Over 12 years of experience in Federal Government contract administration and procurement. In-depth working knowledge of contract administration with various federal agencies that includes the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A results-driven and accomplished professional with a broad spectrum of knowledge working in small as well as large business environments. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.  My responsibilities include all facets of contracts administration (cradle to grave) such as negotiations, cost/price analysis, proposal preparation and conducting contract closeouts. I have been involved with the procurement of goods and services including hardware, software, and personal services. Also, my experience includes preparing, reviewing and negotiating most agreement types such as teaming agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, purchasing agreements and, Prime and Subcontract agreements. I have specific knowledge of various contract types including Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Plus Award Fee, Firm Fixed Price, Times & Materials, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, and GSA Schedules.

 

üProposal PreparationüTeam Collaboration / Leadership Skills

üContract Lifecycle ManagementüInterpersonal Communication Abilities

üBid PricingüKnowledge of the FAR

üSolid Customer RelationshipsüStrong Writing Skills

üNegotiationsüComplex Problem-Solving

 

 

Bowie State University – Master of Business Administration, Bowie, MD

Post Graduate Studies

Coursework Emphasis: Accounting

 

Bowie State University – Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Bowie, MD

 

 

National Contracts Management Association – Certified Federal Contracts Manager

 

 

 

TELESIS Corporation, Beltsville, MD

Contracts Manager (2013 – Present)

Sr. Contract Specialist (2011 - 2013)

Responsible for independently reviewing requests for proposals (RFPs/RFQs) for solicitation requirements, compliance with regulations, statues, executive orders, laws, etc. Work with all levels of management to provide guidance related to interpreting contractual obligations and monitoring performance compliance. Perform cost and price analysis, review and execute a wide range of contractual documents and agreements to include: NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements), TA (Teaming Agreements), BPAs (Blanket Purchase Agreements), Consultant Agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with teammates/subcontractors. Track contract funding and obligated amounts as well as internal budgets and forecast.  Administer various Subcontracts including Time & Material (T&M), Firm Fixed (FF), IDIQ contracts, etc.  Provide advice and guidance on matters pertaining to the interpretation and applicability of FAR/DFAR requirements.  Manage various FSS/GSA Schedule contracts and GWACs to include but not limited to submitting proposals/quotes, modification packages, updates to terms and conditions, and maintaining current approved price list.  Participate in GSA schedule assessments and audits.  Identify and implement contractual policies / processes to improve efficiency.  Negotiate and finalize contract documents with government contracting officers, and prime contractors.  Review solicitations to make a risk assessment; assist with the pricing strategy; identify disclose cost/price proposal requirements.  Execute contract close-outs in conjunction with accounting.  Maintain compliant contract/subcontract files (electronic and hard-copy format) in accordance with industry best practices.  Lead / participate in debriefings.  Act as primary contact on contract financial and performance status.  Support back office operations and program/project management needs, as necessary Manage staff and personnel as appropriate to execute specific contract work requested. 

 

 

 

Latricia N. Perry, CFCM

 

Significant Achievements Include:  Provided technical leadership and oversight for the efforts of the organization as a recognized Certified Federal Contracts Manager, and served as the SME.  Through my leadership / direction the organization was able to prevent the government from reducing a contract price under a firm-fixed-price contract.  I am also responsible for identifying and implementing a Contracts Management Tool within our organization to steam-line and make our process more effective and efficient.

 

 

VSE CORPORATION, Alexandria, VA

Contracts Administrator (2010-2011)

