MICHELE A. JIMENEZ
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Senior Contracts Manager with extensive experience in managing complex federal contracts exceeding $300M. Successfully reduced contract expenses by 25% and streamlined procurement cycles by 40% through innovative process enhancements. Strong focus on FAR/DFARS compliance and mentoring junior staff to enhance organizational performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Contract Specialist / Federal Contracts Manager
772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (AFICC), U.S. Air Force
San Antonio, USA
04.2009 - Current
- Managed $300m+ portfolio of federal procurement projects, ensuring strict FAR/DFARS compliance.
- Led high-complexity multi-year acquisitions, achieving 25% reduction in contract expenses over five years.
- Streamlined request for proposal (RFP) process using AI tools, reducing procurement cycle times by 40%.
- Mentored 10+ junior acquisition staff on advanced negotiation strategies and government procurement regulations.
- Executed competitive source selections for complex service contracts, ensuring best value outcomes.
- Negotiated contract terms resulting in 20% cost savings for agency across multiple agreements.
- Conducted in-depth cost analysis and price justifications for comprehensive proposal evaluations.
- Developed standardized contract language to enhance FAR compliance and mitigate legal risks.
Education
PhD Candidate - Business Management – Leadership & Organizational Strategies
Walden University
05-2027
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management
DeVry University / Keller Graduate School of Management
01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Mortuary Science
Wayland Baptist University
01-2014
Skills
- DFARS and FAR compliance
- Bid and proposal analysis
- Strategic contract negotiation
- Cradle-to-grave administration
- Contract strategy development
- Change request management
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Contract performance management
- Contract administration
- Sole source justification
- Cost and price analysis
- Market research
- CPARS documentation and reporting
- FPDS-NG repository management
- SAMgov registration
- GSA eBuy and Advantage systems
- Performance reporting systems
- PIEE Software
- Con IT/KTFileshare
- ConWrite contract writing system
- Procurement and payment portals
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
Certification
- DAWIA Level I Certification in Contracting – May 2018
Timeline
Senior Contract Specialist / Federal Contracts Manager
772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (AFICC), U.S. Air Force
04.2009 - Current
PhD Candidate - Business Management – Leadership & Organizational Strategies
Walden University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management
DeVry University / Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Mortuary Science
Wayland Baptist University
Awards
- Star Award – CPARS Accuracy and Process Leadership, 2024
- Star Award – CPARS Team Recognition, PKB Squadron, 2024