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Terria Mcknight

Washington,District Of Columbia

Summary

Focused Contract Specialist offering Many years of experience overseeing status and progression of contracts while ensuring compliance. Enhanced contract monitoring process by developing contract and vendor databases. Adept in creating and enforcing service level agreements, confirming terms conform with stated timelines.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Specialist

Architect Of The Capitol
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • This is a federal job, Salary: $68.405.00 USD
  • Hours per week: 40 GS-09 LaVaysha Lewis (Branch Chief) 202.579.8339
  • Soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and State, local or foreign governments for furnishing products, services, construction or research and development to the Federal Government.
  • Administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties;
  • Terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals
  • Analyzing and evaluating cost or price proposals and accounting systems data.
  • Planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures.
  • Formulating and administering policies and procedures to insure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged business firms;
  • Developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements; providing staff advisory services in one or more of the specializations in this occupation.
  • Contract Development and Administration Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a variety of federal contracts, including procurement contracts, task orders, and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
  • Ensured compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other applicable laws, regulations, and agency-specific policies. Risk Management and Compliance
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments and provided recommendations to mitigate risks associated with contract terms and conditions.
  • Monitored contractor performance and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Negotiation and Vendor Relationship Management:Led negotiations with contractors to achieve favorable terms and conditions while maintaining positive vendor

Contract Specialist

Department Of Veterans Affairs
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • This is a federal job, Salary: $55,952.00 USD
  • Hours per week: 40 GS-07
  • Jared Dawson (Branch Chief) 925.356.5877
  • Soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and State, local or foreign governments for furnishing products, services, construction or research and development to the Federal Government.
  • Administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties;
  • Terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals
  • Analyzing and evaluating cost or price proposals and accounting systems data.
  • Planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures.
  • Formulating and administering policies and procedures to insure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged business firms;
  • Developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements; providing staff advisory services in one or more of the specializations in this occupation.
  • Contract Development and Administration Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a variety of federal contracts, including procurement contracts, task orders, and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
  • Ensured compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other applicable laws, regulations, and agency-specific policies. Risk Management and Compliance
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments and provided recommendations to mitigate risks associated with contract terms and conditions.
  • Monitored contractor performance and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Negotiation and Vendor Relationship Management:Led negotiations with contractors to achieve favorable terms and conditions while maintaining positive vendor

Program Officer 1/Contract Specialist

Nevada Department Of Transportation
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 1102 Contracting
  • Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch
  • 51, 5 U.S.C.)
  • Grade: 7
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Positions in this series are concerned with: (1) soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and State, local or foreign governments for furnishing products, services, construction or research and development to the Federal Government; (2) administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties; (3) terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals; (4) analyzing and evaluating cost or price proposals and accounting systems data; (5) planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures; (6) formulating and administering policies and procedures to insure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged business firms; (7) developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements; and (8) providing staff advisory services in one or more of the specializations in this occupation
  • 356-5877)
  • Okay to contact this, https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/document/resumes/ 2/10 3/24, 9:52 AM Print Resume

Program Officer 1

Nevada State Mail Services
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Salary: $43,000.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: James Gast (775)544-7774
  • Plan, organize, and supervise the work of mail services supervisors and mail technicians
  • Provide technical guidance, interpretation, and clarification with respect to policies and procedures
  • Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, agencies, and vendors
  • Compile, review data needed to generate monthly Excel spreadsheets for use by the Department of Administration, Administrative Services Division, for processing
  • Assess productivity and ensure deadlines with severe time constraints are met
  • Representing agency to upper-level officers
  • Evaluating employee performance, providing coaching prior to evaluation
  • Administer progressive discipline
  • Develop standard operating procedures
  • Prepare agendas for morning meetings
  • Ensure files purged and sorted for auditing purposes
  • Complete timesheets and ensure monthly furloughs are taken according to state regulations
  • Create reminders in Microsoft Outlook
  • Attend management meetings using Microsoft Teams
  • Order supplies to ensure production
  • Answer high volumes of emails for over 60 agencies for new mail orders or handling issues with vendors
  • Authorizing over $200,000 needed for postage
  • Troubleshooting machine issues prior to contacting vendors
  • Operating standard equipment such as computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, calculators, telephones, scanners, including effective navigation through multiple computer systems Supervisor: James Gast (775)544-7774)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Group Facilitator, Team Member

