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Kimberly Barnes

@kimberlybarnes1

Senior contract and procurement professional specializing in federal compliance, vendor management, and contract lifecycle execution.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own federal contract execution end-to-end—advising teams on compliant procurement, leading negotiations, and strengthening vendor performance with clear documentation, risk mitigation, and measurable contract outcomes.

I’m a senior contract and procurement professional with deep federal expertise spanning contract lifecycle management, proposal evaluation, and dispute resolution. I’m known for driving compliant execution across the full contracting process while strengthening vendor relationships and protecting organizational interests.

Across my roles, I’ve developed sourcing strategies for IT products and services, managed RFP/RFQ/RFI processes, and negotiated contract terms, SLAs, and pricing to achieve cost savings. I bring specialized knowledge in federal acquisition requirements and compliance, including FAR/DFAR, ITAR & export compliance, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and procurement systems such as SAM.gov and GSA Schedules.

I also support acquisition and program outcomes by monitoring performance and documentation (including CPARS and audit readiness), managing contract modifications and closeout activities, and advising stakeholders to mitigate risk. From government property oversight to technology procurement contracts (including SaaS), I focus on clear communication, disciplined recordkeeping, and continuous process improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Contracts Manager – DOD

Logistic System Recourses Inc

Sep 2025 - Jan 2026 (4 months)

Provided contract lifecycle advice for DoD work, including proposal evaluation and dispute resolution. Developed sourcing strategies for IT products and managed vendor relationships through RFP/RFQ/RFI processes while negotiating contract terms and SLAs.

Contract Lifecycle Management Proposal Evaluation Dispute Resolution Sourcing Strategy IT Procurement RFP Vendor Management Contract Negotiation Market Research Regulatory Compliance Budget Analysis

Contract Manager & Grants

Henry M. Jackson Foundation

Jun 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Negotiated and administered contract agreements and modifications while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements. Managed contract lifecycle activities including solicitations, subcontract/vendor support, government property oversight, and performance reporting.

Contract Lifecycle Management FAR DFAR Compliance Teaming Agreements Subcontracts Proposal Evaluation Dispute Resolution FAR DFARS Property Inventory Support Contracts Management Contract Types: FFP T&M CPFF IDIQ SaaS Procurement

IT Contract Specialist

Sawdey Solution Services Inc

Jan 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Supported TSA contracting activities across pre-award and post-award phases, including drafting acquisition and contract requirements and managing solicitations. Served as a subject matter expert for Other Transaction (OT) agreements and supported source selection and negotiations, including cost/price analysis and fair/reasonable pricing.

Acquisition Proposal Responsiveness Review Technical Evaluation Panels Negotiation Pricing Analysis Fair And Reasonable Pricing Pre Award Award Post Award Support Determinations & Findings (D&F)Competitive Range Determinations Other Transaction Agreements Prism Writing System

Senior IT Contract Manager

ITility, LLC

Jan 2013 - Dec 2018 (5 years 11 months)

Managed full IT contract lifecycle activities including bids, negotiations, and contract administration with a focus on compliance and risk mitigation. Led quality/control activities and supported government property compliance, including DCMA audit preparation and property tracking/inventory oversight.

Contract Lifecycle Management Contract Bids Contract Negotiation Contract Administration FAR DFARS Compliance Risk Mitigation Competitive Contractual Data Stakeholder Management Project Planning Execution Closeout Subcontractor Government Property Surveillance DCMA Audits Government Property Tracking And Recording Lost Damaged Destroyed Asset Logs Preventive Maintenance (PM) Oversight Vendor Management

IT Enterprise Program Manager

Foster Soft Kensington

Dec 2010 - Jan 2013 (2 years 1 month)

Advised on contract negotiations for IT lifecycle management and acquisitions and monitored compliance for federal IT contracts. Delivered sourcing strategies and negotiation approaches, tracked KPIs/SLAs and QASP materials, and supported technology project execution with risk and change order/claims management.

Contract Negotiation Lifecycle Management Strategic Sourcing Spend Analysis Clean Sheeting Risk Management KPIs SLA Business Award Recommendations Cost Schedule Claim Resolution System Integration Change Management Vendor Management

Contract Management Consultant

James Newby (CPA) & Associates

May 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Provided contract management expertise to federal and state/local program teams, supporting contract negotiations, execution oversight, and compliance with procurement regulations. Supported audits and proposal/negotiation processes, including documentation of source selection activities and pricing considerations.

Federal Procurement Contract Negotiation Teaming Agreements Non Disclosure Agreements Associate Contractor Agreements

Contract Manager

Versa Construction Company

Served as a contract manager for Versa Construction Company. Supported contract management responsibilities for a construction environment (details not provided).