Neil Sairam
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic Contract Specialist, formerly with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, adept in FAR and DFAR compliance. Proven track record in crafting efficient contracts and advocating for data privacy legislation. Skilled in legal writing and project management, driving impactful results in the intelligence community and legislative arenas. Active TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph clearance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed various contracts for intelligence community, including Indefinite Quantity and University Assisted Contracts, securing multiple client awards.
- Reviewed numerous military inter-purchase agreements and firm fixed-price contracts, ensuring timely allocation of funding with government and corporate partners.
- Researched standards for Statement of Works and Performance Work Statements, achieving compliance for large contract deliverables with NGA.
- Achieved proficiency in FAR and DFAR regulations, facilitating funding and services to government entities and corporate partners.
- Authored detailed memos on recent contract awards and maintained tracking system, enabling streamlined contract awarding processes.
- Utilized intelligence analysis tools to support customer research applications, contributing reports to NGA's office of analysis and operations center.
- Completed Joint Duty Assignment with Central Intelligence Agency, enhancing knowledge of intelligence community operations.
Federal Advocacy Associate
The Young People's Alliance
Washington, DC
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted legislative research on KOSA, COPPA 2.0, and ADPPA to inform policy development.
- Led drafting of legislation to regulate social media algorithms for child protection.
- Successfully advocated to over 100 members of Congress for inclusion of usage data privacy clauses in a Senate bill, resulting in unanimous passage.
- Facilitated collaboration among youth voices in government decision-making to strengthen data privacy efforts.
- Collaborated on policy reform initiatives to safeguard children online through effective legislation.
Legal Intern
Law Offices of AZB and Partners
Bangalore, India
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Analyzed Indian Civil Legal System, focusing on Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code.
- Crafted four memorandums on advertising regulations and foreign exchange rulings, guiding compliance strategies.
- Communicated with cross-functional teams to identify legal gaps, reducing potential liabilities by 25%.
- Drafted legal memos outlining client status and comparing Indian and American Civil Law.
- Liaised on pro bono immigration cases, assisting asylum seekers in navigating legal processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Affairs
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - COLUMBIAN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Washington, DC12.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Data analysis and visualization
- Project and people management
- Event planning and coordination
- Legal writing and research
- Logistical and administrative support
- Contract creation and compliance
- Procurement strategies
- SQL and Python programming
- Adobe Acrobat Pro and Docusign usage
- LexisNexis and ArcGIS proficiency
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Professional
Russian
Professional
Timeline
Contract Specialist
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
06.2024 - 03.2025
Federal Advocacy Associate
The Young People's Alliance
06.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Intern
Law Offices of AZB and Partners
06.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Affairs
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - COLUMBIAN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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