Contract Specialist

Michael “Patrick” Patterson

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Reisterstown, MD 21136

*******.*******.*********@*****.***

Cell Phone: 410-***-****

Summary

I have extensive experience managing commercial, international and federal acquisition programs and projects covering every aspect of the acquisition process. My experience includes integrating technology, developing and executing program control, configuration management, and project support. I am a proven leader in the coordination and movement of IT operations, people, facilities, and systems essential to personnel and operations

Core Skill Set

Project Management

Business Intelligence Tools;

Vendor Management

IT Resource Management and Planning

Microsoft Office suite; SharePoint, Visio and Enterprise MS Project

Cost Estimating

Stakeholder Analysis

Contract Development and Negotiations

Cost Containment

Project Management

Arms Export Control Act (AECA)

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Technology Management

Enterprise-wide Resource Programs (ERPs)

Asset Manufacturing (EAMs) and Costing Systems (ECMs).

Employer Summary

Site Supervisor / Project Manager, BILL SMITH AND SON, INCORPORATED (Reisterstown, MD), October 2013 to Present

Provide pre-proposal site visits, proposal generation, contract development/ negotiations, project management plans, supply and equipment costing as well as site supervision on a diverse range of residential and commercial construction projects for family owned (Son) business.

Lead Acquisition Strategist, AMPS STRATEGIES (Aberdeen, MD), October 2012 to August 2013

Acted as Acquisition Consultant advocate throughout the SDLC; provided on-time finished documentation products that met requirements and worked extensively with IT stakeholders throughout the technology insertion of 1.5 billion dollar ACAT, DPAS Rated, Duke V2 to Duke V3 system upgrade. Provided advice on the acquisition requirements needed to transition a project to a program of record, and on the acquisition requirements needed to implement a new program/project or a modification to an existing system. Created acquisition documentation assisted in the development of required Acquisition Requirements Packages (Cost Estimates, Market Research, Justifications, Change Orders, Quality Metrics and Security Reviews) to support specified program or project requirements. Implemented and managed Acquisition Project Management Plans and maintained the risks register and executed mitigation plans.

Procurement Analyst, Technology Operations, U.S. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (Aberdeen, MD), October 2009 to October 2012

Provided oversight, management and Technology Integration of business systems projects and planning activities in support of the consolidation of six local divisions and three geographically dispersed divisions. Oversaw all the coordination of BRAC personnel moves, organization space planning and collection of Institutional Knowledge capture and management as well as retention of 13.5 million program artifacts. Responsible for the planning, evaluation, maintenance, control, coordination, and functional surveillance of business system applications and data processing activities within the organization. Systems include SharePoint, SAP Business Objects, Contract Writing System, Logistics Modernization Program, Paperless Contract File, Acquisition Resource Center, IBM Workplace (FileNet), Reverse Auction, Social Networking sites, etc. Communicated in "plain English" and translated user requirements into technology terms when interfacing with technical teams. Managed evolving and often conflicting client expectations through collaborative negotiations

Acquisition Analyst, VISIONARY INTEGRATION PROFESSIONALS (Crystal City, VA), March 2008 to October 2009

Provided training and on-site Subject Matter Expertise and Integrator in Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise systems such as Wide Area Workflow, Electronic Document Access and Standard Procurement Systems. Managed workflow, electronic contract filing and contract approvals using Enterprise document management software and eRooms. Process Mapping, identification of process problems and defined problem statements with the DoD contractor on-site on-boarding processes specific to the issuance of DoD Badges, Security credentials badges and Information Assurance training for contractor employees.

Contract Negotiator, RAYTHEON (Towson, MD), October 2006 to February 2008

Served as lead on contract administration functions for major international and U.S. Government engineering and production contracts. Reviewed terms and conditions in Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes, Broad Agency Announcements and all delivery orders to ensure there were no deviations. Monitored the delivery of Communications Security (COMSEC) items and for FMS cases. Participated in developing winning proposal strategies in support of the opportunity capture team.

Contract Specialist, US ARMY CONTRACTING AGENCY (Aberdeen, MD), July 2005 – October 2006

Created Request for Proposals, developed and publicly posted pre solicitation notices, post solicitation documents, & awards notification. Lead in the coordination and development of Source Selection Criteria, proposal response organization and presentation for pre award site visits and industry days. Utilized all contract types to include cost reimbursable and sole source fixed-price contracts with price re-determination and new, modified, or locally developed contract provisions, as well as cost and performance incentives and options.

Contract Specialist, GCG SOLUTIONS (Washington D.C.), February 2003 to July 2005

Performed contract support services including Acquisition Strategy Development, Performance Standard Development, Performance Work Statement Reviews, Source Selection Evaluation Plans, Source Selection training and Source Selection Evaluation oversight and Quality Assurance Planning.

Contract Specialist - Outstanding Scholar, US DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (Lakewood, CO), January 2000 to February 2003

Carried out primary responsibility and accountability for the completion and execution of the insourcing cost comparison projects for the National Park Service and the US Department of Interior “Make or Buy” business operations sourcing decisions.

Professional Credentials

Federal Acquisition Certificate, Contracting, Level III;

Defense Acquisition Workforce, Contracting Level II;

Project Management Professional (PMP) eligible;

Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information, issued September 2013 (expired); and

Professional Acquisition and Project Management Training, over 900 hours of specific training, Transcripts available upon request.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GRADUATE PROGRAM

Studied TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT, 2001-2006. 33 Graduate Level Credit Hours earned, Transcripts available upon request.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY, BACHELOR OF ARTS, December, 1997 SOCIAL WORK: Cum Laude Honors.

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