Sammye Woods
About Sammye Woods
Sammye Woods is a Contracts Specialist at Janus Research Group, where she has worked since 2011. She specializes in managing complex contracts and compliance, and has been a member of the National Contract Management Association since 2018.
Work at Janus Research Group
Sammye Woods has served as a Contracts Specialist at Janus Research Group since 2011. In this role, she collaborates with program managers, finance, compliance, and senior management to track and monitor contractual and financial information for government Request for Proposals (RFP) responses. Woods is a key team member in establishing a Compliant Procurement System Review (CPSR) capable database system, enhancing the organization's contract management capabilities. Her responsibilities include reviewing and preparing modifications to existing contracts and subcontracts, managing databases related to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Joint Ventures (JV), and Teaming Agreements, and ensuring compliance with contract-related certification programs.
Education and Expertise
Sammye Woods studied at Georgia Military College-Augusta Campus, where she earned an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from 1994 to 1996. She continued her education at Brenau University, achieving a degree in Business Administration and Management, General, from 1996 to 1998. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her role as a Contracts Specialist. Woods has also been a member of the National Contract Management Association since 2018, reflecting her commitment to professional development in contract management.
Background in Contract Management
Sammye Woods has extensive experience in contract management, specializing in multi-million fixed price and time and materials prime contracts and strategic agreements. Her expertise includes reviewing and preparing modifications to existing contracts and subcontracts, updating spend plans, and forecasting incremental funding. Woods plays a significant role in managing databases related to NDAs, JVs, and Teaming Agreements, including negotiating article language. Her work ensures compliance with contract-related certification programs, which are crucial for maximizing RFP points and enhancing business development opportunities.
Previous Experience at Textron Financial
Before joining Janus Research Group, Sammye Woods worked at Textron Financial as an Account Manager from 2001 to 2009. During her eight years in this position, she gained valuable experience in managing client accounts and developing financial strategies. This role contributed to her understanding of financial management and contract negotiations, skills that she has since applied in her current position as a Contracts Specialist.