Management Manager
Resume:
Rodger Young
Email: **********@********.***
Address: **** ****** ****** **
City: Palm Bay
State: FL
Zip: 32907
Country: USA
Phone: 321-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $120,000
Willing to Relocate
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Job History / Details:
RODGER O. YOUNG
1667 NW Zaffer Street, Palm Bay, FL 32907
**********@********.***, Mobile 703-***-**** or Home 321-***-****
Dear Director of Human Resources:
Providing guidance that enables organizations to navigate the complex federal acquisitions and procurement landscape is my specialty; my ability to ensure government and military agencies receive the highest value from their contracts has been demonstrated throughout my career, and I am ready to continue this trend for .
In my current role as Senior Procurement Analyst with Infinity Technologies, I have been instrumental in establishing a uniform set of acquisition and procurement policies, procedures, and regulations for the Air Force District Washington, and providing policy development and review directly for the Secretary of the Air Force. With experience extending across all facets of the acquisition and procurement life cycle, I can bring a number of valuable benefits to your group, including:
** Expertise in developing and analyzing the performance of Federal and DoD acquisition and procurement contracts valued from $25K to as much as $2B+.
** Advising executive decision makers on all contract management elements, including policies and procedures, strategic planning, advisory services, budgeting, contract management, source selection, taxonomy, and metrics evaluation and reporting.
** Developing and reviewing SOWs, RFPs, cost estimates, status reports, and related documentation; adept at streamlining calculation, administration, and submittal of acquisition documents, boosting accuracy and reducing man-hour needs.
** Dual Master of Science degrees in Aeronautical Business Management and Operations & Safety; Ph.D. in International Business to be completed in 2012.
** Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Levels I / II / III, with graduate-level certification in Acquisition and Contracting. Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) through National Contract Management Association (NCMA) pending.
A decorated Air Force veteran and former warranted Contracting Officer with an in-depth understanding of military and defense-related operational needs, I can provide the data collection and analysis, performance evaluation and improvement, and program / project management needs to generate the highest ROI possible from its contracts. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to arrange an interview in which we may personally discuss my qualifications and candidacy.
Sincerely,
Rodger O. Young
RESUME
RODGER O. YOUNG
1667 NW Zaffer Street, Palm Bay, FL 32907
**********@********.***, Mobile 703-***-****
SENIOR PROCUREMENT ANALYST
Contract Development & Oversight * Market & Cost / Benefit Analysis * Policy & Procedure Guidance
Highly accomplished contracting professional with expertise in all facets of Federal and commercial acquisition and procurement; success navigating through government and DoD contracting environments to secure quality support for aviation, security, and medical operations, facility maintenance, and IT, infrastructure, and commercial services.
Decorated military veteran and former warranted Contracting Officer with superior analytical, planning, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; guide executive-level decision makers on contract policy, strategic planning, advisory services, budgeting, documentation, contract management, source selection, taxonomy, and metrics evaluation and reporting.
Areas of Expertise:
Procurement & Acquisition Strategies ~ Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Technical & Cost Evaluations ~ Source Evaluation & Selection
Pre- & Post-Award Management ~ Data Collection & Analysis
Document Preparation & Review ~ Contract Performance Evaluation
Process Assessment & Improvement ~ Contractor / Customer Conflict Resolution
Keyword Summary:
Acquisition Analyst Lead Contract Specialist, Acquisition Documentation, Acquisition Forecasts, Acquisition Strategy, Advisory Services, Baseline Evaluation, Budgetary Support, Change Orders, Contract Administration, Contract Analysis, Contract Analyst, Contract Development, Contract Management, Contract Policy, Contract Surveillance, Contractors, COR, Cost Estimates, Delivery Orders, DAWIA, Documentation Support, DOD, FAR, Government Contracts, Incentive Structures, Market Surveys, Metrics, Performance Monitoring, Pre-Award, Post-Award, Procurement Analysis, Procurement Strategy, Program Office, Proposals, Scientific Services, Source Evaluation, Source Selection, Statements of Work, Strategic Planning, Task Orders, Technical Services, Vendors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Infinity Technologies, LLC - Joint Base Anacosta-Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C.