National Society Of Leadership And Success
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Salary: $0.00 USD Without Compensation
  • Hours per week: 20
  • Aurora McKenzie 989.619.9543
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate, manage, and coordinate training and development for a group member by focusing on the learner, not upon the course itself or myself as the coach
  • Attracting members by catering to their skill sets or skills training in specific occupational areas and general management development
  • Prepare meeting agenda for the flow of discussion and keeping meetings within the allotted timeframes
  • Schedule meetings for group by way of conference call or text
  • Start the session by addressing daily goals
  • Prepare course descriptions, develop, and deliver curriculum, deliver training by using sound instructional strategy and knowledge principles and serve as a contact to upper-level management of issues raised within the course and as subject matter experts on issues within the organization
  • Coordinate activities to include all group members to guarantee effectiveness
  • Keep members motivated towards goals
  • Develop ice breakers before the discussion
  • Encourage members to share progress towards goals
  • Provide updates towards goal steps and share positive feedback
  • Identify performance gaps on goals, analyze results by checking weekly goals, and making recommendations on how to effectively proceed to next step of goal
  • Design and implement member development programs and evaluate employee training and development programs as directed by the organization by designing steps such as short and long term goals; by ensuring the goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based
  • Provide technical support for the organization website by helping navigate through organizational steps to induction
  • Recommend appropriate course of action to member issues
  • After investigating a proper course of action, monitor group activities throughout the week to ensure goal follow-through
  • Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or written instructions that outlined duties, responsibilities and expectations
  • Assembled recommendation based on empirical or observable evidence, formulating appropriate plans of actions
  • Disperse information by written memorandum or email to inform members of new standard
  • Researched information using primary resources such as government websites, scholarly articles, legal or academic journals that have been peer review
  • Developed and utilized techniques and procedures for improving organizational efficiency
  • Provided training by researching guidelines applicable to the position
  • Designed training https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/document/resumes/ 4/10 3/24, 9:52 AM Print Resume program based on important details and goals that organization needs achieved
  • Organized training material using reasonable and logic steps until levels mastered
  • Designed ways for employees to demonstrate understanding of subjects through debriefings, discussions, questions and answers, scenarios or hands on practice
  • Plan work that needs to be accomplished by team members to include setting priorities, defining task objectives, establishing suspense dates, and assigning work based on knowledge of subordinates' workload and areas of expertise
  • Create recommendations based on empirical or observable evidence, formulating appropriate plans of actions
  • Research information using primary resources such as government websites, Scholarly articles, legal or academic journals that have been peer review
  • Contributed specialized information and services by assisting those with questions about services such as union forming, Individualized Employment Plan (IEP) and Social Security Administration
  • Distributed technical expertise regarding the services inquired to access services


Claims Representative

Group Dental Services
06.2010 - 09.2011
  • Trained new Claims Representatives on company policies, procedures, and software systems, improving overall team productivity.
  • Facilitated prompt payment of approved claims by liaising with finance department to ensure smooth transaction processing.
  • Generated, posted and attached information to claim files.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to expedite complex claims investigations and resolutions.
  • Calculated adjustments, premiums and refunds.
  • Researched and analyzed complex claims to determine next steps and possible outcomes.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members of operations, finance and clinical departments.
  • Streamlined documentation processes through digitization efforts, reducing paperwork while maintaining data accuracy and security.
  • Modified, updated and processed existing policies.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
  • Collected premiums and issued accurate receipts.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve claim processes.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records, and health statuses.
  • Collaborated with internal departments and external vendors to achieve fast resolution of claims.
  • Coordinated with contracting department to resolve payer issues.
  • Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in interpreting policy language accurately, leading to better-informed decisions on coverage application during claims evaluation.
  • Negotiated favorable settlements with claimants, resulting in cost savings for the company.
  • Updated claims system to track claim status and provide relevant information to other department.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate information on claim status and resolution.

Protective Service Officer

Sectek Protective Services
04.1999 - 11.2007
  • Salary: $45,000.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • James Lee 301.443.4144
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Responsible for adhering to the standards the General Services Administration as a Protective Services Officer while my responsibilities included on the job training to new incumbents on post orders as well as technology and equipment prearranged by company and government organization
  • Wrote and revised post orders pursuant to administrator's guidance
  • Developed and implemented protective countermeasures based on the latest risk management tools and technology
  • Brainstormed with team members on root cause analysis, assessed opportunity if threats through watching for strengths, and weaknesses
  • Prioritized the threats for probability and impact
  • Provided a risk quality report to upper management
  • Operated alarm systems, X-ray and magnetometer equipment, and entry control systems
  • Monitored systems at federal facilities for proper performance and security breaches
  • Provided uniformed security response and investigative follow-up
  • Performed hazardous materials preparedness and response operations
  • Coordinated vital emergency services and disaster response during and after natural disasters
  • Engaged federal facility tenants through crime prevention seminars, facility security surveys, and intelligence gathering processes.

