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Kimberly Michelle Barnes

Kimberly Michelle Barnes

Fredericksburg,VA

Summary

I have over 28 years of Acquisition and Contract Management experience within industry and the Department of Defense (DoD) community. Accomplished and energetic Contract Coordinator with a solid history of achievement in Contract Administration both as government civilian employee and industry. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include complex contractual pricing arrangements and incentives. Familiarity with business practices and market conditions possess negotiation skills which have been seen through multiple Business Clearance Memorandums. Possess knowledge of Federal contracting law, regulation, policies and precedents. Possess knowledge in working with various projects within the PM Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), Octo Consulting, and the Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia.

Results-driven management professional with proven track record in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Skilled in team collaboration, resource optimization, and driving organizational success through adaptive strategies. Known for integrity, reliability, and ability to thrive in dynamic environments while consistently achieving objectives.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Acquisition Management Director PEO Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S), Defensive Cyber Operations, ACQ

Tobyhanna Army Depot
07.2023 - Current
  • Lead for AMD Directorate, providing management & supervision for all AMD responsibilities and functions to include cross coordination with the other DCO Directorates and Product Managers, provide advice and guidance to the Directorate for all procurement actions, as well as maintaining communications with DCO Leadership on all pertinent matters pertaining to DCO Acquisition actions.
  • Acquisition Support for Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), Acquisition Management Division (AMD) and liaison between DCO and the Army Contracting Command (ACC)
  • Track specific Programs of Record (POR) and report actions and status of each Program to the PEO EIS, Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Acquisitions Director.
  • Supports Program Manager O6 Level, Acquisition Management Director O6 Level, Cyber Analytics and Detection (CAD) PdM and APMs for Castle Keep (CK), CA DevOPs. Gabriel Nimbus (GN), Threat Emulation (TE), and User Activity Monitoring (UAM).
  • Supports Cyber Platforms and Systems (CPS) PdM and APM for Deployable DCO System (DDS), Forensics & Malware (F&MA), and Counter Infiltration (CI).
  • Duties and responsibilities include planning and administration of complex procurements of software and system services with specialized, state-of-the-art, critical, or scarce requirements.
  • Assist Program Team by authoring programs’ Acquisition Requirements Package (ARP) Contracting documents such as Memorandums for Record, Modification Requests, Consideration Requests, Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Source Selection Plans, Solicitations, Request for Information (RFI), Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) and Course of Action (COA) Briefings as needed.
  • Conduct extensive Market Research to identify best and most appropriate Acquisition & Contracting Strategy, pre-award and post award Functions, key player in the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support a project with a mission of development and acquisition. Prepared Program of Record (PoR) status reports for PM and Leadership. Researched & reviewed various US Government and DoD regulatory policy in support of multiple PoR’s.
  • Lead weekly PoR Integrated Product Team (IPT) status meetings, covering all PoR issues from funding to contract award actions.
  • Work in Paperless Contract File (PCF) and Virtual Contract Enterprise (VCE).
  • Assist Program Team by reviewing all Acquisition Requirements Package documentation to ensure contractual sufficiency prior to sending to the Contracting Command for processing.
  • Assist APM by authoring CPARS for PoR’s and distributing them to team members for review, comments, and concurrence.
  • PM DCO Lead for the CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS BROAD RESPONSIVE AGREEMENT (COBRA) Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
  • Liaison between PM Defensive Cyber Operations and Army Contracting Command-APG.
  • Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Program Manager Defensive Cyber Operations support contracts.
  • Liaison between PM Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Army Contracting Command-APG.
  • Liaison between PM Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and GSA Integrator Portfolio Sponsored by National Security Innovation Network (NSIN)

Sr Acquisition Specialist. Project Manager (PM) Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)

Octo Consulting Group, Inc
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Acquisition Support for PEO IE&S.
  • Track specific Programs of Record (POR) and report actions and status of each Program to the PEO EIS, Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Acquisitions Director.
  • Supports Cyber Analytics and Detection (CAD) PdM and APMs for Castle Keep (CK), Defensive Cyber Operations Mission Planning (DCOMP) and Threat Emulation (TE).
  • Supports Cyber Platforms and Systems (CPS) PdM and APM for Deployable DCO System (DDS), Forensics & Malware (F&MA), and Counter Infiltration (CI).
  • Duties and responsibilities include planning and administration of complex procurements of software and system services with specialized, state-of-the-art, critical, or scarce requirements.
  • Assist Program Team by authoring programs’ Acquisition Requirements Package (ARP) Contracting documents such as Memorandums for Record, Modification Requests, Consideration Requests, Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Source Selection Plans, Solicitations, Request for Information (RFI), Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) and Course of Action (COA) Briefings as needed.
  • Conducted extensive Market Research to identify best and most appropriate Acquisition & Contracting Strategy, pre-award and post award Functions, key player in the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support a project with a mission of development and acquisition. Prepared Program of Record (PoR) status reports for PM and Leadership. Researched & reviewed various US Government and DoD regulatory policy in support of multiple PoR’s.
  • Lead weekly PoR Integrated Product Team (IPT) status meetings, covering all PoR issues from funding to contract award actions.
  • Work in Paperless Contract File (PCF) and Virtual Contract Enterprise (VCE).
  • Assisted Program Team by reviewing all ARP documentation to ensure contractual sufficiency prior to sending to the Contracting Command for processing.
  • Assisted APM by authoring CPARS for PoR’s and distributing them to team members for review, comments, and concurrence.

