Project Manager Management
Resume:
CHARLES H. HARRIS JR.
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P HONE: ( 703 ) 6 28 - 8352(C)
www.charlesharrisjr.com
O BJECTIVE: To provide world-class Acquisition & Contract Management, Subcontract Compliance, Project
Management, and Management Consulting Services. Focused on customer needs, priorities, and mission.
E XECUTIVE SUMMARY
Business executive with Top Secret/SCI clearance and full spectrum of experience and results validated by award winning
achievements in Federal Government Contracting and Project Management. Accomplished Project Manager with
operational experience in major information technology implementations; Federal Government Contracting Officer (U.S.
Air Force); Highest Contract Management certification (DAWIA Level-III); Proven skills in leadership, team building,
strategic planning, program management, contract management, and customer relations; Recognized for consistently
exceeding goals and maximizing customer satisfaction; Trained in Six Sigma, ISO 9001 quality standard, quantitative &
qualitative analysis; Rated in "top 1%" among Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) managers.
EDUCATION
M.B.A., Business Admin., St. Mary s University, Texas (Finance concentration, Harvard University), 1994
M.S., Computer Information Systems, St. Mary s University, Texas, 1992
B.S., United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1983
P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
04/2011 Present
Vice President
Pyramid Systems, Fairfax, VA
04/2009 04/2011
President
Inflection Point Solutions, Fairfax, VA
Leading Acquisition, Contract, and Project Management support services business
o Won General Services Agency Blanket Purchasing Agreement as designated subcontractor for Acquisition support
Responsible for Business Operations: Strategic Planning, Fiscal Management, Customer Relations, Program Delivery
o Developed Standard Operating Procedures reinforcing Performance-based Acquisition business model
09/2008 04/2009
Vice President
MILVETS Systems Technology, Reston, VA
Led all business operations: Strategic Planning, Fiscal Management, Personnel, and Program Delivery
Sharpened strategic outlook, fine tuned corporate processes, and energized workforce
Retooled and positioned company for growth
Director, Subcontracts Management Group 10/2003-07/2008
Electronic Data Systems (EDS, now HP), Herndon, VA
Managed team of subcontracts professionals in support of Federal and State & Local business valued at $2 billion
o Result: Increased productivity by 43% employing an innovative workflow portal; minimized risk, increased profit
o Ensured competitive pricing significantly reducing subcontract costs and passing savings to government customers
Led EDS Federal business sector through comprehensive, Government run Contractor Purchasing System Review
o Result: EDS purchasing system was approved by the Government -- review concluded, "EDS Federal subcontract
management practices and procedures include many of the best practices identified in similar industries"
Instituted Pulse training/information program; keeps workforce attuned to latest contracting updates, best practices
LtCol USAF; Assignment: Commander, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 06/2000-07/2003
DCMA, Northrop Grumman Space Technology and Mission Systems, Redondo Beach, CA
Managed/Directed business and technical administration of 700+ contracts valued over $10B in Space and I.T. sector
Served as principle contracts advisor for Northrop Grumman Space Technology and Northrop Grumman
Mission Systems; designed, deployed, and leveraged web-centric management tool -- the Commander s View
o Led diverse, multifunctional team of engineers and business managers to excellent results: Web-centric
knowledge management initiative [cited as] best run, results-producing tool in 4,435 person organization
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Created/Built winning partnership with major Space and I.T. corporation--built structure to ensure long term success
o Brokered joint audits leading to smooth implementation of international quality standard (ISO 9001 2000)
o Partnered with company in implementation of continuous quality improvement culture via Six Sigma
LtCol USAF; Assignment: Deputy Director, Contracting Information Systems Program Office 06/1998-06/2000
Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL
Program Manager for entire portfolio of Air Force procurement systems a key catalyst for Air Force acquisitions
o Led $18 million operation supporting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Contracting); involved 101
person staff, and 3 geographically dispersed software development centers
o Ensured program execution and delivery of state-of-the-art procurement information system to 112+ operating
sites worldwide; Captured $10+ million in savings per year by delivering Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution
Earned recognition from Air Force s corporate contracting executive for successful deployment of Standard
Procurement System and Electronic Document Access system
Major USAF; Assignment: Staff Officer, Office of Federal Procurement Policy May/June 1998
Executive Office of the President, Washington D.C. (Special Assignment)
Competitive selection for Government exchange program
o Developed proposal for Major System Acquisition guidance and e-commerce metrics
o Setup catalyst for smart business practices for use throughout Federal Government
Major USAF; Assignment: Chief, Information Technology Products Division 06/1996-06/1998
Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL
Managed computer hardware, software, and software engineering service contracts valued at $5.2 billion a nd
developed business strategies for $14B in USAF procurements
Unlimited authority ( contracting officer warrant ) to sign contracts for the Government
Team Lead for Air Force e-commerce solution streamlining order and validation process on billion dollar portfolio
o Achievement: received recognition as the #1 Information Technology (I.T.) achievement for the year in 82,000+
organization; Briefed Deputy Secretary of Defense--results showcased as 1 of top 3 e-commerce successes
ADDITIONAL USAF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Deputy Director, Contracts AF Electronic Systems Center, MA 1995-1996
Contracts Manager/Negotiator AF Electronic Systems Center, MA 1993-1995
Education With Industry student AF Institute of Technology, Grumman Corp., NY 1992-1993
Executive Officer, Strategic Planner AF Officer Training School, TX 1989-1992
Executive Officer, Logistics Planner Information Systems Group, Okinawa, Japan 1985-1988
Recruiter U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 1983-1984
MAJOR HONORS/AWARDS
Rated in top 1% among DCMA business managers, 2002
Selected for special service in Executive Office of the President, Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), 1998
Honored for #1 I.T. innovation in 82,000+ organization--Air Force Materiel Command Annual Outstanding
Achievement in Contracting Information Technology Award Team Leader, 1997
Highest level DoD professional certification in Contracting (Level III), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) expert
Extensive DoD program management training; Six Sigma certificate (Defense Acquisition University)
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