Contracting Officer Representative
Department of Navy
- Advised technical staff, finance partners and stakeholders regarding contract terms and conditions, applicable institute policies, and procedural implementation.
- Collaborated with subcontractors and procurement personnel on issues relating to contractor acquisition and support.
- Managed risk effectively during the contracting lifecycle by consistently assessing potential vulnerabilities and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
- Increased cost savings through diligent review of contractor proposals, identifying areas for negotiation or alternative solutions when necessary.
- Optimized supplier selection process with thorough evaluation criteria, ensuring the most qualified contractors were chosen for each project.
- Facilitated successful contract completion through close monitoring of milestones and deliverables, providing progress reports as needed.
- Improved financial accountability within the contracting process, diligently tracking expenditures and budgetary constraints.
- Streamlined project management for efficient contract execution, maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
- Coordinated with post-award staff to advise on contract compliance regarding execution, financial discrepancies, payment terms, deliverable timelines and security breaches.
- Strengthened relationships between government entities and contractors through transparent communication channels, fostering trust among all parties involved in the contracting process.
- Resolved contractual disputes promptly to avoid delays in project delivery, utilizing strong mediation skills and comprehensive knowledge of terms and conditions.
- Minimized potential delays in contract execution by proactively identifying and addressing any roadblocks or challenges throughout the contracting lifecycle.
- Enhanced contract compliance by conducting thorough reviews and assessments of contractor performance.
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction through timely resolution of issues related to contracts or contractor performance.
- Ensured regulatory adherence by staying updated on relevant policies, procedures, and federal acquisition regulations.
- Coordinated with post-award staff to advise on financial discrepancies, payment term violations, deliverable delays and security breaches.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
