MICHAEL THOMAS KILGORE

Cell Phone 228-***-****

E-Mail ac2d6b@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: Over 20 years of experience managing, negotiating, advising and administering contracts with the Department of Defense. Extremely skilled at financial accounting as an Auditor and as a Financial Analyst. Developed professional writing skills as an International Export Compliance Analyst working with the State Department to obtain Import and Export approvals for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. Expert analyst of complex financial proposals for the Air Force Civil Engineers. Demonstrate technical expertise in managing energy projects. Extensive experience in the use of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR) and the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Education:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Southern Mississippi 1987

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Psychology

University of Southern Mississippi 1983 (Minor in Management)

Security Clearance: Active/Secret, since 1987, (renewed in 2013)

Work Experience: 35 years at Northrop Grumman Corporation

2016/2017: Contract Administrator/Sub-Contract Administrator/PAE Technical Services, Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi

Manage Air Force sub-contracts involving construction, architectural engineering and services supporting the Keesler BOS (Base Operations Support Services)

Provide accurate price analysis and contractual expertise, overseeing Strategic/Competitive Sourcing of construction proposals that were awarded to small businesses. Maintain accurate Davis Bacon Labor records.

Execute purchase orders and weekly spend data reports utilizing various automated computer databases including; Deltec Costpoint and Microsoft Office.

2015/2016: Contracts/Subcontracts Administrator/L-3 Aerospace/Crestview Florida

Administer, negotiate and terminate standard/nonstandard contracts.

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and FAR/DFAR federal regulations.

Manage Subcontract procurement functions with Boeing, administering and verifying the accuracy of Purchase Orders and scheduling of material and parts needed for shipment of Chinook helicopter assemblies.

2014/2015: AVT Logistician/Northrop Grumman Technical Services/ Tyndall AFB, Panama City Florida

Provide logistic support for AVT (Advance Visibility Team) members.

Responsible for procurement and inventory control of equipment and supplies.

Coordinate shipping of critical components to Air Force bases/Major Commands throughout the continental US.

Provided planning and management support for AVT team members in support of monthly Facility Condition Assesments and Level II Energy Audits.

2013/2014: Energy Program Manager/Northrop Grumman Technical Services/ Tyndall AFB, Panama City Florida

Provide Air Force with energy technical expertise, project validation and investment data analysis of energy capital investments.

Approve Energy projects and verify accuracy of complex calculations utilizing the Automated Civil Engineer System (ACES) database.

Editor of the United States Air Force Capital Investment Plan, covering planned investments of 1.3 Billion over the last 3 years.

2011/2013: Contracts Advisor/Procurement Administrator/

Northrop Grumman Technical Services/Tyndall AFB, Panama City Florida

Manage Air Force Utilities contracts involving construction, architectural engineering and services.

Deliver accurate financial analysis and contractual expertise.

Administered Civil Engineering projects beginning with issuance of RFP’s and final invoice for close out ensuring all procurement functions were documented.

Execute task orders utilizing various automated computer databases including Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2), and Microsoft Office.

2009/2010: International Trade Compliance Analyst/Northrop Grumman/Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula Mississippi

Teach Export compliance certification courses to company executives.

Administer Licenses/Agreements of Government required exports.

Ensure compliance with International Trafficking in Arms (ITAR), Government regulations.

2007/2009: Corporate Internal Auditor/Northrop Grumman/Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula Mississippi

Conduct audit reports and documentation, utilizing multiple computer systems.

Implement audits of Northrop Grumman Policies and Procedures.

Lead off-site team audits of Inventory Control, Consultants and Subcontracts.

2003/2007: Contract Specialist/Northrop Grumman/Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula Mississippi

Administer the Engineering and Design Contract for the DD 1000 Contract.

Negotiate changes to the subcontract with General Dynamics ensuring that all technical, financial and contractual terms and conditions were met before authorization.

Oversee cradle to grave contract administration ensuring financial and configuration management from request for proposal, (RFP), to contract close-out.

2002/2003: Contract Specialist/Northrop Grumman/Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula Mississippi

Manage commercial contracts for offshore oil platforms

Conducted water-front negotiations with oil company executives

Secured the Force Protection Contract with Homeland Security.

1987/2002: Senior Contract Administrator/Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula Mississippi

Lead Administrator/Negotiator on multiple U.S Navy Contracts

Team lead on review boards for approval of Engineering Change Proposals resulting in Contract Modifications.

Organize design and engineering services, scheduling and planning, material acquisition and configuration management of all types of government contracts.

Awards:

Business Management Outstanding Achievement Award 2007

Business Management Outstanding Achievement Award 2005

Certificate of Achievement: for outstanding support of Detail Design DDG 1000

Proposal NAR/ICE and C101 reviews

Certification of Appreciation: for outstanding support of the Technical Engineering Support for the AFCEC Energy Directorate Task Order 2013

Business related courses:

Federal Contracting Basics- George Washington University

Concentrated Course in Government Contracts

Defective Pricing

Pricing for Results

Negotiating for Success

Contract Management

Personal Interests:

Running / Kayaking / Biking

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