Responsible for all facets of contracting.  Responsible for all proposals for the Engineering & Logistics Division, with standard duties including OCI screening, providing contractual input information, building of compliance matrices, completing cost proposals and performing final reviews and book checks, and ensuring that the proposals are delivered and submitted to the customer timely.  Experience with negotiating, preparing, and reviewing contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements for large FAR 15 and 36 procurements, to include, Cost Reimbursement Contracts (CPAF & CPFF), Firm Fixed Price contracts, Time & Materials contracts and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts.  Develop and make presentations to mid-level and senior level managers on various contractual topics including insight on company policies and procedures and regulatory compliance.  Assist with developing standard operating procedures governing internal practices to create greater efficiency in performing certain operational activities.  Provide advice and guidance on various contract related matters to contract team members, technical support staff, program managers, and financial personnel. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all corporate contract files to include contractual documents, cost/pricing information and written correspondence.  Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with company personnel and external customers and serve as the contractual point of contact.  Review requests for contract changes, negotiate modifications, and work with internal and external customers to provide solutions to issues regarding contract obligations, payment issues, and contract risk.   Ensure that when executing contract actions, we are being compliant with the FAR, DEAR, and DFAR.  Monitor, review, and investigate contractual issues while executing verbal and written communication to Sr. Level Executives, Program Management, as well as external clients.  Monitor contract financial performance, track contract funding, contract cost, and burn rates.  Monitor technical performance including deliverables and assist with resolving issues. Responsible for contract database file management to ensure accurate and complete information is entered and maintained.   Perform technical reviews of Solicitations, Request for Proposal, Request for Quotes, and Request for Task Orders.  Identify and comply with special contract administration requirements such as OCI, TINA, CAS, SCA, SB, SDB, etc.  Attend contract kick-off meetings.  Act as liaison between program management, commercial clients, and Government customers.  Participate in monthly tele-conference project status meetings with Contracting Officer to identify and communicate contract goals/milestones and issues.  Prepare status reports and spreadsheets, which are used for tracking contract status and analysis.   Participate in CPSR Audits, and Defense Contract Audit Agency Audits.  Attend weekly Directorate meetings when necessary.  Perform administrative contract close-outs.

 

Significant Achievements Include: Played a significant role in obtaining outstanding payments from a Prime Contractor for a contract which had since ended and the organization had not been able to recover money which was owed.

 

YRCI, INC., Fairfax, VA (working as a temp to perm employee with VSE)

Contract Administrator (2009-2010)

Responsible for Contract Administration which included proposal preparation, cost and analysis, contract negotiations, customer relations, and travel to foster relationships with our external clients and to facilitate action items.  Prepared Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Subcontract Agreements.  Reviewed and prepared quotes.  Posted and tracked pre-ward contractual information in the database for assigned contracts.  Provided contracts training to management.  Processed contract modifications.  Assisted and coordinated efforts to fulfill inquiries and data calls for various audits (DCAA, CPSR & ISO).  Coordinated with the customer and the Government Contracting Officer to ensure adequate funding availability on a recurring basis.  Provided approval for purchase requests through VSE’s contract and/or procurement software.  Maintained detailed and accurate contract file documentation which included contracting actions for all contracts, task orders, delivery orders.  Reviewed terms and conditions to identify operational and/or financial risks within various agreements, RFP’s, RFTOP’s, and TOR’s.  Participated in monthly program progress status meetings.  Served as liaison between program management, commercial clients, and Government customers.  Provided weekly updates regarding

 

Latricia N. Perry, CFCM

 

contract pipeline which included contract awards/losses contract proposals submission contract proposals in evaluation, contract risk items, performed contract close-outs.

 

 

JBS INTERNATIONAL, North Bethesda, MD

Contract Administrator, (2008-2009)

 

Responsible for pre-award and post-award contracting activities for moderate to complex, high dollar efforts. Analyze RFPs and brief upper management on exceptions, alternatives and proposed solutions.   Provided direct support and assistance to project staff and senior management.  Responsible for maintaining and monitoring contract financial and performance progress of each contract.  Consulted with accounting to assist with the accomplishment of various tasks.  Provided suggestions or recommendations based on Federal and State procurement practices regarding various issues.  Prepared Subcontract, Consultant, Teaming, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.  Prepared cost proposals, contract modifications and other cost documentation in response to solicitations.  Acted as the liaison between program management, commercial clients, and Government customers.  Interfaced directly with government auditors on cost or price proposals.  Performed Contract Close-outs.

 

 

RELIATRUST TECHNOLOGIES, Dulles, VA (working as a contractor providing contract support to the FAA)

Mid-Level Contract Administrator, (2007 – 2008)

