Taylor Schipper
Summary
Dedicated contracts professional with more than six years of experience in federal acquisition, skilled in overseeing large-scale contracts, and leading diverse teams. Multi-award winner with DAWIA Level II and FAC-C certifications, showcasing a commitment to excellence in contract management, resourcefulness, and motivation to grow. Extensive experience collaborating with technical teams to encourage process improvement and meet mission requirements. Strong leadership skills focused on maximizing contract performance and compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist, GS-13
General Services Administration
05.2023 - Current
- Manage and execute seven simultaneous Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts as Contract Specialist, executing all required tasks including communication, modifications to add SINS, change authorized negotiators, revise terms and conditions, incorporate joint venture agreements, and draft all supporting documents including memorandum to le, checklists, and reviewing submissions for accuracy and completeness.
- Review Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) proposal documents for potential new agreements.
- Support Defense Enterprise Oce Solutions (DEOS) BPA by attending meetings, taking notes, following up on tasks at direction of ACO, monitoring incoming requests.
- Support ServiceNow BPA by executing modifications including exercising options, attending meetings, managing correspondence with vendor.
- Maintain training requirements for DAWIA, FAC-C certification.
- Utilizing GSAdvantage!, SAM, Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), eLibrary, Buy GSA, ORS, ECMS, and other applications and systems in support of workload.
- Conduct Past Performance Evaluations and market research for SCRIPTS BPA.
Lead Contract Specialist, GS-13
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC)
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Communicated, coordinated, and briefed team members on assignments, workload management, contracting related issues; balanced and distributed tasks, and ensured completion of all work related to ve major CNO availabilities.
- Interview, assist in hiring selection process, and manage onboarding of new employees.
- Fill-in for Supervisor during out of office periods.
- Successfully managed the workload and team members on ve concurrent availabilities as Administrative Contracting Oce (ACO) and Team Lead (TL); reviewed, edited, drafted, and finalized contract actions including: modifications, Growth Management Requests (GMR), Levels of Effort (LOE), Small Dollar Value Growths (SDVG), and lines of accounting.
- Facilitated team training initiatives to establish team continuity in processing new work, EDA uploads, and utilizing NMD.
- Created and implemented updated, temporary hybrid telework policy to support team and mission during global pandemic and changed working environment following return to oce.
- Cultivated and grew working relationships with internal and external customers, and technical, administrative, safety, and quality assurance counterparts through daily communication and in-person interactions; attended on-site mixers to improve familiarity.
- Developed and provided training to technical team to foster a positive working environment and created a larger, shared knowledge base on availabilities.
- Developed new hire Contract Specialists (CS), and helped CSs in reviewing Change Order Price Analysis (COPA) for completeness and accuracy, determining Fair and Reasonableness (F&R), and articulating F&Rs in a meaningful way on Business Clearance Memorandums (BCM) and Technical Direction Letters.
- Worked with contractors and technical team to create a safer, improved working environment for CSs in the shipyard, including: improved parking, oce spaces, and health and wellness opportunities; safety training for CSs in the shipyard; and discussed options for CSs to return to base in situations where there was no longer a feasible working space in the yard.
- Cultivated trust on team by initiating conversations regarding work-life balance, work challenges, and areas for improvement; demonstrated transparency in communication, active listening, and emotional availability.
- Planned and coordinated team bonding events to generate a sense of community and stronger working relationships within the office, both during working hours and outside of working hours.
- Worked with Team Leads (TL) and Supervisor to create strategies and goals to be implemented with realistic plans for execution; supported weekly data call with contractors in relation to open and urgent Requests for Contract Change (RCC).
- Worked to embody the 8 Principles of Leadership and Hold the Standard as an example to my team; demonstrated project and time management; worked to implement process improvement within the team where possible.
- Addressed challenges between individuals, within the team and outside, utilizing conflict resolution strategies.
- Prioritize retention pillar by communicating with team about dis/likes of working at SWRMC, work toward improvement.
- Negotiated and drafted contracts between company and vendors/suppliers, including service and supply agreements, confidentiality/nondisclosure agreements, and software license agreements utilizing $5 million warrant.
Contracting Officer, GS-12
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC)
01.2021 - 06.2022
- DAWIA Level II certified; $500,000 warranted Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)
- In Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, completed 167 contract actions as ACO from March-December 2021, and CS January to March 2021, totaling over $33,000,000.00 on three (3) concurrent availabilities: USS LAKE ERIE (CG-70) FY 21 SRA, USS SOMERSET (LPD-25) FY 21 SRA, and USS PRINCETON FY 21 SRA. Managed 114 CLINs (52 LKE, 51 SOM, and 11 PRN) across three availabilities simultaneously, and completed progress payments for timely invoicing.
- Determined F&R through cost and/or price analysis on over 1,000 COPAs in accordance with the FAR regulations; articulated these determinations on over 100 BCMs.
