Project Manager Remote, Proposal Writer Remote, Technical Writer

BRIAN K. KURTZ

*** *. *** **** ****

Carlisle, PA 17015

Email: ********@*****.***

Tele: (717)–385-1982

WORK EXPERIENCE:

HRV, Conformance Verification Associates, Inc., (07/22/2024 to Present; 40 Hrs/Week)

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

Moon Township, PA 15108 (Duty Location: Newville, PA)

Supervisor: Gregory Bennett – Tele: 832-***-**** Contact: Yes

Duties: Review specifications, drawings, statement of work, schedule, budget and service order with the on-site Construction Project Manager (Gannett Fleming, Inc.) in support of a $4.3M PennDOT water and sewer infrastructure upgrade project (I-81 North/South Rest Stop facilities). Inspect all facets of construction work by contractors ensuring the results are in accordance with the PennDOT project requirements and contract with the client. Assist in scheduling, overseeing and inspection of time-sensitive upgrades to the building’s electrical, plumbing and backup generator in compliance with PennDOT policies. Review reporting requirements and documentation. Ensure PennDOT’s quality control and quality assurance standards are met or exceeded. Inspect a variety of construction work (excavation, building upgrades) to verify conformance with project documents and engineering/design plans. Conduct field tests, measurements, and verify material composition to ensure materials are in compliance with State and/or Federal standards and specifications. Generate, process and distribute inspection reports complying with all applicable deadlines. Communicate with the Project Manager, contractors, and other third parties on a regular basis to resolve issues and update current project status. Assist Construction Project Manager with bi-weekly status project meetings. Read and understand complex design and fabrication plans and specifications on a daily basis. Complete all required PennDOT and client safety training for the project. Maintain technical qualifications and industry-recognized training and certifications in support of the project.

Chief Information Office (11/04/2012 – 07/31/2020; 40 Hrs/Week)

IT PROJECT MANAGER

U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA

Supervisor: LTC Matthew Ruff – Tele: 717-***-****; Contact: Yes

Salary: $115,000.00 annual

Duties: Worked as Project Manager in the Chief Information Office supporting the U.S. Army War College students, International Fellows, staff and faculty. As lead CIO Project Officer, completed a variety of IT projects including large-scale commercial wireless network infrastructure installation, various hardware acquisitions (NIPR/virtual servers, switches, etc.), enterprise architecture and strategic planning initiatives, and established Internet Service Provider contracts. Served as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on a $5M Information Technology Service Support Contract. Wrote detailed Performance Work Statements (PWS). Chaired Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) to award the installation’s follow-on 5-year IT Service Support Contract. Provided IT and technical facility requirements and recommendations for the initial design, engineering and planning of the Army War College’s new state-of-the-art $73M academic facility. Involved in the planning and scheduling necessary to relocate 400 students, staff, faculty and respective IT equipment from the War College’s aging academic facility (“Root Hall”; circa 1960) to the new replacement academic building on campus.

Plans and Engineering Division, G-3, 5th Signal Command (03/29/2009 – 11/03/2012)

IT SPECIALIST/PROJECT MANAGER

Mannheim/Wiesbaden Germany

Supervisor: Ms. Elaine Macari - DSN-337-8722; Contact: Yes

Salary: $93,175.00 annual

Duties: Performed Program Management responsibilities on assigned projects within the European Theater. Duties included collecting functional requirements, estimating expenditures associated with a project, preparation of written reports and briefings to management and higher level officials, as well as coordination with higher headquarters. Served as Project Manager in the Stationing branch; responsible for the planning of 5th Signal Command re-basing and re-stationing programs and projects. Developed and executed concepts, broad project plans and project objectives; established priorities and requirements. Coordinated schedules, priorities and suspenses for regular and special assignments; reviewed building and technical designs. Responsible for developing, integrating and executing 5th Signal Command resources for the planning, programming and overseeing of the $25M OPMAS-E tie cable contract. Developed projects and programs to support the new construction of Controlled Environmental Vaults (CEV’s) as well as the repair and maintenance of existing maintenance holes, hand-holes, underground facilities and fiber/copper duct systems. New construction work required a thorough understanding of the existing fiber and duct system infrastructure and facility layouts. Coordinated all construction projects with the Public Works Master Planner and Engineers. Worked closely with various Real Estate Offices for the return of property, facilities and real estate. Coordinated with the Real Estate Office on easement rights for the purpose of returning American military installations to the Host Nation in the European Theater. Obtained all necessary facility work orders, easement rights, licenses, digging permits and turn-in documents for new construction projects and the release of U.S. installations. Coordinated with local telephone and electric companies to obtain communications services to the U.S. military installation. Completed Quality Control/Assurance inspections of IT communications within buildings throughout the installation. Developed and implemented annual and long range budgets, estimating, reporting and funding requirements.

