Crystal Allen
@crystalallen
Experienced contracts and acquisition leader optimizing government procurement and compliance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a contracts and acquisition professional with 25+ years supporting state and federal government programs, specializing in contract lifecycle management, compliance oversight, and procurement process optimization.
I manage end-to-end contract processes and vendor workflows using tools such as Deltek Costpoint, OnBase, Helix Portal, and Cognos, and I develop and deliver high-impact training (450+ annual attendees) while driving process improvements and audit readiness.
I lead remote contract administration and mentor teams to achieve operational excellence, and I am a DBA candidate (Walden University) pursuing continued growth in strategic contracting and acquisition leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Acquisition Business Analyst II
Leidos Biomedical Research
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle for federal procurements at the National Cancer Institute, improving compliance and audit readiness; developed and delivered training reaching 450+ attendees annually.
Associate Training Specialist
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Sep 2017 - Jan 2023 (5 years 4 months)
Directed qualification training and contract-related documentation for the Spent Fuel Project, streamlining documentation workflows and improving turnaround for DOE contract compliance.
Administrative Assistant 1
Augusta University
May 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 4 months)
Coordinated academic admissions, fieldwork placement contracts, and compliance for 90+ students, maintaining clinical affiliation agreements and supporting accreditation requirements.
Student Loan Specialist
Augusta University
Sep 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 8 months)
Processed federally regulated student loan agreements and managed financial reporting and reconciliations for Perkins and Nursing loan programs to ensure USDE compliance and audit readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WUWalden University
Doctor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2025 -
Doctorate candidate in Business Administration at Walden University, started February 2025 with anticipated completion in May 2027.
UPUniversity of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, completed in May 2016.
UPUniversity of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Health Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Management from the University of Phoenix, completed in March 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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