Rachel Murphy
Woolwich,Maine
Summary
Experienced Contract Specialist bringing 2 years of experience in all facets of contract administration and management. Well-versed in negotiations, price and cost analysis, preparing contract modifications, and identifying and mitigating risks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist
Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Bath
06.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Responsible for the analysis, evaluation and negotiation of contractor proposals associated with modifications to fixed price incentive and cost reimbursement contracts for the construction of ships and services for the United States Navy
- Negotiate terms and conditions, specifications, advance payments, profit and cost sharing agreements to establish fair and reasonable prices within acceptable time frames
- Works as a team leader during contractual negotiations coordinating a team of representatives from the production office, financial office, legal counsel and engineering as required
- Serves as the principal contact for assigned changes and represents Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Bath (SUPSHIP Bath) in conferences with contractors, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and other Government activities
- Provides contractual solutions to problems arising in material, quality and technical disciplines
- Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions and provides contractual advice as necessary
- Implements federal, department and agency, and local contract laws, regulations and procedures applicable to the acquisition and contract administration functions sufficient to monitor major weapons systems contracts and subcontracts
Production Controller
Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Bath
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Administered appropriated program funding for the DDG 51 Class Destroyer Planning Yard services contract
- Requested funding from Navy program sponsors and processed Navy Enterprise Resource Management (N-ERP) transactions to commit funding to the contract
- Worked with the contractor (Bath Iron Works) to prioritize funding requirements and expedite funding
- Oversaw ship alteration design development, engineering support requirements and overall program management efforts to ensure program milestones were achieved
- Monitored, reviewed and analyzed contractor performance within assigned scope to ensure contract compliance
- Acted as the functional and technical point of contact for the delivery of products and services under assigned lines of accounting
- Investigated and processed contract feedback on the program from stakeholders for inclusion into award fee testimony and Contractor Performance Assessment Ratings (CPARS)
- This is a federal job
Production Controller
US Fleet Forces Command – Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Worked as a business agent assigned to a depot level submarine availability
- Managed the availability work package (AWP) scope by approving new work estimates and allocated new work reserve budgets
- Liaised with Navy Type Commander personnel overseeing the availability to get shipyard assigned work authorized and tasked
- Acted as a funds administrator for assigned lines of accounting which included both mission and cost-reimbursable funding
- Developed statements of work and other specific requirements that required subcontracting
- Provided independent government estimates to the contracting office to assist with proposal evaluations for subcontracts
- Assisted the contracting office by evaluating proposals based on defined evaluation criteria
- Reviewed contractor payments and recommended approval
- Received funding documents for cost-reimbursable tasking and coordinated funding acceptance with the comptroller office
- Tracked expenditures against assigned lines of accounting and managed labor charging for over 500 employees and $18 million in material funding per fiscal year
- Acted as the business office point of contact for all outside activities executing shipboard work
- Developed memorandums of agreements with outside entities and managed their work certification
- Provided cost, schedule and performance status reports to external and internal customers on availability status
- Coordinated with shipyard leadership to identify required resources, equipment, delivery and performance requirements to ensure availability success
Senior Project Manager, Programs
Bath Iron Works
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided programmatic leadership and oversight for the DDG 51 Class Destroyer Lead Yard Services (LYS) engineering and design processes and products with a focus on the interpretation and resolution of programmatic issues, contractual matters, or cross departmental issues related to the Class Standard Equipment (CSE) program
- Managed the execution of requirements contracts with vendors for highly sensitive, ship critical equipment classified as CSE on the DDG 51 program
- Ensured high levels of quality in execution, management and change as well as schedule and budget performance against assigned Contract Line Item Number (CLIN)s
- Developed and monitored CSE performance, identified issues and variances, and recommended corrective actions
- Drove rapid resolution of emergent internal and external customer issues
- Provided direct interface with Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Repair and Conversion (SUPHIP BATH) and other Navy personnel for LYS related issues in assigned areas of responsibility
- Coordinated CSE Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) through the change development process
- Supervised two Equipment Analysts who processed CSE ECPs, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and contract baselines
- Administered yearly evaluations of assigned employees focusing on goals and career progression
