Serves as Division Director of the Risk Management Division, managing the Supply Chain Risk Management Program, Acquisition Workforce Training Program, Government Purchase Card Program, Audit Liaison Officer Program, and Risk Management and Compliance Unit (RM&CU). Supervising five Procurement Analysts, and up to ten supplemental team members during various activities. Strategically manages the risks associated with procurement and data integrity; oversight of relationship management and… Show more Serves as Division Director of the Risk Management Division, managing the Supply Chain Risk Management Program, Acquisition Workforce Training Program, Government Purchase Card Program, Audit Liaison Officer Program, and Risk Management and Compliance Unit (RM&CU). Supervising five Procurement Analysts, and up to ten supplemental team members during various activities. Strategically manages the risks associated with procurement and data integrity; oversight of relationship management and training of the acquisition workforce. Works collaboratively with the Office of Management and Budget on OMB Circular A-123 activities, including executing Procurement Management Reviews, Federal Procurement Data System reviews, and the Service Contract Inventory. Performs reviews such as reviewing Government Purchase Card transactions, Sole Source transactions, use of proper mandatory templates, and legitimacy of authorities cited on modifications. Identifies deficiencies that lead to policy development, training, and best practice adoption. Critical advisor to the Chief Procurement Officer on subject findings and solutions. Principal communicator to Operations Division Directors.Certifications:Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting (FAC-C)FAC-C Level IIIFederal Acquisition InstituteFederal Acquisition Certification for Program/Project Manager (FAC-P/PM)FAC-P/PM Level IFederal Acquisition InstituteFederal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR)FAC-COR Level IIIFederal Acquisition InstituteLeadership Training:Excellence in Government Fellows Program (EIG)Summer 2019 ProgramPartnership for Public ServiceLeadership Excellence in Acquisition Program (LEAP)Spring 2017 ProgramPartnership for Public Service Show less

Serves as Director of the Risk Management and Compliance Unit (RM&CU), supervising a team of two Procurement Analysts and up to five supplemental team members during various activities. Strategically manage the risk associated with procurement and data integrity and principally responsible for oversight of relationship management among the acquisition workforce. Work collaboratively with the Office of Management and Budget on OMB Circular A-123 activities including executing Procurement… Show more Serves as Director of the Risk Management and Compliance Unit (RM&CU), supervising a team of two Procurement Analysts and up to five supplemental team members during various activities. Strategically manage the risk associated with procurement and data integrity and principally responsible for oversight of relationship management among the acquisition workforce. Work collaboratively with the Office of Management and Budget on OMB Circular A-123 activities including executing Procurement Management Reviews, Federal Procurement Data System reviews, and the Service Contract Inventory. Perform ad hoc reviews such as reviewing Sole Source transactions, use of proper mandatory templates, and legitimacy of authorities cited on modifications, to identify deficiencies that lead to policy development, training and best practice adoption. My efforts have directly resulted in an overall 5-percentage point reduction in deficiencies within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer and substantially better working relationships among the acquisition workforce.Certifications:Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting (FAC-C)FAC-C Level IIIFederal Acquisition InstituteFederal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR)FAC-COR Level IIIFederal Acquisition InstituteLeadership Training:Leadership Excellence in Acquisition Program (LEAP)Spring 2017 ProgramPartnership for Public Service Show less

Served as a Procurement Analyst in the Office of Policy, Systems and Risk Management, principally responsible for developing policies, procedures, and best practices resulting in standardized acquisition operational workflow. My efforts were pivotal in creation and finalization of enhanced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Procurement Management Reviews, Federal Procurement Data System reviews and other key policies such as a detailed requirements matrix illustrating requisition… Show more Served as a Procurement Analyst in the Office of Policy, Systems and Risk Management, principally responsible for developing policies, procedures, and best practices resulting in standardized acquisition operational workflow. My efforts were pivotal in creation and finalization of enhanced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Procurement Management Reviews, Federal Procurement Data System reviews and other key policies such as a detailed requirements matrix illustrating requisition documents required by acquisition strategy, strategic sourcing policies and practices, and updated policies associated with the use of set-asides under the GSA Schedules program and GWACs.Performed contract oversight functions as requested, including Procurement Management Reviews and Federal Procurement Data System reviews. Fostered transparency by participating in the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council, providing input to and authoring agency-specific Federal Register Notices. Critical advisor to the Assistant Chief Procurement Officer on subject findings and solutions and principal communicator to Operations Division Directors on such. Collaterally served as Audit Liaison Officer (ALO) working primarily with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and General Accountability Office (GAO) on more than twenty audits. Ensured all audit requests were properly addressed, documented and resolved within identified timelines. Show less

