ROSEMARY DENIZ
Acworth
Summary
Commercially astute Senior Contract Administrator with over 10 years of progressively responsible experience — built entirely within the rigorous, compliance-driven environment of the US Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and local government. Career progression from Administrative Assistant through Quality Assurance Trainee, QA Specialist, Procurement Technician, and into full Contract Administration demonstrates disciplined, evidence-based mastery of the entire contract lifecycle: procurement, compliance, risk management, claims and variations, supplier performance, and commercial governance. Proven ability to operate within complex, multi-phase regulated programmes directly analogous to UGL's infrastructure and rail delivery environment — bringing strong stakeholder engagement, audit-ready documentation discipline, and strategic commercial insight to every project. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with full openness to nationwide relocation across Australia and a strong ambition to contribute to landmark infrastructure programmes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Administrator
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Smyrna
04.2024 - Current
- Leads end-to-end contract administration across high-value, multi-phase defence acquisition programmes within a strictly regulated federal environment, providing strategic commercial oversight, risk management, and governance across the full contract lifecycle.
- Administer complex, high-value defence contracts from post-award through to close-out, managing variations, modifications, contractual notices, and claims in full compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations.
- Provide strategic commercial advice and risk assessments to programme managers, engineers, legal counsel, and senior Government representatives, supporting informed decision-making across all delivery phases.
- Lead procurement oversight and evaluate supplier and subcontractor performance across complex, multi-tier supply chains, driving accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement outcomes.
- Manage cost control, financial oversight, and monthly programme reporting — preparing budget tracking, cost-to-complete, and commercial performance analyses for executive leadership review.
- Maintain audit-ready contract documentation and governance records across all lifecycle stages, ensuring full traceability and regulatory compliance at every milestone.
- Utilise MOCAS, PIEE, WAWF, Contract Logix, and MS Office Suite for contract tracking, financial management, and commercial reporting across concurrent programme portfolios.
- Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder engagement across programme management, engineering, legal, finance, and Government teams, ensuring contractual obligations are understood, communicated, and actioned.
- Identify, assess, and escalate contractual risks, supporting dispute resolution, corrective action management, and formal contract close-out activities.
- Administered a portfolio of several active defence contracts valued at approximately $800M, ensuring full lifecycle governance, commercial oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Procurement Clerical and Technician
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Smyrna
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported procurement and commercial activities across high-risk defence acquisition programmes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and structured documentation throughout end-to-end contract processes.
- Processed delivery orders, Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), modifications, and contract changes, maintaining commercial integrity and accurate records across the full contract lifecycle.
- Assisted with procurement schedules, tender documentation, and commercial reporting to support project delivery milestones and programme management requirements.
- Supported supplier performance monitoring and subcontractor compliance activities in alignment with contractual obligations and FAR/DFARS regulatory requirements.
- Ensured accurate contract data entry, documentation control, and structured record-keeping to meet audit-ready governance standards across multiple concurrent programmes.
- Processed 250–500+ delivery orders and 100–250+ contract modifications annually with a 98–100% accuracy rate, supporting high-volume procurement operations across multiple defence programmes.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Smyrna
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Delivered compliance, risk, and performance oversight across complex defence contracts, contributing directly to commercial governance, supplier accountability, and programme integrity across multi-phase acquisition programmes.
- Reviewed contract requirements and documentation to ensure compliance with commercial and technical obligations at every project phase, maintaining governance integrity throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Supported risk management, supplier performance evaluation, and corrective action oversight — driving continuous improvement outcomes aligned to contractual performance standards.
- Conducted formal compliance reviews and post-award contractor meetings, facilitating structured stakeholder engagement and ensuring contractual obligations were clearly understood and actioned.
- Provided insights to project teams regarding contractual risks, opportunities, and performance trends, enabling proactive commercial decision-making and risk mitigation across active programmes.
- Supported compliance and performance oversight across 15+ concurrent defence programmes, strengthening governance, supplier accountability, and risk mitigation across multi-phase acquisition environments.
Quality Assurance Trainee
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Smyrna
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Built foundational expertise in contract compliance, documentation governance, and performance assessment within a regulated defence acquisition environment, establishing core competencies in QA, audit readiness, and commercial accountability.
- Conducted inspections and performance assessments to validate contractor delivery and adherence to contract requirements across active defence acquisition programmes.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), reporting frameworks, and risk-based assessments, supporting commercial governance and programme compliance initiatives.
- Maintained structured documentation and contributed to audit-ready compliance records across multiple concurrent contracts, ensuring full traceability and regulatory integrity.
Administrative Assistant
City of Atlanta
Atlanta
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Supported procurement and contract administration activities within a local government environment, developing foundational commercial, procurement, and vendor management skills in a public-sector setting.
- Coordinated procurement activities including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), bids, quotations, and maintenance agreements, ensuring timely and compliant sourcing outcomes across concurrent projects.
- Assisted with supplier capability assessments, cost estimation, and vendor evaluations to support informed commercial decision-making and sound procurement governance.
- Supported financial analysis, documentation preparation, and vendor management processes, contributing to accurate and timely reporting across multiple procurement workstreams.
- Maintained organised records and communication systems supporting procurement and contract governance, ensuring structured filing and full traceability of all commercial documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management & Human Resources
Purdue University (formerly Kaplan University)
01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University (formerly Kaplan University)
01-2010
Skills
- Contract & Procurement Systems: MOCAS
- WAWF
- PIEE
- PDREP
- CAMS
- Contract Logix
- RMA
- IWMS
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word
- Excel (Advanced)
- PowerPoint
- Project
- Visio
- Outlook
- Reporting & Analytics: Tableau
- DCMA 365
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, dashboards, S‑curves)
- ERP / Other Systems: Oracle
- Lotus Notes
- SAP (exposure)
- Document Management: SharePoint
- Structured electronic filing systems
- Audit‑ready record management
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Bilingual
Career Break
08/01/17, 03/01/19, Supported family responsibilities before returning to full-time work.
Personal Information
Available: Immediate — Open to Relocation Australia-wide
Timeline
Contract Administrator
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
04.2024 - Current
Procurement Clerical and Technician
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
01.2023 - 04.2024
Quality Assurance Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
04.2019 - 01.2023
Quality Assurance Trainee
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
07.2014 - 07.2017
Administrative Assistant
City of Atlanta
11.2013 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Project Management & Human Resources
Purdue University (formerly Kaplan University)
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University (formerly Kaplan University)