- Responsible for hiring, training, discipline, leave approval and time keeping for assigned employees
Project Manager, Programs
Bath Iron Works
11.2012 - 06.2017
- Managed a yearly $25 million dollar financial obligation plan of discrete and level of effort scope for ship design and ship repair/overhaul installation support for all DDG 51 class ships
- Managed single and multiple year appropriation funding
- Utilized the Navy Modernization Environment (NDE) system to gather ship alteration installation schedules to develop obligation plan scope based on Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) milestones for ship design
- Worked as the primary interface between external Navy customers and local SUPSHIP representatives to define and fund contract requirements
- Coordinated with internal engineering and design departments to scope new work requests
- Resolved schedule issues, delays or conflicts to achieve on time design products that meet cost, quality and schedule objectives
- Managed labor charging to ensure discrete work was properly billed in accordance with contract requirements
- Developed yearly obligation plans for long range company planning, staffing plans and resource allocations
- Performed analysis of financial reports to identify trends, evaluate discrepancies and resolve issues
Project Manager, Programs
Bath Iron Works
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Facilitated initial development of program metrics for a start up post delivery ship services program
- Evaluated existing processes to determine effectiveness and efficiency
- Coordinated process improvement initiatives with multi-functional groups to ensure process integrity
- Conducted data audits of the enterprise resource management tool to ensure data integrity
- Supported a major ship repair availability by providing cost and schedule reporting metrics and maintaining the safety program
- Oversaw the development and managed the documentation for an Expanded Process Control Procedure to document a major ship repair item
- Coordinated the required quality check points with local SUPSHIP quality assurance engineers
Project Analyst
Bath Iron Works
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Facilitated the resolution of design issues and design budgets for a ship modernization program
- Analyzed and collated data for forecasting ship design development, design risk mitigation and quality control initiatives
- Assisted the procurement department with the identification of long lead time ship design materials to mitigate material shortages during ship availability periods
- Worked with the engineering department to ensure the on time delivery of required technical data to support timely delivery of ship design products
Engineering Equipment Analyst
Bath Iron Works
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Managed the processing of purchase specification changes to requirements contracts supporting the Class Standard Equipment (CSE) in the Lead Yard Services program for DDG 51 Class destroyers
- Maintained configuration of the purchase specification used to articulate performance and system requirements for critical materials installed onboard ships
- Evaluated design, configuration and engineering changes for major components of new or modified CSE equipment
- Managed change to purchase specification material by facilitating technical scope development, assisting in preparing negotiation plans with equipment vendors, subsequent Navy approval and implementation in ship construction
- Adhered to a rigorous and thorough process for CSE change processing and ensured changes were completed within defined timelines
- Ensured Integrated Logistics Support requirements impacts were identified and updated for ships in new construction
- Managed multiple changes simultaneously while working additional projects as assigned by the CSE Manager
- Provided program management oversight during the re-procurement of equipment for all 52 CSE purchase specifications
- Participated in the initial re-procurement schedule development, definition of technical requirements and development of contract terms and conditions
- Developed source selection factors for evaluating contractor proposals
- Evaluated subcontractor proposals and verified compliance with Request for Proposal requirements
- Participated in resulting contract monitoring, audits and worked with deficient and delinquent suppliers to provide materials that supported shipbuilder schedules
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science, Behavioral Science
University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, ME06.2008
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME06.2007
Skills
- Contract administration
- Pricing analysis
- Cost analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Project Management
- Financial management
Additional Information - Security Clearance
Active
Certification
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)- Federal Acquisition Institute.
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Bath
06.2023 - Current
Production Controller
Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Bath
01.2021 - 05.2023
Production Controller
US Fleet Forces Command – Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
06.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Project Manager, Programs
Bath Iron Works
07.2017 - 06.2018
Project Manager, Programs
Bath Iron Works
11.2012 - 06.2017
Project Manager, Programs
Bath Iron Works
11.2011 - 11.2012
Project Analyst
Bath Iron Works
04.2011 - 11.2011
Engineering Equipment Analyst
Bath Iron Works
09.2009 - 03.2011
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Southern Maine Community College
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)- Federal Acquisition Institute.
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science, Behavioral Science
University of Maine At Augusta
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