Manager Management
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WILEY H. WELLS
Henderson, NV 89044
CAREER SUMMARY
Contracts Manager/Vice President and Senior Corporate Counsel with
extensive background and demonstrated ability in corporate law and
procurement. Special emphasis on government and commercial contract law,
regulatory agency compliance, environmental law, international agreements,
labor, EEO, product liability and ethics. Proactive attorney concentrating
on preventive law to facilitate profitable operations in an extremely
competitive marketplace.
Strong background in Government and Commercial contracts management, export
administration and compliance, personnel management, policy development,
proposal creation, negotiations, and managing administrative functions in
fast-paced, highly regulated environments. Key player in assisting in
development of national initiatives which promote government and industry
partnerships and enhance the competitive position of U.S. businesses.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
RPSEA 2013-Present
Vice President Contracts and Compliance
See the duties below for RPSEA. Corporate compliance was added to those
responsibilities.
DynCorp 2012- 2013
Vice president of Program Contracts
Managed the contracts function for the LOGCAP IV Program, which provided
support for US military personnel in the Middle East. The program's annual
Dyncorp budget was $1.6 Billion. Responsibilities included management of
contracts activities from solicitation through contract closeout. Served as
official interface between Dyncorp and the Department of Defense, and
negotiated the annual budget. Managed the work-flows of 22 contracts
personnel in the US and 24 in theater.
RPSEA 2008- 2012
Contracts Director
Managed the Procurement and Contracts functions. Responsibilities included
administrative support for subcontract awards from the pre solicitation
phase to subcontract closeout. Provided expertise and counsel in Contract
Management, Procurement Management, Government Property Management and
Federal Regulatory Compliance. Managed the RPSEA prime contract and
interface activities with the Department of Energy.
SAIC 1999-
2008
Performed in the following function during my tenure at SAIC
Global Contracts Manager
2004-2008
Managed Contract Management responsibilities for large commercial clients
from the pre-RFP stage through contracts close out, including the following
activities:
. Negotiated all issues with the customer.
. Served as official interface with the customer.
. Protected the integrity of the scope of work and contract baseline.
. Managed and transmit customer reporting requirements.
. Provided advice and business acumen on all contracts-related issues.
. My responsibilities required extensive international travel and
interfaces.
. Managed the workflows of contracts personnel in the US and United
Kingdom.
Bechtel SAIC Company, LLC (A business unit owned by SAIC and Bechtel,
Inc.) 2001-2004
Manager of Prime Contract Administration
Managed all Prime Contract Management/Administration responsibilities for
this limited liability company ($3.2B revenues over five years) including
the following activities:
. Negotiated all issues and terms and conditions with the Department of
Energy customer.
. Served as official interface with the customer.
. Protected the integrity of the scope of work and contract baseline.
. Managed and transmitted customer reporting requirements.
. Provided advice and business acumen on all contracts-related issues.
. Formulated and negotiated the Performance Evaluation and Measurement
Plan which determined how the company earned fee.
SAIC-LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
1999-2001
Vice President of Administration
Managed the Sector Contract Administration, Property, Accounts Receivable
and Procurement functions. Provided special expertise in International and
Commercial contract negotiations and compliance with Departments of Defense
and Commerce export administration regulations. Provided employment law
counsel. Provided due diligence services in the sale of one of the Sector's
business segments.
GUARDSMARK, INC. (Security Services Company) - Memphis, Tennessee
1997 - 1999
Vice President and Associate General Counsel
Provided corporate wide legal advice and counsel, contract management
support, labor and employment law support, and contract and lease
negotiations expertise in a fast paced, commercial environment.
MAGNAVOX ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS COMPANY - Fort Wayne, Indiana 1986 - 1997
Vice President Contract Management & Associate General Counsel
Provided corporate wide contract management support and legal advice for a
$600 million corporation. Managed an annual budget of over $2 million and
the workflows of 43 professional direct reports. Provided official
corporate interface with outside customers and counsel.
. Provided legal support to Human Resources that have
reduced liability from potential EEO and employment activity
claimants.
. Worked as a member of an Alternate Disputes Resolution team
that resolved outstanding claims of over $100 million against our
largest customer. Added $15 million profit to bottom line and
prevented expensive litigation while enhancing customer relations.
. Created organizational structure that reduced delinquent
accounts receivable by 30%.
. Increased the collection of royalties 25% by centralizing and
improving the management of high technology licensing.
. Implemented TQM metrics throughout the contracts directorate
that improved efficiency and effectiveness of administrative
personnel.
. Served on TQM steering committee and represented the
corporation at industry associations.
. Instituted, and served as instructor in, an employee
development training series for all corporate contract managers to
strengthen technical skills and improve professionalism.
. Saved $200,000 annually in travel costs by negotiating the use
of government hotel rates for company personnel traveling on
government business.
. Headed a team that negotiated a $16.8 million reduction in
corporate liability for failure to adhere to government regulations.
. Managed outside counsel and internal claims team that
effectively prepared over $100 million in claims.
. Provided due diligence support and coordination with outside
counsel in the sale of the corporation.
. Conducted $4 million litigation before federal administrative
board which changed corporate focus and contributed to corporate
profitability.
EDUCATION
Master in Business Administration
Indiana University - South Bend, Indiana
Juris Doctorate in Law
Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, Indiana
Bachelor of Science in Education
Ball State University - Muncie, Indiana
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Contract Management Association
(Former NCMA Fellow)
Bar, Indiana Supreme Court
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