-- Senior Procurement Analyst (March 2011 to Present)
Partner with Cabinet-level leadership to establish and leverage uniform set of acquisition and procurement policies, procedures, and regulations for all Air Force District Washington; review, edit, and rewrite policies to provide Secretary of Air Force, Pentagon and high-level authorities with tools and information for using competitive procurement methods to optimize acquisition timeliness and value. Provide subject matter expertise across full life cycle of high-dollar, high-visibility IT procurements; aid in evaluating vendors and contract proposals, and perform all pre-award, post-award and termination activities from defining requirements and recommending revisions to Statements of Work (SOWs) / specifications to creating procurement plans and measurements, setting milestones, and analyzing performance and trends. Perform Committee Reviews. Review and approve contract ratifications. Prepare and lead training for civilian and military acquisition and contracting professionals on new contractual issues impacting USAF.
** Reviewed, edited and approved Service Delivery Summaries detailing six years of acquisition and procurement activity and results across six-year period ('05 to '11) for Secretary of the Air Force.
** Developed budgetary tracing model for Interagency Agreements, process flow analysis to assist customers in determining pipeline progress of policy actions, and Climate Survey with analysis to measure customer satisfaction with policy processes.
** Continued to demonstrate ability to think and plan strategically, coordinate efforts of diverse resources, and multi-task effectively to meet deadlines with high quality work that ensures customer satisfaction.
Suntivia Executive Consulting - Washington, D.C. and Dayton, OH
-- Senior Consultant / Contract Specialist (December 2009 to February 2011)
Advised on acquisition and procurement activities involving medical services as member of Hospital Commodity Council at Wright-Patterson AFB; previously served as Team Lead driving pre-award and post-award services to secure new construction and information technologies at Arlington National Cemetery. Determined procurement strategies that met cost, schedule, and technical requirements. Prepared, reviewed, and managed delivery of pre / post award acquisition documentation, including task order and contract files, Task Order COR files, and Contract Surveillance Report files. Conducted studies and analyses to recommend process improvements and presented concise synopses.
** Developed Organization and Planning on Option(s) and re-procurement for major services and supply contracts at Arlington National Cemetery.
** Developed industry / government-wide Equitable Adjustment Calculator projected to save agencies more than 540 man-hours in manual calculation annually.
** Developed complete process / procedure change that improved agency's administration of Equitable Adjustments, enabling contractor to accurately predict wage adjustments and deliver concise submissions in a timely manner, saving approximately 1,000 man-hours annually in re-work.
** Developed new process to help Contractor administer and account for financial obligations on major Integrated Technology contracts.
** Advised on all aspects of technical and cost evaluation, including Competitive Range Determination, proposal ratings, discussions with contractors, documentation of findings, and contract award; performed detailed analyses to ensure completeness, necessity, and fair determination of proposed contract costs.
** Capitalized on public speaking and relationship-building talents while conducting negotiations with high-level military leaders, senior government officials, and other VIPs.
Dozier Technology Inc. / U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Alexandria, VA
-- Contract Specialist Generalist (March 2008 to August 2009)
Advised on procurements and acquisition strategies, policies, and issues; assisted staff in conducting contract negotiations, and aided in aligning contract processes toward improved productivity, quality, waste reduction, and responsiveness to customer needs. Interfaced with experts government-wide to identify best in class practices. Boosted competition and accountability by enlarging pool of potential contractors. Analyzed market conditions to support planning; prepared contract provisions and clauses, acquisition plans, milestone charts, and schedules.
** Devised new process flows, work structures, and related quality and strategic business processes that increased acquisition efficiency and improved effectiveness of daily operations.
** Evaluated procurement methods, contractual arrangements, and incentive structures to prepare timely, relevant, and value-added written analyses with insight into current and forward-looking Federal procurement and acquisition issues.
** Performed complex market research and provided sound acquisition planning recommendations to Program and Contracting Managers on sensitive acquisition task.
