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Conceptualized, internally marketed, and wrote classified Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), leading engagement across multiple capability program directorates, with extensive interface with senior Pentagon USAF policy staff, leveraging congressional statutory authority targeted at streamlined acquisition methodology for rapid access to potential commercial partners for execution of mission essential services and functions. Principal acquisition authority for assigned capability program directorate and senior acquisition consultant/catalyst for change.

675 N. Randolph St., Arlington, Va 22203

Directed agency acquisition policy, quality and training initiatives. Reported to Senior Procurement Executive (SPE)/Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA), and Deputy Director, Contracts Management Office. Managed internal business controls and compliance initiatives. Served as DARPA Representative to Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee (ISDC), and liaison to the Comptroller for audit readiness. Managed agency University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) contracts, Comptroller Office portfolio, and served as grants/agreements/contracting officer with unlimited warrant.

Washington D.C

Supervised staff of 12 responsible for Office of Headquarters Procurement Services acquisition policy and eBusiness systems matters. Reported to Office Director/Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA). Managed Acquisition Fellows Program. Served as Competition Advocate and Task/Delivery Order Ombudsman. Led acquisition workforce training initiatives.

Washington, Dc

Supervised eight finance and acquisition professionals chartered to improve business operations. Served as Senior Business Advisor to Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and his staff. Authored first ever Innovation Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), promoting acquisition agility/speed.

Washington, Dc

Supervised geographically dispersed staff of 14 with responsibility for all acquisition policy matters. Reported to the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE)/Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO). Served as DIA representative to the Intelligence Community (IC) Procurement Policy Council hosted at Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Interacted with Chiefs from the various intelligence agencies. Developed unique/classified policy to support mission objectives. Led quarterly training efforts.

Washington, Dc

Managed high priority national security classified major weapons system program in support of Headquarters U.S. Air Force with special emphasis on streamlined program execution.

Pentagon, Arlington, Va

Managed commercial items, contracts authority, and other transactions (OT) for Prototypes matters for the Department of Defense (DoD). Representative to the Patent, Data, Copyright Committee (PDCC) for intellectual property matters. Responded to congressional inquiries from various Members of the House and Senate. Interacted with senior defense and non-defense officials from various organizations and agencies.

Arlington, Va

Achieved #1 Status as Contracting Officer for Advanced Technology Office (ATO). Awarded largest number of actions/dollars in support of unclassified and classified program office requirements. Secured consulting services of first 2-star general in Fallujah during the Iraq War. Increased workload productivity by 15%, including 20% time-reduction to process award actions.

Seattle, Wa

Managed staff of 5, with oversight authority of over 1000 award actions. Acting Team Chief, responsible for 121 DARPA other transaction (OT) agreements valued at $1 billion. Created administrative procedures unique to OTs. Led OT training sessions and participated in program reviews throughout the United States. Achieved Employee of the Quarter distinction.

Ft. Lewis, Wa

Issued award documents in support of commissary activities in the Northwest Pacific Region. Assisted coworkers with management of contract files. Provided statistical analysis to support contracting officer negotiations.

Keyport, Wa

Led Process Improvement Team chartered to improve contracting operations. Wrote 40 page analysis paper, including 10 recommendations for $180K savings and 20% reduction in time for contract award. Awarded $10 million annually under urgent and compressed deadlines. Negotiated 50 award actions in 1 month, and personally prevented the shutdown of Hawaii Operations Detachment by placing 20 time critical task orders in 1 week. Secured consulting services of retired flag officers (i.e. Generals and Admirals). Achieved “Distinguished Graduate” distinction in completion of Intermediate Contracting class.

Bremerton, Wa

Awarded dozens of contracts for millions of dollars for U.S. Navy ship repair and overhaul. Dispositioned claims/disputes matters. Awarded contract that decommissioned the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier (CV41), which is now a floating museum in San Diego, CA.

St. Louis, Mo

Among two interns out of 50 chosen for top priority (Comanche) source selection evaluation board. Served on subcontract cost evaluation team that analyzed contractor proposal information up to $1 billion. Achieved “Commandant’s List” distinction in completion of Basic Contracting course.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marketing, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Outstanding College Students of America, National Dean's List, 5 National Honor Societies

Accounting, 3.7