Jim S.

About Jim S.

Views expressed here are my own and not those of my employer.Top Secret clearable experienced Contracts Administration expert. Business management professional with extensive experience in accounting, business systems and contracts management in the aerospace/defense and airline/aviation industries. Excellent communicator, experienced in day-to-day, cradle-to-grave contract administration. Knowledgeable in contract types and the risks associated with each one. Reviewed solicitations for potential risk to company-Led and coordinated cost proposal preparation efforts-Explained complex contract clauses to program and senior management-Negotiated Teaming and Non-disclosure agreements so as to limit risk and liability to employer-Reviewed contractual documents for accuracy and distributed them to contracts, subcontracts, program and business management as required. Top Secret clearableI may be reached at:j••••••••@protonmail.com(70••••••87 mobile

Experience

1. Contracts Manager

   ICF

   Sep 2021 — Present · US

   Provide contracts support for proposals and active contracts with Federal, State & Local government clients• Lead contract review and negotiation for new proposals, contract awards, amendments to existing contracts and new contracts with a focus on risk mitigation and overall value to ICF, consistent with sound business practices, ICF policies and procedures, and government regulations• Maintain all required contractual and price/business volume documentation• Review and negotiate non-disclosure, teaming, and subcontract agreements when ICF is a subcontractor• Identify contractual and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) terms which may pose risk to the company and recommend mitigation strategies• Provide contractual guidance and oversight and work with client representatives to resolve contractual and operational issues that may arise during contract performance• Respond to data calls and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other governmental requirements• Develop effective positive working relationships with internal and external clients; participate in client meetings when required

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

• Risk Assessment
• Defense
• Risk Management
• Proposal Support
• Time-Efficient
• Management
• Communication
• Far
• Analysis
• Reporting
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Government Procurement
• Dod
• Security Clearance
• Proposal Writing
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Top Secret
• Due Diligence
• Government Proposals
• Government Contracting
• Contract Management
• Process Improvement
• Government
• Defense Contracting
• Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Contract Negotiation
• Program Management