Top Talent like Leona are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Leona Charles

Project Manager
MD, US
Partnership Management
Client Management
Program Management
Planning
Management
Contracts
Grants Administration
Public Policy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
CEO & Expert in Contract Management
Seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in project management, acquisition and federal procurement reporting. She has proven experience in developing diversity goals in contracting and commercial departments, managing and developing diversity program reviews, policy implementation, advocacy, and strategic research. Key skills include: training, organizing, conducting analysis of organizational and projects, public speaking and staff development. She supported a broad spectrum of clients including the manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom, the US Department of Defense and US nonprofit organizations.

Projects

Capital Improvements Portfolio, DC Water

Provided contract management and grant compliance for DC Water Capital Improvements Portfolio consisted of CMAR projects encompassing over 92 acres of green infrastructure, 12,478 acres of submerged construction, and 20,400 linear feet of sewage lines, with a total value exceeding $1.2 billion. SPC provided control processes, managed vendor outreach, and produced required reports for executive leadership and senior management and regulating agencies. We offered enforcement recommendations, approved subcontracting plans, created programming templates and documents, assisted with hearings, prepared compliance reports, and provided policy and regulatory updates as needed. See More

Contracts Consultant

SPC conducts review of commercial and government contracts for an international defense contractor providing alternative recommendations and negotiation strategies, managing and reviewing contract costs, managed the development and review of contract terms and conditions, determining necessary cybersecurity regulations as CMMC, NIST and state of MD cybersecurity regulations as required by contracts. Contract resource requirements, reviewed contracts for the applicable laws and regulations, reviewed and program controls of subcontractor awards, and developed reporting to senior management.See More

Howard University-Small Business Development Center

Administered and oversaw the day-to-day operational management and oversight of the CARES grant awarded to the Howard University SBDC. SPC managed MBE/DBE applications for the District of Columbia clients managed compliance and advised clients on denials, approvals and appeals. SPC managed a team of 12 SME consultants who reviewed documentation, made referrals, interpreted FAR, DFARS, COMAR and DCMR regulations and policy to provide analysis to SBA and SBDC leadership. See More

Metrorail Safety Commission-Acquisitions Consultant

SPC set up the procurement office and monitored contracts and grants for the oversight commission for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), tasked with monitoring over 129 miles with over $4.8B annually in procurements. SPC developed program costs and controls, DBE goals and methodology, vendor outreach procurement reporting and compliance with funding and DoT requirements, developed contract specifications and terms and conditions, provided procurement documentation quality control and assurance, and managed project budget. See More

Work History

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Owner, President/CEO

SPC ConsultingAs the Owner and President/CEO of SPC Consulting, an 8(A), WOSB, DBE/MBE SB I am responsible for overseeing all business operations, strategic planning, program management, company growth, contract compliance and client relations. Our core offerings include: Full lifecycle grants and contracts administration: From inception to close-out, we streamline the entire process for optimal performance. Compliance and reporting: We ensure your organization remains compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations. Program management for outreach and assistance programs: Providing full-service support and oversight. Technical assistance and training: Helping your team stay informed and effective through tailored educational programs. Policy/regulatory analysis and guidance: Ensuring your strategies are aligned with evolving regulations. Procurement staff augmentation: Temporary staffing solutions to meet short- or long-term needs. Budgeting, financial management, and close-out services: Securing your projects' financial health. Contract negotiations: Expert support in securing favorable terms for your contracts.
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PSC Deputy Contract Manager

PAEFull-time EmployeeNov 2021 - Jun 2022 • 8 mos● Served as the Acting Contracts Manager, administered contract, subcontractor, policy and regulatory compliance for the contracting portfolio. ● Full lifecycle contract management for over 100 monthly contract actions. ● Managed 7 USAID BHA offices/Divisions portfolio consisting of 5 Team Leads and 44 contract specialists while overseeing contracting actions for 7 USAID BHA offices/Divisions. ● Oversaw enterprise-wide procurement system process improvement. ● Oversight and management of portfolio contract actions, team training and professional development, policy interpretation and analysis, external portfolio updates and training and issue resolution. ● Managed and monitored the contracts process for the agency portfolio, including serving as the primary point of contact. ● Developed policy, administrative, and document standard operating procedures related to contract life-cycle actions. ● Oversaw the administration of staff performance evaluations and ensured the compliance of vendor performance evaluations. ● Ensured the contract complied with FAR, ADS and ADAIR regulations, laws, standards, and procedures. ● Development the development and implementation of acquisition improvement strategies. ● Development and implementation of the usage of standard contract template language and updates as required by the AAPD and FAR.
P

