Tyra Jeffries
Windsor Mill
Summary
Dynamic Contract Specialist with proven success at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, adept at negotiating favorable terms and ensuring legal compliance. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and delivering quality assurance through meticulous contract management and strong communication skills. Achieved significant cost savings while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
02.2010 - 07.2025
- Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Reviewed subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing risk exposure.
- Reduced risk exposure through diligent monitoring and enforcement of contractual obligations.
- Managed full procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contract to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.
- Reviewed contract plans and project specifics for thorough understanding.
- Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying areas for improvement and negotiating more favorable terms with suppliers.
- Maintained digital and paper and contractual files, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and company policies.
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
- Managed high-value contracts portfolio, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated productive negotiations between parties by acting as a mediator during disputes resolutions sessions.
- Provided expert guidance on complex contracting issues to support informed decision-making across the organization.
- Strengthened internal controls by developing and implementing contract management policies, procedures, and templates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive contract strategies that met business objectives.
- Championed change management efforts following major contract revisions, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele even in high-stress environments.
- Increased operational efficiency through regular audits of existing contracts, identifying opportunities for renegotiation or termination when necessary.
- Mitigated legal risks by conducting thorough reviews of contractual agreements before finalizing negotiations.
- Liaised with outside organizations and financial management analysts to negotiate contract details.
- Closely monitored and evaluated contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments.
- Reviewed current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinated with stakeholders to analyze contract renewals and re-negotiation.
- Negotiated with bidders to achieve fair, reasonable, and positive outcomes.
- Led contract writing system upgrades achieving beneficial contract terms.
- Assisted contract and legal professionals to address contract issues and developments.
- Collaborated closely with legal counsel during sensitive negotiations to protect organizational interests effectively.
- Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
- Addressed contract disputes and provided advice and guidance to resolve issues.
- Streamlined operations by developing and implementing improved contract management processes.
- Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
- Oversaw contracts for over 36 different departments using both manual and automated strategies.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed training materials to unify contract management processes and procedures.
- Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
- Facilitated communication between involved parties to enable timely contract sign-off.
- Negotiated and reviewed contracts to protect customer interests.
- Prepared and issued reports on contract performance and compliance.
- Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland05-2009
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Contract proposals
- Legal compliance
- Contracting policies and regulations
- Team oversight
- Documentation review
- Contract compliance
- Staff training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CFCM - Certified Federal Contract Manager
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
02.2010 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Baltimore
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