Jeff Richardson Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, MI

The Van Andel Institute (VAI) is a leading independent biomedical research facility dedicated to determining the epigenetic, genetic, molecular and cellular origins of cancer, Parkinson’s and other diseases, and translating those findings into effective therapies. The Institute is home to more than 300 scientists and support staff that work in on-site.

Grand Rapids, MI

In this unique role I remotely provided full-time sponsored research support. In particular, my work focused on complex contract negotiations and transactions, and providing triage support as needed to my co-workers local to the DC-metro area.

College Park, MD

As the Assistant Director I managed the department’s sponsored research portfolio. The ECE portfolio was ~$30M across ~190 project accounts, and included both contracts and grants from federal and non-federal sponsors. My team included 7 FTEs as well as 1 part-time undergrad student assistant. In this role I supported business development activities.

Annapolis Junction, MD

I provided leadership and oversight for the Operating Units subcontracting portfolio totaling $875M across 142 suppliers and several DoD contracts, and led a team of 3 Subcontract Administrators. In this capacity I had the unique experience of providing supply chain subject matter expertise to the Operating Unit Director while supporting the corporate.

Fair Oaks, VA; Annapolis Junction, MD

Cyber Intelligence Division, October 2011 - March 2013Managed $558M IDIQ contract (DO/TTO types: T&M, CPAF, FFP) through all phases of pre- and post-award contract activities for DoD Enterprise IT infrastructure.Intelligence Systems Division, June 2010 - October 2011Managed $56M contract portfolio (types: CPAF, CPFF, T&M, CR, FFP) through all phases of.

College Park, MD

Managed $116M DoD contract with focus on IC language research and support, to include all contract and subcontract activities.Supervised one full-performance Contract Administrator and one full-time Graduate Assistant, and provided leadership and mentorship to junior employees.Represented University as presenter, panelist, program committee member.

College Park, MD

Reviewed, wrote, and negotiated complex prime and subcontract agreements with emphasis on intellectual property and export control issues.Served as primary point-of-contact in office for export control compliance matters including general queries and resolution of export control agreement language. Maintained portfolio of research units with primary.

College Park, MD

Drafted, issued, and negotiated subcontracts to state/local, non-profit, international, and industry entities in compliance with applicable flow-down terms and conditions and University policies and procedures.Assisted pre-award development of solicited and unsolicited proposals and responses to RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, BAAs, and reviewed applications to ensure.

College Park, MD

Coordinated the development of proposals for ISR and its faculty, including development of project budgets, tracking and facilitating pre-award progress of proposals in view of established deadlines and agency restrictions, and assisted in the collection of necessary documentation to process proposals.Maintained proposal/post-award tracking system and ISR.

B.A., Anthropology

Minor in Biology Activities: - Alpha Phi Omega - National Co-Ed Service Fraternity - Wake Forest University Athletic Bands

M.B.A.

Comprehensive coursework emphasizing teamwork, systems thinking, ethics, communication, problem solving and critical thinking.

M.S., Management

Specialization in interdisciplinary studies in management. Curriculum covering human resources, project management, marketing, information.

Contract Management

Coursework in: - Mission Support Planning - Mission Strategy - Mission Performance Assessment