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Kimberly Harrison
Carson,VA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
03.2013 - Current
- Managed DCMA Warrant Program, overseeing execution and training.
- Agency Lead for Strategic Line of Effort 2: "Expand DoD contract administration capabilities to allow for flexibility and enhanced acquisition decision-making."
- Provides expert knowledge and advice to the Total Force (Workforce Development and DAWIA offices), the Executive Director, the Deputy Director of Contracts, and the Director of Strategic Engagement and Talent Management.
- Developed the current streamlined 1102 fulfillment process issued in February 2020 to accommodate new GS-1102-13 employees, who required Level III DAWIA certification in Contracting, with expired predecessor courses impacting prerequisites to the current curriculum.
Workforce Development Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
09.2010 - 03.2013
- Team Leader and Instructor at the DCMA Learning Campus, which required scheduling, planning, and instructing the orientation for new employees, including familiarization with DCMA, DoD, protocol, chain of command, communication, and presentation.
- Developed reading and writing requirements to assess employees’ levels of expertise, and made observations and recommendations to field supervisors.
- Mentored new interns and journeymen on DAWIA and DCMA requirements, per position.
- Trained new employees on the use of DCMA systems, the website, and tools.
Integrated Supplier Team Lead
DLA Aviation
Richmond, VA
12.2006 - 09.2010
- Led a team of 3 supervisors (contracting, supply, and quality assurance), 2 corporate contracting specialists, 9 contract specialists, 4 item managers, and 2 quality assurance specialists, focusing on Lockheed Martin business segments, as well as their suppliers.
- Negotiated multi-year, multi-NSN long-term contracting agreements, as well as day-to-day procurement actions for single items.
- Held an unlimited contracting officer's warrant.
- Maintained signature authority for all pre-award and administrative actions, including compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and directives.
- Ensured the performance of all supervisors and corporate contracting specialists as a first-line supervisor; assisted as a second-level supervisor when required for employees.
- All actions required prudent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
- Responsibilities also included personnel management for each employee, developing performance standards, mentoring, and counseling employees, and taking corrective actions when necessary.
Education
Master of Arts - High School Teaching
08-1995
Bachelor of Arts - English
08-1995
Skills
- Effective Contract Negotiation
- Compliance Management
- Contract administration
- Continuous Process Evaluation
- Risk Evaluation
- Project Coordination
Accomplishments
· Meritorious Civilian Service Award, July 2019—1102 Upgrade project
· Annual Performance Rewards: 2012-2025 (DCMA)
· Service Award, June 2019
· Certificate of Appreciation, June 2019—ACO Conference
· Coin, Executive Director, Contracts, April 2018—1102 Upgrade project
· Coin, Director, DCMA Dallas, March 2013—DLC Leadership
· Coin, DCMA Deputy Director, March 2013—DLC Leadership
· Coin, Deputy Director, Special Programs, December 2012—DLC Leadership
Certification
- Professional Certification in Contracting
References
References available upon request.
Interests
Cooking
Reading
Timeline
Contract Specialist - Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
03.2013 - Current
Workforce Development Specialist - Defense Contract Management Agency
09.2010 - 03.2013
Integrated Supplier Team Lead - DLA Aviation
12.2006 - 09.2010
Virginia Commonwealth University - Master of Arts, High School Teaching
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Arts, English
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