Shannon Lanier
Sr. Contracts Advisor
Annapolis Junction
Summary
As a seasoned contracts professional with an extensive knowledge of Federal Contract regulations, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, TESA and others, I am well versed in all types of contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, Award Fee, IDIQ, etc.), as well as, various contract vehicles(AXISS,GSA, SITE, SeaPort-e, R23G, etc.). With over 23 plus years of progressive work experience in contractsmanagement, I offer adiverse and dynamic background academically, as well as, a proven track record of excellence in management, leadership, problem solving and team work. Additionally, with a proven ability to manage major contracts in excess of $3 billion, leading proposals efforts valued at over $17 billion, I have build a track record of managing these efforts while remaining calm, collective and focused on the mission in the most demanding working environments. I am both willing and able to handle the task at hand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Contracts Advisor - CAMO
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
02.2010 - Current
- Responsible for cradle-to-grave contracts management in support of MPO Agencies and DIA
- Proficiency with Cost Point, CSC Policy, Contracts Database and other management systems
- Responsible for all subcontract management, negotiation and pricing validation
- (prior to acquisition by CSC)
- Responsible for proposal pricing and analysis and cost volume/pricing
- (prior to acquisition by CSC)
- Preparation of RFPs, RFIs, Data Calls and other contractual requests
- Negotiation of contracts, claims, disputes, constructive changes as related to and/or impact contractual relationships with prime/customer
- Development of pricing, purchasing and subcontracting policies, procedures and compliance matrixes
- (prior to acquisition by CSC)
- Evaluation and negotiation of all subcontract agreements, proposals, terms and conditions, as well as, perform subcontractor performance evaluations, risk mitigation analysis and enforce CAR Compliance
- Enforce sole source justification, GFE/GFX, property management and disposition of property compliance
- (prior to CSC acquisition)
- Prepared and negotiated GSA IT Schedule 70 proposals
- Creation and issuance of all purchase orders, subcontracts and/or other contractual agreement with companies at the subcontrator level
- (prior to CSC acquisition)
Sr. Contracts Manager/Subject Matter Expert (SME) Consultant
NeoSystems, Inc
04.2009 - 09.2009
- Served as SME to small, medium and large government contractors with the development of processes, policies and procedures for obtaining approved purchasing systems and/or preparation for compliance auditing
- Performing high level pricing analysis and final cost volumes for a variety of contracts
- Establish department best practices, performing high level proposal management and GSA schedules proposals
- Drafting, customizing and negotiating contractual agreements including TA, NDA's, etc
- As well as, performing Task Order 'close-out' actions
- Performed, reviewed and supervised task order purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
- Assisted with contract disputes, claims and other high level matters.
Sr. Contracts Administrator/Team Lead
VSE Corporation
07.2007 - 04.2009
- Team lead for the R2 contract which comprised 68% of company annual revenues
- Proposal Lead (Contract/Pricing) for R23G re-compete proposal totaling $17 billion
- Prepared bid and proposals for all R2 IDIQ Task Orders, including, in-depth review and analysis of pricing models
- Drafting, customizing and negotiating contractual agreements including TA, NDAs, etc., as well as, performing Task Order 'close-out' actions
- Prepare and approve data for Cost Point accounting system input and reporting
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Financial Management and Program Office personnel to ensure program objectives, corporate policies and procedures are maintained.
Contracts Manager
General Dynamics Robotic Systems
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Review and revise contract, subcontract, consultant and joint venture agreements
- Secondary ITAR Empowered Official
- Development of contract database for coordination between contracts and purchasing department
- Development of trademark and patent procedures
- Responsible for trademark application submissions
- Awarded 3 Trademarks during tenure with company
- Negotiate all issues relating to contract interpretation, claims, disputes and constructive changes
- Perform in depth cost/risk analysis on all proposal efforts assigned
- Preparation, issuance and execution of intercompany work orders
- Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations, cost accounting and invoicing issues for CPFF/CPAF/LOE/T&M/FFP and IDIQ contract types.
Contracts Manager/Price Analyst
CFI, Inc
01.2001 - 07.2004
- Interface with President, Program Manager, Purchase Manager, Technical Leads, Shipping/Receiving and Accounting to ensure program contractual, cost and schedule objectives are being met
- Responsible for cradle-to-grave contract management of all contracts (including commercial, local, state and federal contracts)
- Monitor financial performance on contracts, track contract costs with funding and contract values by task (CLINS)
- Prepare invoice backup for billings
- Review/approve all purchase requisitions, invoices, travel requisitions and expense reports
- Prepare cost proposals and perform cost analysis
- Monitor company performance and compliance with original proposal/contract award
- Responsible for GSA Schedule submission preparation and pricing
- Generate monthly backlog reports, cost re-alignments and estimates to complete (ETCs).
Education
MBA in Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 01.2007 - 05.2016
J.D. - Law (Course Work Towards JD -Degree Not Completed)
Widener University School of Law
Harrisburg, PA 05.2001 - 05.2006
Bachelors of Science in (BS) - FINANCE - undefined
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 01.2001 - 05.2003
Associate in Science (AS) in Business Administration - undefined
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA 08.1999 - 05.2000
Skills
DoD Experienceundefined
Security Clearance
TS-SCI w/Lifestyle and Full Scope Poly
Timeline
Sr. Contracts Advisor - CAMO
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
02.2010 - Current
Sr. Contracts Manager/Subject Matter Expert (SME) Consultant
NeoSystems, Inc
04.2009 - 09.2009
Sr. Contracts Administrator/Team Lead
VSE Corporation
07.2007 - 04.2009
MBA in Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
01.2007 - 05.2016
Contracts Manager
General Dynamics Robotic Systems
08.2005 - 07.2007
J.D. - Law (Course Work Towards JD -Degree Not Completed)
Widener University School of Law
05.2001 - 05.2006
Contracts Manager/Price Analyst
CFI, Inc
01.2001 - 07.2004
Bachelors of Science in (BS) - FINANCE - undefined
George Mason University
01.2001 - 05.2003
Associate in Science (AS) in Business Administration - undefined
Northern Virginia Community College
08.1999 - 05.2000
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