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Kiana Myles

Kiana Myles

Temple Hills,MD

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Acquisition Specialist III

Sawdey Solution Services
03.2023 - Current
  • Work products and efforts will include analyses of offeror capabilities, support of cost reasonableness and realism determinations, technical estimates and evaluations, general proposal reviews and related analytical work
  • Maintain awareness of, and perform analyses of, evolving acquisition policy type matters such as best practices, acquisition reform efforts, updates to acquisition and procurement policy, regulations, and legislative changes
  • Provide the government with expertise and advice regarding acquisition policies and approaches
  • Develop procurement request package documents, including Statements of Work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, Proposal Instructions and Evaluation Criteria, and Independent Government Cost Estimates
  • Support both sole source and competitive source selection activities including analyses of offeror capabilities, support of cost reasonableness and realism determinations, technical estimates and evaluations, general proposal reviews and related analytical work
  • Support maintenance, execution, and improvement of the award fee determination process for contractors that support CTR
  • Work with CORs, Project Officers, Contracting/Grant Officers, and Contract Specialists
  • Liaison between the DOD Government program/technical personnel and the Contracting Office
  • Track acquisition project-essential data
  • Conduct market research to identify new technologies, tools, and methods to conduct or support CTR missions
  • Support efforts with Market Research Reports, Emerging Technology Assessments, Product/Tool Assessments, Track funding, and Evaluate Performance
  • Provide expertise and hands on support for the preparation of procurement request packages for new awards as well as modifications (example documents are statements of work, work breakdown structures, proposal content and evaluation criteria, market research analyses, justifications for non-competitive actions, contract data requirement lists, waivers, determinations and findings, certifications, etc.)
  • Distribute and coordinate materials, draft documents, briefings, administer all acquisition-related planning, generate agendas and IPT minutes, coordinate scheduling and facilitate events, and manage IPT workflows/workload
  • Draft procurement request package documents such as Statements of Work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, Proposal Instructions and Evaluation Criteria, and Independent Government Cost Estimates
  • Provide expertise and assistance to support maintenance, execution, and improvement of the award fee determination process for contractors
  • Provides acquisition expertise and hands on support to the BTRP Project Team for their preparation of procurement request packages and modifications (example documents include statement of work, work breakdown structure, proposal content and evaluation criteria, market research report, justifications for non-competitive actions, contract data requirements list, determination and finding, etc.)
  • Assist with proposal development, if necessary.

Acquisition Process SME

Knight Federal Solutions
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Defined and analyze processes and develop plans and requirements to support acquisition lifecycle management
  • Supported the mission of the PEO to include educating and guiding stakeholders and Program Managers through the full acquisition lifecycle process and ensure alignment with CIO PPBES
  • Supported acquisition governance boards, Program Management Reviews (PMRs) Quarterly Process Reviewed (QPRs), In-Process Reviews (IPRs), working groups, and TEMS and ensure they align with CIO strategic plan, business processes, and policies
  • Supported program governance and oversight of multiple programs and projects with multiple contracts and task order efforts
  • Reduced the risk of protest by generating well-defined requirements, clear and concise evaluation criteria, and ensure solicitations that close on time
  • Advised CIO/PEO management in the creation of future acquisition/contract strategies to improve the agency’s approach for purchasing IT products and services
  • Provided a tactical level, hands-on support drafting various acquisition-related documents, including but not limited to Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW’s), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), evaluation criteria, acquisition plans, and Justification and Approvals (J&As)
  • Logged all activity in the customer-provided tracking system for management visibility and performance measurement against the Procurement Acquisition Lead Time (PALT)
  • Determined appropriate Government-Furnished Equipment/Information (GFE/GFI) for acquisitions based upon the scope and requirement
  • Consulted and recommended business transformation tools and processes to manage pre-award activities using agile methodologies to enable ruthless resource management
  • Supported Stakeholder Engagement in identifying and developing business needs, requirements, capability, architectures, software design, agile task prioritization, and other requirements as needed.

Program Support – BARDA Program Support

Booz Allen Hamilton
08.2018 - 02.2022
  • Programmatic/project management experience; quick turn-around for briefings and/or data calls
  • Management/tracking of supporting documentation (e.g., funding memos, decision memos)
  • Tracked documents/steps along the approval process
  • Coordinated with HHS, DoD, other interagency collaborators, and legal review
  • Report up to leadership in briefings and written reports
  • Captured major discussion points, decisions, next steps; created effective presentation visuals (including PowerPoint)
  • Prepared and analyzed specific business tasks including project reviews and briefings, to prepare monthly Quarterly, and annual forecasts, etc
  • Participated in the development and updates to reconcile the spend plan by comparing and correcting data
  • International Acquisition Project Lead, 40 Hours Serves as Project Lead to Government Project Officers on multiple portfolios aimed to eliminate chemical weapons (CW) stockpiles and related WMD capabilities, and secure CW precursors internationally within the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program in the Defense Threat Reduction Agency mission
  • Ensures projects meet timely fiscal obligations
  • Served as the lead in planning and logistics for a 2019 International conference in multiple countries, while ensuring maximum participation with relevant Interagency and international stakeholders
  • Develops spend plans for international projects and initiatives
  • Leads, prioritizes, and collaborates research, data gathering, problem solving, data analysis and interpretation
  • Performs in a professional team environment to accomplish individual and team tasks in acquisition strategy and policy, pre-solicitation/-award contract documents, contract administration and financial management, and providing consulting services
  • Leads and supports briefings to senior leaders
  • Consults on contracts and acquisition management to support the procurement branch with high-visibility activities
  • Develops products and documents to support Program processes, including, but not limited to briefings, assessments, plans and reports, contractor deliverable evaluations, and official correspondence.

