contract specialist resume example with 8+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Multifaceted, detail-oriented JD executive who possesses a unique mix of project management, editing, contract, acquisition, and research skills. Dynamic professional with experience leveraging advanced analytical and research talents to excel at managing relationships and stakeholder expectations. Contracts Negotiation Highly Organized Deadline Driven Budgets CoachProject Management Customer Service Complex Problem Solving M.S. Molecular Biology C-Level Presentations MS Office Suite Relationship Building Writing Technical Information for Layperson
Skills
Contracts 
Negotiation 
Highly Organized 
Deadline Driven 
Budgets 
Coach
Project Management 
Customer Service
Complex Problem Solving 
M.S. Molecular Biology 
C-Level Presentations 
MS Office Suite 
Relationship Building 
Writing Technical Information for Layperson
Self-motivated
Work History
02/2017 to 02/2018Contract SpecialistHcsc | Richardson, TX,
Brought on to advise a small business new to DoD contracting have a successful first year by providing technical leadership and consultation for managing an $8M complex research contract
Advised on post-award process improvement Updated purchase request forms and procedures, eliminating 3 time consuming, unnecessary steps
Orchestrated timely completion of progress reports submitted by contractor staff and subcontractors - Subcontractor had internal communication issues resulting in a report delay, solution was to provide customized, detailed templates Prepared draft contract documents
Prepared a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations
Resolved relationship problems and conflicts with subcontractors - Subcontractor had difficulties finding a suitable candidate for a high visibility technical position, persuaded HR to use a different source and the position was filled within 2 weeks Anticipated and prevented contract performance deficiencies
Achieved telework approval for over 95% of eligible contracted employees prior to local weather closings so deliverables could be met regardless of local operating status.
10/2015 to 02/2017Technical Writer/ContractsMaterion | Reading, PA,
Brought on to assist and advise in consolidating and streamlining complex pre-award contracting activities for the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neurosciences and Clinical Trials Center Program Management Office, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Wrote multiple Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Task Orders, combined values over $75M Worked with Stakeholders to define project scope, manage risks associated with contract vehicles, as well as author PWS, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Acquisition Strategies, and Task Orders for FAR based procurement contracts
Prepared draft contract documents Provided quality client deliverables within strict deadlines Researched statutes, rulings, and precedents for opinions and strategic advice
Analyzed task order history then influenced decision makers to pursue a Firm Fixed Price contract since they had stable technical requirements and only a small degree of uncertainty.
10/2012 to 01/2015Technology Transfer SpecialistTwo95 International Inc. | Southlake, TX,
Helped establish the newly formed Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA), the central point for Air Force Medical Service clinical research technology transfer Built credibility, established rapport, and maintained communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization
Analyzed areas of interest of individual researchers and combined the results with existing capability-based assessments to develop a database used to connect PIs with potential collaborators
Built and maintained professional relationships, successfully managing stakeholder expectations resulting in a 50% increase in agreements
Prepared and negotiated intellectual property (IP) contracts and agreements (CRADA, MTA, MOA, & MOU), drafted invention disclosures, and assisted in drafting licenses and claims for patent prosecution
Authored Office Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures for this newly launched office
Influenced changing SOP to bring the signatory authority down from the General of the AFMS to the Commander needing the contract, decreasing formation time by 3 months
Reviewed procurement contracts for potential conflicts with IP agreements Identified deficient IP clauses in an $8M procurement contract
Authored and presented training programs, executive summaries, and marketing materials for a variety of audiences, including physicians, medical researchers, lawyers, General Officers, and corporate senior executives
Recipient of Commanders Coin for Excellence during the 2014 TTIPT Workshop
Researched statutes, rulings, and precedents Improved records management to account for unique IP legal records requirements.
10/2010 to 10/2012Editorial/Grants ManagerKohler | Boston, MA,
Supported the US Army Institute for Surgical Research Managed publication and conference projects within budget, meeting stringent deadlines, and ensuring the highest quality products consistent with program policy and project goals.
Projects included:
Poster Sessions and CME Breakout Sessions at Advanced Technology Applications to Combat Casualty Care (ATACCC) 2011 and Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) 2012
Created and implemented an award program for conference poster sessions resulting in a 200% increase in the number of poster applications
Perspectives in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy 2011, volumes 23 (1) and (2)
Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection & Critical Care 2011, 71(Supp 1) and 2012, 73(Supp 1)
Rich's Vascular Trauma, 3rd Ed (ISBN-13: 978-1455712618)
Edited and submitted funding proposals medical journal articles, as well as IACUC and IRB submissions
Supported 40+ Investigators Writing Coach for medical residents, junior research staff, and ESL authors 300 publications per year average during my tenure
Recipient of Joint Combat Casualty Team Coin for Excellence for IRB submission assistance.
08/2009 to 10/2012Technical WriterClinicalRM | City, STATE,
Supported Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Coached Biomedical Researchers in writing manuscripts, funding proposals, invention disclosure statements, progress reports, research protocols, IACUC and IRB submissions, laboratory standard operating procedures, and executive summaries.
01/2009 to 05/2009Legal InternUnited States Army Medical Research And Materiel Command | City, STATE,
Researched statutes, rulings, and precedents for opinions and strategic advice
Authored legal memorandum to change Army Regulation to allow the use of Electronic Laboratory Notebooks in Army research labs
Authored legal memorandum regarding an alleged patent infringement case
Authored an instructional guide on patenting pharmaceuticals and medical devices in Brazil
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School Attended
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law