Contract Management Specialist

Argon (Boeing Company)
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Supported the Ship’s Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) Increment F (Inc F) and SSEE Modification (Mods) systems Contract.
  • Duties and responsibilities included planning, negotiating, and administration of complex procurements of goods and system services with specialized, state-of-the-art, critical or scarce requirements.
  • Was responsible for supporting the Lead Contracts Manager for the Autonomous Systems Division. Had signature Authority for Contract Actions such as modifications, contract memorandums, and Task Order (TO) Awards.

Contract Coordinator

Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC)
11.2009 - 03.2019
  • Supported PM Logistics Combat Element Systems (LCES) at the Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia.
  • Duties and responsibilities included planning, negotiating, and administration of complex procurements of goods and system services with specialized, state-of-the-art, critical or scarce requirements.
  • Was responsible for supporting the Lead Contracting Officer (CO) for the Combat Support Systems program.
  • Administered contracts in support of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), Combat Support Equipment (CSE), and Program Management Engineering Systems (ES).
  • Administered a large variety of contracts ranging from medical devices, engineering test equipment, and material handling and construction equipment.
  • Worked with the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles Program at the Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia from 2009 thru 2012.
  • Worked extensively on the MRAP Vehicle program which involved coordination of activities related to the purchase of program needs, including development and issuance of over $455 million in CAT III Buffalo and CAT II COUGAR, MASTIFF, RIDGEBACK and JERRV trucks.
  • Assisted in award of the MRAP sole source activities.
  • Worked as lead specialist on various domestic and foreign military MRAP Sole Source contracts.
  • Was the contract specialist for support with the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for the MRAP vehicles, I handled the complex actions surrounding the MRAP Program and provided guidance and advice to the MRAP CAT III and CAT II APMs, Program Officials, and support teams assigned to support the program.
  • Administered Contracts to support Coalition Forces in support of war time missions included the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, France, and Poland.
  • Developed and reviewed complex contractual pricing arrangements and incentives characterized by multiple incentives requiring sophisticated contracting techniques, sharing arrangements where the agency and the contractor share cost risk, or economic price adjustment clauses for adjusting labor rates based on where price cannot be reasonably predicted at the time of negotiation.
  • Reviewed and processed, proposals, invoices, and delivery orders.
  • Presented findings and recommended corrective actions to assist making policy or procedure improvements.
  • Monitored and ensure Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Reports and Training were up to date to ensure compliance with DoD Regulations.

Contract Specialist

Stratecon Contract Strategies
05.2007 - 11.2009
  • Duties and responsibilities included planning, negotiating, and administration of complex procurements of goods and system services with specialized, state-of-the-art, critical or scarce requirements.
  • Was the support Contract Specialist to Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC).
  • Was responsible for supporting the Lead Contracting Officer (CO) for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles Program at the Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia.
  • Worked extensively on the MRAP Vehicle program which involved coordination of activities related to the purchase of program needs, including development and issuance of over $455 million in CAT III Buffalo and CAT II COUGAR, MASTIFF, RIDGEBACK and JERRV trucks.
  • Assisted in award of the MRAP sole source activities.

Contract Specialist

IM Solutions, LLC
12.2006 - 05.2007
  • Was support Contract Specialist to Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC).
  • Was responsible for supporting the Lead Contracting Officer (CO) in the BizOpps Division.
  • Supported the Native American Document Conversion Program (NADCP) as the lead specialist.
  • Contributed to the preparation of, reviewed, and monitored the performance of the assigned contract.

Sr. Contract Administrator

Tessada & Associates, Inc
12.2006 - 05.2007
  • Reviewed solicitations and participated in the preparation and submission of the proposals.
  • Administered Contracts and Subcontracts within the company.
  • Established and maintained good interpersonal relationships with both internal and external customers.

