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Leading a team of 100 accountants, research administrators and compliance professionals through all elements of central post-award research administration, indirect cost rate and fringe benefit rate proposal and maintenance, effort reporting, service and recharge center rate review and cash management. Led division through implementation and stabilization of Workday as the UW's new finance and grants ERP. Supporting a $1.7B research enterprise.

Directed WSU's central post-award research administration department, 39 FTE, in all aspects of financial research administration and post-award compliance, supporting over $350M in sponsored project expenditures annually. Led the department through the implementation of Workday as the university's new finance, HCM, payroll and grants ERP, while simultaneously leading a thoughtful transition to a fully-remote operating environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Negotiated and approved contractual agreements with industry partners and affiliates in higher education. Led process improvement efforts in the Contracts Office as the institution prepared to implement a new ERP. Maintained the unit's budget.

Company Commander & Battalion Staff: Commanded a Company of Army professionals of various backgrounds and expertise in training and service to both the unit and state missions. Piloted the Company through a transformative period of state-mandated divestiture, assisting Soldiers in career management as they were assigned to new units and occupational specialties. Accountable for over $5 million in unit equipment. Concurrently responsible for all personnel and administrative matters for a… Show more Company Commander & Battalion Staff: Commanded a Company of Army professionals of various backgrounds and expertise in training and service to both the unit and state missions. Piloted the Company through a transformative period of state-mandated divestiture, assisting Soldiers in career management as they were assigned to new units and occupational specialties. Accountable for over $5 million in unit equipment. Concurrently responsible for all personnel and administrative matters for a Battalion of over 500 Soldiers. Authored Battalion Standard Operating Procedures. Led efforts in preparing for external audits/inspections, and the Company's first-ever successful physical security inspection.Executive Officer responsible for operational planning and leadership, and logistical resourcing for a Company of 150 Soldiers.Platoon Leader responsible for training, development, and administration for 40 Soldiers. Show less

Contract employee assigned to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Western Acquisition Division as a Contract Specialist. Conducted pre-award, award, and post-award actions for a variety of contract types, including MATOC, SATOC, and other IDIQs. Developed and implemented complex contracting plans, considering client needs and socioeconomic program goals.

Responsible for procurement transactions including supply and service acquisition, initiation of procurement actions, acquisition planning, market research, solicitation, proposal evaluation, award, administration, and closeout.Annual budget of $5.4 million. Coordinated manning and personnel efforts for 215 maintenance professionals. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on multiple service and supply contracts. Budget analyst and liaison for all Military Interdepartmental Purchase… Show more Responsible for procurement transactions including supply and service acquisition, initiation of procurement actions, acquisition planning, market research, solicitation, proposal evaluation, award, administration, and closeout.Annual budget of $5.4 million. Coordinated manning and personnel efforts for 215 maintenance professionals. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on multiple service and supply contracts. Budget analyst and liaison for all Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), and Authorizing Official for department Government Purchase Cards (GPCs). Show less

Military Deployment. Led a team of three acquisition professionals in all procurement planning, administration, and post-award activities in Area Support Group Kuwait's (ASG-KU) Operational Contract Support office. Collectively processed over $100 million in acquisition efforts during our tenure. Established an integrated product team which identified $5 million in opportunities for savings and cost avoidance across multiple agencies operating in Kuwait. Prepared clients and their acquisition… Show more Military Deployment. Led a team of three acquisition professionals in all procurement planning, administration, and post-award activities in Area Support Group Kuwait's (ASG-KU) Operational Contract Support office. Collectively processed over $100 million in acquisition efforts during our tenure. Established an integrated product team which identified $5 million in opportunities for savings and cost avoidance across multiple agencies operating in Kuwait. Prepared clients and their acquisition packages for presentation at the Army Central Command (ARCENT) Coalition Acquisition Review Board (CARB). Liaised with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), Army Contracting Command-Kuwait (ACC-KU) and Rock Island Contracting Command (RICC) acquisition professionals in all stages of contract management. Led a team of 30 logistics professionals in base operations and sustainment activities within the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility. Responsibilities included bulk and bottled water transportation and delivery, waste removal, container management, ice management, and petroleum transportation and delivery. Liaised with tenant unit leadership on the installation to communicate resourcing constraints, ensure their needs were met, and priorities deconflicted. Worked in tandem with USCENTCOM logistics leaders in budgeting and managing resources for the installation, and proactively troubleshooting resource constraints. Show less

Military orders. Supervised 15 joint military service members and civilians within the Operations, Medical, and Testing sections of the Spokane Military Entrance Processing Station. Liaised with recruiting staff to ensure best practices and promote cohesion between two organizations with competing priorities.