Risk Management, Project Management, Program management
Resume:
Stephen J. Pesin
240-***-**** / 443-***-**** Ellicott City, MD *******@*****.***
CLEARANCE Current Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph
EXPERIENCE
PMO Risk Manager
Rainmakers 01/2013 – Current
• Developed a mature Risk Management Program for the Veteran’s Administration Heath
Administration Product Enhancements (HAPE) PMO supporting the ICD-10 and EDI programs.
• Facilitated broad and inclusive consensus building amongst Client, vendor and contractor parties.
• Promoted and developed a culture embracing analytical and creative approaches to mitigations and
problem solving.
• Developed Risk Management Strategies that effectively addressed long-term/high impact scenarios.
• Defined risk processes, guidance, and tools for the risk program.
• Developed and provided risk program training to all VA and contractor personnel.
• Provided guidance to VA Program Managers and Risk Owners to develop risk reduction strategies
and other risk management activities.
• Proactively engaged stakeholders to ensure quality control of all Risk Functions.
• Executed risk assessments and generated appropriate reports and metrics for maturity of risk
program.
• Developed risk tools and report outputs for VA SharePoint environment.
Chief Risk Officer
NMR Consulting 07/2010 – 10/2012
• Executed duties in the capacity of Chief Risk Officer for a $1.1 billion dollar Department of Defense
(DoD) power, cooling and infrastructure design and upgrade program.
• Developed and implemented the Risk Management Program utilized by DoD agency, Independent
Validation and Verification, the Program Management Office, and subordinate contracting
companies.
• The Risk Management Program formed the basis for the agency wide risk program and drove policy
decisions for multiple DoD organizations.
• Trained over 300 government and contract personnel in risk management methodologies to include:
risk screening and identification, quantitative and qualitative analysis, risk mitigation strategies,
contingency planning, interviewing processes, tracking and reporting deliverables.
• Briefed daily to audiences ranging from senior leadership and high-ranking government officials to
junior level managers regarding both project and programmatic health.
• Provided risk metrics and methodologies as implemented by the customer and developed the
compliance guidelines supporting repeatable and defendable risk processes for all branches and
divisions.
• Provided recommendations and assisted customer in implementing risk program, resulting in
significantly reduced exposure to damages, liability, mission impacts and costs related to risk, as
well as capitalizing on opportunities identified through analysis.
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• Was innovative in the socialization and utilization of multiple risk management methodologies
tailored to both Client and Contractor environs, resulting in a collaborative risk conscious culture
that had not previously existed.
• Estimated impact of implemented risk programs in excess of $20 million dollars.
• Took initiative in changing policy regarding inclusion of contractual risk management processes to
be executed by contractors on all construction projects.
Program Manager
L-3 Communications Inc. / MPRI 12/2006 – 02/2010
1. Managed the DoD Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy (JCITA)
contractor support program and the Department of Homeland Security’s US
Capitol Police, US Secret Service and US Postal Inspector contractor support
programs.
2. Executed and maintained program management processes and disciplines in the
areas of: program schedule and quality management; communications
management; human resource management; cost management; procurement
management; risk/issue management; contract proposal and capture planning.
3. Assisted Business Development group in preparing and writing proposals and
successfully capturing new contracts in addition to increasing size and scope of
existing programs.
4. Managed over 500 contract personnel from Department of Defense intelligence
communities, federal and state/local law enforcement and federal agencies, and
civilian professionals. Directly hired, trained and mentored all personnel.
5. Trained government and military personnel in Counterintelligence methodologies
regarding surveillance, investigations and elicitation/collection techniques and
related disciplines.
6. Trained federal law enforcement officers in investigation techniques, surveillance
detection, control tactics, legal procedures, dignitary protection and public
relations.
7. Coordinated with multiple government and Defense Department agencies, as well
as state and local level organizations and agencies.
8. Assisted in developing new courses and training curriculums for academy
students and staff.
9.
Project Manager
L-3 Communications Inc. / MPRI 01/2006 – 12/2006
10. Oversaw operations of Federal Law Enforcement training programs for the U.S.
Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police and U.S. Postal Inspectors.
• Scheduled project work assignments, matching agency exercise requirements with appropriate
personnel in a dynamic environment.
11. Managed 200 contractor personnel, including training, mentoring and resolving
day to day issues.
12. Trained Federal Law Enforcement personnel in control and defensive tactics;
firearms training via simunitions facilities; situational awareness and threat
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response; raid tactics and planning; security checkpoint procedures and scenarios;
arrest and investigation methods and procedures.
13. Facilitated the transition of personnel from previous contracting organization to
new contracting company and restructured work processes to accommodate
additional changes and responsibilities.
14. Consulted on new client proposal and bid process.
15.
Site Supervisor
TESSADA and ASSOCIATES 09/2003 – 12/2005
• Supervised exercise support and operations at the US Secret Service and US Capitol Police Training
Academy sites in Maryland.
• Oversaw 80 contractor personnel and handled scheduling work assignments and various day-to-day
issues.
• Wrote and amended statement of work documents and all contractor training manuals for contract
programs.
Henkel’s and McCoy, HONCAD, and CompUSA 09/1997 – 05/ 2002
Supervisor/Technical Manager
16. Coordinated and oversaw operations of 24 telecomm field crews on Oahu on
Roadrunner broadband contract.
17. Lead technical consultant and field operations troubleshooter.
18. Trained, mentored and managed technical staff in support of clients and internal
operations.
19. Implemented new quality control processes minimizing client equipment
downtime and maximizing productivity on a deadline intensive project.
20. Directed the operations of two technical departments for IT client support
division.
21. Reorganized and revamped departments resulting in highest efficiency and profit
ratings in Eastern and Western regions of the company.
22.
PROFILE
Over 15 years experience as a management and risk management professional.
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Experienced managing technical, federal law enforcement, and Department of
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Defense /government intelligence projects and contracts.
1. Versed in operational training for federal and military surveillance, force protection, and counter
intelligence techniques.
2. Proven ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
3. Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership and motivational capabilities.
4. Highly organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
5. Proven ability to work in unison with staff, contractors/employee’s, and clientele.
6. Superior oral and written communication skills.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science,
Northeastern University
CERTIFICATION
PMP certification on-track for FY13 completion
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RMP certification on-track for FY13 completion
A+ certification, MCSE (98’)
TECHNOLOGIES
Microsoft (MS) Office Suite: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, IT training,
SharePoint, PC Hardware
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