Jose Lazala

About Jose Lazala

As a Contract Specialist, I apply my extensive knowledge and experience in government and…

Experience

1. Associate - Federal Contract Management - Office of General Counsel

   EY

   Sep 2019 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Understand and apply the key requirements of the firm\'s risk and procurement policies, as well as external regulatory independence rules governing firm activities.• Generate draft contractual agreements and facilitate negotiations for the procurement of various products and services in accordance with firm guidelines, policies, and procedures.• Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure business needs are met and mitigate the firm\'s risk when entering into agreements with vendors.• Review contracts proposed by vendors to ensure the inclusion of appropriate EY-approved language as advised by the General Counsel’s Office (GCO), and review terms, pricing, and billing arrangements.• Serve as a liaison between EY personnel, external clients, other members of the risk management team, and various functional areas within the firm (e.g, Independence, GCO, Procurement).• Participate in meetings with functional area leadership, GCO, risk management, and external clients.• Utilize analytical and project management methodologies to execute projects.• Conduct training and educate client engagement teams on key submission requirements.• Draft Master Service Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, Sponsorships, Software License Agreements, IDIQ contracts, and Subcontract Agreements.• Participate in negotiations with Engagement Teams and clients.• Maintain knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Education

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Master of Arts - MA, Human Dimensions of Organizations (HDO)