Sr. Contract Administrator

Nortel Government Solutions Inc.
08.2005 - 12.2006
  • Reviewed solicitations and participated in the preparation and submission of the proposals.
  • Administered Contracts and Subcontracts within the company.
  • Established and maintained good interpersonal relationships with both internal and external customers.

Sr. Contract Administrator

John J. McMullen Associates, Inc
03.2004 - 08.2004
  • Reviewed solicitations and participated in the preparation and submission of the proposals.
  • Administered Contracts and Subcontracts within the company.
  • Established and maintained good interpersonal relationships with both internal and external customers.

Contract Administrator

Veridian IT Services, Inc
02.2004 - 03.2004
  • Was responsible for administrative support to Vice Presidents and Program Managers.
  • Corresponded on day-to-day basis with Contracts Manager, Contracts Vice President, and CAO of SIGNAL Corporation.

Contract Administrator

CACI, Inc Federal
09.2000 - 04.2002
  • Was responsible for administrative support to GSA Contracts Managers and GSA PMO department.
  • Corresponded on day-to-day basis with Contracts Managers.

Contract Coordinator

REMAX Distinctive Real Estate
05.1999 - 09.2000
  • Processed all new home and resale home contracts; provided necessary information to the lender and settlement attorney; maintained financial spreadsheet; primary contact for purchaser; maintained updated files on each purchaser; corresponded daily with new home builder; maintained outgoing sales folders; provided customer service and resolutions of discrepancies to each purchaser.

Administrative Assistant/Program Analyst

CACI, Inc Federal
07.1996 - 05.1999
  • Provided administrative contract support for NAVORDCEN N3 and N4 contract.
  • Coordinated deliverable submissions.
  • Forecasted and monitored indirect and direct charges for projects.
  • Assisted in invoicing for breakdown of expenses for clients; assisted with personnel issues.
  • Monitored all outgoing personnel actions.
  • Documented expenses log for processing claims.
  • Maintained outgoing correspondence files; maintained personnel files.
  • Assisted in budgets and coordinated with comptroller.

Operations Manager/Telemarketing

Land Or International
10.1991 - 06.1996
  • Monitored daily time and attendance records for 30 employees; implemented goals for day-to-day activities; maintained daily and weekly backup files; corresponded daily with the senior management for sales reports and sales revenues; interviewed, hired and conducted evaluations for employed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Leadership (BSL) and Interdisciplinary Studies

Trident University

Skills

  • VCE Contract Management System
  • Market Research
  • PD2 Contracting System
  • ARP Package
  • New Acquisitions Start to Completion
  • FAR Procurements
  • OTA Procurements
  • Acquisition IMS Schedules
  • CDRLS
  • Statement of Work (SOW)
  • Performance Work Statement (PWS)
  • Acquisition Strategy
  • Source Selection Plan
  • Technical Evaluation
  • Cost Evaluation
  • CPARS
  • Weighted Guidelines
  • PR Builder Financial System
  • SAMgov
  • Memorandums for Record (MFR) Program related, and Contract related
  • Business Clearance Memorandums
  • PMRT
  • Mission Partner Identity, Credential and Access Management (MP ICAM)
  • PIEE
  • Organizational development

Timeline

Acquisition Management Director PEO Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S), Defensive Cyber Operations, ACQ

Tobyhanna Army Depot
07.2023 - Current

Sr Acquisition Specialist. Project Manager (PM) Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)

Octo Consulting Group, Inc
03.2020 - 07.2023

Contract Management Specialist

Argon (Boeing Company)
03.2019 - 03.2020

Contract Coordinator

Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC)
11.2009 - 03.2019

Contract Specialist

Stratecon Contract Strategies
05.2007 - 11.2009

Contract Specialist

IM Solutions, LLC
12.2006 - 05.2007

Sr. Contract Administrator

Tessada & Associates, Inc
12.2006 - 05.2007

Sr. Contract Administrator

Nortel Government Solutions Inc.
08.2005 - 12.2006

Sr. Contract Administrator

John J. McMullen Associates, Inc
03.2004 - 08.2004

Contract Administrator

Veridian IT Services, Inc
02.2004 - 03.2004

Contract Administrator

CACI, Inc Federal
09.2000 - 04.2002

Contract Coordinator

REMAX Distinctive Real Estate
05.1999 - 09.2000

Administrative Assistant/Program Analyst

CACI, Inc Federal
07.1996 - 05.1999

Operations Manager/Telemarketing

Land Or International
10.1991 - 06.1996

Bachelor of Science - Leadership (BSL) and Interdisciplinary Studies

Trident University

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