SME Scaled Agile, Program Management

Marlys Norby

***********@*****.*** • LinkedIn Profile • 703-***-**** • Alexandria, VA Zip Code 22315 Federal Acquisition & Program Management Executive Nationally-recognized leader experienced in orchestrating multi-billion-dollar federal programs, architecting enterprise-wide contract strategies to transform underperforming portfolios, and inspiring next-generation procurement professionals through training and skills assessments.

40 years program management and acquisition program execution 1)assessing and issuing $1.2B+ contract task orders for ETASS portfolio at FAA 2) Established service level agreements 3) established metrics at State Department, and DoD agencies, implementing SAFe methodologies that accelerate program delivery, 4) standardizing acquisition processes for immature environments, and recovering procurement operations that hadn't executed contracts 5+ yrs.

Creating evaluating and executing requirements in programs and systems engineering for acquisition pathways pre-award through closeout, managing multiple subcontractor joint ventures with high-value task order throughput, and establishing performance-based strategies to optimize cost and schedule outcomes across hundreds of task orders. Proven history of authoring industry-standard training materials. Original author of the Contract Management Body of Knowledge, now adopted nationally and developing DAWIA Level III-curriculum creating Villanova's Master Contracting Series, while maintaining dual expertise as certified PMP and SAFe Senior Program Consultant. Excels in transforming fragmented program offices through strategic stakeholder alignment and team workflow for SPAWAR/NAVAIR programs. Multiple positions as change agent. Areas of Expertise

• Federal Acquisition Strategy Development

• DAWIA Level III Training & Certification

• Project, Program Lifecycle Management

• Source Selection & Solicitation Planning

• Joint Venture & Subcontractor Oversight

• COR Training & Mentorship

• Risk Management & Mitigation

• Contract Lifecycle Management

• Acquisition Policy & Compliance

• Team Leadership & Development

• FAR/DFARS Regulatory Expertise

• Award Fee & CPARS Administration

• Government Cost Estimating (IGCE)

• SAFe, Agile Program Implementation

• Performance-Based Acquisition (PBA)

Career Highlights

Directed all aspects contract awards of $1.2B contract portfolio as FAA Contracting Officer, including overseeing 500 task orders across 3 operational teams.

Joint Venture 1996-1996 Streamlined procurement operations by processing 90+ purchase orders weekly while managing 22+ subcontractor relationships. 700 positions managed 22 subcontractors while supporting brac for SPAWaR (200 orders)

1997-2000 Industry Director of Contracts Generated 5,000+

• 40 years proposal submissions across multiple contract strategy development and solicitation management.

Delivered 15+ years of specialized training to government agencies, including PEO EIS, DIA, BTA, FEMA, VA, DTIC, and CBP.

Spearheaded up to $125M annual revenue stream as Deputy Program Manager for joint venture operations.

• Orchestrated 700-position workforce deployment through $10M SCI task order contract implementation.

Led 4,000+ member organization as President of NCMA's largest chapter (Tyson's Corner). Career Experience

Improve acquisition alignment by engaging stakeholders to define success requirements and by drafting charters and roadmaps with schedules for transformation projects. Support enterprise maturity by reporting to Branch Chief and higher SES agency leadership: preparing documentation for reviews and signatures; progressed queue of State Department 49 active contracts for supplies, services, and products supporting Passport Enterprise.

Key Achievements:

Achieved significant advancement in Passport Services contract portfolio ($5M to $1B+) by establishing complete contracting packages and recommending strategies across pre-award, award, and post-award phases.

PEO Digital/Enterprise (Navy/Army) Orchestrated standardization of acquisition processes by defining team work tasks in MS Planner (with ServiceNow unavailable) and training CORs (Levels I–III) on the acquisition life cycle; issued CLPs to strengthen workforce capability.

Led re-establishment of contracting operations after unacceptable lapse in issuance by delivering core acquisition artifacts, including IGCEs, Market Research Reports, acquisition plans, strategy recommendations, Justification and Approval documentation, contract modifications, and proposal evaluations.

Scrum Master for Flank Speed/Nautilus azure virtal desktop teams by establishing backlog in ServiceNow,

Defining capacity, scoring features, measuring outcomes, and coordinating with Microsoft on product design, testing, and delivery.

