J. Lorraine Simpson-Harvey

• Develop the bid solicitation, such as the statement of work (SOW), terms and conditions, and other requirements for basic procurements; develop the pre-negotiation position, determine the types of contracts and negotiation authority to be used, and prepare the required justification.
• Determine the most appropriate method of procurement, determining if requested items can be obtained via an existing contract. Gathering, compiling, and tabulating bids; evaluating price quotes, and comparing them to specifications.
• Conduct marketplace analyses to construct pricing arrangements, subcontracting policies, and similar considerations; prepare and maintain current acquisition plans, milestone charts, and related schedules.

• Plan projects from start to completion, involving deadlines, milestones, and processes.
• Develop and/or approve budgets and resource allocation.
• Devise strategies to evaluate and monitor work performance, and determine the need for improvements.

Client: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.

• Participated with recruiting and HR to finalize job descriptions, identify, screen, and hire the project team. Conducted interviews of potential staff, and made recommendations.
• Successfully managed all aspects of contract requirements and personnel.
• Engaged PM to address all program activities, concerns and issues.
• Developed Task Order Work Plan, Quality Assurance Surveillance and Project plan.

• Client: New York City Department of Education, 2012-2016.

Managed grant activities for the 21st Century Community Learning Center, awarded by the US DOE.

Responsible for recruiting and managing a project team of researchers and evaluators.

Identified and worked with HR to hire subject matter experts.

• Client: National Science Foundation (NSF) (2011-2012)

Responsible for managing a project team of researchers.

Worked with the Federal PM to ensure the project was being implemented on schedule. Provided status reports weekly.

• Client: United States Department of Labor (2003-2011)

Managed a portfolio of seven task order contracts from 2003 to 2011, totaling over $7 million.

Responsible for managing the interaction of various stakeholders.

Coordinated efforts of multidisciplinary teams.

• Client: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (1997-2006).

Provided overall management of the grantee project (Residential Energy Assistance Challenge Option Program) across the country – 30 states including Alaska, community-based organizations, and several Native American tribal organizations.

Worked directly with the Federal PM and COR, serving as the POC for the project, responsible for handling all contract-related issues and project implementation.

Coordinated and facilitated meetings (including setting the agenda with the federal project manager) and supervised the production of materials for kick-off meetings and lessons learned conferences.

Worked closely with the federal program manager to ensure that requirements were met.

Managed 5 task orders, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within project budgets.

Identified project team and subcontractors and managed all subcontractor relationship