Information Technology Division, Center for Strategic Leadership (10/01/2007 – 03/28/2009)

SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST/PROJECT MANAGER

U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA

Supervisor: LTC Michael Bessasparis – Tele: 717-***-****; Contact: Yes

Salary: $108,693.00 annual

Duties: Served as the Chief, Visual Communications Branch in the Information Technology Division, at the U.S. Army War College. Planned, directed, managed, and supervised the visual information services/staff that supported the War College’s resident and international students. Additional customers included visiting DoD, Federal government agencies and corporate customers conducting conferences, exercises, events and symposia in a mixed classification environment. Coordinated with staff in the quarterly reconfiguration exercises of the building’s rooms (40+) from typical unclassified capabilities to a classified facility. Advised military, commercial or professional organizations on new audio visual (A/V) technologies. Coordinated, proposed and implemented effective A/V information solutions and recommended facility sustainment systems. Procured state-of-the-art A/V systems to include data projection equipment, video production, multimedia capabilities, language interpretation to support international-level lectures, VTC’s and closed-circuit TV. High-profile work environment supported politically-sensitive events and classified exercises. Responsible for the management, operation, maintenance and configuration of a multi-million dollar video distribution system. Championed new visual information system projects and installations. Developed detailed technical Statements of Work. Established the VI Branch’s annual budget. Maintained detailed information on the Branch’s operating costs, training and resource requirements to senior leaders. Approved annual and multiyear long-range work plans. Participated in technical meetings and served on panels both locally and at other military installations. Advised senior leadership on secure/classified capabilities. Prepared and presented the Branch’s near term and future projects and potential upgrades. Prepared weekly progress reports and attended staff meetings. Provided progress briefings to the facility Director and the Installation Command personnel

PM Defense Communication Systems- Europe (11/03/2002 - 09/30/2007; 40 Hrs/Week)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Mannheim, Germany

Supervisor: Ms. Joann Ervin DSN 380-4457; Contact: Yes

Salary: $86,152.00 annual

Duties: Served as Program Manager and Site Manager for a variety of multi-million dollar “Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization (I3MP)” Projects. These information system projects were designed to upgrade the existing fiber network and copper telephone infrastructure and communication capabilities of Army installations located throughout Germany, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands. Worked independently to plan and direct the contract from its initial design state, through engineering and until final implementation and acceptance/turnover. Developed and implemented these network and communications projects by analyzing and identifying user and installation requirements. Determined which buildings on each military installation required IT infrastructure upgrades as well the building entry point and optimal location of the telecommunications room. Upgraded electricity and cooling in comms rooms as needed to support the new IT equipment. Worked with engineers on both Inside and Outside Plant standards and best practices to determine each building’s fiber, copper, server and switch requirements and optimal location. Coordinated with Installation’s Senior Leaders, Public Works Engineers, Master Planners and Real Estate Specialist to schedule and implement each building’s infrastructure upgrade (telephone copper and fiber) as well as all underground trenching between buildings. Building upgrades required a clear understanding of information systems policy and information standards to include Outside Plant, Inside Plant, network architecture planning, (i.e. - TCP/IP design and topology, switches, routers, etc.); this required a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current as well as the proposed end-state systems. Determined whether enhancements or upgrades to existing systems were adequate, or, if new components or complete systems were necessary. Chaired a variety of pre-award meetings and conferences with various site representatives ensuring that installation requirements could be satisfied within the scope of the I3MP contract as well as established DOD acquisition policies and program initiatives. After award, chaired weekly on-site project status meetings with key installation attendees and contractors to ensure a minimum of disruptions occurred to the installation's daily business activities concurrently balancing and maintaining I3MPs schedule and cost considerations. Prepared and presented a variety of clear and concise oral or written presentations, formal briefings and reports to various installation Directorate representatives, Product Leaders, Program Managers, senior military or civilian staff leaders, site managers, U.S. Local Nationals and NATO representatives at various stages of the program. Directed the work of contractors and work crews. Served as local Contracting Officer Representative (COR) which included verification of contractor's performance. Coordinated with Engineers and technical subject matter experts to provide senior officials at each installation with technical advice, guidance and solutions related to the I3MP project and overall program. Developed, directed and managed the contract solicitation, specifications, contract data requirements, detailed Statement of Work, solicitation, and schedule requirements for system architecture solutions. Performed cost effectiveness studies, feasibility studies and economic analysis comparisons such as Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE). As necessary, after contract award, worked with senior management representatives, installation Directorate officials, Contracting Officers and prime contractor POCs to implement any approved Engineering Change Proposals (ECP). These proposals required significant analysis and evaluation prior to adopting as they required significant changes or impact to the established I3MP program, contractual methods and procedures in terms of cost and schedule. Worked daily with DPW Engineers, Master Planners and Real Estate Specialists for all outside plant construction and maintenance and repair projects. Ensured that all programs and projects were completed on schedule and within established budget guidelines.

