Project Management Professional with Stakeholder Focus, Group Leader

Thomas Miller, PMP

Reston, VA, *****, US, 571-***-****, **********@*******.***

SUMMARY Dynamic Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 20 years of experience as an acquisition, procurement and contracts manager. Proven expertise in developing pre-award acquisition artifacts for projects up to

$100M+. Recognized for managing successful source selection processes. Significant achievements include leading the creation of acquisition strategies that enhanced organizational efficiency and program success. Bringing a strong background in stakeholder collaboration and a commitment to excellence to drive the success of future contracts management initiatives.

WORK EXPERIENCE

06/2004 – 06/2025 Project Management Professional, Acquisition/Procurement

Specialist, Group Leader MITRE Corporation

McLean, VA

Developed pre-award acquisition artifacts, including Statements of Work (SOW), market research reports, and acquisition plans for various procurements. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission requirements. (DOJ-FBI)

Championed the development of the Testing and Evaluation Strategy Briefing for CyberSentry’s R1 acquisition decision event within the DHS rapid acquisition lifecycle. (DHS-CISA)

Oversaw acquisition tasks and directed the creation of pre-award artifacts for diverse procurements. Facilitated multiple source selections and managed stakeholder expectations. Conducted knowledge transfer of MITRE skills/resources to the FDA upon the conclusion of MITRE support. Evaluated and enhanced program/project management templates for the Field Operations Directorate (FOD) PMO. Authored a comprehensive transition plan to preserve MITRE's deliverables and facilitate knowledge transfer. (DHS-USCIS)

Managed acquisitions from SOW creation to solicitation for projects ranging from small-scale to $100M+. Provided post-award support including program management, risk oversight, deliverable review, SLA monitoring, and award fee evaluations. (DHS-I&A)

Performed technology research on metrics to enhance CBP passenger processing. Authored findings and briefings that significantly influenced performance measurement strategies. (DHS-S&T)

Delivered comprehensive project management for integrated health information system design and development. Oversaw requirements, risks, schedules, and authored acquisition documents including SOWs. (DHS-USCG)

Facilitated project management and acquisition support for the Human Capital Improvement Program (HCIP). Developed IGCE/SOWs, reviewed deliverables, and advised on implementation strategies. (VA- HQ)

Supported senior DHS stakeholders in managing border protection and foreign visitor tracking systems. Oversaw reviews of proposals, cost/schedule performance (EVM), risks/issues, and deliverables. Led source selection and authored reports for 70-person fingerprint examiner contract proposals. Participated in EVM validation reviews and led the SCAMPI B CMMI assessment team. (DHS-US-VISIT/OBIM)

Managed direct reports at MITRE as Group Lead for 10 years. Guided career development, evaluations, mentoring, and administrative tasks.

05/1999 – 05/2004 Functional Manager/Deputy Product Manager, and others,

American Management Systems (AMS)

Fairfax, VA

Functional Manager/Deputy Product Manager, Procurement Desktop – Industry (PD-I) (Boeing)

Integration Manager and Deputy Product Manager, PD-I (Boeing)

Product Manager, Standard Procurement System - Integrated (SPS-I) Test Team Manager, SPS-I (DOD)

Acceptance Test Lead, Procurement Desktop–Defense (PD2) (DOD) Test Analyst, Procurement Desktop–Defense (PD2) (DOD)

Instructional Designer and Trainer, FFS (USDA)

10/1997 – 05/1999 Instructional Designer and Trainer, Credit

Management Solutions, Inc. (CMSI)

Annapolis Junction, MD

Led the design and development of a computer-based training solution for credit origination systems.

Spearheaded the selection, development, and commercialization of the

training prototype.

08/1996 – 05/1997 Adjunct Instructor, Baltimore County Community College Baltimore, MD

06/1994 – 12/1997 Adult Education Instructor of Adult Literacy/Math (remedial-

calculus), York County School of Technology

York, PA

08/1990 – 10/1997 Middle School Math/French Teacher, South Eastern Middle

School

Fawn Grove, PA

08/1989 – 08/1990 High School Math Teacher in Vocational School, York County

School of Technology

York, PA

EDUCATION

1993 – 1996 Temple University

MEd, Psychoeducational Processes

Philadelphia, PA

Psychoeducational Processes (Group & Change Processes focus)

1984 – 1989 Pennsylvania State University BS, Secondary Education

Secondary Education (Math & French certification)

1984 – 1989 Pennsylvania State University BA, Psychology

Psychology (Cognitive focus)

1984 – 1989 Pennsylvania State University BA, French

French (Language and Culture focus)

University Park, PA

University Park, PA

University Park, PA

SKILLS TS/SCI-eligible (DOD, DHS), DHS

Fitness Determination

Project Management

Acquisition Management Procurement Management

Risk Management Source Selection Planning

Contract Management Source Selection Facilitation

Testing Evaluation Criteria

Requirements Analysis Software Development Life Cycles

Configuration Management Data Conversion

Upgrade Planning EVM

CMMI Leadership

People Management Mentoring

Training Team Management

Communication Stakeholder Management

Federal Acquisition Regulation

Microsoft Office

Project Management Microsoft Project

Collaboration Proposal Evaluation

Instructional Design Program Oversight

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