Diane Burdine-Denig
Parkton,MD
Summary
Knowledgeable Contracts Manager with robust background in managing contract negotiations and ensuring compliance. Proven ability to streamline processes and mitigate risks, leading to successful project completions. Demonstrated proficiency in contract analysis and stakeholder communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEP Contracts Manager
Envision Innovative Solutions, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- As the Soldier Tactical/Expeditionary Power (STEP) Contracts Manager, acted as a mentor and coach to the STEP Financial Analyst and STEP Procurement Specialist on the subject of Federal Contracting, Financial Reporting, and Federal Procurement.
- Methodically planned and executed plans necessary to meet the contractual reporting requirements.
- Created project plans, schedules, and estimates to complete requirements.
- Remote Position
Consultant
Burdine’s Acquisitions Consultants, LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Hired as a CFCM to assist a commercial biopharmaceutical company in working on government contracts. Created training material related to procurement systems and contract requirements. Provided training to procurement users related to government contracts.
- Hired as a CFCM and CPCM to create a government contracting procurement manual for an energy company doing business with the Department of Energy. Developed a manual and rolled out training to the contracts and procurement team.
- Remote Position
Director, Contracts
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Created a training module of the Program Management training course specific to government contracting.
- Delivered Contract Management training module of the Program Management training course twice yearly to new and upcoming Program and Project Managers.
- Acted as a mentor to proposal managers related to business development and cost proposals.
- Provided training and mentoring to procurement staff related to the negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
Director, Contracts and Pricing
Aquilent, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided monthly input on contract and federal acquisition regulation information to the company newsletter.
- Held brown bag lunches on relevant federal acquisition regulation topics.
Director Business Solutions
Unisys Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Led Red Team and Gold Team Reviews of Business Volumes to ensure volume compliance and consistency with the associated Technical volume in response to government requirements.
Education
Doctorate - Strategic Leadership in Business
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2025
Executive Certificate - Strategic Leadership (Business)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2023
Omega Nu Lambda, National Honor Society -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2022
Project Management - undefined
Cornell University
01.2020
Master’s Certification - Agile Government Contracting
Villanova University
01.2017
MBA - Specialization in Finance
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD01.1998
BS - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland
College Park01.1988
Skills
- Cost control
- Procurement management
- Contract drafting
- Dispute resolution
Affiliations
- National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - Member
- American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) – National Member
Certification
- Certified Schedules Contracts Manager (CSCM), Centre Law
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), National Contract Management Association
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), National Contract Management Association
Timeline
STEP Contracts Manager
Envision Innovative Solutions, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Consultant
Burdine’s Acquisitions Consultants, LLC
01.2020 - Current
Director, Contracts
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2020
Director, Contracts and Pricing
Aquilent, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013
Director Business Solutions
Unisys Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2009
Project Management - undefined
Cornell University
Master’s Certification - Agile Government Contracting
Villanova University
Doctorate - Strategic Leadership in Business
Liberty University
Executive Certificate - Strategic Leadership (Business)
Liberty University
Omega Nu Lambda, National Honor Society -
Liberty University
MBA - Specialization in Finance
University of Baltimore
BS - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland
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