JUSTINA KNIGHT

• Draft, review, and manage complex contracts, amendments, settlements, vendor agreements, and dispute-related documents, supporting contract interpretation aligned with federal and commercial standards.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research used to support contract disputes, price adjustments, performance issues, and claims resolution.
• Support attorneys in negotiation of contract disputes, including evaluation of offers, counterproposals, and cost impacts.
• Lead vendor evaluation and bidding processes, including requirements analysis, competitive comparisons, and selection recommendations.
• Manage a portfolio of 150+ cases and contract actions ensuring compliance with regulatory deadlines, documentation standards, and risk controls.
• Coordinate with government agencies, insurers, and external legal teams, ensuring quality communication and technically accurate documentation.

Active Secret Clearance

• Perform acquisition-related functions including reviewing supply requests, ensuring requirement completeness, validating funding data, and maintaining accountability for all government property and materials.
• Conduct market research, supplier identification, pricing comparisons, and sourcing recommendations supporting procurement decisions.
• Interpret and analyze logistics and supply data to forecast material requirements, assess vendor performance, and support contracting decisions.
• Train and supervise incoming personnel; assign tasks, provide guidance, and monitor work quality consistent with team-lead responsibilities.
• Manage daily procurement-related tasks including ordering, receiving, validating documentation, and updating supply/contract records.
• Resolve item identification and compliance issues using multiple federal supply systems.
• Ensure alignment with DoD, USAF, and installation-level procurement regulations.

• Negotiated pricing, availability, delivery, and terms with domestic and international suppliers, ensuring adherence to U.S. and host-nation regulatory requirements.
• Coordinated global procurement and logistics operations, supporting contract execution, shipment tracking, and supplier communication.
• Supported post-award administration by monitoring performance, validating deliveries, resolving discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions.
• Conducted inventory audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments affecting contract performance and mission readiness.
• Developed and implemented an inventory tracking process improving accuracy and reducing delays in procurement cycles.
• Established and maintained relationships with domestic and international suppliers, contracting companies, and host nation counterparts to support global procurement and supply chain operations.
• Negotiated pricing, availability, and contract terms, ensuring compliance with company policies and international regulations.
• Coordinated logistics and procurement activities including warehousing, shipping, receiving, and inventory management across domestic and international operations.
• Utilized supply chain management systems to track inventory, process orders, and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Conducted inventory audits and managed replenishment schedules, enhancing stock accuracy and mission readiness.
• Developed and implemented an inventory tracking system, significantly improved accuracy and streamlined monitoring processes.

• Drafted, reviewed, and processed contractual agreements, settlement documents, vendor-related records, and PO-related documents supporting procurement reviews and audits.
• Ensured compliance with state and organizational regulatory requirements, maintaining high-volume contract files with technical accuracy.
• Synthesized cost, wage, and financial data for negotiations and proposal evaluations.
• Coordinated scheduling, documentation, and multi-party communication, ensuring timely progress of contract-related actions.
• Gathered, reviewed, and summarized medical records, wage statements, employment history, and other evidence to support case evaluations and claim resolutions.
• Assisted attorneys with case preparation for hearings, mediations, and trials by managing documentation, deadlines, and correspondence through legal case management software.
• Communicated with clients, healthcare providers, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel to provide case updates, gather information, and resolve documentation needs.
• Supported by gathering PO- related documents during legal reviews, audits, or litigation involving contract or vendor disputes.
• Reviewed and finalize settlement and clincher agreements, ensuring legal accuracy and compliance with state commission procedures.

• Reviewed, drafted, and maintained contract amendments, vendor agreements, POs, and compliance records supporting internal procurement and risk mitigation.
• Analyzed evidence, financial data, and documentation to support contract interpretations, claims resolution, and pre-negotiation positions.
• Liaised with vendors, medical providers, insurers, and external stakeholders ensuring contract documentation accuracy and timely action.
• Maintain confidential case and contract files using electronic filing systems; file court and arbitration documents while liaising with courts, insurers, legal counsel, and government agencies.
• Coordinate scheduling for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and court appearances, ensuring timely case progression and compliance with legal standards.