STEPHEN L. WARTHMAN

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Project Management

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acpzqx@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LTM Inc Project Manager / Group Leader, September 2014 - April 2015

Defense Logistics Agency Philadelphia (LTM Inc) - I am Project Manager

for a prototype (surge) project in support of DLA Philadelphia Troop

Support. Location: DSCC DLA Land & Maritime. I earned Contracting Officer

access to EBS, AMPS validation and protocols. Pilot project mission to

reduce severe backlog of purchase requisitions that did not auto process

EBS. Metrics established via contract. Personnel: 3 direct report Team

Leads, 16 inexperienced Logistician/Contract Specialist positions. Under

my leadership the Project results are as follows:

1. My project exceeded standard metrics each month with an actual

combined metrics rate of 177% of standard.

2. I reduced personnel direct labor cost by 15%.

3. My prototype Project was duplicated at DLA Philadelphia as a long

term contract (LTC).

4. 15 of 20 personnel I trained were retained by the host company

(LTM Inc) at DSCC.

5. My project completed on-time and under budget.

6. I am credited by the Client with saving thousands of man-hours,

significant reduction in operations backlog.

I assumed responsibility for start up operations of high volume purchase

requisition processing. My mission included generating original reports,

charts, analysis, policies & procedures. I trained inexperienced personnel

in relevant aspects of FAR based Simplified Acquisition Processes and, pre

award contracts file management. I directed personnel responses to complex

questions from clients, product specialists, contracting officers, customer

account specialists, managers. I created and implemented effective

operational strategies for remedy of highly diverse logistical, contractual

and technical issues. I wrote personnel evaluations and initiated

corrective action to maintain operational goals.

WARTHMAN LLC President, (June 2012-Present)

I consult relative to: project management, operations, source analysis &

qualification, contract administration, negotiation, price/cost analysis,

operations. I am a subject matter expert (SME) for United States Government

(USG), FIDIC and, commercial contracts worldwide. I conduct risk analysis,

policy & procedure analysis, compliance analysis, cost/price analysis. I

draft, write, implement special terms & conditions, policy & procedures. I

creates and maintain long lasting client relationships (domestic &

foreign). I have over 15 years experience conducting negotiation and

closing creative mutually beneficial deals. I am an expert with contract

modifications to meet changing requirement(s). I am an expert in analysis

and drafting statements of work, bills of material, work breakdown

structures, independent cost analysis against technical requirements

analysis. I have 15+ years legal, financial, contracts experience.

LOUIS BERGER GROUP/BLACK & VEATCH JV Procurement Manager, Kabul

Afghanistan (March 2010- August 2011), Client DOS, (Joint Venture: Louis

Berger International - Black & Veatch, Global Construction Design & Build,

Roads, Buildings, Power Plant Construction, Transmission Line

Design/Construction)

I held signature authority. My responsibilities included but are not

limited to: contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, modifications,

blanket purchase agreements, master labor agreements, work orders and

any/all other contractual documents. I had supervisory responsibility of a

staff of highly diversified local personnel. I was responsible for writing

requests for quotes (RFQ) and requests for proposal (RFP). I was

responsible for financial analysis of proposals received. I wrote

justification of price / cost. I advised and instructed the Project

Manager relative to compliance and administration of USG Contracts. I

negotiated contracts with local business (terms & conditions, invoicing,

payment transfers). I trained my staff in all aspects of acquisition

practice.

GRANT THORNTON LLP Senior Manager, Global Public Sector (2009-2010),

Baghdad, Iraq

Client DOD, (U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of

the six global accounting, audit, tax and advisory organizations)

Team member Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO -

Iraq) I was the subject matter expert relative to financial / procurement

(FAR/FIDIC) application and law. Support and advise Iraq ministries and

provinces to develop best practices in line with global market. I advised

budget v actual expenditures. I effectively managed relationships with the

government of Iraq to include ministers, deputy generals/ministers in the

Ministries of Oil, Communication, Industry & Minerals, Transportation and

Planning and the Independent High Elections Commission. Orchestrate high-

level discussions with foreign trade delegations seeking entry into the

Iraqi national market. I consulted with the Grant Thornton legal division

in evaluating systems, interpreting contracts and recommending changes in

procurement law to the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Oil and Ministry of

the Interior. Built highly educated, savvy multinational team.

