NICOLE DORSEY
BALTIMORE,MD
Summary
Contracting Officer possessing experience in both private and public sector with a proven track record of managing multi-billion dollar contracts and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Skilled in negotiating terms and conditions to secure favorable outcomes while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders. Detail-oriented professional adept at conducting market research and evaluating proposals to select the best vendors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Contracting Officer
Defense Contracting Management AgencyDefense Media Activity
11.2014 - 07.2025
- Warranted Contracting Officer responsible for the administration and award of a group of contracts such as fixed-price, fixed-price with incentives, cost-plus fixed fee, cost contracts, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, basic ordering agreements, commercial contracts, and hybrid contracts. Strong technical skills and well versed in federal procurement regulations including DFAR's, FAR and other supplements. Responsible for pre-award documentation and review. Draft and negotiate a variety of vendor contracts including but not limited to NDA's, Saas agreements, software license agreements etc. Analyze and provide input into commercial terms and other contractual considerations. Draft contract terms and conditions and conduct contract negotiations. Apply complex problem-solving and analytical abilities to achieve problem and process solutions. Central point of contact for the internal contract & task order management in support of data calls, letters, technical direction and all applicable focus areas of contract administration. Provides assistance to contracts leadership, works within the parameters of the prime contract and all task orders and identifies changes during contract execution. Work closely with legal counsel to gather legal and business advice, ensure compliance and mitigate contractual risk. Meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers. Researches, analyzes, coordinates, develops, and maintains business documentation as well as creates, analyzes, validates, and verifies reports. Source selection experience; managed a team of over 30+ individuals.
Branch Contracting Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
09.2010 - 11.2014
- Oversaw the entire contract lifecycle including but not limited to execution, monitoring, renewal and negotiation. Ensured all contracts adhered to legal, regulatory and internal policy. Utilized market research to ensure prices were competitive. Maintained, organized and secured all files for record management. Reviewed store environment and key business indicators to identify problems, concerns and opportunities for improvement to ultimately provide coaching and direction motivating the team to achieve sales and operational goals. Ensured the proper and effective operation of the business and adhered to organization guidelines.
Government Account Manager
Verizon
11.2003 - 07.2010
- Responsible for increasing the company's productivity by teaching new skills and knowledge to employees. Utilized seminars, lectures, and team exercises to update employees on company goals and procedures. Created training curriculum and various award programs for top performers. Provided input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility, to analyze, develop, monitor and provide recommendations on contracts to execute a wide range of contract administration functions. Developed and responded to RFP's to secure government contracts. Identified new growth opportunities.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland
Adelphi Maryland04.2011
M.S. Human Resources -
University of Maryland
Adelphi MD05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12.2006
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of FAR
- Contract Negotiation
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Risk management
- Market research
- Process improvement
- Professionalism
Certification
DAWIA Level 3 certification
Timeline
Senior Contracting Officer
Defense Contracting Management AgencyDefense Media Activity
11.2014 - 07.2025
Branch Contracting Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
09.2010 - 11.2014
Government Account Manager
Verizon
11.2003 - 07.2010
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland
M.S. Human Resources -
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University