Leveraged strong communication and interpersonal capabilities to collaborate with multiple Scrum Masters and Flank Speed teams in standardizing information flow and reporting for senior leadership. Key Achievements:

Release Train Engineer for Flank Speed Azure Virtual Desktop (2021 to 2023), leading delivery for PEO Digital to enhance O365 services, strengthen zero-trust security, and improve Navy end-user experiences, device management, and data protection.

2022-2023 Advocated for and promoted Agile maturity as member of Leading Agile Center of Excellence (2022 onward), earned SPC certification (2022), and trained MLB Booz Allen staff in Scaled Agile practices, while delivering four DEA lunch-and-learn training sessions.

Created Award Fee PEISI BPA, created contract hoint venture procedures for SPAWAR Joint venture, created FEMA contractbstrategies and reviews for oversight commitee

2011 Created SOP for DTIC $15B IAC (12 functional areas)

Responded to and created over 5000 proposal responses as Director of Contracts classified/unclassified

1998 created $50m commercial satellite contract

Success outcomes

1. 2010 for Business Transformation Agency with team of 8 created solicitation (in 3 minutes nths vice the prior contractor terminated after 8 montys)to award medical records transformation contract August 2010 2. As PM, expanded USDA contract supportbfrom 12-20 2018, established close out success with team; previously absent at agency 3. 1999-2003 eatablished basic contracting Series for NCMA Tysons Corner 4. ESI/BMRA and Villanova deployed over 100 training courses 1 day to 9 weeks 5. Reviewed and created over 1000 acquisition plans 1989-2025, provided FAI training for writing plans 6. Provided market research and presented contract strategies 1987-2025 (compiled responses, evaluated schedles and rate criteria ir product pricing)

7. 2018 transformeprogram operations and workforce management for 20 staff, including hiring, performance oversight, task assignments, and full life cycle execution to meet order completion and policy requirements. Optimized reporting and accountability by compiling and delivering weekly briefings to USDA MASCO leadership, providing task metrics, and ensuring timely contract deliverables.

8. Steered seamless execution of procurement actions across micro-purchase, SAT, and SAP levels (up to $10M), including modifications, purchase orders, and closeouts, and corrected errors from prior writeups to ensure compliance in PRISM and FPDS.

9. As USDA PM (20 peopl) recognized workforce engagement by awarding spot bonuses and initiating weekly stand-up meetings to align teams and improve communication.

10. Expedited policy implementation by adapting to evolving USDA leadership directives and integrating changing policies into staff workflows.

11. Expanded FAA HQ on EnRoute Technical Assistance Support Services (ETASS), a National Air Space program management support vehicle, managing over 400 active Cost Plus Fixed Fee task orders across three prime contracts. Improved contract execution by establishing new methods for issuing and completing orders, negotiating awards, and coordinating management– legal reviews.

12. Administered processing of requisitions, invoices, and modifications in PRISM, Delphi, and KSN, while reviewing proposals and invoices for cost elements, fee structures, and corporate changes affecting indirect cost allocations. 13. Accelerated acquisition capability by serving as a CS to establish warrant through FAA internal processes; transitioned from Incatech consultant (Oct 2017–Jul 2018) to FAA federal employee (2018). 14. Expedited task execution and approvals by directing coordination among four contractor staff, three COR staff, and Program Manager.

15. 2004 created with DAR council and DCCW PIV DFARS provision in use now. 16. Supported COR and ACOR on DHS Customs and Border Protection Integrated Fixed Towers Program, a $185M Fixed Price EVM initiative at PMOD level. Improved program oversight by drafting contract modifications, official correspondence, and compliance documentation.

17. Enhanced executive communication by creating presentations, capturing technical meeting minutes, and facilitating contract compliance reviews.

18. Streamlined performance management by developing 2016 CPARS assessment and providing expert recommendations to leadership.