PSC Team Lead

PAEFull-time EmployeeMay 2020 - Oct 2021 • 1 yr 6 mos● Management and oversight of a large and diverse team mixture of a team of 18 mid- and junior level contract specialists and five mid-level deputy managers. ● Increased pre-award regulatory compliance and legal sufficiency by 35%. ● Developed the solicitation quality control protocols and award evaluation policy. ● Developed the interpretation and guidance of the DFARS, FAR, ADS and ADAIR regulations for internal and external stakeholders. ● Oversight of the leadership, performance, professional development of staff and internal, large, complex and cross-functional initiatives. ● Counseled and worked closely with technical representatives throughout the acquisition pre-award process and developed IP requirements as needed. ● Served as technical expert in advising source selection committees, determining rights usage determining market valuations, developing programmatic templates and standard operating procedures, programmatic policy, and committee issues resolution. ● Developed and presented over 50 project reports and informational presentations to senior leadership for clients and government points of contact. ● Oversaw the enterprise-wide development, implementation and integration of a new procurement dashboard and system. ● Represented the acquisitions team to cross-functional government and client senior leadership and external stakeholders for investigations and queries. ● Led status and accountability meetings with government and client senior leadership. ● Portfolio management for 7 USAID divisions. ● Developed organization wide procurement training and compliance materials, created team training frameworks and sufficiency testing modules. ● Single point of contact data calls and outcomes.
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Contract Administrator

DC GovernmentDec 2016 - Jul 2017 • 8 mosPrepared and analyzed a combined procurement budget of $300M. Developed complex RFPs, NOFAs, RFIs, and Sole Source justifications for IT, engineering, construction, and professional services. Oversaw management of RFIs, RFBs, and RFPs, participated in Technical Evaluation Panels, and guided cross-functional procurement teams.
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Supplier Diversity Program Manager

Southern Maryland Electrical CooperativeJan 2015 - Dec 2015 • 1 yrIncreased the percentage of diverse suppliers from 3.42% to 9.25% in 8 months. Oversaw management of RFIs, RFBs, and RFPs for departmental buyers. Created and implemented the Supplier Diversity Council, managed compliance with federal and state contract requirements, and developed diverse bidder plans.

Education

T

The University of Texas at San Antonio

BA, Criminal Justice1997 - 2001
U

University of Phoenix

MBA, Business Administration2004 - 2006

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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CEO & Expert in Contract Management
Seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in project management, acquisition and federal procurement reporting. She has proven experience in developing diversity goals in contracting and commercial departments, managing and developing diversity program reviews, policy implementation, advocacy, and strategic research. Key skills include: training, organizing, conducting analysis of organizational and projects, public speaking and staff development. She supported a broad spectrum of clients including the manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom, the US Department of Defense and US nonprofit organizations.

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Similar Pangeans

Elizabeth McMillan

Strategic Government Contracting Coach & Consultant | Enhancing Business Operations with AI & Automation | Expert in Digital Strategy
Customer Success • Project Management • Quality Assurance • 2 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Sergi Ghai

Innovative Leader in Federal Market Strategy and Business Development.
Project Management • 35 years of exp. • Washington, DC, US

Dawn marie Murphy

Struggling with project delays and inefficiencies? Let’s collaborate. Benefit from 16 years of experience delivering solutions to clients such as JPL
Project Management • Product Analysis • Data Analysis • 19 years of exp. • Irvine, CA, US

Trixie Lau

MBA, MHA, LSSGB
Project Management • Community Management • People & Culture • 3 years of exp. • Euless, TX, US

Top Talent like Leona are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Leona Charles

Project Manager
MD, US
Partnership Management
Client Management
Program Management
Planning
Management
Contracts
Grants Administration
Public Policy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Capital Improvements Portfolio, DC Water

Provided contract management and grant compliance for DC Water Capital Improvements Portfolio consisted of CMAR projects encompassing over 92 acres of green infrastructure, 12,478 acres of submerged construction, and 20,400 linear feet of sewage lines, with a total value exceeding $1.2 billion. SPC provided control processes, managed vendor outreach, and produced required reports for executive leadership and senior management and regulating agencies. We offered enforcement recommendations, approved subcontracting plans, created programming templates and documents, assisted with hearings, prepared compliance reports, and provided policy and regulatory updates as needed.

Contracts Consultant

SPC conducts review of commercial and government contracts for an international defense contractor providing alternative recommendations and negotiation strategies, managing and reviewing contract costs, managed the development and review of contract terms and conditions, determining necessary cybersecurity regulations as CMMC, NIST and state of MD cybersecurity regulations as required by contracts. Contract resource requirements, reviewed contracts for the applicable laws and regulations, reviewed and program controls of subcontractor awards, and developed reporting to senior management.

Howard University-Small Business Development Center

Administered and oversaw the day-to-day operational management and oversight of the CARES grant awarded to the Howard University SBDC. SPC managed MBE/DBE applications for the District of Columbia clients managed compliance and advised clients on denials, approvals and appeals. SPC managed a team of 12 SME consultants who reviewed documentation, made referrals, interpreted FAR, DFARS, COMAR and DCMR regulations and policy to provide analysis to SBA and SBDC leadership.

