Cynthia Locklear
Summerville
Summary
Innovative Contracts Professional with proven track record in managing complex contract negotiations in high value commercial and DoD environments while ensuring compliance with internal policies and federal procurement requirements. Fluent in FAR-based and Other Transaction Authority Agreements representing prime and supply chain federal defense contractors. Successfully led teams to streamline contract administration processes and mitigate risks. Demonstrated expertise in proposal writing and contract lifecycle management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Contracts and Governance (Part Time)
Graham Corporation
08.2022 - Current
- Led contract negotiations, optimizing terms to align with organizational goals.
- Mentored team members on best practices in contract execution and management processes.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing turnaround time for contract approvals significantly.
- Analyzed contractual obligations, ensuring adherence to legal standards and internal policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate contract requirements into project plans effectively.
- Conducted training sessions on contract compliance, fostering a culture of accountability within the team.
- Implemented standard operating procedures for contract management, increasing consistency across the organization.
- Collaborated with legal counsel to address complex issues, mitigating potential risks and liability concerns.
- Improved contract negotiation processes by implementing strategic planning and risk management techniques.
Director, Contracts & Procurement
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Director of Contracts and Compliance for Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC), advising Board of Directors and President. MTEC is a nonprofit managed by ATI under a Management Services Agreement and OTA.
- Contract lead through 2021 for Medicaid and Software Service Division directing Sr. Contracts Manager and 4 subcontract administrators providing compliance and contracting advice to business and program leaders.
- Commercial and federal contracting subject matter expert supporting Pof Contract and Procurement. VP of Programs, CFO and contract leads for other divisions resolving negotiation disputes and analysis.
- Contracts expert on proposal teams responsible for Budget narrative, pricing and bid strategies, bid compliance reviews regarding technical content.
- Federal contract purchasing systems and supply compliance lead.
- RESULTS
- Conducted and resolved several organizational and personal conflict of interest investigations
- I have successfully launched new program awards drafting and negotiating consortium member agreements, management services agreements, statements of work, NDAs, sub-tier contract agreements, and teaming agreements overseeing the solicitation, evaluation and awards of subcontractor/supplier proposals.
- Co-lead and successful third party CPSR audit.
- Developed and implemented compliance plans for federal cybersecurity, Section 889 (Huawei) and vaccination requirements.
Vice President, Contracts and Commercial
COBHAM MISSION SYSTEMS
05.2011 - 08.2019
- Compliance lead, regulating and advising team of 23 professionals responsible for pricing, bid and proposal, business win, contract negotiation and management, inside sales, export and regulatory compliance, contract fulfillment and performance management.
- Chair Tender/est, accountable for ensuring profitable and compliant winning bids.
- Analyze commercial contract trade risks for government and Prime tenders with advanced knowledge of ITAR, FCPA FAR and DFAR regulations.
- Participant in Executive leadership team responsible for delivering budget, creating business development strategies and overall management of Business Unit.
- Runs the Export Control Program and the Business Ethics Compliance program.
- Served as Facility Compliance Officer responsible for NISPOM and FOC compliance program.
- Secret Clearance currently INACTIVE.
- RESULTS
- Primary negotiator on complex contracts achieving profitable and de-risked agreements in major Space and defense programs.
- Designed and created a contract and compliance department where none existed.
- Negotiated over 60 Framework Terms and Conditions of sale with Prime aerospace and defense Customers, achieving balanced risk and liability conditions in compliance with corporate policy.
- Raised Defense Security Service vulnerability assessment rating of Facility Security Program to “Superior” in a career-first as Facility Security Officer.
- Wrote and delivered several business skills, contract basics, export compliance, industrial security/FOCI, and Foreign Group Practices training segments to a variety of internal student population including “All Hands” gatherings of over 250 participants.
- Successfully advocated positions in several complex major aircraft manufacturer supply contracts, neutralizing aggressive IP, default, termination, and warranty/liability clauses.
- Drove and completed integration of IMC and its 30 domestic and international subsidiaries into ITT legal and compliance organization.
Education
Juris Doctorate - Law and Jurisprudence
State University of New York
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Arts - English
State University of New York
Buffalo, NYSkills
Commercial contract negotiation
US Export Controls/FOCI/NISPOM
Federal supply chain compliance assurance and monitoring
FAR/DFARs interpretation, analysis and compliance
Intellectual property protection strategies and licensing
DoD contract negotiation, administration and close out
Proposal Writing
Enterprise risk management governance and compliance
Accomplishments
Conducted and resolved several organizational and personal conflict of interest investigations
I have successfully launched 4 new program awards, drafting and negotiating consortium member agreements, management services agreements, statements of work, NDAs, sub-tier contract agreements, and teaming agreements and overseeing the solicitation, evaluation and award of subcontractor/sub recipient proposals.
Co-lead on a successful mock third party CPSR audit.
Developed and implemented compliance plans for federal cyber security, Section 889 (Huawei), and vaccination requirements.
Certification
- ITT Corporation (Now L3 Harris) Corporate Counsel 2007 to 2011
- International Motion Control, Inc. (IMC) Corporate Counsel 2000 to 2007
- Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Counsel, Associate Counsel 1985 to 2000
Timeline
Director of Contracts and Governance (Part Time)
Graham Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Director, Contracts & Procurement
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
09.2019 - 01.2022
Vice President, Contracts and Commercial
COBHAM MISSION SYSTEMS
05.2011 - 08.2019
Juris Doctorate - Law and Jurisprudence
State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - English
State University of New York
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE
- Erie County, NY Legislator, District 9 (January 5, 2000 to December 31, 2007).
Distinctions
“Who’s Who, Western New York Law-2007” Buffalo Business First
U.S. Congressional Record (December 12, 2007)
Honored by House Representative Brian Higgins for dedication to public service and Taxpayer advocacy during term as County Legislator.