SERCO NORTH AMERICA, INC. Technical Business Consultant (Lead) (2008-2009),

Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan Client DOD, (global services company for

complex government and commercial applications)

I led a compliance/oversight team in conducting legal and quantitative

(trend analysis) of contract line items to ensure optimal supplier

performance, cost containment, fulfillment of contract terms and

conditions, quality control and security. Recommended and implemented

change orders and proposals to maximize performance in all substandard

areas. Significantly improved file repair, reporting estimates and actual

cost incurred. Worked with technical teams to resolve systems problems.

Held Secret Security Clearance.

HALLIBURTON, INC. (NYSE:HAL) Manager, Procurement, Supply, Materials (PSM)

(2005-2007), Tallil Airbase, Iraq Client DOD (global engineering,

construction, and services company supporting energy, petrochemical and

government/civilian infrastructure)

I led 300+ member multinational procurement, subcontractor, finance and

legal staff supporting Government & Infrastructure Division in southern

Iraq. I earned a $1 million signature authority to sign very complex

contracts, POs, change orders, master agreements and work releases. I

directed all aspects of supply chain including vendor relations, price-cost

analysis. I was responsible for transportation of material (water, fuel,

food, sundries) and inventoried property for 4 bases in southern Iraq. I

controlled a property inventory estimated at over $1.0 billion.

Defined/rolled out RFP criteria. Drove cost-saving discipline throughout

organization. I eliminated A/P aging. I personally administered the highest-

risk contracts. I designed new processes and trained staff in contract

negotiations and audit. I passed each of 7 Code of Business Conduct

examinations. Partnered with military, LOGCAP III legal and compliance

officials to ensure contract alignment with all regulations and governing

agencies.

THREADWORKS CFO (1995-2004), Newark, OH

(startup, full-service personalized embroidery design and textile

manufacturing business)

I held full P&L responsibility for new company launch. I identified and

secured venture funding. I wrote commercial contracts with vendors and

clients. I grew my personnel to 11. I performed strategic planning, M&A

analysis and all manner of procurement and financial functions. I

facilitated entry into new markets. Acquired / operated / maintained

large industrial embroidery and sewing machines.

ALLIEDSIGNAL AEROSPACE Manager, Finance & Procurement (1992-1994),

Precision Products, Newark, OH (leader in the production of propulsion

engines for military/commercial aviation application; merged with Honeywell

in 1999)

I structured proposals and negotiated complex contracts with Boeing/USAF

ranging from $250K to $5M+.

UNC AVIATION SERVICES, Consultant (1991-1992), Annapolis,MD I wrote the

pricing section for an RFP relative to acquiring the workload of Newark

AFB, OH. The project lasted one year and consisted of over 500 contract

line items. The complex proposal considered a base year with 4 option

years totaling approximately 2500 line items.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE Senior Contracts Administrator (1991-1992), Newark

AFB, OH

(former home to Aerospace Guidance & Metrology Center which maintained

guidance systems and calibration of AF equipment)

Analysis of vendor proposals. Wrote Special Terms & Conditions relative

to highly technical instrument specifications. Solicitations concerned

sophisticated electronics for test equipment related to inertial navigation

systems for ICBM and, requirements for establishing USAF Metrology

Laboratories worldwide. Closed out contracts prior to Privatization in

Place of workload in accordance with BRAC guidelines.

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORP. Senior Contracts Administrator (1988-1991), St.

Louis, MO

(world-class aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor; merged with

Boeing in 1997 to form The Boeing Company)

I managed F/A-18 Hornet and SuperHornet contracts and subcontracts

(pyrotechnics) for US Navy operations and the governments of Australia,

Kuwait and Switzerland.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (civilian), Chief of Contracts Pricing (1985-1988)

Received numerous certifications from Air Force Institute of Technology

WPAFB, OH.

Work Leader (1969-1985), Newark AFB, OH Highly technical background in

the repair and overhaul of inertial navigation systems for ICBM and, USAF

Metrology Laboratories.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration, Capital University, Columbus, OH;

Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, Park University, Parkville, MO.

Certifications: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal

Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), Price/Cost Analysis and Negotiations, Air

Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Member: Project

Management Institute (PMI). Member: National Contract Management

Association (NCMA). Many monetary awards for superior performance.

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