subject Matter Expert in acquisition to include policy, operations, and contracting from pre-award to post-award, regulations, policies, and procedures. DAWIA Level III Certification in Program Management and FAC-C II Contracting. Provides recommendations for continual improvement applying them to the procurement process. Utilize knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to assist in conducting procurement actions. Subject Matter Expert Strong capability for identifying and solving problems, timely complete tasks, with a proven track record for establishing and reaching goals. Demonstrated strong communication skills, with ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Acquisition/ Procurement Analyst
Infinity Support Services, Inc.
- Senior Acquisition Expert to the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Ft
- Belvoir, VA
- Provides support in acquisition, contracting and program management
- Utilize experience, abilities and knowledge in planning and executing programs and projects to support client or agency mission needs in acquisition management and contracting
- Prepared requirements support includes Statements of Work/ Performance Work Statements (PWS)/ Statements of Work (SOWs)/Specifications/Requirements Documents; Acquisition Strategy Support; and Market Research/ Market Surveys and price analysis
- Developed acquisition strategies and direct formulating policies and procedures to insure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals affecting small businesses; labor surplus areas; and disadvantaged businesses
- Pre-Award Documentation and Source Selection
- Assist in evaluation process and assure written documentation to support both formal and informal source selection procedures
- Prepares Source Selection Plans, assist with identification of SSEB members, instruct SSEB members on roles and responsibilities, ensure Conflict of Interest/Nondisclosure Forms are signed, prepare evaluation sheets, prepare draft of Source Selection Decision Memorandum
- Other pre-award documents may Determinations and Findings (D&Fs), Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and other necessary contract file documents
- Prepare milestone schedules
- Solicitations
- Prepares Request for Quotes (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and Combined Synopsis/Solicitations
- Assure the solicitation includes all appropriate solicitation terms and conditions
- Recommend and prepare unique terms and conditions as required
- Prior to release of solicitation, verify that funds are available and obtain legal concurrence
- Release solicitation by electronic posting
- Contract Award
- Work with evaluators and Contracting Officer (CO) to identify pre-negotiation objectives and assist the CO with discussions with Offerors
- Post Award
- Prepares modifications for Change Orders, Modifications, and Contract Close-outs
Acquisition Subject Matter Expert/ Procurement Analyst
Acquisition Strategies, LLC
- Senior Acquisition Specialist Consultant working for Federal Government agencies
- Interface with Program Managers and Contract Officers to develop requirements on procurement actions
- Performs pre-award activities for a Multiple Award Contract
- Prepares pre-award documentation to include: requirements development; market research; Investment analysis; Request for Quotes; pricing analysis; Performance Work Statements (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW); Independent Government Cost Estimates; Requisitions, and recommendation for vendors with qualifications
Acquisition Subject Matter Expert/ Procurement Analyst
Chevo Consulting, LLC
- Senior Acquisition Specialist working for the Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) on IT requirements and acquisitions
- Performs pre-award activities for IT service and technology contracts
- Prepares pre-award documentation to include: requirements development; Investment analysis; market research; Request for Quotes; pricing analysis; Performance Work Statements (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW); Independent Government Cost Estimates; Requisitions, and recommendation for vendors with qualifications
- Prepares weekly OCFO IT Requirements’ Report on status and assists the COR in carrying out program’s priorities
- Provides recommendations for continual improvement applying them to the procurement process
- Utilize knowledge of FAR to assist in conducting procurement actions
- Serves as liaison with Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to ensure that IT objectives are fully understood, that problems or concerns are resolved, and the deadlines are successfully met
- Communicates with DOL staff to clarify issues and recommendations, resolve discrepancies or conflicts with program requirements to ensure timely submission of requisitions
- Strong proficiency in several Contract Award Systems PRISM, FPDS-NG, FBO, and SAM), Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint
Senior Contracting Specialist/ Procurement Analyst
Dawson Technical, LLC
- Senior Contract Specialist supporting U.S
- Air Force District- Washington at Andrews Air Force Base
- Preformed post-award activities for Sectary of the Air Force Technical, Advisory and Services (SAFTAS) a $9B Cost-Plus Award Fee type contract to include: Contract Management Reviews; Program Management Reviews; Award Fee Boards; and preparing contract modifications