- Lead CS November 2010 to March 2021, and ACO from March 2020 to present, on CNO availability for the USS LAKE ERIE (CG-70), overseeing 120 contract actions totaling over $18,000,000.00 in growth via RCC, LOE and SDVG.
- ACO on CNO availability for the USS SOMERSET from December 2021 to February 2022, overseeing 31 contract actions totaling over $8,000,000.00 in growth via RCC, LOE, and SDVG.
- ACO on CNO availability for the USS PRINCETON from May 2021 to October 2021, overseeing 16 contract actions totaling approximately $7,000,000.00 in growth via RCC, LOE and SDVG.
- Draft and authorize Not-to-Exceed, Authorization to Proceed, Stop Work Orders, Upward Obligations, new work, and Letters of Direction or Concern, in accordance with FAR, DFARS, DoD Guidance, and SWRMC policies and procedures.
- Conduct negotiations as needed to facilitate prompt settlement of contract changes.
- Review and provide nal signature on modification checklists to be submitted for audits and quarterly le review.
- Work with Technical Advisory Representatives (TAR) and technical team to expand knowledge and ensure technical requirements are in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Work between home, on-base office, and two contractor shipyards to provide in-person and remote support to customers and team members.
- Utilize SPS/PD2, FEDBIZOPPS, NMD, CPARS, PIEE including WAWF
Contract Specialist, GS 9-12
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed contracting functions, including but not limited to: soliciting, awarding, administering, negotiating, and closing out firm fixed price contracts, mainly LHD/LHA amphibious assault ships.
- Conducted research and provided information required to ensure work authorized is in the best interest of Government.
- Assisted ACO with availability management using organizational, written and oral communication, and listening skills.
- Attended weekly brief with leadership to base Commanding Officer and higher level officials, and attend RCC and production meetings onboard as needed.
- In FY 2020, supported completion of 23 contract modifications totaling $10,000,00.00 in growth.
- Lead CS for the USS LAKE ERIE (CG-70) FY21 availability. Determined fair and reasonableness on over 200 RCCs from November 2020 to March 2021. Provided the ACO with the proper documentation and BCMs on 20 modifications totaling over $1,000,000.00 in growth.
- Lead CS for the USS BOXER (LHD-4) FY 20 CNO. Determined fair and reasonableness on over 500 RCCs from May 2020 to November 2020. Provided the ACO with the proper documentation and BCMs on 23 modifications totaling over $12,000,000.00 in growth.
Administrative Clerk
Iowa State Capitol
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for a wide array of procedural, administrative, and ceremonial functions essential to the daily operations in support of State Representative in Iowa House of Representatives.
- Take minutes, attendance, publish official minutes for committee meetings.
- Take vote on any official activities of committees chaired by the representative.
- Prepare and transmit formal messages on behalf of the representative, both in official responsibilities for the representative; draft and send correspondence with constituents on behalf of the representative.
- Attend various meetings and events in lieu of the representative.
- Prepare summaries, calendars, and schedules of House legislative activities.
- Receive and process reports in support of town halls, committee meetings, votes, and a weekly newsletter for constituents.
- Host constituents during visits to the Capitol building.
- Maintain a knowledge of current events and state-wise happenings as relevant to the representative.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
California Western School of Law
San Diego, CA04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.2014
High School Diploma -
Dike-New Harford High School
Dike, IA01.2010
Skills
- Negotiation
- Effective Verbal and Written Communication
- Strong vendor relations
- Contract performance monitoring
- Fact-finding and investigations
- Team oversight
- Pricing analysis
- Contract Management
- Problem Solving
- Resolution Seeking
- Active Listening
- Contract administration
- Team leadership
References
Available upon request.
Additional Accomplishments
- LEAD Cadre II, completed 01/01/21
- Active security clearance: Secret
- Seven awards including three 8-hour time off awards and two performance awards.
- California State Bar Member.
- Worked on Missouri state senatorial campaign, 2010.
- Intern, United States Senate from 06/01/11 to 08/31/11.
Accomplishments
- LEAD Cadre II, completed January 2021
- Law school internships in the following areas: immigration law, real property, domestic violence, Navy JAG office
- Administrative assistant experience from work-study at Hawkeye Community College, 2011
- Worked victorious Missouri state senatorial campaign, 2010
- Page, Iowa House of Representatives January-May 2010
- Intern, United States Senate June 2011-August 2011
Certification
- Active security clearance: Secret
- Seven awards, including: Three, 8-hour time o awards for managing high visibility availabilities; Two performance awards; Two special act or service awards
- California State Bar Member
- DAWIA Level II and FAC-C
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contract Specialist, GS-13
General Services Administration
05.2023 - Current
Lead Contract Specialist, GS-13
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC)
06.2022 - 02.2023
Contracting Officer, GS-12
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC)
01.2021 - 06.2022
Contract Specialist, GS 9-12
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC)
01.2019 - 01.2021
Administrative Clerk
Iowa State Capitol
01.2013 - 01.2015
Juris Doctorate -
California Western School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Northern Iowa
High School Diploma -
Dike-New Harford High School
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