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324 SUMMERHAVEN DRIVE NORTH, EAST SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13057 607.215.5442 SJORDAN58@YAHOO.COM
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DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS | SENIOR CONTRACT MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Results-driven, multifaceted, and analytical professional, with comprehensive experience in contracts,
negotiation, legal administration, and dispute resolution in line with regulatory compliance. Expert at dealing
with multimillion-dollar commercial and government contracts, including time and materials (T&M); Cost Plus
Award Fee Contracts; Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ); Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF); and Firm Fixed
Price (FFP). Well-known as an effective leader with the ability to cultivate positive relationships with clients and all
levels of professionals, as well as with Department of Defense, Department of Education, and Federal Aviation
Administration. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Currently hold Secret Security Clearance. Willing to
relocate in Florida.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Contract Life Cycle Management
Litigation Support and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Business Merger and Acquisition
Risk Analysis and Mitigation
FAR, DFARs, and GSA Contracts
Best and Final Offer (BAFO) Negotiation
Proposal Development and Submission
Cost Accounting Standards
RFP, DCAA Audit and Invitations to Bid (ITB)
Organizational Leadership and Collaboration
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SAAB SENSIS CORPORATION – EAST SYRACUSE NY; APELDOORN, NETHERLANDS; SAAB AB- SWEDEN
Director of Contracts | Member of Management Committee 2012–Present
Drove key efforts in managing company’s several offices and subsidiaries.
Interpret and manage award terms and conditions and applicable regulations, including Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) and DFAR.
Render expert oversight to the entire contract performance through close monitoring of budget, compliance
documents, schedules, and deliverables, including recommendation of necessary courses of actions.
Act as primary point of contact with internal and external customers regarding contract matters.
Efficiently handle various types of contracts, including firm fixed price (FFP); indefinite delivery, indefinite
quantity (IDIQ); time and materials, cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF); and GSA.
Administer business proposals in line with customer’s requirements, while tracking agreements by
negotiating with prospective subcontractors and prime contractors.
Keenly track and assess business risks, including delayed fund, contract execution, expired authorization,
payment delayed, and subcontractors and vendors advances regulation.
Observe strict compliance of contracts with set-forth terms and conditions, while managing all contract-
related issues and IP rights and protection.
Efficiently handle budget proposal for cost realism, compliance, indirect cost rate recovery, invoicing
implications, and risks analysis.
Displayed outstanding performance, thus receiving numerous awards and recognition.
ENDICOTT INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. – ENDICOTT, NY
Corporate Director of Contracts | Member of Management Committee 2009–2012
Effectively dealt with contracts in federal government, commercial, manufacturing, and subcontracts
amounting to more than more than $1B.
Provided final approval to all purchase orders and contracts companywide in line with corporate policies
and governing regulations.
Served as part of the Acquisition Integration Team and earned recognition from the executive leadership as a
subject matter expert.
2. SSHH EE RR II LL.. JJOO RR DD AA NN
324 SUMMERHAVEN DRIVE NORTH, EAST SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13057 607.215.5442 SJORDAN58@YAHOO.COM
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Took charge of negotiating confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements; as well as statement of work and
deliverables in manufacturing, sales, and distribution.
Expertly managed all International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)- and Export Administration
Regulations (EAR)-related issues, IP rights and protection, legal claims, configuration management, earned
value management measurement on government programs, and cost and pricing.
Contributed to the administration of internal controls to ensure organizational readiness with ISO 9001 and
ISO 13845 certification and audits in coordination with Executive Team.
TETRA TECH, INC. – ITHACA, NY
Director of Legal Affairs | Member of Management Committee 1999–2008
Efficiently handled several contracts, claims, and lawsuits in eight satellite offices in the northeast of
company.
Aided the business development personnel with submission of prequalification in state and federal agencies.
Capitalized on industry expertise in performing the following tasks:
- Analysis of contracts for content, clauses, and definition of outstanding contractual matters;
- Collection of documents with relevance to events justifying delays and added expenses to client;
- Execution of contract close-out actions; and
- Maintenance of files and database on contracts and projects.
Acted as key person in addressing all in-house legal matters and liability issues.
Conducted thorough Review of correspondence to verify alignment with customer, contractor, and corporate
obligations and requirements.
Offered effectual assistance to diverse business areas, which included translation of contractual procurement
regulations; communication with clients on contract-related concerns; and participation in handling legal
issue.
Oversaw subcontracts for the prevention and defense of potential claims by subcontractors; and organized
documents to sustain business claims.
EARLIER POSITION HELD:
US HEALTHWORKS – ALPHARETTA, GA
Acquisitions Project Manager
OTHER EXPERIENCE
NALL, MILLER, OWENS, HOCUTT & HOWARD, LLP– ATLANTA, GA
Senior Paralegal
ARNALL GOLDEN & GREGORY, LLP – ATLANTA, GA
Senior Paralegal
EDUCATION
Coursework in Journalism
Corning Community College – Corning, NY
Coursework in Political Science
State University of New York System | Empire State College – Saratoga Springs, NY
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Contract Management Association
International Association for Contract and Commercial Management
Who’s Who Society of Professionals | National Association of Legal Assistants
Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women