Security Clearance Program Management
Resume:
Cynthia Bowman-Rooths
Security Clearance: Secret, PMP Certified
Email: ********@*****.***
Phone: 410-***-****
linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bowman-rooths-pmp-77887722/ Summary:
Dynamic Director of Program Management with over 30 years of extensive experience in the defense contracting sector. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-million-dollar contracts, and providing strategic oversight for complex programs. Successfully managed a $124Mcontract, ensuring timely project delivery within budget. Known for strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to programmatic excellence, eager to leverage unique capabilities to drive impactful results for future employers. TS Clearance. Accomplishments
• Led large cross-functional team of 170 subs and contractors (DevOps Engineers, AWS Cloud Architects, Cybersecurity SMEs, Test Engineers, Enterprise Architects, and Software developers) across two interrelated Agile Release Trains to ensure prompt execution of deliverables in support of DCSA’s National Background Investigation System (NBIS).
• Drove BD and Capture efforts including proposal support for multi-year follow-on contracts valued close to
$500M.
• Hosted several successful Quarterly Program Increment Planning sessions using Agile SAFe Methodology that brought together over 200 NBIS stakeholders, mission partners, Scrum Teams, and vendors.
• Managed $124M contract ensuring prompt completion of deliverables on time and within scope and budget.
• Successfully researched potential counter-IED (counter-improvised explosive device) initiatives as part of JIEDDO’s (now JIDA’s) rapid acquisition efforts and gained over $100M in funding.
• Saved the client over $2.2M in lease costs by performing facility analyses and consolidation. Professional Experience:
Self-Employed, Independent Consultant Nov 2024 – Present
• Provide guidance and insight to small businesses seeking to enter DoD contracts.
• Recommend areas for improvement to enhance each company’s portfolio.
• Facilitate networking opportunities by connecting small business owners with agency and large business points of contact.
Soliel, LLC
Director of Program Management March 2023 – Dec 2024
• Served as the subcontractor PM supporting DISA’s Defense Collaboration Services (DCS) contract that provided development, operational and sustainment support for DCS Web Conferencing Applications and Chat Applications as DoD enterprise services.
• Led engineering team in supporting the Thunderdome contract as part of DISA’s Zero-Trust application and network access architecture.
• Served as subcontractor PM for the Defense Enterprise Office Solutions (DEOS) contract providing engineering test and evaluation support, and integration support.
• Develop staffing plans, position descriptions, and screened/interviewed highly technical resources to support current and ongoing positions.
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• Support business development and capture efforts to include gathering insight, identifying opportunities, building connections, developing competitive intelligence, and strategizing win opportunities. Prominent Global Solutions, LLC
Portfolio Director/Program SME June 2021 – March 2023
• Served as the PM for DISA’s Defense Enclave Services (DES) 4th Estate Optimization contract to consolidate DoD 4th Estate IT systems under one IT system.
• Provide oversight and programmatic support for PGS’ portfolio of programs, leveraging business goals with data analysis to achieve growth, with an eye towards cost effectiveness and realistic solutions
• Led capture efforts to include gathering insight, building connections, developing competitive intelligence, and strategizing win opportunities.
• Aid in developing and populating the BD pipeline and tracking requirements; participating in Gate Reviews, Bid-No Bid decisions; Teaming Agreement decisions.
• Supply consultative services to the client for Trusted Workforce initiative planning, coordinating, and reporting.
• Assist with recruitment activities to include interviewing applicants, developing positions descriptions, and hiring key talent.
• Perform compliance and performance audits, identify trends, recommend improvement, implement tactical and strategic changes.
• Supply onsite consulting support to the client advising in the development, measurement, analysis, and reporting of NBIS use benefits, performance data collection, and metrics. Peraton (formerly Perspecta Enterprise Solutions, LLC) Sr. Technical Program Manager June 2018 – June 2021
• Led a cross-functional team of over 170 contractors and subcontractors using Agile SAFe methodologies in creating a scalable, configurable, end-to-end architecture that could integrate commercial and Government systems into one platform for DCSA’s National Background Investigation System’s (NBIS) Investigation Management contract. Simultaneously led DCSA’s DSS Personnel Vetting OTA effort that added additional functionality.
• Led multi-functional team of engineers, Pega software developers, enterprise architects, system and database admins, scrum masters, and cybersecurity SMEs in code development and deployment while ensuring cybersecurity was baked in with each software iteration.
• Provided BD/Capture support to orchestrate the award of the NBIS I&M OTA follow-on contract with DISA and DCSA, as well as the DSS OTA sole source contract with DCSA that included expanded scope.
• Hosted Quarterly Program Increment Planning Events with client, stakeholders, and team members.
• Drove capture of the $500M EIT contract as a sole source from DCSA. VOR Technology, LLC
Business Development & Capture Manager/Project Lead September 2016 – June 2018
• Drove Business Development and Capture Management efforts including proposal development and review
• Successfully led capture of two sole-source contracts with the Army APG.
• Oversaw development of Corporate Communications materials and documentation.
• Served as Project Lead/Contractor Program Manager supporting the standup of DISA’s National Background Investigative Services Contract overseeing development of program documentation such CONOPS, high level Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), Risk Management Plan, etc.