Sr. Acquisition Analyst

Dynamis, Inc.
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Ensured all administrative actions were completed on time, including personnel actions and contract deliverables
  • Supported COR by ensuring invoice tracker was current and updated to support all the Office of Training and Development/Transportation Security Administration programs in the portfolio
  • Drafted solicitation documents, such as Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and/or Combined Synopsis/Solicitations for Program Management and Acquisition Office approval
  • Maintained files pertaining to all duties performed in accordance with relevant statutes, policies, and regulations.

PSC Contract Specialist

MacFadden and Associates/PAE
07.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assisted Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA) with solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, termination, close-out, and post award administration
  • Recommended actions in situations where the contractor was not in compliance with contract provisions
  • Reviewed position descriptions to assist with on boarding and interview scheduling, and other Human Resource administrative duties
  • Supported U.S
  • Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) solicitation, negotiation, award and contract administrative activities Recommended revisions to statements of work or specifications, milestones, evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, and other contractual terms and conditions
  • Drafted solicitations to ensure they are compliant to agency standards, scheduled publication of solicitations on FedBiz Opps and other sites as needed and monitored number of bids submitted to each solicitation
  • Prepared documents associated with the technical evaluation of proposals
  • Prepared complete procurement packages to ensure all documents were submitted in a timely manner
  • Advised OAA of any issues that may be out of compliance with contract terms or deadlines
  • Processed actions in Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS) database to ensure contracts and modifications are routed to the Contracting Officer.

Program Analyst/AMS Specialist

Apprio, Inc
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Provided analysis and evaluations to senior leaders that encompassed programmatic milestones, schedules and budgetary resource planning and execution
  • Devised and developed detailed plans, goals and objectives for long-range implementation and administration of agency programs Responsible for new employee onboarding and ensuring new hires were enrolled in New Employee Orientations
  • Submitted eQip packages for SF-85 clearances and was responsible for all badging and security
  • Created and maintained inner office Google shared website
  • Assisted in managing mobile office bill and issuance of mobile devices
  • Primary employee timekeeping platform overseer who ensured time was properly submitted for employees
  • Tracked and updated the Personnel Reporting Database
  • Served as the primary records liaison officer and maintained records for the office, coordinated the records management activities, assisted and directed file custodians, and reviewed and approved office file plans
  • Participated in all relevant technical and managerial meetings for assisting in management duties.

Activity Manager/Contract Specialist

Apprio, Inc
04.2015 - 09.2016
  • Managed program contracts and grants as a Deputy to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
  • Provided attention to detail and problem-solving regarding arising issues with Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contracts
  • Maintained integrity and honesty while working with various contractors of the BPA
  • Conducted, collected, and suggested market research to the COR to identify sources for services to assist the CO in the best way to meet the needs of the contract
  • Identified potential conflicts of interest to the COR regarding any new awards
  • Assisted the COR with compliance of applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines when acquiring products and services
  • Outlined documentation needed to support contract modifications or adjustments to the COR
  • Performed analysis, based on standard methodology, to identify all requirements and obligations in order to assist in the development of requirements documents
  • Helped execute reviews on finances and budgets to include detailed analysis on difficult issues
  • Drafted correspondences, made recommendations, ran reports to ensure contracts are compliant with U.S Agency for International Development /Automated Directives System (USAID/ADS) and FAR
  • Conducted contract reviews to evaluate contractor’s performance and monitored contractor activity to assure compliance
  • Recommended revisions to statements of work or specifications, milestones, evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, and other contractual terms and conditions
  • Analyzed and evaluated cost and pricing data for procurement for complex and long-term acquisitions of services for USAID.

Education

Bachelor of Science Human Services/ Concentration: Management -

University of Phoenix

Master of Business: Business Administration -

Lawrence Tech University

Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering -

Lawrence Tech University

Skills

  • Human Resources
  • Acquisition assistance
  • Records management
  • Presentation skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team oriented
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Procurement
  • Team Building

Affiliations

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Proficient In

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • USAID Systems (GLAAS, ASIST, WebDAV, Phoenix,)
  • Auto Cad
  • People Soft

Personal Information

Citizenship: U.S Citizen

Clearance

Top Secret Clearance/SCI CI-Poly

References

Available Upon Request

Training

Agile Certified Programming Foreign Assistance (PFA), Phoenix Accruals Online Training Contracting Officer Representative w/ a Mission Focus (CLC106, Section 890) COR Training (A&A 104) Contractor Officer Representative Level 1 (FCR 100, Section 303) Records Management eQip Training

Timeline

Sr. Acquisition Specialist III

Sawdey Solution Services
03.2023 - Current

Acquisition Process SME

Knight Federal Solutions
02.2022 - 03.2023

Program Support – BARDA Program Support

Booz Allen Hamilton
08.2018 - 02.2022

Sr. Acquisition Analyst

Dynamis, Inc.
05.2018 - 07.2018

PSC Contract Specialist

MacFadden and Associates/PAE
07.2017 - 05.2018

Program Analyst/AMS Specialist

Apprio, Inc
09.2016 - 07.2017

Activity Manager/Contract Specialist

Apprio, Inc
04.2015 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science Human Services/ Concentration: Management -

University of Phoenix

Master of Business: Business Administration -

Lawrence Tech University

Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering -

Lawrence Tech University

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