Dream Hammer, Inc. / Marine Corps Systems Command - Quantico, VA
-- Senior Acquisition Analyst (September 2007 to March 2008)
Advised and coordinated with contract support organizations on planning, programming, budgeting, and acquisition for multiple high-values, firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Analyzed settlement proposals, audit reports, technical evaluations, and contractor claims, converted complex financial and statistical data to prescribed formats, and assisted managers in developing pre-award acquisition documents; collected and summarized information, and provided advice on effective acquisition approaches.
** Improved teaming arrangements and communications to overcome joint delays on high-dollar contracts.
** Guaranteed contract conformity with target ceilings and program goals by comparing dollar estimates to ensure they fell within current performance and budget costs.
** Conducted exhaustive research to conceptualize program strategy and support development of innovative acquisition practices.
** Utilized SPSS 5.50 for statistical analysis of contract elements, and drew upon Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge to keep projects on track and generating highest return on investment (ROI).
Harding Securities Associates, Inc. / Department of the State - Rosslyn, VA
-- Acquisition Management Analyst / Team Lead (January 2007 to September 2007)
Delivered guidance to Office of Overseas Protective Operations and executive leadership at Bureau of Diplomatic Security on security and aeronautic service contracts. Led Integrated Project Team (IPT) and HQ personnel in development of pre-award plans and acquisition documents; analyzed scopes of work and procurement options, participated on Source Evaluation Boards (SEBs), and worked with program, procurement, and contract managers to conduct contract negotiations and collect information necessary for contract award.
** Developed acquisition strategy, technical evaluation, QA plan, and cost-benefit analysis for multibillion-dollar aeronautical operations contract; led market research, source selection, and procurement for multi-faceted, VIP aeronautical transport operation.
** Guided development and implementation of site / project specific strategies, including processes for contract cleanup and closure in the field, and supporting project management procedures.
Department of Defense / The Pentagon - Arlington, VA
-- Procurement Contracting Officer (February 2005 to January 2007)
Led team of acquisition and contract specialists in development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of large-dollar architectural, engineering, construction, and professional services procurements. Performed pre- and post-award functions; evaluated solicitation responses, and negotiated cost & price, terms, and conditions. Prepared award documentation and monitored contractor performance for compliance. Managed payment processing.
** Adeptly managed broad range of contracted services for 64 leased facilities in Washington D.C area as General Service Administration (GSA) Lease Officer.
** Provided fair and timely resolutions to contract audit issues while fully protecting government interests.
United States Air Force - Edwards AFB, CA
-- Contract Specialist and Administrator (March 2004 to February 2005)
Established contract development and administration of mixed contract types for military R&D group, boosting ROI from high-dollar, long-term, firm fixed-price, cost-plus fixed fee, and award fee contracts. Procured Integrated Technologies (IT) requirements under GSA schedule for Air Force research lab. Conducted baseline evaluations of acquisition-related data; defined contract scopes, performed market research, recommended acquisition strategies, and developed evaluation criteria for Requests for Proposals (RFP).
** Provided end-to-end management of acquisition reform initiative--Multi-Award Task Order (MATOC), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract--previously nonexistent at Edwards AFB.
** Devised cooperative solutions to resolve complex contract administration problems; ensured risk analysis techniques and "Partnering" were considered to avoid future administration problems.
Extensive prior experience in multimillion-dollar contracting, military acquisitions and aeronautical production as Contract Officer / Specialist with Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Procurement Contracting Officer with Defense Supply Center, Effectiveness Engineer at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, and as Aircraft Environmental Control Systems Technician / Manager and Aerospace Superintendent in the U.S. Air Force.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Ph.D. Candidate in International Business Management - Anticipated June 2013
Northcentral University - Prescott Valley, AZ
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) - Anticipated October 2013
National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - Ashburn, VA
Masters certification Acquisition Program Management
American Graduate Institute - Conova CA -Anticipated September 2013
Master certification in Acquisition and Contracting - 2004
Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne, FL
Master of Science, dual majors in Aeronautical Business Management and Operations & Safety - 2003
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach, FL
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management
University of Laverne - Laverne, CA
Professional Development and Associations:
* Contracting Officer Warrant; $5M, $10M, and Unlimited
* Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA); Levels I / II / III
* Member, International Association for Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM)
* Member, National Contract Management Association (NCMA), 2006 to 2009
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