Nathalie Snyder
Calhan,United States
Summary
Accomplished and results-driven Contracts and Subcontracts Professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in high-value federal and defense programs. Expertise includes negotiation and execution of multibillion-dollar contracts, development of enterprise acquisition strategies, and ensuring full compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, modernizing contracting operations, and driving efficiencies that foster corporate growth and enhance mission delivery. Recognized for operational excellence, strategic negotiation skills, and effective team leadership across government and private sectors.
Professional with comprehensive experience in managing subcontracts and ensuring project success. Skilled in negotiation, contract administration, and risk management. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results. Reliable and adaptable, adept at meeting changing needs and driving efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Subcontracts
V2X, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Evaluated subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations to uphold quality standards and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed project requirements and established procurement strategies to drive cost efficiency across various initiatives.
- Executed strategic negotiations for subcontracts, achieving cost reductions and favorable contractual agreements.
- Analyzed subcontractor performance metrics, pinpointing areas for enhancement and implementing targeted action plans for continuous improvement.
- Managed a 35-member subcontracts team, focusing on delivering comprehensive support for global defense sustainment and base operations projects.
- Achieved effective management of subcontract costs, contributing to successful execution of army and global solutions contracts. Delivered timely oversight of schedules and performance metrics, driving project success.
- Implemented milestone tracking and compliance measures to optimize subcontracting processes and ensure regulatory adherence.
- Executed negotiations for high-value subcontract terms, aligning with prime contract flow-downs and customer delivery objectives.
- Created and established standardized templates and audit readiness tools to facilitate streamlined operations and improve overall effectiveness.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop strategies for managing supplier relationships, addressing risk factors, and enhancing overall performance.
- Delegation Authority - $5M administrative authority to support timely execution consistent with organizational policies and governance standards.
Contracting Specialist
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Arlington, VA
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Managed all phases of acquisition for critical IT and cybersecurity contracts, ensuring alignment with national infrastructure protection objectives.
- Coordinated all aspects of pre-award planning, conducted thorough cost evaluations, and facilitated post-award administrative functions.
- Spearheaded negotiations for multi-million-dollar contracts, ensuring adherence to federal procurement laws while achieving favorable terms.
- Developed and organized necessary documentation in partnership with program and legal offices for submission to HQ and policy oversight approval boards.
- Oversaw the posting of opportunities on sam.gov, ensuring transparency and adherence to FAR and DHS acquisition directives.
- Held $10M DHS Contracting Warrant: Negotiated, awarded, and administrated contracts in accordance with the FAR and DHS acquisition policies.
- Facilitated acquisition of $300M cybersecurity program support services contract, improving national defense infrastructure and optimizing contract processes.
Contract Specialist
Office of Personnel Management
Washington DC, DC
06.2011 - 08.2022
- Facilitated collaboration among teams to drive timely and efficient project outcomes.
- Orchestrated $3.8B enterprise contract negotiation and execution, creating USALearning platform to support digital learning initiatives within federal workforce.
- Achieved successful project outcomes through effective scope definition and solicitation development. Drove evaluation and negotiation efforts, culminating in final award agreements.
- Achieved a 25% reduction in performance work order cycle time by establishing standardized contract templates and refining workflow methodologies.
- Designed and implemented contract close-out SOP handbook, ensuring consistent audit readiness throughout the organization.
- Directed team of contract specialists during temporary promotion to GS-14, ensuring adherence to performance standards.
- Executed timely acquisition of $4.8M critical resources to maintain seamless mission continuity.
- Achieved successful project completions by managing diverse inputs effectively. Delivered high-quality results through strategic coordination of team efforts. Drove project success by fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with objectives.
- Achieved timely project delivery through effective management of team dynamics and resources. Enhanced project outcomes by implementing strategic planning and coordination efforts. Drove team engagement to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Held $10M OPM Contracting Warrant: Negotiated, awarded, and administrated contracts in accordance with the FAR and OPM acquisition policies.
Contract Specialist
Head Quarters Air Force Space Command
Peterson AFB, CO
12.2006 - 06.2011
- Administered command-level contracting initiatives to maintain adherence to regulatory standards.
- Revamped reporting workflows within CPARS, achieving an 82% decrease in delinquency rates for construction contracts.
- Achieved enhanced accountability and contracting discipline across units through effective management of the AFSPC warrant program. Implemented strategic reforms that resulted in improved operational efficiency.
- Oversaw critical aspects of $300M SABER source selection, establishing a precedent for strategic sourcing within Air Force operations.
- Oversaw comprehensive evaluation of proposals and led negotiations resulting in successful contract awards.
- Monitored and organized acquisition plan milestones and schedules to facilitate project tracking and execution.
- Analyzed various proposals, documented evaluation outcomes, and prepared detailed reports for presentations to HQ AFSPC leadership.
- Engaged in all aspects of the source selection process, facilitating the development of acquisition strategies that delivered superior value solutions for the command.
- Organized and led pre-proposal conferences to ensure prospective contractors understood contract specifications and fostered a competitive environment.
- Oversaw evaluation of contractors’ past performance and addressed ambiguities by issuing evaluation notices to refine competitive range. Championed adherence to source selection plan and acquisition regulations throughout evaluation activities.
Education
Master's degree - Master of Acquisition Management
American Graduate University
Covina, CA, United States01-2016
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain optimization
- Procurement strategy
- Sourcing strategies
- Cost analysis
- Financial planning
- Contract administration
- Proposal evaluation
- Budget control
- Legal compliance
- Contract pricing
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Federal Acquisition & Subcontract Management (FAR/DFARS) | Cost & Price Analysis (CPFF, IDIQ, FFP, T&M)
- Strategic Negotiations | Risk Management & Compliance | Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- Supplier/Subcontractor Governance | Policy & Procedure Development | Capture & Proposal Support
- Workflow Optimization | Audit Readiness & Remediation | Team Leadership & Workforce Development
Affiliations
National Contract Management Association (NCMA) | Women in Defense (WID)
Certification
FAC-C Contracting Professional
FAC-C P/PM Program Management
Digital IT acquisition Professional (DITAP)
Timeline
Director of Subcontracts
V2X, Inc.
05.2025 - 01.2026
Contracting Specialist
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
08.2022 - 09.2025
Contract Specialist
Office of Personnel Management
06.2011 - 08.2022
Contract Specialist
Head Quarters Air Force Space Command
12.2006 - 06.2011
Master's degree - Master of Acquisition Management
American Graduate University
Technical Proficiencies
SAP Ariba | Deltek Costpoint | S4Hanna ERP | FPDS‑NG | PRISM | PIEE/WAWF | SharePoint | Power BI | Microsoft 365 | DocuSign | Adobe Acrobat Pro | FAR/DFARS & ITAR Compliance Tools