- Performed pre-award activities on $150M IDIQ for Secretary of the Air Force Technical, Advisory and Services (SAFTAS II) Follow-on contract
- Prepared Request for Proposals (RFP) Sections L (Instructions to Offerors) and Section M (Evaluation Method and Criteria) using Price Performance Tradeoff
- Updated the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) in accordance with FAR
- Provided guidance to the COR for surveillance method for each service identified in the PWS for Task Orders
Acquisition Subject Matter Expert/ Procurement Analyst
IM Solutions, LLC
- Senior Acquisition SME for the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration, Acquisition & Grants Office, Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division
- Provided acquisition support to the High Performance Computing & Communications (HPCC) N-Wave Programs
- Completed multiple critical actions in a very short period of time; these actions provide high speed enterprise network at higher educational institutional throughout the United States
- Efforts ensured un-interrupted service for N-Wave customers and stabilized contractual efforts with short deadlines
- Provided contracts and acquisition expertise to the Contracting Officers (CO) and CORs with program recommendations for contracting actions
- Prepared Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract award documentation to include: incorporation of Legal comments; Staffing through Contracting Review Board (CRB); creating Determination & Findings (D&F) for Contract Type, Contractor Responsibility, and Use of Commercial Type; and Business Case Memorandum
- Prepared contract Task Orders and Modifications for CO execution; prepared associated documents for contract file: D&Fs, Memorandums for File, and Forms in C-Award System
- Established the Quick Contract Closeout System for NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Informational Service
Senior Acquisition Specialist/ Procurement Analyst
CBX Technologies, Inc.
- Senior Acquisition SME for the U.S
- Securities and Exchange Commission completing over 60 services transactions totaling over $10,000,000.00; demonstrated flexible and adaptable attitude that thrived in a fast paced environment
- Utilized knowledge of FAR to provide guidance and accomplish work
- Prepared commercial competitive awards for services supporting the Office of the Secretary/Library; provided weekly updates to COR providing excellent customer service
- Prepared contract awards for Expert Witnesses and Foreign Counsels that prepare trial testimony and freeze accounts of fraudulent inventors
- Prepared contract Novations for Corporate Restructuring, and Corporate Change -of-Name and Ratifications for unauthorized commitments
- Prepared Pre and Post Negotiation Memorandums
- Accomplished Investment analysis, cost savings in negotiating contract pricing and hourly rates
- Reviewed and analyzed contract proposal for reasonability and adequacy of costs, review Technical Evaluation Reports and develop Government position for negotiations
- Expert knowledge of the following contracting systems: PRISM, FPDS, and Momentum
Sr. Acquisition Specialist/ Procurement Analyst
Technical and Project Engineering, LLC
- Provided contract administrations for the U.S
- Coast Guard, National Security Cutter and the Fast Response Cutter
- Coordinated contracting activities with the Program Management Office
- Evaluated and monitored contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extension of CRDLs
- Reviewed and analyzed contract proposal for reasonability and adequacy of costs, review Technical Evaluation Reports and develop Government position for negotiations
- Imputed data into the Contracting Administration System, CIMS and FPDS
Sr. Acquisition Specialist/Team Leader / Procurement Analyst
Computer Sciences Corporation
- Senior Acquisition Specialist/Project Leader for the Lighting Kit, Motion Detector (LKMD) responsible for the accomplishment of critical acquisition/engineering milestones supporting materiel development
- Created acquisition documents required for Milestone C/ Full Rate Production Decision Review and materiel release
- Project Leader managing resource allocation, managing costs, schedules and project deliverables; provided technical guidance to team’s work performance, quality reviews of work products
- Supervised the LKMD Team providing couching, mentoring and developmental assignment increasing their level of competency
- Ensured that acquisition training requirements are accomplished
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, with ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Utilized project planning and management skills specific to DOD 5000 Acquisition Series and the Defense Acquisition Guidebook
- Frequently interfaced and coordinated with Army and other service organizations, such as physical security users and equipment developers
- Independently worked with Defense personnel at senior levels
- Provided system engineering; test and evaluation support for the planning, development, and conduct of test events
- Conducted various Integrated Product Team Meetings, Program Status Reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews in support for managing and implementing the LKMD Program
Real Estate Associate Broker
Century 21, Trademark Realty Inc.
