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Gainesville, Va, Us

United States

United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided acquisition management for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) OCIO Enterprise SOC

Reston, Virginia

Provided strategic sourcing for multiple projects across DoD and Civilian government clients under the Leidos Chief of Administration Office (CAO)

Herndon, Va

Sourced, negotiated, and documented purchases for materials and services for cybersecurity capabilities (hardware, software and professional services). Compiled & analyzed data to perform price analysis as well as reviews proposals to establish price objectives.Ensured requirements (prime contract, quality, T&Cs) were properly communicated to suppliers in bid and proposal activity as well as Purchase Orders.Performed cost analysis, conducted negotiations, and identified supplier risks.

Merrifield, Virginia

Managed procurement of $4 million of hardware, software and maintenance for a full service IT Services Management contract supporting the Army National Guard’s 54 states and territories and the District of Columbia at approximately 3,000 separate locations.Collaborated with the project management office (PMO) team to ensure statement of work (SOW) deliverables are met on time, funds are allocated according to forecast and budget, and key performance indicators are documented.Established critical business relationships with vendors that, thus far, have saved the client $255K. Developed proprietary procurement process that has improved visibility into budgetary overruns/underruns allowing the client to prioritize mission requirements accordingly.Designed and presented monthly status report, tracking past and forecasted expenditures, drastically increasing transparency with client and decreasing reactive procurement activities.Documented and presented procurement plan to stakeholders that details burn rate, forecasting data, and budget allocation updates. Managed project procurement activities by defining and validating hardware and software requirements across project teams, ensuring accuracy and best value throughout procurement cycle.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Initiated Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Subcontract Action (RSAs) via an internal procurement database. Collaborated with Program Business Operations Analyst and Subcontract Administer to submit and approve last minute modifications to subcontract funding in timely manner to ensure program and mission continuity. Partnered with all teams and SRA corporate to ensure timely and accurate input of information in order to meet contractual deadlines.Provided input through weekly meetings for the improvement of program processes by recommending modifications to existing and developing new processes in collaboration with Process Manager.

Reston, Virginia

Provided logistician support for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) New Campus East (NCE) Program Management Office (PMO) Deployment Team. Deployed 8500 mission-critical employees, including Director and Deputy Director of NGA, and over 600 functions, to new NCE location while maintaining mission continuity.Facilitated deployment working group sessions, tracked action items to resolution, and developed and delivered briefings to the government led PMO Deployment Team.Coordinated and communicated all deployment related activities with key stakeholders, to include the Director of the Agency, during the rapidly increasing tempo of deployment planning and execution-related forums and meetings.Provided support and coordination to ensure successful transition from strategic to tactical planning by developing Incremental Deployment Execution Plans & Schedules (IDEPS) for 300 employees assigned within 6 deployments. Executed all key milestones on time, against very aggressive deadlines, keeping project on time and on budget. Tracked progress via weekly Readiness Reviews and User Checkouts.Effectively collaborated with government leads to increase engagement with all personnel and key stakeholders to build client confidence in the deployment plan and schedule.

Reston, Virginia

Provided project management support to the NGA Workforce Development and Tradecraft Office (PD) including facilitation, curriculum management, logistical support, and budget analysis for the analytical workforce via Experiential Learning (EL) programs, certification development, and career framework initiatives.Planned, coordinated, and facilitated a monthly, five day orientation program for GEOINT Analysts. Collected, analyzed and implemented feedback, providing monthly metric reports to Senior Management. Provided concept development and project plan for the GEOINT Analyst Career Framework tool. Analyzed training patterns and trends from 2007-2009 of the Analysis and Production Directorate. Planned and managed a $600K program budget, providing quarterly budget reports to leadership. Worked closely with Finance team to develop and maintain fiscal year budget justifications and mitigate any budget impacts.Built credibility, established rapport, and maintained communication within all facets of NGA to continue the success and familiarization of the Workforce and Development programs.

Chantilly, Virginia

Provided change management (CM), process control, and support to two agency critical contracts. Developed and trained staff on formal CM processes. Managed the baseline control of 15 different Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) deliverables utilizing internal collaboration tool, iShare.Tracked and coordinated version updates with the Program Office, the client, and the WBS leads.Facilitated Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), assessing cost and schedule impact of changes.Managed and coordinated the review, consolidation, and dissemination of 52 Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRLs) to the Program Office and the Developer utilizing an internal NRO collaboration tool. Presented CDRL and baseline document data to Senior Staff during status reports and staff meetings.Led a Quality Assurance review team for the successful and accurate delivery of 52 security updated documents.

Chantilly, Virginia

Responsible for the proper placement of $1.5million in vendor related marketing funds.Developed and maintained successful partner (i.e. Samsung, Daewoo, Canon, Logitech etc.) relationships.Maintained interdepartmental relations with all facets of GTSIWorked with Merchandising Manager to develop strategic marketing plans and product launches.Ensured partner accounts were current regarding product offerings, payments, price lists, etc.Assisted sales personnel obtaining answers to product, part number, and configuration questionsPrepared monthly reporting and reviews and attended monthly sales meetings to communicate new strategies.

Chantilly, Va

Responsible for the strategic placement of $1.5MM in partner related marketing funds.Sucessfully developed and maintained partner relationships with several key high demand vendors(i.e. Samsung, Daewoo, Canon, Logitech etc.) relationships.Maintained interdepartmental relations with all facets of GTSIWorked in close collaboration with the Merchandising Manager to develop strategic marketing plans and product launches.Ensured partner accounts were current regarding product offerings, payments, price lists, etc.Assisted sales personnel in getting answers to product, part number, and configuration questionsPrepared monthly reporting and reviews and attended monthly sales meetings to communicate new strategies.

Bachelors Degree, International Politics

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Activities and Societies: Alpha Xi Delta

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