Information Security Senior Executive
Resume:
Tony Richardson
**** **** **** *****, ***********, MD 20785-4814
*******@*****.***
Country of Citizenship: United States
Target Position: Federal Government Senior Executive
Executive Profile
An experienced senior-level Acquisition and Procurement Professional with executive management expertise gained over 15 years’ involvement in both the non-private and Federal service sectors. Strengths include leadership of complex audits as well as public policy programs, with complementary skills in reportage and documentation development along with personnel performance support. Continually demonstrate team leadership in planning and applying evaluative methodologies for nationwide programs while surfacing significant opportunities concerning savings, agency operations and delivering service to the public. Strong focus on promotion of GAO agenda, operations, mission and goals to support positive future direction.
Core Competencies
Acquisitions, Procurement, Budgetary/Fiduciary Management, Strategic Change Leadership, Organizational Goals/Vision Implementation, Leading People/Personnel Direction, Inclusive Workplace Development, Personnel Growth, Team Cooperation/Development, Constructive Conflict Resolution, Organizational Goals/Customer Expectations Achievement, Problem Analysis, Results Focus, Decision-Making, Technical Knowledge Application, Risk Calculation/Management, Business Acumen Demonstration, Strategic Management of Human/Financial/Information Resources, Coalition Development with Agencies, Government(s), Non-Profit/Private Sector/International Organizations to Achieve Common Goals. Mental health professional, Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, Certified Addictions Counselor II (Washington, D.C.)
Professional Experience
July 2018 - Present
DHHS/ASA/OCIO/IO/OIS
Hours Worked per Week: 40
Supervisor: Eddie Blankenship
Acquisition Branch Chief, OIS – GS-1102 (15)
Advanced to provide strong support for Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Director of Business Operations regarding Office of Information Security (OIS) procurement and cybersecurity program investments. Diligently manage multiple IT Projects and deliver exceptional senior-level advisement to OIS Investment Management Team, DCISO and OCISO Directors. As OIS cybersecurity program Senior Advisor/Lead Procurement Lifecycle Analyst ensure 24-hour monitoring services and all needed customer/program support. Skillfully provide team personnel with exceptional guidance regarding work performance and problem resolution. Proponent of team as well as individual training.
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Expertly coordinate organizational acquisition planning/procurement of IT services/products for CISO. Author insightful weekly/monthly assessments ensuring efficiencies in Enterprise Resource Planning, policies, trainings, budgetary alignments and meeting organizational objectives. Regularly coordinates and consults with federal agencies and other organizations, representing the Immediate Office (IO) in meetings with both federal and non-federal professional organizations, as well as industry and the public. Actively participates in acquisition-related committees and working groups, with a focus on business systems. Advise on tactics/strategies regarding CISO initiatives to ensure compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act and Information System Security and Privacy requirements. Report on status of acquisition lifecycle, budgets and resource management concerning Federal/contracting staff requirements. Set standards for management/improvement and business practices of OCISO contract management services impacting operations of departmental IT activities.
Effectively utilize multiple contracting/interagency agreements to control any risks associated with delivering Program Acquisition capability. As needed, provide troubleshooting and problem resolution to support information security initiatives, ensuring service continuity and enhancing acquisition systems. This includes leveraging benchmarking practices and aligning with legislative mandates to drive continuous improvement. Devise array of innovative actions supporting collaborative efforts designed to improve stakeholder involvement and program outcomes. Lead for special acquisition reviews and studies, providing leadership and guidance to team members. Responsibilities include planning and executing projects or reviews, advising team members on critical tasks, and coordinating efforts to ensure successful outcomes. Utilize contracts, grants, agreements and OTAs to provide needed support and facilitate workgroups/teams focused on developing program improvements while protecting against information systems intrusions. Hold crucial responsibilities for coordinating development of procurement plans designed to enhance operations in support of managing acquisitions and improving customer support.
July 2015 – June 2018
DHHS/ASFR/OGAPA/DA
Hours Worked per Week: 40
Supervisor: Andrea Brandon Phone: 202-***-****
Procurement Analyst – GS-1102 (14/3)
Held multiple stakeholder relations management responsibilities. Oversaw Acquisition Lifecycle Management information system (IS), help desk and other stakeholder information business systems. Considered expert on IS applications, development requirements, analysis, process design and testing software integration. Successfully directed strategic initiatives/budget proposals to gain consensus on implementation of department/agency/division programs. Directed Integrated Project Team (IPT) in developing project strategy and designed policies/guidance toward improving oversight of program lifecycle, IS applications and workforce performance. Served as lead advisor to Senior Procurement Executive, Head of Contracting Authorities, senior division leadership and acquisition workforce regarding acquisition of crucial business systems.
Successfully implemented performance improvement resources to improve reporting/program oversight with quality data/standardization in reporting to Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation. Gained crucial professional acquisition certification including FAC-C Level III, FAC COR Level III and FAC-PM Level III.
