Sarim Baig
Senior Procurement OfficerI am in the market to globally expand my knowledge and skills in to new international markets. I'm convinced that, with my experiences, coupled with my strong skills, problem solving ability and work ethics; I shall be contributing positively to the development of the organization.
My background documents considerable success in as a Project Manager, Senior Contracting Officer, and Senior Contracts Manager. My strong skills in negotiation, contracts management, price analysis, and leadership have been vastly polished over the years and the result of my endeavors proves it. I am self-trained in carrying out all my duties diligently by studying existing trends and providing valuable feedback to the company.
A few highlight of my career includes:
• Negotiating multiple billion dollar plus acquisitions.
• Ability to manage large dollar acquisitions from the implementation of the acquisition process to the close out of acquisition.
• Possesses excellent leadership skills towards motivating and coordinating the activities of team in achieving organization’s goals.
• Managing projects and leading teams in order to achieve client’s success.
• Key knowledge in maintaining cost control and developing operating budgets.
My strong ability in building client relationships and teams to optimize organizational processes makes me perfect fit for your opening. I have an exceptional ability in building healthy rapport with internal and external employees. These, with my knowledge of analyzing numerous problems, forming strategic alliances to identify opportunities through a needs assessment and contract negotiation, all are valuable assets.
I am looking for an opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills in a global setting and will very much enjoy the opportunity to put my expertise to work an organization. I have no doubt you will find my experience and credentials at the very highest level.
| Last Resume Update | May 10, 2019 |
| Address | Oak Hill, VA - Virginia |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone Number | (703) 608-0476 |
Experience
Project Manager/ Senior Contract Specilist
Project manager a multi-million dollar acquisition support staff contract.
Worked with senior management to set goals, tasks and parameters for project
Identified and fulfilled sources and staff needed to succeed in project deliverable.
Oversee staffing requirement of project in hiring, assigning staff responsibilities, enforcing policies fulfill the deliverable of the project.
Document and organize weekly and monthly status reports for senior managements and project deliverable.
Review the project teams work and confirm it meets quality standards.
Performs numerous duties including IT, Finance, Cyber Security, Subject Matter Experts, Program Management, Contract Support, and Other Professional Services.
Responsible for carrying out the Pre Award to Post Award of contracts.
Coordinates Pre Award works such as SOW and SOP development and provided technical assistance with program offices for IGCE development, Project Planning, RFP development, Solicitations, and market research.
Carry out and coordinates awards work including negotiations, price analysis, award determination, inter agency agreements, determinations and findings.
Carry out and coordinates Post Award work such as various types on contract modification from extensions, funding, additional CLIN, contract administration and options exercised, invoicing and close outs.
Senior Contract Specialist
Performs numerous duties including IT, Finance, Cyber Security, Subject Matter Experts, Program Management, Contract Support, and Other Professional Services.
Responsible for carrying out the Pre Award to Post Award of contracts.
Coordinates Pre Award works such as SOW and SOP development and provided technical assistance with program offices of various Government Agencies including Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Small Business Administration, The Office of Special Counsel, and The Executive of the President, IGCE development, Project Planning, RFP development, Solicitations, and market research
Carry out and coordinates awards work including negotiations, price analysis, award determination, inter agency agreements, determinations and findings.
Carry out and coordinates Post Award work such as various types on contract modification from extensions, funding, additional CLIN, contract administration and options exercised, invoicing and close outs.
Senior Contract Specialist
Performed numerous duties including IT, Finance, Cyber Security, Subject Matter Experts, Program Management, Contract Support, and Other Professional Services.
Responsible for carrying out the Pre Award to Post Award of contracts.
Coordinated Pre Award work including SOW and SOP development and technical assistance with the program office, IGCE development, Project Planning, RFP development, Solicitations, and market research.
Carried out awards work including negotiations, price analysis, and award determination.
Preformed Post Award work including various types on contract modification from extensions, funding, additional CLIN and options exercised.
Provided Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quantity Services Contracts..
Led Contract Specialist of the SNAP Retail Integrity Program which provided expert technical assistance in the area of retailer fraud detection & prevention worth $15million.
Led Contract Specialist for the USDA Food and Nutrition Services IT contracts which consisted of multi contracts worth up
$15million to provided technical assistance and support to the IT department.
Led Contract Specialist for the Produce Safety University travel and training services which provided professional training services and logistics for participants.
Contracting Officer
Served as the Lead Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer for the Light Vehicles program. Acted as Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer for all International Contracts.
Negotiated various types of contracts and conducted acquisition planning.
Develop and approved all pre-award, award, and post-award documents, correspondence, and contract actions. Responsible for ensuring timely exercise of option periods for expiring contracts.
Reviewed and provided guidance in the preparation of Statements of Work for task orders placed against the GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts and for open market procurements.
Served as the leader in the development of multiple refreshes to the Division's solicitation. Acted as the lead negotiator on all contract awards under the Division's program.
Monitor and ensured contractor compliance; directly responsible for the administration of contracts.
Coordinated and prepared responses to controlled correspondence including Freedom of Information Act requests, protests and Congressional Inquiries.
Prepared presentations and provided education and assistance to Federal agencies and contractors on proper use of the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program.
Maintained, Analyzed and Negotiated proposal on Multiple Award Schedule 751 Program.
Educated Federal agencies and contractors at various conferences and events, and serve as an acquisition expert on panel discussions at training seminars and events.
Review, evaluate, analyze, and negotiated proposals to ensure past performance, technical and pricing standards were met and award based on best value to the Government.
Performed technical review and price analysis to evaluate reasonableness of proposal.
Performed market research to determine commercial practices and market conditions within the industry. Completed modifications and exercise option periods
Contract Specialist
Formed pre-award, acquisition planning, to the execution of contract, administration of contract to closeout of contract. Carried out Small purchase to large procurements.
Contributed to the $2Billion small business services contract vehicle implemented into FAA. Performed Technical evaluations for high level procurements as required.
Outreach to customers about program.
Worked on various aspects in the acquisitions and contract department such as acquisition planning, market surveys, procurement planning, de-obligations, contract administration, invoice payments and procurements.
Had training in PRISM buyers training class.
Gained knowledge in the AMS policies and guidelines.
Collaborated effectively with team members towards achieving goals.
Education
Masters
Masters International Business
Bachelors
Business Finance/ Business Management and Administration