Guanda Williams
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Accomplished Principal Contract Administrator with a proven track record at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, adept in contract performance monitoring and enhancing workflow management. Expertise in contract reviews, contract administration, coupled with exceptional verbal and written communication skills, has significantly contributed to streamlined operations and compliance. Renowned for efficiently managing contract closeouts and fostering cross-functional team collaboration for contractual expertise with the Government.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Contract Administrator
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Melbourne, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Contractual interface with the customer, administering the contract, and internally for contractual matters and issues.
- Ensure project closeout documents are submitted in accordance with contract terms.
- Prepare and review CRADAs and bailment agreements to ensure accuracy and execution.
- Monitor the contract to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and documented properly, ensuring company compliance and adherence to contract requirements.
- Administer various contracts, utilizing FAR and DFAR requirements to verify comprehension and compliance.
- Maintain contract data in the Contract Management System and within the SAP system for contractual setup information and maintenance.
- Contribute to achieving department and sector goals and operating plans by promoting sound business principles.
- Advise senior management regarding contractual issues and urgent matters to determine a conclusion for the company.
- Manage the contract closeout process, resolving all issues prior to the release of the final payment.
- Familiarity with time and material, and firm fixed-price contracts.
- Work closely with Program manager and Pricing for contractual negotiations.
- Ensure that all changes to existing contracts are documented properly in accordance with company and legal requirements.
- Maintain documents, files and records in Contracts department repository for history.
- Primary interface with Configuration Management department to ensure accuracy and contract deliverables are submitted to the Customer timely and within contract requirements.
- Interpret contracts and ensure that parties are compliant with their contractual obligations.
- Interact with Accounting to review invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Perform proposal preparation, contract administration, contract negotiations, and other contract activities for compliance in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements.
Sr Contract Administrator
Raytheon
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw subcontract administration for cyber software products.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Administered contract change requests and resolution.
- Reviewed requests for proposals, bid documents, tender documents and related materials.
- Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
- Provided guidance on contract issues to business units within the organization.
- Managed contract closeout process, resolving all issues prior to release of final payment.
- Gathered contractor quotes for careful review to determine best options for company.
- Assisted in preparing responses to customer inquiries regarding contract status and performance metrics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Finance, and Procurement in order to resolve contractual matters efficiently.
- Submitted project closeout documents in accordance with contract terms.
Sr Contract Adminisrator
Peraton, Inc.
Melbourne, FL
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Negotiated amendments or modifications to existing contracts as necessary.
- Managed paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork and maintaining documents.
- Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
- Drafted and prepared contractual documents such as NDAs, service agreements, and purchase orders.
- Prepared reports summarizing key elements of completed contracts.
- Submitted project closeout documents in accordance with contract terms.
- Identified areas of improvement in the contracting process and developed solutions accordingly.
- Strengthened documentation traceability, developing organizational systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas.
- Ensured that all changes to existing contracts were documented properly in accordance with legal requirements.
Senior Principal Contract Administrator
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Melbourne, FL
05.2003 - 10.2019
- Primary interface with the Contracting Officer administering contracts, adding additional work to the contracts, deleting work from the contract, and administering work out-of-scope additions.
- Monitor contract performance and cost controls, along with the Program Manager and Pricing organization, to ensure compliance.
- Developed strategic plans and policies to ensure organizational goals are met.
- Implemented best practices related to risk mitigation activities across various departments.
- Prepare Proprietary Information Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Memorandums of Agreement to support contracts.
- Participate in TINA implementation/sweeps.
- Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
- Mentor junior contract administrators and interns.
- Input Contract Setup Information for active contracts.
- Prepare time and material contracts for software enhancement personnel to conduct license enhancement.
- Work closely with DCMA to ensure that contracts are on schedule.
- Closet out contracts as required in accordance with contract guidelines.
- Negotiate terms and conditions.
Education
Master of Arts - Business Management
Webster University
Merritt Island12-1999
Skills
- Contract performance monitoring
- Contract reviews and edits
- Workflow management
- Compliance enforcement
- Proposal preparation
- Contract closeout
- Deliverable submission
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Principal Contract Administrator
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
07.2023 - Current
Sr Contract Administrator
Raytheon
11.2021 - 05.2023
Sr Contract Adminisrator
Peraton, Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Principal Contract Administrator
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
05.2003 - 10.2019
Master of Arts - Business Management
Webster University
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