Union Steward, United Union of Security Guards
04.1999 - 08.2007
  • Salary: $0.00 USD Without Compensation
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Represented member's interest during meeting with employers
  • Analyzed cases by placing evidence in the logical form to support claims made by members
  • Investigated and reviewed complaints of members by phone or email
  • Developed reports of findings to union leadership and the appropriate official
  • Recommended effective strategies for implementing new policies and procedures
  • Evaluated employment records to support promotions
  • Researched regulations, policies, and procedures to safeguard the rights of union members
  • Developed procedures for members to ensure they are compliant with union rules
  • Interpreted the National Labor Relations Act for members to certify the rights of members
  • Disseminated information to union members and other appropriate personnel by memorandum or email
  • Conducted interviews and collected statements of members, witnesses, supervisors, and project managers, and others to obtain information regarding violation or non-compliance of workplace policies or the collective bargaining agreement
  • Planned and coordinated union meetings with union leadership, members, and employer
  • Trained employees or supervisors on topics related to collective bargaining and working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices
  • Utilized Microsoft Word and Outlook when assisting with grievances filed
  • Scheduled and coordinated the details of grievance hearings or other meetings
  • Meditated discussions between members and employers representatives in attempt to reconcile differences
  • Reviewed employer practices or compliance with management following contracts agreements on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment
  • Recommended collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives
  • Reviewed reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes
  • Interpret Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and General Services Administration guidance and policy and made recommendations to the Project Manager
  • Monitored contract performance by attending meetings management and the Officer's Technical Representative
  • Maintained accountability, meeting and attempting to exceed organization expectations
  • Provided feedback and establishing clear lines of communication through availability
  • Ensured employees are aware of rewards as well as consequences
  • Established collective values and objectives to encourage collaboration
  • Identified and observed areas of weakness, discussed ways for individual to improve
  • Performed regular and routine review of financial execution metrics, to include obligations, expenditures, and contract status
  • Managed a diverse team consisting of civilian, military, and contractor personnel either assigned or matrix from other organizations to ensure a cooperative team driven environment
  • Analyzed data by inspecting various types of documents for locating https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/document/resumes/ 7/10 3/24, 9:52 AM Print Resume applicable laws or regulations to assist members with making informed decisions
  • Planned, coordinated and managed services and activities in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements: Federal Rules of Civil Procedures (FRCP), Current Case Laws, National Labor Relations Act, The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), General Services Administration (GSA) and establish program and company performance standards, Union Bylaws and objectives
  • Submitted Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request
  • Made recommendation based on empirical or observable evidence, and formulated appropriate plans of actions
  • Published information by written memorandum or email to inform members of new standard
  • Provided feedback verbally or in written format utilizing applications such as Google Translate for those who spoke different language
  • Served as an advisor to top level management on the effectiveness of the organization's programs and operations by way of oral presentation
  • Developed recommendations for improvement in program operations promoting safety and cost efficiency
  • Arranged training meets safety expectations or OSHA standards
  • Supervisor: Ruthie Rouse ((202) 595-3510)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education

Master of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, United States
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Manchester,New Hampshire United States
01.2020

FAC-C Proffessional - Contracts Management

Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI)
Alexandria, VA
10.2023

Alcohol and Drug Testing Procedures 2/17/2021 Developing Essential Functions 2/27/2021 Interviewing and Hiring 3/1/2021 Whistleblower Protections 3/7/2021 - Paralegal Studies

Handling Grievances Virginia College
Birmingham, AL

Coursework, Licenses and Certifications - Developing Essential Functions

NVElearn Carson City
2 . 2021

Skills

  • Self Motivation
  • Contract oversight
  • Pricing negotiation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Fact-finding and investigations
  • Documentation requirements
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Task Prioritization
  • Procurement
  • Contract Development
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Confidential records
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time Management
  • Relationships and rapport
  • Written Communication
  • Professional relationship building
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Skills

Accomplishments

  • Represent students with disabilities during meetings with the school district
  • Coordinate and plan Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings by phone, email, or in writing
  • Gather medical records and reports on specific needs to develop an appropriate Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
  • Assist in developing policies and procedures and forms for monitoring services
  • Review proposed Individualized Education Plan (IEP) revision to determine the impact on students
  • Participate in committees to advocate for students with disabilities (writing to legislators and attending school board meetings) to ensure funding is spent on programs to benefit children with disabilities
  • Research various effective teaching methodologies and presented findings to team members for effective service delivery
  • Coordinate a network of referral services for various needs of disabled student such as (Health Care, Behavioral Therapist and Speech Therapy)
  • Contacting legislators on ways and means to improve services for children with disabilities
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with staff and referral services.

Affiliations

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIPAND SUCCESS - Member

Timeline

Contract Specialist

Architect Of The Capitol
07.2023 - 05.2024

Program Officer 1/Contract Specialist

Nevada Department Of Transportation
01.2022 - 01.2023

Program Officer 1

Nevada State Mail Services
02.2021 - 04.2021

Contract Specialist

Department Of Veterans Affairs
01.2021 - 01.2022

Group Facilitator, Team Member

National Society Of Leadership And Success
09.2019 - 12.2022

Claims Representative

Group Dental Services
06.2010 - 09.2011

Protective Service Officer

Sectek Protective Services
04.1999 - 11.2007

Union Steward, United Union of Security Guards
04.1999 - 08.2007

Master of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY

FAC-C Proffessional - Contracts Management

Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI)

Alcohol and Drug Testing Procedures 2/17/2021 Developing Essential Functions 2/27/2021 Interviewing and Hiring 3/1/2021 Whistleblower Protections 3/7/2021 - Paralegal Studies

Handling Grievances Virginia College

Coursework, Licenses and Certifications - Developing Essential Functions

NVElearn Carson City

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