Program and Project Management Leader with 20+ Years' Experience

Michael S. Holden – Program & Project Management Professional

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Summary

Seasoned leader with 20+ years’ experience in program, project, and contract management across federal IT environments. Expert in integrating technology, teams, and processes to achieve federal agency objectives, notably within PMO support. Extensive DoD process knowledge, driving cost savings and service improvements. Demonstrated success in mentoring, IT system implementation, business development, and managing complex projects issues.

Core Competencies:

• Program & Contract Management • Software Development Life Cycle

• Risk & Change Control • PMO Governance

• Financial & Budget Management • Strategic Planning

• Stakeholder & Vendor Relations • Records & Information Management

• Quality Assurance • Scheduling & IMS Management

Security Clearance: Active Secret

Professional Experience

Synergetic Information Systems, Inc. – DISA/IE6 PMO; Lead Acquisition Specialist-04/2021–08/2025)

• Provided comprehensive acquisition management support throughout the entire acquisition and project management lifecycle, including strategy, planning, requirements gathering and analysis, market research, cost estimating, document development, contract lifecycle monitoring, and status reporting.

• Supported the IE6 PMO with ability in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 Series Directives, and their applicability to DoD Services Acquisitions.

MPF Federal, LLC – U.S. Army AIES Program, IT Project Manager (11/2019–04/2021)

• Provided project management support to PMO processes, including governance, oversight, and management of schedule, cost, scope, and risks.

• Maintained the program document repository using Teams and SharePoint.

• Facilitated the Technical Review Board (TRB) and tracked all ongoing efforts and exceptions.

• Led project planning and status meetings to ensure progress within schedule and budget.

DSA, Inc. – DISA National Background Investigation System; Sr. Acquisition Consultant (12/2018–11/2019)

• Supported Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) National Background Investigation System (NBIS) Program Management Office (PMO) in governance, oversight, and management of schedule, cost, and scope for Acquisition, Finance, and Budgeting activities.

• Developed processes, procedures, SOPs, spend plans, and acquisition plans, performing SME activities for NBIS PMO.

• Provided subject matter ability in pre-award acquisition documentation, including business case, communication plan, QA plan, technical statements, market research, funding description, IGCE, acquisition plan, SLAs, and compliance documentation.

COACT J5, Inc. – Dept. of the Navy; Program Manager (04/2018–12/2018)

• Supported the Department of the Navy’s Directives & Records Management Division (DRMD) in directives management, electronic records management, and administration of the DON Enterprise Records Management Solutions (ERMS) System.

• Oversaw contract operations, financial activities, and reporting.

• Managed the creation, validation, dissemination, and verification of SECNAV directive case files, ensuring compliance with DON standards.

• Ensured directives were available enterprise-wide and for historical use via DON websites

DSA, Inc. – DISA; Sr. PMO Consultant (05/2015–04/2018)

• Directed pre-award acquisition documentation development, contract evaluation, and market research for PMO service acquisitions activities.

• Developed and updated DISA electronic records management policies and procedures.

• Created process and procedure documents, reviewed documentation, and collaborated on IT solutions to improve business processes.

• Managed project schedules, milestones, risk and strategy analysis, and weekly status reporting.

Spectrum – DLA Energy Applications PMO; Acquisition Program Manager (10/2014–05/2015)

• Provided IT acquisition management, planning, coordination, analysis, and technical writing support for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Applications PMO.

• Ensured adherence to DoD and DLA regulatory policies, delivered briefings to senior managers, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.

• Briefed program status to stakeholders and supported SIPR and NIPR Programs.

• Managed project schedules and supported program mission and priorities.

Diamond Solutions, Inc. – FDA Center for Tobacco Products; Project Officer (10/2012–07/2014)

• Designed, developed, and implemented an automated electronic records management program for the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP).

• Ensured compliance with the Presidential mandate for electronic records migration to NARA’s ERA portal.

• Managed multiple projects, conducted management studies, and made recommendations on operational improvements.

• Oversaw project execution, compiled data and reports, conducted risk analysis, and briefed upper management.

Additional roles in federal records management, project leadership, and financial analysis for SSA, DHS, ICE, FDA, VA, and FEMA contracts.

Education & Military

Morgan State University, BS Accounting (1980)

MD Army National Guard, Honorably Retired (21 years)

Certifications & Technical Skills

• PMP Certification (Courses Completed)

• Defense Acquisition Certifications (DAU ACQ165, ACQ205)

• NARA Records Manager, FOIA, OMB300, JCIDS, FAR, DFAR, ISO 9001

• Business Analyst Body of Knowledge (BABOK)

• Microsoft Office Suite Certification

• CompTIA A+ (Courses Completed)

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