- Acknowledged as one of the top sales professionals achieving the Century21 Gold Club Award
- Performed in the core business areas of New homes/construction consultant; investment housing analyst, property marketing expert; and buyer advisor
- Managed, trained, and counseled a sales force of approximately thirty real estate agents
Acquisition Reform Analyst
Department of the Army, HQ
- Senior Analyst supporting the Army’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Procurement
- Served on the Defense Science Board for Acquisition Reform
- Senior liaison/action officer experienced with creating, staffing, and coordinating executive level issue papers, briefing papers and memorandums with analysis of technical information and complex issues staffed within the Department of the Army, OSD, Joint Staff, other government agencies, congress and related national and international industry partners
- Monitored Army participation in the FAR/Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) system, new legislation, regulations, created and staffed policies for providing guidance
- Oversaw matters pertaining to major weapon systems acquisition programs to identify streamlining and program cost savings/reduction opportunities, and eliminate barriers to good business practices
- Prepared recommendations for technical direction of contracting policy/procedures
- Effectively maintained essential liaison with Congress, industry, and DOD agencies on procurement initiatives
- Responded to inquiries from DoD Inspector General, Government Accounting Office, Army Inspector General, and Army Audit Agency reports and findings
- Team Leader that exceeded Army goals: provided a process action plan of goals, planned milestone schedule, carried out assignments in timely manner, and resolved conflicts between functional areas
- Provided direction and guidance to team members to accomplish goals, gathered statistical data and narrative information, performed analysis, summarized results, identified problem areas, and proposed alternative solutions
- Developed a consensus on Army positions by coordinating, staffing and presenting briefing
Joint Program Liaison Officer
Joint Program Office for Biological Defense
- Provided input to the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) funding for the Biological Defense (BD) a $2.2 Billion ACAT I program
- Performed detailed fiscal analyses and resolving complex issues /problems
- Prepared input to acquisition documentations: Acquisition Strategy and Acquisition Plans, Justification and Approval, JWIG briefs, Request for Information, and Request for Proposals
- Responded to Congressional Inquiries, attended congressional hearings
- Prepared hearing summaries on sensitive and controversial information on the Gulf War Illness and Biological Defense Program
- Maintained Congressional Committee Markup Summary for the BD Program condensing HNSC/SASC, HAC/SAC, and Conference Reports
Physical Scientist
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
- COR for Technology Transfer
- Directed and monitored the contractor's performance in recommending resolution of issues and opportunities to insert technology
- Advised and assisted the Commanding General and the Director of the Corporate Laboratories in planning, managing, and marketing technical programs for the Army Laboratories
- Conducted a study for the Interagency Working Group on Technology Transfer Performance Measures
Physical Scientist
U.S. Army Chemical Research, Dev & Engr Center
- Project Officer/COR for the XM40 Protective Mask
- Directed a team that developed design parameters for increased performance parameters
- Managed the contracting solicitation process to include market research, developing Statement of Work, evaluation criteria, and established the Source Selection Board to evaluate proposals
- Tracked all contract deliverables, cost and performance reports, and submitted inputs for award fee
Senior Acquisition/ Procurement Analyst
Acquisition Strategies, LLC
10.2017 - Current
- Senior Acquisition Specialist Consultant and Procurement Analyst working for Federal Government agencies
- Interface with Program Managers and Contract Officers to develop requirements on procurement actions
- Provided Acquisition support to Department of Justice writing Acquisition Policies resulting from Presidential Executive Orders
- Acquisition SME on Transportation Security Agency’s IT Management, Performance, Analysis, and Collaboration (IMPACT II) contract awarded at $342.7M to Perspecta Enterprise Solutions, LLC
- Engaged Subcontractor to support the Office of Contracting at the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Voice of America; and Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Create solicitations and solicit quotes/proposals using a variety of prescribed means in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, other applicable regulations, policies and statutes, and internal policies
- Assist the Government with the conduct of negotiations; Conduct proposal evaluations, research FAR clauses for incorporation into solicitations and awards, draft award decision memoranda, memos to file and other documentation for review by contracting officers
- Create modifications and contract documents in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, other applicable regulations, policies and statutes, and internal policies
- Ensure contract files are documented in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, other applicable regulations, policies and statutes, and internal policies
Education
Commercial Contract Mgmt. Course -
George Washington Univ, School of Bus and Public Mgmt.
