Deandre Byrd-Fulbright, Mba, Dawia Iii Email & Phone Number

Joint Base Andrews

Serve as a highly specialized DAWIA level III Acting Branch Chief for Enterprise Support, in Headquarters Air Force (HAF) Strategic Enterprise Support Division, in which I efficiently conduct all elements of the pre- award, award and post award functions for a $802M Air Force wide portfolio to support various enterprise level programs to enable fulfillment of Pentagon mission partners.Hand selected as Acting Branch Chief – staff of four; full performance at the NHIV/GS14 level for 4 months conducting Enterprise wide Support, Training and team member development, and timely obligation for 71 contract actions; executed 24 contracts & 47 mods to ensure 100% HAF support.Primary Contracting Officer for $315M cost contract, accelerated the $315M 2022 Project Air Force (PAF) cost contract award by spearheading the draft and completion of the award; initiated all communication with RAND, SAF/AQ and other SESs; assisted in negotiations and awarded FY21 RAND $2.1M Need for For Fee.Coordinate with a number of SESs,’ Air Force Technical Director, and GAO for AF Studies and Analyses, to resolve RAND PAF FY22 Cost Containment estimate measures and core funding problems that resulted in the RAND Project Air Force Steering Group quick-turn decision on cost containment measures for strategic RTD&E projects; $18M obligation.Collaborate with GAO monthly to conduct internal audits to ascertain federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) engagement and compliance with contract and regulatory requirements throughout follow on Task Order awards and negotiations settlements regarding RAND PAF.Responsible for contract administration for $260M Department of Air Force Senior Leadership Development Planning (DAFSLP) contract; manages complex SES customers, Senior Leader teams, and supplier relationships; executes TO’s, scope determinations, and $20M ceiling increase earning high customer satisfaction ratings on obligations valued over $14M.

Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, United States

Served as a highly specialized DAWIA level III Medical Team Lead Contracting Officer for Service Flight, in Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), 2d Bomb Wing (BW), in which I efficiently conducted all elements of the pre-award, award, and post-award functions for a $39M - 43 contract medical portfolio including planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over three subordinate Contract Specialist who provided the full range of contracting support to optimize competition.

Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, United States

In this position, I conducted all elements of the pre-award, award, and post-award functions including ensuring successful soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, and complex contract performance management on Construction and Architect and Engineering (A-E) services projects.Spearheaded Combined Acquisition Strategy Panel and Acquisition Plan to posture the wing for a $1B infrastructure increase and merged four contracts; anticipated Government saving of $400K from 2.4K administration hours/year for a 10 year Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) valued over $360M.

Temple, Texas, United States

Served as an emerging leader and highly specialized FAC-C level II Contract Specialist for Construction Branch, in NCO 17, in which I efficiently conducted all elements of the pre-award and post-award functions including source selection, contracting negotiation, and complex contract administration on Construction and Architect & Engineering projects.Identified as a high-potential emerging leader by competing against all eligible candidates throughout the entire VA; selected and completed the VA’s Aspiring Leadership Program established to enhance competencies and skills within the leadership dynamic to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information and objective decisions.

Houston, Texas, United States

Responsible for managing direct distribution clients and regional sales network. Responsible for every aspect of the business development process. Sales responsibilities exceedingly managed over $20M dollars of used equipment assets, oversight of 10 executive distribution accounts, and inventory reduction. Key Performance Indicators, expense budgeting, and product value proposition management. Worked in concert with associates in Sales, Product Supply, Customer Service, Logistics and Supply Chain, Vice Presidents, and Directors.

Temple, Texas, United States

Led and managed a cross-functional team that designed, implemented, and performed Customer Service and Administrative operations. Redesign focused on meeting all relevant statutory and mandatory requirements associated with Transportation, Asset Management, and Logistics Operations while eliminating redundancies and non-value added business practices. Led several high value, high visibility projects, including the centralization of both air and ground operations for both the United States Air Force and Army for an entire Base of Operation in the middle east.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Squadron Officer School, Military And Strategic Leadership

Activities and Societies: Air Force’s primary developmental education (PDE)The purpose of the program is to help develop solution-minded.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Leadership, 3.0

Bachelor’S Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Participated in the implementation of The National Society of Leadership and Success

Associate’S Degree, General Studies