Michelle Davis
Mays Landing,NJ
Summary
Experienced contract specialist bringing several years of experience with contract administration. Expertise includes negotiating, contract preparation, satisfying deadlines, mitigating risks and assessing performance. Skilled in routinely evaluating the efficiency of contracts to determine need for amendments or extensions while ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist
Department of Defense
Annville, PA
04.2022 - Current
- Identified areas of risk in proposed contracts and recommended changes or alternatives that reduced exposure while meeting customer needs.
- Monitored contractor performance against contractual obligations to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain best value for goods and services.
- Reviewed and evaluated proposed contract documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Researched vendor pricing trends to support negotiation of new contracts or renewals of existing contracts.
- Oversaw subcontract administration and managed contract closeouts.
- Conducted research and compiled solicitation packages for contracting officer.
- Stayed abreast of relevant industry rules and regulations to keep organization compliant.
- Oversaw contract closeouts and addressed all issues prior to release of final payment.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals, and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
- Conducted market research, devised acquisition strategies and drafted and finalized contracts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of government procurement regulations and practices.
Financial Management Analyst
Department of Defense
Annville, PA
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Maintained accurate records related to all aspects of financial management activities.
- Knowledge of the Defense Joint Military Pay Systems (DJMS), both active and reserve, Defense Travel System (DTS), MYUNITPAY, Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), and Defense MilPay Office (DMO).
- Assists the supervisor by providing reports and data to assist in the review of metrics, to help identify areas that require improvement, or those metrics identified by higher headquarters for review.
- Developed financial analysis reports and presentations by applying acquired financial principles.
Medical Reimbursement Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
Lebanon , PA
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained detailed records of all claims processed, including tracking numbers, dates, amounts due.
- Monitored changes in government regulations impacting medical reimbursements.
- Audited accounts receivable records for accuracy in order to prevent overpayment of claims.
- Updated database systems with new codes or other changes as needed.
- Processed medical claims according to established guidelines, including verifying authorization and coding requirements.
- Resolved discrepancies between provider bills and insurance companies' payment policies.
- Identified potential billing errors or issues that may result in delayed payments or rejections by payers.
- Processed claims and forwarded information to Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companies.
- Entered patient charges and payments into electronic health records.
Legal Assistant
Department Of Defense - Navy
Mechanicsburg, PA
01.2012 - 08.2015
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Constant communication with contracting officers and contracting specialists pertaining to Navy contracts.
Sergeant - United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps, USMC
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
03.2004 - 06.2008
- Honorable Discharge
- Executed budgeting principles, ensuring error-free payment of over $15,500,000 to contractors in Iraq.
- Conducted detailed analysis of mail retrogradation processes, improving operational efficiency.
- Recommended solutions for managing over 2,300,000 pounds of mail effectively.
- Received Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal for excellence in contract administration and budgeting.
- Applied analytical expertise in cost estimation, resulting in payments exceeding $15 million to contractors.
- Utilized investigative techniques to enhance deployment outcomes in mail operations.
- Facilitated adherence to standard budgeting practices during project execution.
- Demonstrated commitment to operational success through rigorous financial oversight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare/Business Administration
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05-2018
Skills
- Contract negotiation and compliance
- Risk management and assessment
- Vendor management
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Iraq 2007-2008
- Accounted for over $15,500,000 being paid error free to contractors while serving in the Marine Corps.
- Maintained 100% accountability and tracking of all assigned equipment, resulting in zero discrepancies, saving the Department of Defense thousands of dollars.
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Department of Defense
04.2022 - Current
Financial Management Analyst
Department of Defense
09.2020 - 04.2022
Medical Reimbursement Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2019 - 09.2020
Legal Assistant
Department Of Defense - Navy
01.2012 - 08.2015
Sergeant - United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps, USMC
03.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare/Business Administration
Alvernia University