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TAYLOR JONES
Arlington, VA | 202-555-0148 | taylor.jones@email.com | linkedin.com/in/taylorjones-contracting
Professional Summary
Contract Specialist with 8+ years of federal acquisition experience managing complex service and supply contracts from pre-award through closeout. Skilled in FAR/DFARS compliance, cost/price analysis, and vendor negotiations. Track record of reducing procurement lead times and ensuring audit-ready documentation. DAWIA Level II certified with Secret clearance.
Clearance: Secret | Citizenship: U.S. Citizen | Eligibility: Merit Promotion, Reinstatement
Professional Experience
Contract Specialist
GS-12 / 1102U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Washington, DC
06/2021 – Present | 40 hrs/week
- Manage a portfolio of 25+ active contracts totaling $18M annually, spanning IT services, medical supplies, and facilities support
- Lead negotiations with vendors on pricing, terms, and delivery schedules, achieving average cost savings of 12% per contract cycle
- Prepare solicitations, evaluate proposals, and issue awards in compliance with FAR Part 15 and VA Acquisition Regulation
- Serve as primary point of contact for 3 Contracting Officer's Representatives, resolving performance issues before they escalate
Contract Specialist
GS-11 / 1102U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Washington, DC
03/2018 – 05/2021 | 40 hrs/week
- Administered task orders under an IDIQ vehicle supporting cybersecurity and IT modernization programs
- Conducted price and cost analyses for proposals ranging from $50K to $5M, ensuring fair and reasonable pricing
- Drafted and reviewed contract modifications, reducing average processing time from 15 to 7 business days
- Supported small business utilization goals, increasing set-aside awards by 20% within the division
Procurement Analyst
GS-9 / 1102U.S. General Services Administration | Washington, DC
08/2016 – 02/2018 | 40 hrs/week
- Assisted senior contracting officers with market research, acquisition planning, and vendor responsibility determinations
- Maintained contract files in compliance with agency records management and audit requirements
Education
M.A., Public Policy — George Washington University (2016)
B.A., Political Science — George Washington University (2014) | GPA: 3.7
Skills & Certifications
FAR/DFARS Compliance · Cost/Price Analysis · Contract Negotiation · Acquisition Planning · IDIQ Task Order Management · Vendor Management · Small Business Utilization · Microsoft Excel · PRISM · SAM.gov
DAWIA Level II Certification, Contracting · Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) · Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)