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Richardson, Texas

Working manager of a three person contracts department for a leading systems and services provider for the tolling and transportation industries.Reviewed and analyzed the terms and conditions of RFPs from state and local government tolling agencies for the design, development and delivery of roadside, express lane and back office systems and services.Worked closely with program/project managers and company executives to draft and negotiate client contracts, change orders and amendments for very long term contracts (5 to 10 years).Reviewed, drafted and negotiated terms and conditions for supporting subcontracts, vendor and infrastructure agreements

Greenville, Texas

Advised and directed the successful efforts of a number of contracting professionals engaged in the management of existing multi-hundred million dollar international contracts for aircraft modification, systems integration and support. Provided strategic advice and guidance to contracting professionals and business area leaders engaged in long term pursuits of new multi-hundred million dollar international contract opportunities. In cooperation with my Government Contracts counterpart, finalized and implemented a comprehensive set of Contracts’ procedures and provided my team ongoing compliance training/guidance.Improved company’s international contracting talent/experience pool by successfully recruiting and hiring seasoned professionals.

Sealy, Texas

Led commercial efforts to submit BAE Systems Tactical Wheeled Vehicles' proposal to Lockheed Martin for its proposal to TACOM for an EMD contract for the Joint Lightweight Tactical Vehicle.Led commercial efforts to submit a very complex proposal for the $2B Canadian Tactical Armored Patrol Vehicle program. Worked with internal and Canadian counsel to understand and communicate to corporate management and major subcontractors the extremely complex array of terms and conditions.Worked closely with and provided advice and guidance to International Business Development Directors and Managers engaged in generating and capturing business opportunities around the world.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Received 2009 President’s Achievement Award for successfully planning and executing a very difficult international production negotiation and its associated government offset contract. Developed and monitored Contracts Department policies and procedures, including those for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.Developed requirements and oversaw development and implementation projects for Contracts supportive of IT systems, e.g. Contracts Requirements Deployment and Flow-down. Trained, mentored, and advised contracting professionals on strategies, techniques, problem detection and resolution in the areas of contract pricing, negotiation, terms and conditions, and change management.Recognized and respected by ATP senior management as an expert and advisor on FAR, DFARS and TINADrafted and/or negotiated many of company’s significant agreements, including a five year Purchase Terms and Conditions Override agreement with a major customer.Advised in preparation and reviewed/approved Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Claims.Directed ATP’s Government Property Management Department consisting of eight Asset Management professionals.Contributing member of the General Dynamics Corporate Contracts Council and its Joint Legal Council Working Group on terms and conditions flow downServed as the Risk Management coordinating member of the company’s successful Sarbanes Oxley implementation team

Marion, Va

Reported to President of largest division.Hired and led a 12 person team of contracts, pricing (estimating), and property professionals, included annual department budget development/management.Helped develop and execute company strategic and financial goals.Planned, wrote and/or negotiated, and executed significant business agreements, including a large multiyear production agreement.Negotiated and/or directed teams to negotiate with defense & aerospace primes numerous multimillion dollar aircraft composite structures for military and commercial aircraft. Advised in the preparation of, or wrote, company’s Requests for Equitable Adjustment. Company recognized expert on FAR, DFARS, and TINA.Monitored compliance, and oversaw modification of various procedures to maintain Government approval of accounting, estimating, purchasing, and property systems.Responsible for resolving compliance and audit issues with DCMA and DCAA.Negotiated with various Avionics and/or Aircraft companies development, production, or licensing/technical assistance contracts for Radomes in the US and internationally.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Supervised and directed the activities of up to 15 contract managers and other professionals responsible for all contractual matters for various divisions of the Defense Systems and Electronics Group.