Manages major satellite and spacecraft contracts with Government agencies and large Defense and Civil Space Contractors.Leads Business Development solicitation efforts for the Contracts team.

Managed all contracts for Redwire Space Sensors in Littleton, CO location from April to December 2023.Managed all contracts for Roccor (Redwire Space) in Longmont, CO location from August to December 2023.Customers included NASA, JPL, MDA, Educational Institutions, Lockheed Martin Space, Blue Origin, Maxar Space, L3Harris, and York Space Systems.

Lead Contracts Manager on a major prime contract to deliver critical satellites to the US Space Force.

FlightSafety Services Corporation changed their name to FlightSafety Defense Corporation. Managed contract capture, negotiation, award, and administration duties as required. Monitored quality and timeliness of work assignments within the Contracts Department. Established policies and procedures related to prime contract negotiation, award and administration, and subcontract solicitation.Provided strategic and tactical advice, counsel to internal customers and senior management, and recommended courses of action.Reviewed solicitation and contractual documents to assure contractual/financial risks were identified and mitigated, the contractual rights of the corporation were protected, and EBIT and cash flow opportunities were maximized.Reviewed, approved, and executed contractual documents on behalf of the corporation.Identified process improvements to help cross functional teams ensure successful schedule and financial performance.Exercised supervisory authority and administered personnel policies within the Contracts department. Monitored and supported departmental teammate performances and conducted performance reviews. Mentored/coached and provided training opportunities to assure the professional development of subordinate personnel.

Administered prime contracts after award, including day-to-day contact with the customer, review and submission of data deliverables, interpretation of contract requirements, and performance monitoring. Oversaw preparation of annotated and conformed contracts. Resolved contractual issues with both the customer and the end-user.Participated in preparation of Engineering Change Proposals and Contract Change Proposals. Reviewed labor, material, and travel estimates. Reviewed and submitted change proposals. Responded to Government fact finding and worked directly with the Procurement Contracting Officer on proposal negotiations. Reviewed and processed contract modifications.Created, executed, and managed multiple subcontracts and interdivisional work requisitions. Reviewed Statements of Work and Specifications. Located potential sources. Prepared subcontract solicitations incorporating appropriate statutory, regulatory, or prime contract requirements. Performed cost and price analysis of offers. Issued Clarification Requests or Deficiency Notices. Conducted face-to-face, telephonic, and written negotiation of major/critical subcontracts. Prepared and awarded subcontracts to successful bidders. Issued Cure and Show Cause Notices as required. Performed subcontract termination as required. Vouchered invoices against subcontract milestones or contract line items. Requested and negotiated subcontract changes. Prepared and maintained conformed versions of the subcontract.Worked as a primary member of Proposal Team for New Business. Reviewed solicitation requirements and clauses for applicability, risks, and potential cost impacts. Authored the Contract Volumes of New Business proposals. Participated in development of solicitation strategies for acquisition of supplies and/or services for small business requirements and targets. Participated in preparation of solicitation clarifications, deficiency responses, and evaluation notices.

- Managed multiple federal contracts with the US military- Created, executed, and managed multiple subcontracts and interdivisional work requisitions- Provided proposal support for contract changes- Negotiated change proposals and processed contract modifications- Provided contractual correspondence in support of prime and subcontracts- Worked as a primary member of the Proposal Team for new business to included review of solicitation requirements, federal acquisition clauses, and creation of the proposal Contracts Volume.- Attended Acquisition and Contracting professional training courses

- Managed multiple federal contracts with the US military- Created, executed, and managed multiple subcontract and interdivisional work requisitions- Provided proposal support for both new business and contract changes- Negotiated change proposals and processed contract modifications- Provided contractual correspondence in support of prime and subcontracts- Attended Acquisition and Contracting professional training courses

- Managed the corporate-wide purchasing department operations and personnel - Performed annual department budget review and forecasting- Monitored departmental teammate performances and conducted performance reviews- Managed the corporate small business program as the Small Business Liaison Officer- Monitored corporate compliance with small business subcontracting requirements and goals- Accomplished semi-annual small business reporting required by federal law- Processed purchase requisitions- Generated purchase orders and amendments

- Managed multiple federal contracts with the US military- Managed multiple interdivisional work requisitions- Provided proposal support for both new business and contract changes- Negotiated change proposals and processed contract modifications- Provided contractual correspondence in support of prime and subcontracts- Attended Acquisition and Contracting professional training courses

- Processed purchasing requisitions- Generated purchase orders and amendments- Communicated with vendors for current purchase orders and new vendor services- Obtained price and delivery quotations from vendors

- Managed multiple federal contracts with the US military- Managed multiple interdivisional work requisitions- Provided proposal support for both new business and contract changes- Negotiated change proposals and processed contract modifications- Provided contractual correspondence in support of prime and subcontracts- Attended Acquisition and Contracting professional training courses