Developed exceptional budgetary recommendations concerning program reporting and resource sustainability planning, in alignment with departmental/legislative mandates. Served as team lead/Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in developing/implementing acquisition lifecycle projects. Held responsibilities for implementing Contract Writing System updates to provide IT portfolio integration compatibility. Served as information resource for personnel regarding policies, procedures, regulations, initiatives and performance management for contractor support. Orchestrated Vendor Industry Day on behalf of Senior Procurement Officer.
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Diligently evaluated impact of systems/programs/policy changes in accordance with existing regulations and executive orders and developed logistical process recommendations concerning Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) legislation and OMB directives. Skillfully coordinated business processes, including testing and operational procedure utilization, to ensure project progression aligned with strategic intent. Expertly gathered crucial data and developed effective communication that assisted in clear understanding of stakeholder requirements.
Was tasked with directing modernizing/implementing of Acquisition Lifecycle Framework and successfully researched multiple methodologies supporting functional mission capabilities. Managed procurement system IT capital investment for performance improvement initiative. Was responsible for developing acquisition strategy, business case, proposal documentation and objectives; ensured post-award program compliance. Aligned budgetary reporting procedures with OMB/agency requirements and conducted departmental site visits/acquisition reviews to ensure operational compliance and mission support. Served as Change Management Agent with responsibilities for developing stakeholder communication avenues and system activities to improve program outcomes.
November 2012 – July 2015
DHHS/CMS/Office of Acquisition and Grants Management
Hours Worked per Week: 40
Supervisor Phone: 410-***-****
Contract Specialist – GS-1102 (13/4)
Held comprehensive responsibilities for facilitating training and developing technical correspondence as well as resolving application support and any acquisition lifecycle compliance issues. Served as point-of-contact (POC) for acquisition business systems. Skillfully assessed processes/policies and management activities, produced findings reports and developed program improvement recommendations. Reviewed acquisition policies including financial reviews of program budgets. Expertly managed technical systems/electronic records of agency Purchase Request Information Systems Management (PRISM) suite and IT-related projects and activities.
Served as interpreter of HHS/OMB IT policies into implementable actions. Supported Agency Acquisition Directors/end-users in compliance of awards for Small Business and special minority reporting. Was a professional resource concerning application requirements analysis, business process design and software integration. Skillfully assessed work processes, policies and management activities and trained Acquisition Information System Support (AISS) staff in these areas. Assumed leadership in analyzing data integrity of acquisition systems to evaluate agency performance goals. Also assessed workforce performance and developed recommendations toward ensuring service continuity.
Oversaw automated procurement systems and program guidelines to surface areas for improvement while providing risk management. Was responsible for customer support desk and led acquisition process automation utilizing SAMS, PPIRS, CPARS and FPDS-NG. Expertly served as small business data analyst and POC for quality reviews reporting. Reviewed contract pre-/post-award/administration activities to ensure regulatory compliance with Small Business reporting, FAR and HHSAR program/project lifecycle development. Developed contract policies and diligently reviewed contracting files to ensure compliance.
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November 2011 – November 2012
VA/VACO/Acquisitions Career Management Office
Hours Worked per Week: 40
Supervisor: Beda Tupay Phone: 202-***-****
Management Program Analyst – GS-343 (13/1)
Engaged to direct Applied Learning Center analysis of human capital development and training program. Developed policies/procedures concerning learning technology training and served as subject matter expert (SME) in managing training applications/software. Led qualitative/quantitative studies to surface focus for learning/development and represented Manager at meetings when appropriate. Was tasked with coordinating evaluation of data collection to identify acquisition workforce (AW) learning opportunities. Expertly analyzed data utilized in developing training programs supporting workforce competency forecasting and maintained all automated systems..
Designed performance assessments covering Center system use and reviewed qualitative/quantitative data to support continuous process improvement approach. Oversaw and developed reportage on succession planning and diligently reviewed program management analysis of methodologies utilized for program measures as delineated by OMB/OPM guidelines. Skillfully performed array of cost estimation, strategic plan development, performance management, budgeting and logistics/acquisition operations. Assessed projects/processes/procedures to ensure achievement of performance objectives and developed training delivery system modification recommendations regarding meeting AW occupational requirements. Regularly reviewed resource planning/justification toward achieving organizational goals in alignment with laws, policies and directives. Assisted with development of various protocols/procedures by researching established policies, regulations and OMB requirements.
Insightfully developed memoranda, relevant documentation, talking points and presentations concerning organizational activities. As COR for Center developed project schedules and budgets and collaboratively interfaced with SMEs and Statistical/Program Analyst. Oversaw daily operations and organizational learning study to measure educational requirements needed to improve workforce competency. Skillfully implemented assessment studies and other analyses of AW occupations.
Was VA POC regarding AW educational assessments for Center Manager and provided technical assistance to departmental leadership. Expertly on-boarded contract personnel and ensured appropriate security screening and all needed training. Facilitated performance improvement that enhanced operations within Program Office.
