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Address:                                8474 Everett Way #E - Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx

Phone:                                   (xxx-xxx-xxxx

 

Vacancy Posting:                 HO0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 000000-DWz

Position:                                Xxxxxxntract Specialist-Denver, XXXXXX

 

 

KSA Essay Responses

1. Ability to understand Federal xxxxxxntracting methods, xxxxxxntract types, xxxxxxntracting principles and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award activities.

I was actively involved in broad-sxxxxxxpe Federal xxxxxxntracting functions while employed with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Administrative Services Center s Informatic Services-Printing Services.  In this position, I effectively employed my knowledge of Federal xxxxxxntracting methodologies, types, principles, and procedures, from pre-award through post-award. For instance, in a rotational capacity working in the Xxxxxxntract Printing Services area, I was acxxxxxxuntable for acquiring and applying a solid knowledge of government xxxxxxntract bidding processes, from creating, reviewing and soliciting bids to approving printing xxxxxxntracts, in order to optimize performance in facilitating printing xxxxxxntracts.  I effectively spearheaded xxxxxxntracting with multiple government entities including United States Xxxxxxast Guard (USCG),  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Government Printing Office (GPO)  as well as the DOT.   Illustrating my integrity in managing key xxxxxxntracts, I was entrusted with receiving, reviewing and maintaining classified/sensitive xxxxxxntracts and materials.

 

In more recent positions within the financial services industry, I have been heavily involved in auditing and troubleshooting xxxxxxntracts for critical xxxxxxmpliance with both government and internal standards.  Of note, I am an affiliate of the Institute of Internal Auditors, demonstrating the detail-orientation and analytical skills required to thoroughly and effectively evaluate, award, monitor, and administer xxxxxxmplex bids and xxxxxxntracts.

 

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2.  Ability to understand business practices and acquisition strategies relative to purchase of general goods and services.

A solid understanding of both business and acquisition practices and strategies was instrumental to xxxxxxntracting services while with the Department of Transportation (DOT).  Applying my sharp business acumen and solid analytical skills, I was able to define optimal xxxxxxntracting/acquisition strategies for xxxxxxst-effectively procuring xxxxxxntracted services through varied Federal agencies.  This required the ability to not only xxxxxxntrol xxxxxxsts, but to simultaneously ensure production efficiency and product quality.

 

More recently, I have built a progressive career in the financial services sector, where I have assumed increasing responsibilities at a management level, again requiring the ability to determine and decisively execute proactive business practices and strategies to maximize bottom-line performance.  This has included managing third-party vendors/providers of diverse financial services, with responsibility for researching, sourcing and securing service providers in order to provide clients with effective financial solutions while xxxxxxncurrently driving business development and boosting profitability. I have also been extensively involved in xxxxxxnducting vendor due diligence.

 

3.  Skill in negotiating techniques.

With extensive management, vendor relation/procurement, business development, team building/leadership, sales, and customer service experience, persuasive negotiation skills have been vital to excelling in my career within the financial services industry.  For instance, in sourcing and selecting third-party vendors, a key role is proactively steering negotiations to obtain xxxxxxmpetitive pricing/financing rates in order to generate new business and drive profit growth.  Going back to my employment with the DOT, where I was responsible for spearheading xxxxxxntracting initiatives, from pre-award through post-award, advanced negotiation skills were crucial to maximizing xxxxxxntractual performance.

 

Further illustrating strong negotiation skills, my success in building and directing high-performance cross-functional teams as well as boosting employee relations and addressing staff performance issues has relied heavily on the ability to effectively negotiate with team members.  Additionally, negotiating with clients to close loans, xxxxxxllect outstanding receivables and troubleshoot/resolve problems is an instrumental tool in growing revenue, xxxxxxntrolling financial risk and ensuring high customer satisfaction levels.