Provided direct support to the FAA Government Contracting Officer to include contract management and project management.  Performed all aspects of contract administration which included acquisition planning, market research, draft solicitations, proposal reviews, contract award recommendations, contract changes which included the preparation of the modification document.  Responsible for maintaining and monitoring contract financial and cost information, conducting budget analysis and profit analysis, performing task pricing, and performed other administrative duties as required.  Consulted with all levels of management which included accounting and program management personnel.  Provided suggestions or recommendations to the contract team on various issues ranging from pre-award to post-award matters.  Reviewed procurement request to determine whether the requirement could be performed by small businesses; actively solicited companies to help maintain mandated social economic goals.  Coordinated requirement documents (Performance Work Statement [PWS], Independent Government Cost Estimate [IGCE], Technical Evaluations, Clarifications, etc.) supporting the pre-ward acquisition cycle. Examined funding documentation for proper use of funds and ensured that funding was in line with regulations, type of funding, and contract type.  Responsible for monitoring contract deliverables (as necessary), statement of work (SOW), work plans, status reports, etc.  Comparison package preparation, to include technical writing (SOW), questions & answers (Q&A) documentation, evaluation criteria, etc. for legal review and approval.  Provided guidance to the Program Office and other program project functions as required.  Reviewed contracts on a weekly basis to assess and resolve pending action items.  Prepared monthly contract status reports on the completion of contract objectives; maintained the e-Broad Information and Technology Services (EBITS) and the FAA Procurement and Contract Management System (PRISM) databases for contracts, budgets and other data requirements.  Prepared and issued task orders and modifications/change orders, interpreted funding guidelines and regulations and applied them to the development of task orders under a multiple award schedule contracts.  Prepared Sole Source Justifications and Determination & Findings (D&F) for the CO to review and approve in support of various contract actions.  Prepared funding authorizations for the CO to review and approve when necessary.  Prepared Government Cost Estimates (GCE’s).  Provided contract proposal support, created and issued solicitations, participated in the evaluation of contract proposals and performed cost/price analysis.  Performed as contract lead for contract close-out activities.

 

Significant Achievements Include:  Saved the government agency money by auditing the invoices of a contractor and finding that they had been billing using incorrect hourly rates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latricia N. Perry, CFCM

 

THE MAYATECH CORPORATION, SILVER SPRING, MD

Contracts Administrator, (2003 – 2007) & Cost Analyst (2002 – 2003)

Performed all aspects of contract administration, for numerous contracts valued at over $30 million Priced cost reimbursable, fixed price, time & materials, labor hour, and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type proposals for contracts with federal government agencies and contractors.  Responsible from the pre-award stage of

preparing the response to an RFP/RFQ, to the post award stage of performing the contract administration and preparing the contract close out.  Performed contract proposal preparation, contract cost analysis, contract monitoring to ensure compliance, contract financial monitoring and analysis, and subcontract monitoring.  Processed contract modifications and authorization requests, and prepared monthly financial reports for various contracts.  Monitored program progress relating to budget and managed daily contract issues.  Participated in contract negotiation teams for Prime Contracts, some Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and various other agreements.  Provided training to others on various topics within Contracts.  Prepared the financial section of the monthly progress reports for several contracts and performed contract close-outs.  Assisted with the monthly contracts management meetings.  Served as a liaison between the Contracts and the Accounting Department to ensure all contract data was current and properly tracked in the financial management system.  Created and maintained contract data sheets for each contract.

 

Staff Accountant (1996-2002)

Assisted in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the Accounting department.  Trained new employees on accounting applications and related software.   Prepared financial reports for senior management. Performed general ledger account and bank reconciliations.  Managed the entire payroll process to included preparing payroll tax deposits, monthly and quarterly tax reports, and year-end W-2 statements.   Assisted with the monthly closing process and prepared monthly journal entries.  Assisted with interim and year-end audits Computed, prepared, and posted (CPFF, T&M, and FP) billings for various contracts.   Updated and maintained prepaid schedules.  Prepared and processed vendor invoices for payment.  Prepared corporate fiscal year budgets and assisted with analyzing actual vs. budget financial data with corporate executives.   Participated in the preparation and costing analysis of business proposals.   Assisted with the administration of the company 401K & Profit sharing, the Flexible Spending Account, and the Group Health Insurance.

 

 

 

·   Windows 2007

·   Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)

·   Adobe 6.0 Professional

·   Deltek - GCS Premier

·   Cost Point

·   Microsoft XP

·   PRISM

·   Delphi

 

 

 

 

·   Organizational Conflict of Interest – BNA

·   Risk Management – NCMA

·   New Public Law Funding Accountability and Transparency Act – Internal)

·   Certified Federal Contracts Manager Preparatory Course – Bellevue University  

·   The FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) – The Granato Group

·   PRISM Acceptance/Buyer Training - FAA

·   Contract Management Leadership Development Program – National Contract Management Association

·   Contract Administration I - Management Concepts

·   Cost Analysis – Management Concepts

·   Contracting Officer’s Representative Course – Management Concepts

·   Shaping Smart Business Arrangements – Management Concepts

 

 

 

NCMA Member, 2003 - Present

NCMA Bethesda/Medical Chapter, Treasurer- 2007 – 2013