Jordan Smith
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Contract Specialist with experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts. In pursuit of CompTIA certification to create a foundational framework for myself. Proficient in identifying customer needs in relation to compliance oversight, and cost analysis. Skilled in problem-solving and ensuring contract fulfillment. In addition to having multiple transferable skills and abilities that can be applied in multiple federal government industries.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist
Pathfinder Consultants
04.2024 - Current
- Provide acquisition support, guidance in pre-and-post- award functions daily
- Review 1500 modification packages to ensure consistency across all contracts monthly
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful contract performance
- Perform contract management and administration duties on a daily basis
- Provide accurate responses to data calls and information request from management
- Review contract files to verify inclusion of required documents
- Assist government with 15 to support change order negotiations
- Ensure timely and detailed review working with customer / vendor to mitigate issues
- Manage and monitor contract performance to ensure that all contractual terms were fulfilled
- Review contracts, as well as providing guidance to other departments on contractual matters
- Conduct market research to determine to determine the best price point needed to meet the governments asks
- Ensure contracts are loaded, tagged, and titled correctly in the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS)
- Ensure the proper Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are used in all contract modifications
- Ensures contract performance is aligned with compliance with proper terms and conditions needed
- Negotiate various contract terms, including but not limited to pricing and delivery schedules to ensure that both parties terms are met in reasonable fashion
Contract Specialist
U.S Cargo Systems
Goldsboro, NC
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Reviewed and analyzed contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies
- Developed strong vendor relationships and resolved contract issues in a timely and efficient manner
- Managed the end-to-end contract administration process, including drafting, reviewing, and, subcontracts, and other legal documents
- Analyzed product pricing by utilizing market research data
- Validated customer purchase orders for accuracy
- Managed contract administration and database updates for accurate tracking
- Reviewed and revised sales orders backlog for accuracy
- Maintained financial records and reviewed purchase order request
- Investigated potential cost-saving opportunities through contract analysis and negotiation techniques
- Booked orders ranging from $3,000.00 - $1,000,000
Contract Specialist
DLA Aviation
Richmond, VA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared and fulfilled modifications on contract documents, including amendments, extensions and terminations
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors for successful contract negotiations
- Performed Post-Award actions required for the acquisition of government materials
- Reviewed purchase order requests and statements of work specifications for completeness
- Monitored contract performance to ensure all parties fulfill their obligations
- Managed individual workload to ensure the timely and compliant accomplishment of contract deadlines
- Ensured the proper Federal Acquisition Regulation was used in the contract
Case Investigator
Virginia Department of Health
Richmond, VA
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted thorough investigations with new diagnosed COVID-19 cases to gather evidence, analyze data, and determine outcomes
- Communicated effectively with clients, witnesses, experts, collected data on symptoms, exposures, and persons with whom they have been in contact while infectious
- Provided cases with approved information about state isolation procedures and monitors compliance with isolation
- Prepared detailed reports documentation needed to provide recommendations for recovery
- Maintained confidential information in compliance with privacy regulations and ethical standards
Special Events Coordinator
Hopewell Parks and Rec Dept
Hopewell, VA
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed event logistics, including vendor coordination and guest communication for seamless execution
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies, resulting in increased attendance and engagement
- Negotiated sponsorships and partnerships, securing resources and enhancing events impact and visibility
- Consistently received commendations from the community for the quality of the events such as, Movie Night in the Park, Halloween Haunts, Winter Wonderland, and 5K runs
- Selected to be a member of a key group that created therapeutic programs which for the first time effectively serviced special needs youth in the community
Education
Bachelors of Science - Health and PE / Sports Management
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA COLLEGE AT WISE
05.2016
Skills
- Enterprise Business System (EBS)
- Electric Contract Management System (eCMS)
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Records Management
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)
- Oracle
- Microsoft O365
- DocuSign
Certification
Security +, CompTIA, in progress, Fall 2024
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Pathfinder Consultants
04.2024 - Current
Contract Specialist
U.S Cargo Systems
01.2023 - 04.2024
Contract Specialist
DLA Aviation
01.2021 - 01.2023
Case Investigator
Virginia Department of Health
03.2020 - 01.2021
Special Events Coordinator
Hopewell Parks and Rec Dept
08.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelors of Science - Health and PE / Sports Management
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA COLLEGE AT WISE