Manager Six Sigma
Resume:
James R Peterson
**** ****** **** *****, ***********, VA 22153
*************@***.***
Summary
Seasoned hands-on professional with over 25 years cradle-to-grave Contracts and Subcontract Management experience in the Federal Government arena with FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M and IDIQ contracts. Over twenty (20) years hands-on supervisory and management experience as a department manager while administering my own contracts/subcontracts. Skilled in developing and streamlining procedures, complex sourcing strategies, dispute resolution, and meeting deadlines. Possess strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR and other Federal Government agency regulations. Extensive experience supporting CPSR audits. Effective communicator with excellent inter-personal skills and demonstrated ability to create a positive work environment where people can excel.
Education and Certifications:
Juris Doctorate – Georgetown University Law School, 2005
Master of Business Administration – Marymount University, 2001
Bachelor of Science (Business Management) – North Carolina A&T University, 1978
Certified Purchasing Manager – International Supply Chain Management Association
Certified Production and Inventory Control Specialist - American Production and Inventory Control Society
Certified Professional Logistician from the Society of Logistics Engineers
Certified Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), Level I
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Experience:
Principle Subcontract Administrator – (Consultant) Computer Sciences Corporation, Falls Church VA 2011 – June 2012
Responsible for negotiation of major subcontracts and software licensing agreements on a consulting basis. Evaluate supplier price proposals, develop negotiation position, and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
Sr. Subcontracts Manager/DoD Lead - Deloitte Consulting, McLean VA 2009 - 2011
Managed all aspects of Subcontracts activities including government, commercial and international contracts in excess of $30B. Responsible for ensuring compliance with prime contract flow down requirements and corporate policies. Managed a staff of 15, including managers and subcontract administrators. Negotiated software license agreements with Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and others. Conducted due diligence on potential new Suppliers. Led procurement team and negotiated an average cost savings of 20%. Established competitive assessments through market research, matching core competencies and capabilities with RFP requirements, responded to and flowed down small business subcontracting requirements.
Sr. Subcontracts Manager – CACI Inc., Chantilly VA 2006 - 2009
Managed all aspects of the corporate procurement and purchasing department. Managed a staff of 35 buyers, managers and subcontract administrators. Responsible for $20M subcontracts for the Library of Congress, $21M for National Archives, DHS Eagle ID/IQ $50M task orders, $10M Axis program and DOJ $160M MEGA program.
Manager Corporate Procurement – Northrop Grumman Corp., McLean VA 2006 - 2006
Deputy to the Director of Procurement Operations. Responsible for implementation of corporate initiatives within the IT Sector. Participated in the Supplier selection process. Determined annual productivity improvements in each spend category, measured internal satisfaction with vendor performance, monitored marketplace for new suppliers and service offerings. Established metrics used to track vendor performance and proactively monitored compliance. Responsible for all actions associated with the SPS program. Negotiated software license and teaming agreements.
Director of Procurement – Northrop Grumman IT, McLean VA 2001 - 2006
Managed all aspects and procurement activities of the Procurement Department within the Government Solutions Business unit, domestic and international. Worked closely with Export Controls Office to ensure compliance with ITAR regulations. Managed a staff of 35 buyers, managers and subcontract administrators in the development of Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and assorted Consulting Agreements. Utilized six sigma philosophies to enhance subcontracts performance and continued to develop continuous process improvements. Ensured CPSR compliance with TINA, CAS, CCP, EEO and debarment requirements. Utilized GSA Schedules, such as MOBIS, PES, IT and GWAC Schedules. Support and respond to DCAA audits.
Manager of Procurement and Subcontracting – PRC, Reston VA 1991 - 2001
Supervise up to 12 Procurement Specialists in the negotiation, execution, and administration of major subcontracts, purchase orders, and delivery orders in an Information Technology government-contracting environment. Responsibilities required a broad and deep level of advanced professional knowledge, including competitive issues in the IT and government contracting industries, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements. Perform business/industry analysis, financial analysis, cost/benefit analysis, vendor/supplier management, selection, contract and subcontract negotiation. Applied Six Sigma tools to identify deficiencies and develop optimal processes. Ensure compliance with Certified Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements. Ensured compliance to Government small business requirements. Promoted from Principle Procurement Specialist to Manager in 1999.
Senior Buyer – Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News VA 1990 - 1991
Purchase machinery, electronic parts, computer hardware/software, service agreements, maintenance agreements and miscellaneous repair parts. Provide appropriate documentation to government Contracting Officers. Extensive use of FAR/DFARS. Prepared and evaluated requests for quotations, terms, quality and delivery dates. Negotiate and coordinate with the engineering staff regarding questions pertaining to RFQ specifications. Utilized the FAR/DFARS to ensure adherence to federal law. Consistently achieved cost savings goals of 15% to 20%.
Auditor – Defense Contract Audit Agency, Columbia SC 1989 - 1990
Audits, examination and review Contractor and Subcontractor accounting and financial systems, records, documents to ensure adequate systems of internal control and compliance with Cost Accounting Standards. Possess intimate familiarity with FAR/DFARS, CPSR and DCAA regulations.
Related Experience:
1. Accountable Property Officer (1986 - 1989), US Army, Special Troops Battalion, Germany
2. Contracting Officer (1983 - 1986), US Army, 3rd Armored Division, Germany
3. Contract Specialist (1978 - 1983), US Army HQ, Army Engineer Center, Ft. Belvoir VA
Memberships: American Bar Association Public Contract Law Division
Awards:
1. Army Accommodation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
2. Army Service Ribbon
3. NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral III
4. Good Conduct Medal with Fourth Award
5. General Officer Letter of Commendation
6. Letters of Commendation
7. Letters of Appreciation
8. PRC Inc Exceptional Performance Award
Security Clearances: Top Secret (through DoD), active
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