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Robin Y. Jackson, Esq.

Summary

Knowledgeable, hardworking and highly motivated administrative professional with experience in supporting executive operations in government, legislative and policy environments. Known for her collaborative spirit, streamlined approach to office operations, strategic vision and detail-oriented, solutions-focused approach to challenges. Skilled at effectively leading procurements, grant compliance and HR processes with integrity and fairness.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Officer

D.C. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
10.2011 - 01.2025
  • Directed daily administrative functions to support compliance with District and agency priorities.
  • Served as Contract Administrator by drafting Statements of Work, MOUs and technical documentation; ensured legal and fiscal integrity of procurement activities.
  • Managed vendor transactions, financial reconciliations and grant drawdowns following Federal and District regulations.
  • Led HR operations including recruitment, position re-classification and ADA/FMLA/PFL coordination; acted as trusted advisor on sensitive personnel matters.
  • Facilitated stakeholder communications, budgetary reporting and interagency coordination, including with the Mayor's Office, Council and Federal partners.
  • Oversaw agency-wide records and correspondence systems; coordinated high-level meetings and logistics.

Policy Analyst

D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement
01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Drafted procurement policies and legislation aligned with evolving regulatory standards.
  • Supported legal compliance reviews and provided research for the General Counsel.
  • Implemented audit recommendations and contributed to agency-wide risk management strategies.
  • Developed and facilitated training sessions to enhance agency-wide compliance awareness.

Contract Attorney

Lawyers on Call
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Conducted detailed document review in support of civil litigation proceedings related to medical claims.

Senior Legislative Representative

Independent Community Bankers
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Lobbied about and advised on the impact of financial legislation by engaging Congressional staff and Federal stakeholders, and coordinated advocacy efforts for member institutions.

Legislative Specialist

McKenna, Conner & Cuneo
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Conducted legal research, tracked legislation and developed issue briefs to keep partners and staff attorneys up to date on procurement laws and regulations.

Associate Counsel

U.S. House Committee on Government Operations
01.1991 - 01.1994
  • Provided legislative support, policy analysis and constituent support services related to government affairs.

Staff Attorney

DC Council Committee on the Judiciary
01.1988 - 01.1990
  • Drafted legislation analyzed criminal justice reform proposals and facilitated public oversight hearings.

Legislative Assistant

Office of the Honorable Louis Stokes
01.1986 - 01.1988
  • Researched and tracked legislative issues and provided constituent support services.

Legislative Counsel

U.S. House Standards of Official Conduct Committee
01.1984 - 01.1986
  • Reviewed congressional financial disclosure forms for compliance with the Ethics in Government Act and U.S. House rules and performed other ethics-related government oversight duties.

Education

Juris Doctorate -

Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Cleveland, OH

B.A. - Spanish Minor - Political Science

College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Skills

  • Administrative Leadership
  • Budget/Financial Management
  • Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
  • Organizational Development
  • Interagency Collaboration
  • Document & Policy Development
  • Executive Support
  • Google Workspace
  • Procurement Systems
  • Document Management
  • Procurement & Contracts
  • Human Resources & Talent Strategy
  • Grant Compliance & Reporting
  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Strategic Communications
  • Operational Alignment
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Financial Management Systems
  • HR Platforms
  • LexisNexis

Timeline

Administrative Officer

D.C. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
10.2011 - 01.2025

Policy Analyst

D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement
01.2001 - 01.2011

Contract Attorney

Lawyers on Call
01.1999 - 01.2001

Senior Legislative Representative

Independent Community Bankers
01.1997 - 01.1999

Legislative Specialist

McKenna, Conner & Cuneo
01.1995 - 01.1997

Associate Counsel

U.S. House Committee on Government Operations
01.1991 - 01.1994

Staff Attorney

DC Council Committee on the Judiciary
01.1988 - 01.1990

Legislative Assistant

Office of the Honorable Louis Stokes
01.1986 - 01.1988

Legislative Counsel

U.S. House Standards of Official Conduct Committee
01.1984 - 01.1986

Juris Doctorate -

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

B.A. - Spanish Minor - Political Science

College of Wooster
Robin Y. Jackson, Esq.