I am a results-driven, warranted Contracting Officer with over 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, office administration, vendor relations, and contract lifecycle management. I have a proven ability to lead pre- and post-award contracting activities for multi-million-dollar agreements across IT, facilities, legal, and professional services. I excel at market research, negotiation, and strategic sourcing to deliver high-value solutions, simplify complex processes, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance. I am seeking to transition into private-sector roles in contracts, procurement, vendor management, or administrative work.

Yolanda Norwood

I am a results-driven, warranted Contracting Officer with over 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, office administration, vendor relations, and contract lifecycle management. I have a proven ability to lead pre- and post-award contracting activities for multi-million-dollar agreements across IT, facilities, legal, and professional services. I excel at market research, negotiation, and strategic sourcing to deliver high-value solutions, simplify complex processes, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance. I am seeking to transition into private-sector roles in contracts, procurement, vendor management, or administrative work.

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I am a results-driven, warranted Contracting Officer with over 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, office administration, vendor relations, and contract lifecycle management.

I have a proven ability to lead pre- and post-award contracting activities for multi-million-dollar agreements across IT, facilities, legal, and professional services. I excel at market research, negotiation, and strategic sourcing to deliver high-value solutions, simplify complex processes, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance. I am seeking to transition into private-sector roles in contracts, procurement, vendor management, or administrative work.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Contracting Officer at Office of Business Operations, Southeast Field Operations Branch
June 6, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Pre-Award: Determine contract type per FAR Part 16, prepare file documentation and solicitation documents for products and services under the SAT in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). Provide guidance on contractual compliance and complete packages. Review IGCEs for accuracy and independence. Acquire Commercial Products and Services using FAR Part 12. Collaborate with customers to confirm Acquisition Plans, SOW, PWS and SOOs to reach the best pool of vendors during the solicitation process. Identify sources of supply, promote competition, post RFQs via GSA, NASA SEWP, sam.gov, etc. Conduct market research (FAR Part 10) to ensure best value. Determine contract type and price reasonableness per FAR 13.106-3, 14.408-2, or Subpart 15.4 as applicable. Post-Award: administer and monitor contracts to mitigate delivery and payment issues. Communicate with vendors to clarify terms and requirements. timely issue LOIs to Exercise Contract Options per FAR 52.217-9. Co

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Qualifications

Warranted Contracting Officer
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Government, Software & Internet