• Translated architectural and system engineering work products into a Capabilities Development Document
(CDD) and analyzed stakeholder feedback to the CDD for consistency, applicability, and redundancy. Page 3 of 4
AECOM Management Solutions Sector September 2015 – September 2016 Project Manager (Supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency)
• Perform programmatic activities and assessment needed to evaluate productivity and management methods such as quality assurance, process/status reports, budgetary status reports, and program management reviews to include development of program artifacts.
• Provide overall management of specific task orders and ensure that the technical solutions and schedules are implemented in a timely manner.
• Execute horizontal integration planning and interface with other functional areas to carry out the goals of the organization and to prevent work discrepancies amongst contractor personnel.
• Responsible for overall contract performance, cost, schedule. Lockheed-Martin IS/GS Sector June 2012 – August 2015 Project Management & Planning Operations Rep. Principal (Supporting the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3))
• Served as the Acting Mission Lead responsible for managing a variety of support functions to include Security, Logistics, Facilities, Human Resources, and Judge Advocate personnel.
• Advised on project, operations, and organizational efficiency; plan/implement change initiatives as needed.
• Planned for and supported DC3, AFOSI, or IG inspections.
• Brief executive leadership on project statuses and the way ahead.
• Oversaw acquisition and build-out of MILCON space and/or leased space based on client requirements.
• Coordinate development of Flight Deck to determine maximum space and staffing efficiencies.
• Prepare/review SOW and cost estimates for facility related projects.
• Develop Business Case Analyses and Project Management Plans. Lanmark Technology November 2011 – June 2012
Senior Analyst/Systems Integrator (Supported the Joint IED Defeat Organization, now called the Joint Improvised-Thread Defeat Organization)
• Researched potential counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) initiatives as part of JIEDDO’s business development efforts and obtain budget approval where possible.
• Socialize potential counter-IED initiatives to determine capability, interoperability, and redundancies.
• Conduct analysis of alternatives and develop recommended courses of action.
• Brief program initiatives before various JIEDDO review boards and executive/military leadership to obtain funding approval.
• Seek out new technologies to help the Warfighter and coordinate R&D efforts to find and deploy solutions. VIP Consulting October 2011 – November 2011
Realty Project Manager (Supporting the Federal Bureau of Investigation)
• Supplied project management support to the Bureau in standing up the Agency’s Real Estate Management Unit (REMU).
• Develop leasing policy based on GSA and FAR requirements.
• Coordinated team efforts to ensure prompt development and implementation of Leasing and Acquisition Policy.
Agensys Corporation June 2011 – September 2011
Consultant – Acquisitions (Supported the Joint Chiefs of Staff – The Pentagon) Page 4 of 4
• Provided life cycle contract management to support to the J7 - Directorate for Joint Force Development, Pentagon.
• Assisted Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR) in preparing and requesting modifications and reviewing invoices.
• Reviewed and verified fund expenditure on previous years’ obligations.
• Initiated closeout procedures and de-obligation of funds on contracts as needed.
• Collaborated with technical Action Officers, Joint Staff Comptroller’s and vendors and contractors in correcting identified contract funding discrepancies.
• Developed closeout documents (vendor letters, Contractor’s Release of Claims, de-obligation memos, etc.) to initiate and complete the closeout process.
Engineering Management Concepts October 2007 – June 2011 Principal Analyst, Team Lead (Supporting the Missile Defense Agency)
• Created and supervised the development of plans and programmatic information related to facility acquisition and logistics, portfolio management, and analysis of facility design and construction.
• Managed multiple subcontractors in meeting project deadlines.
• Assessed client’s processes and standard operating procedures and recommended process improvements for cost savings and resource efficiencies.
• Performed facility analysis of multiple leased property that led to over $2.2M in lease costs through facility consolidation.
• Developed budget and cost estimates for facility acquisition, hardware acquisition, and program planning.
• Led site surveys and developed SOWs to ensure timely and problem-free acquisition.
• Interviewed prospective hires; supervised team of senior analysts; performed employee assessments and recommended areas for improvement, merit pay increases, and training needs.
• Served as a member of IPT Team tasked with assessing client’s Procurement system, analyzing findings, and recommending process improvement initiatives, providing significant cost savings. Northrop Grumman Corporation/Westinghouse Elec. Corp. December 1988-October 2007 Sr. Government Administrator/Govt. Property Specialist
• Served as focal point for customer audits and Program Management Reviews as it relates to property management and contract compliance. Consistently ensured property system approval rating from client.
• Managed and tracked over $175M in government assets and ensured accurate financial and inventory reporting of assets.
• Performed compliance audit and recommended corrective action, where warranted.
• Created and implemented training curriculum on Property and Contracts Management. Education
University of Phoenix/MBA/Organizational Management Coppin State University/BS/Management Science PMI PMP Certified Professional DAU Systems Acquisition Part B Certification Skills
Program Management Business Operations Leadership
Business Development Contract Compliance Analytical Skills Capture Management Acquisitions Team Management
Microsoft Suite Policy Customer Relationship Management Adaptability Visionary Partnership
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