DAWIA III Certification -
Defense Systems Mgt College
Ft. Belvoir, VAB.S. - Chemistry
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Purchasing strategies
- Cost Analysis
- Budget Planning
- Forecasting Techniques
- Report Preparation
- Documentation skills
- Database Management
- Overseeing deliveries
- Service Optimization
- Import/export requirements knowledge
- Evaluating proposals
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Product Knowledge
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Risk Assessment
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
- Quality Control
- Strategic Planning
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Project Management
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Market Research
- Process Improvement
- Procurement
- Performance Metrics
- Forecasting
- Statistical Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Supply Chain Management
- Analytical Skills
- Business process reengineering
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Intelligence
- Increasing efficiency and productivity
- Compile informational databases
- Estimate costs
- Cost analyses
- Cross-functional team leadership
Accomplishments
- Innovative, highly-motivated Acquisition professional with experience Subject Matter Expert in acquisition to include policy, operations, and contracting from pre-award to post-award, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- DAWIA Level III Certification in Program Management and FAC-C II Contracting.
- Provides recommendations for continual improvement applying them to the procurement process.
- Utilize knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to assist in conducting procurement actions.
- Subject Matter Expert Strong capability for identifying and solving problems, timely complete tasks, with a proven track record for establishing and reaching goals.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, with ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Represented U.S. Army on the Defense Science Board for Acquisition Reform.
- Experience in government procurement and contract law.
Clearance
National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Level Government Clearance; Public Trust
Certification
DAWIA Certification level III
Timeline
Senior Acquisition/ Procurement Analyst
Acquisition Strategies, LLC
10.2017 - Current
Commercial Contract Mgmt. Course -
George Washington Univ, School of Bus and Public Mgmt.
DAWIA III Certification -
Defense Systems Mgt College
B.S. - Chemistry
Morgan State University
Senior Acquisition/ Procurement Analyst
Infinity Support Services, Inc.
Acquisition Subject Matter Expert/ Procurement Analyst
Acquisition Strategies, LLC
Acquisition Subject Matter Expert/ Procurement Analyst
Chevo Consulting, LLC
Senior Contracting Specialist/ Procurement Analyst
Dawson Technical, LLC
Acquisition Subject Matter Expert/ Procurement Analyst
IM Solutions, LLC
Senior Acquisition Specialist/ Procurement Analyst
CBX Technologies, Inc.
Sr. Acquisition Specialist/ Procurement Analyst
Technical and Project Engineering, LLC
Sr. Acquisition Specialist/Team Leader / Procurement Analyst
Computer Sciences Corporation
Real Estate Associate Broker
Century 21, Trademark Realty Inc.
Acquisition Reform Analyst
Department of the Army, HQ
Joint Program Liaison Officer
Joint Program Office for Biological Defense
Physical Scientist
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Physical Scientist
U.S. Army Chemical Research, Dev & Engr Center
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