Contract Manager, Consultant, SME Government Contracts

Key Qualifications

** ***** ********** ******* ** and leading wide range of Federal

contracting offices.

DAWIA Level III certified Contracting Specialist; expert in pre and post-

award acquisition processes; RF(x) generation, source selection, contract

administration, contract closeout.

. DAWIA Certification: Level III, Contracting Specialist

. DAWIA Certification: Level I, Program Management

. Twice Contracting Officer with Unlimited Warrant

. Experienced Subcontractor working with USDA, USAF, DoED, NOAA

. Independent Consultant to Government contractors

Educational Background

Central Michigan University: MSA-Business Administration 1992

Southeast Missouri State University: BA-Business Administration 1987

Military Education: Squadron Officer School 1995, Air Command and Staff

College 1998

Computer Proficiencies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint), Wide Area Work Flow

invoicing, Internet Applications, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and

applicable supplements, PD2 (SPS), PRISM, FPDS-NG, ConWrite

Contracting Proficiencies

Business development, Acquisition planning, Business adviser, PWS/SOW

development & review, RFI/RFQ/RFP, Market research, Contract pricing,

Contract award, Contract administration, J&As, MFRs, Modifications, Invoice

Processing, Funds status review, Contract closeout, Records management,

Records disposition, Acquisition research & training, Contract file

review/Deficiency reporting, Acquisition support, Proposal development,

Periodic Reports

Relevant Experience

Subcontractor, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Agency; Home Office 2012 -

Present

Independent Contractor, Subject Matter Expert/Consultant

. Provide expert guidance and assistance to develop performance work

statement (PWS) and RFP for complex, enterprise-wide support contract

Consultant, Government Contracts Coach; Home Office 2011 -

Present

. Provide for clients: Gov business development, proposal review,

solicitation requirements, FAR research, clause explanations,

communications w/ Gov personnel, resolve payment issues

Subcontractor, US Department of Education; Washington, D.C. 2010 -

2011

Independent Contractor, Subject Matter Expert/Consultant

. Performed the Enterprise Acquisition Strategy Contracts Analysis Study

- extensively mapped as-is state of DoED's contracted key business

functions, highlighting data and software rights; first phase to

develop Strategic Plan

. Led contractor support team w/advice and direction; performed contract

closeout functions while learning new contract writing/management and

finance systems

Subcontractor, US Air Force; Denver, CO 2009 -

2010

Independent Contractor, Sr. Contract Manager/Consultant

. Developed Self Inspection Plan, personally reviewed 100+ contract

files for compliance, summarized findings to identify training needs

. Researched various contracting topics, developed PowerPoint

presentations, presented to staff

. Readied org for HQ inspection: total records management, 600+ contract

closeouts, file disposition - "Outstanding" rating for HQ inspection

Subcontractor, US Department of Agriculture; Kansas City, MO 2008 -

2009

Independent Contractor, Sr. Contract Manager/Consultant

. Provided expert guidance and assistance for $250M IT services formal

source selection

. Developed model for source selection price evaluation; performed past

performance evaluation

. Reviewed, evaluated, and helped develop Statements of Work for time-

critical IT task orders

US Air Force; Montgomery AL (Lt. Col.) 2004 -

2007

Chief of Contracting, Enterprise Products & Services / Chief, Contract

Policy & Compliance

. Led, managed Quarterly Enterprise Buy (QEB) program for entire Air

Force - over 107,000 computers and 55,000 monitors bought, $31,000,000

cost avoidance in one year

. Improved QEB in one quarter - decrease order errors by 75% while

orders increased 400%

. Consolidated 5 Oracle Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs) into one -

streamlined license program management throughout Air Force

Defense Logistics Agency; Richmond VA (Maj./Lt. Col.)

2001 - 2004

Chief, Strategic Alliance Division / Chief, Contract Automation

. Led and managed eight Supplier Team Alliances with 100+ employees -

improved all metrics despite huge jump in parts demand due to war in

Iraq

. Oversaw development and growth of sole source contracts with strategic

suppliers, adding negotiated prices for 77K+ aviation parts -

contracts valued over $900M

. Started and led multi-functional Tiger Team to streamline and automate

contracting process. Identified, prioritized, and implemented 20

improvements within 4 months. Documented procedures and trained 700+

buyers

US Air Force; Dayton OH (Maj.) 1998 -

2001

Command Strategic Sourcing Officer / Contracting Staff Officer

. Performed program manager duties for Command's new Strategic Sourcing

initiative

. Performed spend analysis on 100K+ aircraft parts valued at $8.2B

. Developed implementation plan and delivered Strategic Sourcing

training to hundreds

. Led Command to integrate Navy's supplier past performance rating

system

US Air Force; Sacramento CA (Capt.) 1996 -

1998

Deputy Branch Chief, Technology Contracting

. Supervised branch of up to 48 buyers/contract administrators

. Managed $200M annual contract workload

. Developed process and led team to close out over 10,000 contracts in 6

months for base closure

US Air Force; Dayton OH (Capt.) 1993 -

1996

Contract Price Analyst

. Analyzed three actions combined with two proposals, $100M aggregate -

negotiated $600K down

. Led negotiating team for F-16 simulators - saved $1.1M on $6.7M

proposal with thorough analysis and tough negotiations

. Headed team of seven to analyze and negotiate $50M C-130 upgrade -

uncovered $10M of unsubstantiated contractor costs

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