CIO, U.S. Army War College (09/03/1998 - 11/02/2002; 40 Hrs/Week)

SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST,

Carlisle Barracks, PA

Supervisor: Janice York – Tele: (717)- 242-4244; Contact: Yes

Salary: $64,000.00 annual

Duties: Served as Chief, Information Technology Branch in the Customer Assistance Division, CIO. As Helpdesk / Call Center Manager, supervised a subordinate staff of 13 military, civilians and contractors for a customer service organization supporting the Army War College mission. The Information Center was responsible for the operation, management, configuration, and life cycle management of over 700 client personal computers, laptops and peripherals on a campus network extending throughout multiple buildings with various data communications assets, Internet services other networks. Responsible for all personnel, management and human resource actions for the division including military and civilian evaluation reports, support forms, training plans, performance standards, awards, formal counseling, EEO/EO matters, job descriptions and interviewing for vacancy fills. Planned and directed various Information Technology training courses at the Computer Education Center supporting more than 330 senior military officers and 40 International Fellows, visiting VIP's and dignitaries. Project Management Officer for Lifecycle Replacement Plan for personal computers, printers and notebooks. Provided input to planning, coordination and establishment of policies and programs for various IT Disciplines for the College and Installation. Analyzed and evaluated the Information Technology Acquisition Program recommending program changes based upon identified program deficiencies, shortfalls or inconsistencies. Developed short and long-range program plans to include modernization, lifecycle, budget, sustainment and investment plans. Developed and managed the division's operating budget. Determined and assigned objectives and goals to subordinates. Supervised Official Mail Distribution Center, Printing/Publications Branch, Records Management, and FOIA employees. Performed all duties as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Quality Assurance Evaluator for annual recurring Computer Maintenance Contract ($257k). Primary lead for the CIO responsibility and execution of the annual in-processing of 370+ resident War College students and International Fellows.

EDUCATION:

Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg PA (08/26/1978 - 12/17/1978)

Degree: N/A - Major: Business Administration; Minor

GPA: 3.2 Semester Hours: 12

AWARDS:

Received 40 consecutive "Exceptional" or "Top Block" annual performance ratings (1980 to 2020).

Received 18 “Sustained Superior Performance”, “Special Act”, “Time-Off” or “On-The-Spot” awards (Feb 1980 to Jul 2020).

“Quality Step Increase” Award (Jan 1995).

Carlisle Barracks' "Civilian Employee of the Quarter" (Aug 1995).

U.S. Army War College's "Commanding General’s Bonus Award" (Nov 2001).

"Civilian Meritorious Medal" - 2 each (Nov 2002 and Sep 2007).

TRAINING:

Training in Project Management, Information Technology, Project Management, Supervisory, Acquisition/Procurement/Contracting, Budget, Resource Management and Facilities Management.

PC Troubleshooting Support and Repair; Windows Support

Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, Internet Explorer and Project “Windows Support”

Visio and Flowcharting

Data Communications

Identifying and Confirming Users Requirements (Systems Analysis)

Systems Administration

Federal Budget

Relational Databases

Supervisor Development Course

Equal Employment Opportunity

Total Army Quality Management

Information Requirements Study

Leadership Executive Development Course

Contract Administration and various Contracting Officer Representative courses

Consideration of Others Training

CERTIFICATIONS:

Defense Acquisition University's PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION LEVEL II (08/11/2005), 160 hours, Mannheim Germany.

Defense Acquisition University's PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION LEVEL I (12/01/2003), 160 hours, Mannheim Germany

Call Center Manager's CERTIFIED HELPDESK MANAGER (07/23/2000), 40 hours, Boston

CompTIA's A+ CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN for PC Repair, Troubleshooting and Support (03/03/2000), 80 hours, Reston, VA.

Learning Tree International's PC SERVICE AND SUPPORT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (12/19/1999), 80 hours, Reston, VA.

DA's CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (1993 and 2013), 40 hours.

DA’s CONTRACTING OFFICER TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE with orders.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

- Hold Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance.

- 40 years of Federal Service experience. 32+ years in the IT field working IT systems support

- Specialized experience in Program/Project Management, acquisitions, procurement, budget, policy, plans, short/long-range planning and supervision of civilian, military and contracted employees.

REFERENCES: Can be provided upon request.

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