Maria Jaine Sipin

About Maria Jaine Sipin

Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) poised to identify and secure federal contracts for services that facilitate the achievement of organizational goals. Extensive history of effectively identifying, negotiating, and managing all aspects of contracts ranging in value from $1M to $4.2B. Adept at ensuring contract compliance, driving the source election process, managing procurement strategy, conducting cost / price analysis, and negotiating contracts that secure significant cost savings. Diverse industry experience includes government, public health, aerospace & defense, insurance, and finance / accounting. Proven ability to provide training and leadership to dedicated, high-performance teams.I help organizations improve their processes for an effective and efficient contract management by utilizing my strong audit background to identify risk areas, eliminate unnecessary procedures, and identify and apply solutions. I am looking to leverage my diverse background at an organization that promotes growth, and values innovation and social responsibility.Specialties• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)• GSA Schedules• Contract Management• Program Management• Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)• Cost Performance Analysis• Procurement Policies• Sourcing Engagements• Bids & Price Proposals• Leadership & Training• Relationship BuildingIndustry Expertise• Government• Aerospace & Defense• Insurance• Finance & Accounting• Public HealthTechnologies• MS Office Suite• MS Access & Excel (Advanced)• QuickBooks• SharePoint• Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT)• MATLAB

Experience

1. Contracting Officer

   Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Darpa

   Dec 2025 — Present · Arlington, VA, US