https://www.gotech7.com/As a Small Business 8(a) - SDVOSB, Tech7 provides SETA support to multiple ACAT I and II programs for the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC)* Acquisition Activities (Executive Strategic Consulting)* Systems Engineering & Integration Activities* Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)* Management Activities and more...

Led and advised in a successful track record of cradle to grave subcontracting operations for the Civil Commercial Group (CCG), including the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation (JHT) sectorsLed, mentored, and provided oversight of and advised a team of successful subcontractors and program professionals in procedures, complex contracts, government directives, government regulations, teaming arrangements, strategic partnering, and providing advice on proposal preparation and contract risk mitigation, as well as streamlining internal processes and maintaining team budgetProvided guidance and support to the Executive Management Team, including vice presidents, principals, and program managers on contractual rights and obligations, FAR, DFARS, profit maximization and recommendations to mitigate contractual and program risksSupported supply chain/procurement activities, including negotiations with strategic suppliers, and advising the activities of subcontracts professionals on such actions.Proven record of achieving positive results through leadership and motivation to inspire team of professionals to work as a cohesive unit and perform at their highest level

Led all phases of contractual requirements for a multimillion-dollar fixed price design build project for U.S. Department of StateDirectly responsible for over $270M yearly in purchases and over 10 subcontracts as well as ensuring compliance with FAR, Contractor Purchasing System Review, and other U.S. Government requirements (U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of State)Directly supervised a team of six personnel in the purchasing and subcontract departmentsProvided leadership and guidance in the absence of the vice president of contractsInitiated a compliance system that resulted in the certification of Private Security Company Operations (PSC-1) as part of the American National Standard for the contracts and procurement department, which resulted in clear procedures, guidance, and oversight.Developed and implemented policies and procedures and provided guidance to buyers and administrators

Program lead for the Afghanistan National Security Forces – North and South contracts worth over $600M for Mission Systems division of Exelis CorporationResponsible for work performance compliance of 33 provinces and over 450 Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police sites in an austere, challenging, and dangerous environmentDirectly supervised 17 personnel in contracts and purchasing ensuring that all acquisition was provided in an efficient, effective and timely manner utilizing Lean Six Sigma concepts and best practicesPersonally resolved invoice/payment issues between the finance office, vendors and subcontractors, resulting in over $150K in savings and cost avoidanceDeveloped a successful and trusted professional rapport with internal and external customers, despite the high turn-over rate of personnelRecommended and advised the management and program director on potential risks and proposed solutions, thereby increasing program effectiveness and cost reductions. Earned the Exelis President Award for exceptional efforts and achieving outstanding results, and two Program Director’s Challenge Awards

Led the contractual phases of all new business pursuits, re-competes, and pre-award contracting actions with estimated values over $1.2B per year and a win rate of 80 percent in 2010Proactively teamed up with Sr. Management, Capture team, Proposal Managers, Pricing, Subcontracts, and other Centers of Excellence to ensure contract compliance across all aspects of the proposal, which led to the high win rate during this period; submitted over 40 proposals with zero deficiencies over the fiscal yearIdentified potential risks in Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements/Joint Ventures, and recommended favorable terms and conditions minimizing/eliminating the risksRecipient of numerous certificates of appreciation for new contract awards. Earned the CEO and President of Exelis Inc., challenge coin for outstanding support to the Watermark (Philanthropic) program (India & Guatemala)

Primary leadership role for contract management, and administration of eight programs under the DoD and commercial worth over $122MSelected by corporate leadership to serve simultaneously as the “in-house” auditor and compliance manager for all U.S. Government contractsResponsible for ensuring Subcontract compliance on corporate policies, CPSR, legal issues, FAR/DFARS guidelines. Provide customer support, interpretation of Subcontracts/ Amendments, Teaming Agreements, Consultant Agreements and other subcontract legal documents

Extensive and proven leadership and operational staff experience. Subject Matter Expert in combat operations and as a civil affairs specialistPlanned, coordinated, and executed operational exercises and wargames throughout the Pacific and European Command areas of operationsPlanned, coordinated, and executed missions in support of Operation Joint Guard, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom