Acquisition Procurement Program Manager

Principal Acquisition Analyst Lead and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance with over 20 years of proven experience collaborating with all levels of management and diverse cultural audience. Consistently produce exceptional and measurable results leading both civilian and military project teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possess a comprehensive background in Contract / Supply Chain Management and Logistics Operations derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Successfully managed multiple large-scale projects valued over $952M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Extensive knowledge in Contract Management, Cost Analyst, Request for Proposals and Training and Development. Expert knowledge in the areas of DoD contracting for R&D, Construction, Commodities, Medical Services and Specialized Contracts. Experience with creating documentation such as Sole Source Justifications, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Requests for Quotations, Requests for Information, Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work and Statements of Objectives for large and complex supplies and services.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

●Project Management

●Purchase Management

●Procurement Implementation

●Contract Management

●Supply Chain Management

●Budgeting/Bidding

●Process Improvement

●Risk Management

●Change Management

●Vendor Management

Quality Assurance

●Understand P&L management and impacts on business operations.

●Experience implementing financial and operational controls and metrics throughout an organization.

●Possess a unique blend of business management experience, consulting skills and technical knowledge, as well as, thorough understanding of business issues.

●Expertise in managing and delivering enterprise critical systems implementations across organizations including process re-engineering.

●Knowledgeable in the areas of Procurement / Global Supply Chain concepts, practices, and procedures.

●Ability to develop and execute business strategies in complex environments while maintaining necessary balance of strategic and tactical thinking.

●Experience successfully managing and leading multiple projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AECOM/AMENTUM, GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND May 2019 to Current

Project Specialist 1

●Oversee the planning, designing and coordinating phases of complex projects according to AECOM acquisition plans, PPBE processes, system modifications, procedures and procurement to ensure an effective implementation.

●Communicate project status to internal/external stakeholders including AECOM C-suite and external Government agencies.

●Support project team responsible for execution of customer acquisition management and contract action requirements.

●Advise customers and in-house program management, engineering, financial, and logistics personnel in the planning and execution of acquisition programs.

●Collaborate with engineering, financial, and logistics personnel to prepare draft procurement requests for new contracts including Statement of Work, Attachments and Exhibits and Acquisition Program Milestone documentation.

●Maintain a working knowledge of current Congressional and Agency activities for changes in regulations, directives, instructions, and policies and evaluates their impact to acquisition programs.

●Facilitate the coordination for customer interface in terms of scope of work, feasibility, performance schedules, objectives as well as accomplishments as related to trials, tests, outages and changeovers.

●Collaborate with management regarding general instructions relating project objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.

●Convey risk, unusual problems and developments to project stakeholders.

●Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

CACI FEDERAL Inc., RESTON, VIRGINIA July 2016 to May 2019

Principal Acquisition Lead

●Responsible for managing and overseeing multiple project teams and client engagements and provides process improvement consulting and training to a team of 32 personnel with included internal staff, client personnel, remote staff and third-party contractors.

●Successfully lead and delivered high priority Navy radar programs and Surface Warfare weapon system programs ranging from several hundred million to over a billion dollars projects.

Achievements

Air and Missile Defense Radar

AN/SPY-1D(V) Radar Upgrade

Volume Search Radar, Multi-Function Radar

Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar

Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program

Standard Missile-6, Rolling Air-Frame Missile

Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile

Naval Guns

Advance Off-board Electronic Warfare

Trident D5

Aerial Targets

●Developed and executed business strategies in complex environments while maintaining necessary balance of strategic and tactical thinking.

●Collaborated with all levels of management including C-level executives in both a technical and functional capacity to deliver the necessary solutions to satisfy mission critical business requirements.

●Demonstrates project management expertise with the ability to manage and / or lead multiple projects.

●Adhered to a variety of Procurement / Global Supply Chain concepts, practices and procedures.

●Prepared and reported recommended solutions and strategic plans to senior management for the purposes of process improvement.

●Cultivates ongoing relationships and resolves conflict with suppliers.

●Assessed risk and proactively resolved issues.

●Developed and applied innovative, resourceful, creative, and original solutions.

●Manages assignments and workload with autonomy; daily tasks are largely self-directed and associated priorities are aligned with enterprise goals.

●Supported acquisition events for Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Ships Programs (DASN (Ships)) portfolio programs across current and planned air defense, ballistic, and cruise missile defense programs and initiatives.

●Reviewed contents of project proposals as part of negotiations actions.

●Represented the DASN by participating in senior level Navy, Marine Corps, or OSD meetings on portfolio programs.

●Provided technical and programmatic counsel and analysis to Executive Director, DASN (Ships) and ASN(RDA) on

●Secured intergovernmental support for Navy Ballistic Missile Defense programs, initiatives, and tracking of program issues/resolutions. Liaison for interagency cooperative activities.

●Prepared responses and/or Executive Summary Memorandum for Executive Director and DASN approval or recommendation to ASN(RDA).

●Finalized documentation for all ACAT programs entering acquisition milestones under DoD Instruction 5000.2 and SECNAV INST 5000.2C prior to approval by the Milestone Decision Authority.

United States Air Force November1996 to December 2015

Contract Manager Supervisor

●Supervised multiple contracted professionals and led 43 military and civilian personnel.

●Reviewed project requirements, statements of work, contractor proposals and conducted negotiations for price determinations.

●Prepared synopses, requests for proposals/solicitations and award documents in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/ Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFAR) requirements.

●Monitored the progress of assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportability baseline requirements by applying known methods and procedures. Conduct market research to identify sources, contract vehicle and other information as necessary.

●Created, reviewed and updated Purchase Requests (PRs), Technical Instructions (TIs), Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and other contract related documents for contract acquisition and modification.

●Analyzed interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity; develop recommendations to solve problems; and apply program management principles to guide program accomplishment through the various phases of the acquisition cycle.

●Reviewed purchase requests, statements of work, contractors' proposals and conducted negotiations, site visits, and contractor debriefings.

●Drafted price negotiation memorandums, delinquency notices, and other pertinent contractual correspondence.

●Conducted detailed quarterly and annual employer performance evaluations in which I proved guidance and encouraged the professional growth of my teammates.

●Provided continuous supported to the Indefinite Delivery project by providing business advice, technical and managerial advice.

●Responsible for the resolution of contractor payment issues and discrepancies.

●Served as the key business advisor to customers on requirements adequacy, description, and methods of acquisition and best value visits, and contractor debriefings.

●Managed squadron wide training programs; provided training to 90 military and civilian employees on various aspects of contracting to include contingency operations.

Achievements

Oversaw administration of Joint Base Langley-Eustis SABER contract valued at $895M.

Finalized first ever joint paint and refinish IDIQ, resulting in a 30% annual cost savings.

Increased the number of contract awards and modification executions by 25% annually

through value stream analysis.

Executed 210 projects valued at $952M and managed $950M A&E design program; directed

$965M paving, $945M paint, and $915M roofing contracts.

Managed acquisition and administration of service/commodity contracts valued over $624M.

Executed over $900M in service, commodities, construction contracts, NAVSEA, National Archives Agency.

EDUCATION

Master’s Information Technology, IT Project Management

American InterContinental University - August, 2020

Bachelor of Arts, Transportation & Logistics

American Public University - December, 2015

Associate of Science, Contracts Management

Community College of the Air Force - October, 2014

Associate of Science, Business Administration

Community College of the Air Force - October, 2011

Contracting Level III Certified Acquisition Manager (317 hours)

Defense Acquisition University - August, 2014

National Contract Management Association

Member since 2016

TECHNICAL SKILLS

●Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook)

●MS Project

●SharePoint

●ERP/SAP

●SPS (PD2)

●Prism

●FBO

●GSA E-Buy

WAWF

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