Nina Shopalovich

• Developed Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals which were published on Government websites. Ensured that Requests clearly delineated Army's requirements for military equipment so that industry understood what was being sought.
• Wrote applicable sections of Government contracts in accordance with prescribed formats. Edited detailed contractual documents for accuracy, terminology, grammar and syntax. Clarity of these documents is vital to both Government and Contractor and can have serious legal implications.
• Planned and wrote detailed statements of work, acquisition strategies and test and evaluation plans in support of assigned efforts. Edited and proof-read documents of other team members to ensure language was clear and correct, and information laid out logically.
• Prepared and contributed to reports on test and evaluation results, market survey findings, symposiums, etc.
• Developed and maintained charts, matrixes, databases, and Excel spreadsheets to monitor program status and forecast performance.
• Consistently demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, working closely with wide variety of diverse individuals: subject matter experts in Logistics, Law, Contracting, Quality Assurance, and Finance; equipment manufacturers from industry; Army, Marine and Air Force representatives; Army field personnel, and Special Operations members.
• Presented briefings and presentations on technical subject matter at meetings and interdisciplinary symposiums.
• Evaluated contractor proposals and monitored engineering contracts.
• Focused on meeting cost, schedule and performance requirements

As Government contractor, continued work in same position as above, but on part-time basis.