19. Resolved Inspector General concerns for Marcorpsycom DOD contracting facility by conducting contract audit file assessments

(IBA) and delivering targeted training addressing audit findings. 20. Delivered FAI/DAU-compliant training aligned with DAWIA I–III 2014 FAC-C standards by designing and teaching courses ranging from CON 90 through CON 360.d FAA written contract review 5-6 week process to digital review for ETASS task orders to 3 days

Key Achievements:

Broadened federal workforce knowledge by organizing CON 90 (FAR/190) training for USAMRAA, building courses for NIH, HHS, DHS-ICE/CBP, Coast Guard, GSA (SAP-126, SAP I/II), and tailoring ethics, cost/price analysis, and capstone programs for NASA, GSA, and DOD.

Accomplished expansion in reach to more than 22 federal entities by facilitating 15+ annual cost and price analysis classes (CON 170/270, CON 290) between 2014–2016, earning consistent student ratings above 4.0/5.0 and recognition as a top-rated instructor.

Advanced professional certifications nationwide by offering Commercial and Federal Contracting Masters programs through Villanova University, developing full lifecycle course content, and recording 100+ instructional presentations. Shaped VA acquisition policies by drafting memoranda, core policy instructions, and congressional reports through direct support of Director of Acquisition Policy. Strengthened organizational compliance by reviewing and refining policy guidance issued across Veterans Affairs headquarters. Key Achievements:

Delivered Interagency Agreement task execution for VALU via subcontract under a Veteran-Owned company. Supported Tricare and SAF/IL logistics programs by developing program office documentation, schedules, and planning tools. Facilitated IT program modernization by aligning VIPS requirements with Modular Open Systems Architecture for digital data processing across MEPCOMs. Key Achievements:

Accelerated issuance of VIPS solicitation by completing critical acquisition documentation, including Acquisition Plan, Source Selection Plan, Statement of Objectives, PRD, and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, within three months of onboarding.

Advanced workforce capability by delivering brown-bag training sessions on Performance-Based Acquisition methods. Career Note

Produced acquisition artifacts, visuals, and leadership documents to enable well-informed decision-making, while promoting scaled agile practices across program office and preparing transition framework for subsequent awardee. Established dashboards at multiple agencies.

Formulated, implemented, and directed acquisition and contract strategy for newly chartered FMS ACES program (2023), providing strategic guidance on structure, compliance, and business approaches. 2000-2025 Applied Scaled Agile, PBA, and PMI methodologies to design acquisition pathways meeting Army and FMS requirements, while enabling efficient delivery

Qualifications and Training

Education

Master of Business Administration in Management & Contracts Marymount University – Arlington, VA Bachelor of Science in Communications University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN ITAR Training (ITT Empowered Official) FD Associates Contractor Performance Measurement Course Defense Systems Management College – Fort Belvoir, VA Training & Certifications

SAFe Senior Program Consultant (2025) (Certified SAFe for Government – Enabled to Teach SAI Classes) Project Management Professional (PMP) (Certificate #2004756) Certified Professional Contracts Manager (#4000) (Active) NCMA Lifetime Certification #4000, Recertified Annually) Shipley Certified Consultant

Results Training Coach (2014) (Neurologic Leadership Group) ACE & AAAI/ISMA Certified Fitness Professional (2026) PD/2 User Certification (Obtained while at INSCOM (SPS PD/2 system used at INSCOM, FEMA, and EFV) American Council on Exercise Certifications: Personal Trainer • Group Fitness Instructor • Weight Management Coach Leadership

NCMA National Positions

Commercial Certification Chair CMCAB (Contract Management Certification Advisory Board) NCMA Tyson's Corner Chapter Positions

Chapter President (4,000+ Members) • President-Elect • VP of Professional Development • Director, CPCM Certification Program (Two Terms) Government & Industry Positions

Senior Program Consultant SAI (Certified/Enabled in Leading for Government, Teams, Product Owner, Implementing) Member PEO Digital LACE (2022 – 2023)

Contracting Officer FAA (2018) (ETASS Contract with 3 Teams, 500 Task Orders, $1.2B Total Managed) Deputy Program Manager SSA (Managed 22+ Subcontractors, 90+ POs Weekly, $125M/year JV Contract) Awards & Accolades

Booz Allen Best Efforts Award for BTA Project

NCMA National Achievement Award for the 2nd Edition Publication of Contract Management Body of Knowledge Arthur G. Mueller Award, NCMA (for CMCAB and Committee Work) National Contract Management Association Fellow, Tyson's Corner Chapter 2002

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