Metrorail Safety Commission-Acquisitions Consultant

SPC set up the procurement office and monitored contracts and grants for the oversight commission for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), tasked with monitoring over 129 miles with over $4.8B annually in procurements. SPC developed program costs and controls, DBE goals and methodology, vendor outreach procurement reporting and compliance with funding and DoT requirements, developed contract specifications and terms and conditions, provided procurement documentation quality control and assurance, and managed project budget.

Work History

S

Owner, President/CEO

SPC ConsultingAs the Owner and President/CEO of SPC Consulting, an 8(A), WOSB, DBE/MBE SB I am responsible for overseeing all business operations, strategic planning, program management, company growth, contract compliance and client relations. Our core offerings include: Full lifecycle grants and contracts administration: From inception to close-out, we streamline the entire process for optimal performance. Compliance and reporting: We ensure your organization remains compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations. Program management for outreach and assistance programs: Providing full-service support and oversight. Technical assistance and training: Helping your team stay informed and effective through tailored educational programs. Policy/regulatory analysis and guidance: Ensuring your strategies are aligned with evolving regulations. Procurement staff augmentation: Temporary staffing solutions to meet short- or long-term needs. Budgeting, financial management, and close-out services: Securing your projects' financial health. Contract negotiations: Expert support in securing favorable terms for your contracts.
P

PSC Deputy Contract Manager

PAEFull-time EmployeeNov 2021 - Jun 2022 • 8 mos● Served as the Acting Contracts Manager, administered contract, subcontractor, policy and regulatory compliance for the contracting portfolio. ● Full lifecycle contract management for over 100 monthly contract actions. ● Managed 7 USAID BHA offices/Divisions portfolio consisting of 5 Team Leads and 44 contract specialists while overseeing contracting actions for 7 USAID BHA offices/Divisions. ● Oversaw enterprise-wide procurement system process improvement. ● Oversight and management of portfolio contract actions, team training and professional development, policy interpretation and analysis, external portfolio updates and training and issue resolution. ● Managed and monitored the contracts process for the agency portfolio, including serving as the primary point of contact. ● Developed policy, administrative, and document standard operating procedures related to contract life-cycle actions. ● Oversaw the administration of staff performance evaluations and ensured the compliance of vendor performance evaluations. ● Ensured the contract complied with FAR, ADS and ADAIR regulations, laws, standards, and procedures. ● Development the development and implementation of acquisition improvement strategies. ● Development and implementation of the usage of standard contract template language and updates as required by the AAPD and FAR.
P

PSC Team Lead

PAEFull-time EmployeeMay 2020 - Oct 2021 • 1 yr 6 mos● Management and oversight of a large and diverse team mixture of a team of 18 mid- and junior level contract specialists and five mid-level deputy managers. ● Increased pre-award regulatory compliance and legal sufficiency by 35%. ● Developed the solicitation quality control protocols and award evaluation policy. ● Developed the interpretation and guidance of the DFARS, FAR, ADS and ADAIR regulations for internal and external stakeholders. ● Oversight of the leadership, performance, professional development of staff and internal, large, complex and cross-functional initiatives. ● Counseled and worked closely with technical representatives throughout the acquisition pre-award process and developed IP requirements as needed. ● Served as technical expert in advising source selection committees, determining rights usage determining market valuations, developing programmatic templates and standard operating procedures, programmatic policy, and committee issues resolution. ● Developed and presented over 50 project reports and informational presentations to senior leadership for clients and government points of contact. ● Oversaw the enterprise-wide development, implementation and integration of a new procurement dashboard and system. ● Represented the acquisitions team to cross-functional government and client senior leadership and external stakeholders for investigations and queries. ● Led status and accountability meetings with government and client senior leadership. ● Portfolio management for 7 USAID divisions. ● Developed organization wide procurement training and compliance materials, created team training frameworks and sufficiency testing modules. ● Single point of contact data calls and outcomes.
D

Contract Administrator

DC GovernmentDec 2016 - Jul 2017 • 8 mosPrepared and analyzed a combined procurement budget of $300M. Developed complex RFPs, NOFAs, RFIs, and Sole Source justifications for IT, engineering, construction, and professional services. Oversaw management of RFIs, RFBs, and RFPs, participated in Technical Evaluation Panels, and guided cross-functional procurement teams.
S

Supplier Diversity Program Manager

Southern Maryland Electrical CooperativeJan 2015 - Dec 2015 • 1 yrIncreased the percentage of diverse suppliers from 3.42% to 9.25% in 8 months. Oversaw management of RFIs, RFBs, and RFPs for departmental buyers. Created and implemented the Supplier Diversity Council, managed compliance with federal and state contract requirements, and developed diverse bidder plans.

Education

T

The University of Texas at San Antonio

BA, Criminal Justice1997 - 2001
U

University of Phoenix

MBA, Business Administration2004 - 2006

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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