September 2010 – November 2011
DHHS/ASPR/Acquisitions Management Contracts/Grants (AMCG)
Policy and Information Division
Hours Worked per Week: 40
Supervisor: Famane Brown Phone: 202-***-****
Contract Specialist – GS-1102 (13/1)
Expertly reviewed compliance and systems issues regarding development/delivery of medical countermeasures, therapeutics and other devices utilized in Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) programs.
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Coordinated/validated DHHS data and contributed to Office of the Secretary Acquisition Dashboard and Tracking Metrics. Carefully implemented business system integration of System for Award Management (SAM) utilizing inter-agency coordination and provided needed system training. Uploaded small business opportunities into DHHS Procurement Forecast Process System.
Was instrumental in assisting AMCG in meeting goals with supportive recommendations and successfully conducted contract/policy reviews to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and executive orders. Directed internal reviews of contracts to ensure policies/procedures consistency. Diligently monitored Acquisition Career Management Information System (ACMIS) to ensure adherence by staff to all requirements and continually supported office staff activities. Authored written communications/presentations for stakeholder outreach activities to support Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act. Expertly researched legislation supporting FOIA training, requests and policy updates.
Also served Division of Grants as Grant Management Specialist (GS-13) from November 2010 to November 2011. In this assignment audited grant processes/procedures, identified any deficiencies and developed remediation recommendations supporting Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness programs. Conducted in-depth site visits and analyzed grantee reports to ensure compliance with all emergency grant parameters; reported findings to Chief Grants Officer/corresponding program office. Successfully met multiple responsibilities in facilitating review/processing of grant activities and updating relevant files. Served as fiduciary intermediary between DHHS and grantees and drafted grant management policies and regulations. Assisted program offices in preparing cooperative agreements and ensured that all grant activities were processed in alignment with legislative/agency policies.
Gained familiarity with Institutional Review Board and animal/human research requirements regarding grant/contract approval. Responded to grantee/program office on all Federal regulations, resolving any complex issues. Successfully employed various control measures while overseeing grantee performance, including data collection, monitoring and analysis of budget reports/systems. Delivered insightful and authoritative technical advisement, training and briefings on grant/financial mechanisms and applied appropriate regulations/policies. Also monitored international research and development grants to ensure compliance with set objectives.
July 2006 – Present
So Others Might Eat (SOME)
Hours Worked per Week: 40
Supervisor: Tracey Turner Phone: 202-***-****
On-Call Staff Manager & Clinical Counselor (LGPC, CACII)
For this large non-profit organization provide crucial management of on-call support services including behavioral, medical and social services across multiple sites within Washington, D.C. area. Direct staff performance and develop multiple strategies to support health and social services program. Design in-service staff training activities covering relationship management and organizational mission support. Comprehensive responsibilities include array of Human Resource-related areas, i.e., job description development, performance management and review, conflict resolution and participation in hiring/termination decisions. Licensed Graduate Clinical Professional and Certified Addictions Counselor
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Consistently track training activities for on-call employees to ensure adherence to specific position requirements. As a Certified Addictions Counselor Level II, facilitate client-centric psychoeducational/cognitive behavior counseling sessions and serve with treatment team tasked with overseeing client therapeutic processes. Skillfully direct health services personnel/operations as well as array of programs at multiple sites to ensure meeting of staffing needs sufficient to support all services and organizational mission. Expertly resolve client concerns, manage payroll and other financial matters and develop correspondence and program specifics for internal/external stakeholders.
University/Academic Involvements
September 2019 – Present
California University of Management and Science Virginia Campus (CALUMSVA)
Graduate School of Healthcare and Organizational Leadership
Associate Professor
Successfully deliver student support and educational involvement identical to that described below as Adjunct Assistant Professor for the University of Maryland University College. Additionally, develop course curriculum and post online as well as in classroom setting.
May 2018 – Present
University of Maryland University College
Graduate School (Business and Management Program: Intro to Contracting, Entrepreneurship/Venture Capital & Leadership)
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Continually utilize well-developed expertise to provide students with enthusiastic support and interaction, both virtual as well as in-person, toward successful learning experiences. Lead interactive problem-solving and project management demonstrations and continually provide improvement input to curriculum parameters to assure alignment with academic as well as industry standards. Continually demonstrate subject matter expertise and support student development through constructive feedback based on work performance and accomplishments.
Education / Certifications
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership, 2016
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Counseling, 2023
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Master of Business Administration, Medical Service Management, 2009
Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD
Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Administration, 2006
Summa cum Laude Graduate
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Department of Health and Human Services
Certificate, Acquisition Leadership Development, 2017
FAC PPM Level III Senior Certification, 2017
FAC-COR Level III Certification, 2015
FAC-C Level III Certification, 2014
Clinical Addiction Counselor II Certification
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
Publication
“Meeting Meaningful-Use Requirements with Electronic Medical Records in a Community Health Clinic” Walden University, ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2016. 10169277
Professional Memberships
National Contract Managers Association
Golden Key International Honors Society
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
National Counselor Association
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