Treasury Executive Institute (TEI) in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), delivers the Associate Coach Training Program which provides program participants professional-level coach training. The program helps participants acquire a thorough understanding of the International Coaching Federation core competencies needed for a succesful coaching experience. Participants explore the similarities and differences between coaching and other support disciplines (e.g., mentoring… Show more Treasury Executive Institute (TEI) in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), delivers the Associate Coach Training Program which provides program participants professional-level coach training. The program helps participants acquire a thorough understanding of the International Coaching Federation core competencies needed for a succesful coaching experience. Participants explore the similarities and differences between coaching and other support disciplines (e.g., mentoring, counseling, consulting) and the consideration of the scope of coaching's potential. In addition, participants learn and practice coaching skills in real-time conversations and observe and experience the effect of these skills as a coaching client. Upon successful completion of the program, participants become qualified to coach within the Federal Government.In January 2024, I became a FY 2024 Cohort 11 participant in the program. On July 11, 2024, I graduated from the program and became a Federal Internal Coach. I completed the Level 1 International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coaching Education and it’s my ultimate goal to continue to pursue requirements for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential.If you are a U.S. Federal Government employee, please feel free to contact me if you're interested living a "Market Ready Lifestyle" in your personal and professinal life. Let me, Coach Law of Market Ready Lifestyle Coaching, LLC, coach you to be the best version of yourself personally and professionally. Show less

Security Clearance - SECRETServed as Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Communication Section for over 600 soldiers assigned to the 1st – 116th Infantry Battalion supporting the communication network (radio transmission, satellite, phone, GPS, video, etc.). Supervised 25+ soldiers developing workplan to provide 24-hour support to ensure communication systems run with zero downtime. Coordinated various communications efforts with more than 14 different military… Show more Security Clearance - SECRETServed as Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Communication Section for over 600 soldiers assigned to the 1st – 116th Infantry Battalion supporting the communication network (radio transmission, satellite, phone, GPS, video, etc.). Supervised 25+ soldiers developing workplan to provide 24-hour support to ensure communication systems run with zero downtime. Coordinated various communications efforts with more than 14 different military units/organizations. Responsible for authoring and establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all communications issues that affected hundreds of soldiers ensuring communications uniformity across the battalion. Assumed the duties of two other higher level positions vacant due to manning shortage and a medical illness while performing current duties. Also, assumed Commissioned Officer duties which were 6 pay grades above my pay grade during a time when battalion was nationally recognized as a top performing battalion. Key Accomplishments:Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign StarArmy Commendation Medal (3rd Award)Army Good Conduct MedalArmy Reserves Components Achievement Medal (3rd Award)National Defense Service Medal (3rd Award)Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalArmy Service RibbonOverseas Service RibbonArmed Forces Reserve Medal with Device (2nd Award)NATO MedalCombat Action Badge Show less

Served as a warranted Contract Specialist in the Construction Contracting Section of the Property and Construction Branch performing cradle-to-grave acquisitions including complex services and supplies, commercial and non-commercial. Principally utilized FAR Parts 8, 13, 15, and 36 in awarding contracts. Mastery in the creation and administration of all types of Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Consistently met milestones on the design-build of $180M Yazoo City, MS U.S. Penitentiary. Awarded… Show more Served as a warranted Contract Specialist in the Construction Contracting Section of the Property and Construction Branch performing cradle-to-grave acquisitions including complex services and supplies, commercial and non-commercial. Principally utilized FAR Parts 8, 13, 15, and 36 in awarding contracts. Mastery in the creation and administration of all types of Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Consistently met milestones on the design-build of $180M Yazoo City, MS U.S. Penitentiary. Awarded contractor met cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction metrics. Processed approximately 60+ modifications, and awarded and managed numerous multi-million dollar contracts annually. Worked collaboratively with Department program managers to develop requirements packages including information on technical matters and funding, scope of work, evaluation criteria, and technical data, and acquisition strategy. Prepared and administered Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGAs) between state and local facilities to house federal prisoners in accordance with the agency and statutory guidelines. Prepared and administered Interagency Agreements (IAAs) with other Federal Agencies in accordance with the Economy. Central Office Employee of the Month - May 2008Procurement Executive Employee of the Quarter: April - June 2010 Show less