Rashonda Young

Serves as an Acquisition SME providing acquisition support to IRS clients, including developing and implementing various Federal contract types. Supports the contract administration process, applying expertise in statutory and regulatory guidance impacting acquisitions.

Served as a Senior Contract Specialist, working closely with Government Senior Contracting Officers and Agreement Officers in the Prototype Division. Reviewed and awarded Artificial Intelligence Proposals, Contracts, Grants, and Agreements within a 90-day timeline.

Served as a Senior Acquisitions Analyst/Program and Project Manager, collaborating with Governmental program offices to ensure adequacy of required documents like SOW and PWS. Assisted in designing draft RFQs, RFPs, and Solicitations for Contract Officers' approval.

Served as a Senior Contract Specialist, Mentor, and acting Chief of Procurement & Contracts Branch, performing various duties for contracting goods and services. Managed RFP bids/contract processes from proposal to award and through post-award administration.

Served as a Deployable Contract Administrator, Grants Specialist, and Contract Specialist, closing out various contract types for military bases and hospitals. Administered and monitored 100 to 200 contracts and grants simultaneously.

Served as a Contract Specialist/Buyer, Contracting Officer, and Contract Administrator for medical services and equipment contracts. Provided advice and guidance on pending procurement actions and negotiated contract modifications.

Served as a Contracting Officer, Contract Negotiator, and Contract Administrator for national pharmaceutical contracts. Administered and monitored 200 to 400 contracts simultaneously, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR).

Conducted phone interviews in a call center environment to obtain, clarify, and verify information for individual applicants' eligibility for Retirement, Survivor's Benefits, and Medicare Part A and B. Approved complex Entitlement Determinations for Social Security benefits.

Supervised and administered all administrative functions for four Revenue Agent groups totaling 48 employees. Processed Agents' case time, Leave of Absence, and Time Tracking details for payroll processing.

Conducted telephone interviews and provided customer service to CPAs, Attorneys, and individuals to resolve tax issues. Assisted the manager as appointed weekly acting lead with clerical duties and team payroll information.

Provided support to the lead property manager of a 500-unit apartment complex, overseeing financial and marketing business. Negotiated vendor and subcontractor terms and rates related to the property.

Reviewed letters, filed motions, scheduled appointments, drafted briefs, and performed other legal, clerical, and administrative duties. Gained practical experience in legal office operations and document management.

Initially served as a Corrections Officer, supervising daily inmate activities. Later promoted to Work Release Counselor, assisting inmates with the work release program and their transition back into society.

Worked as a temporary staff member at various organizations including hospitals and law firms, performing diverse legal, clerical, and administrative tasks. Responsibilities included organizing files, scheduling appointments, and processing loans.

Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration, with one class remaining for degree completion. This program has enhanced my business acumen and strategic thinking.

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Political Science and Pre-Law. This foundational education provided a strong understanding of legal principles and political systems.