Provide leadership with subject matter expertise on federal acquisition lifecycle. Advise CEO on procurement process and review proposal submissions to ensure compliance with solicitation, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and appropriate agency supplements. Maintain portfolio of 70+ contract vehicles valued at $700 Million. Retain signature authority for all contract actions. Manage all other contract related legal documents including nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, business associate agreements and subcontracts. Anticipate source selection requirements and ensure proposals address concerns. Interface with Congressional Staff on legislative issues relations to Veteran and correctional healthcare improvements.KEY COMPETENCIES: RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, ANALYSIS, EVALUATION, DIVERSIFICATION, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTIncreased business development opportunities with multiple federal agencies by cultivating key relationships● Analyzed legal changes to Veteran Affairs (VA) contracting program and determined need for diversification; established joint venture with service-disabled veteran owned small business to ensure future awards● Identified government agencies appropriate for services offered by Heritage● Established relationships with decision makers at Veterans Affairs, Indian Health Services, Defense Health Agency, Bureau of Prisons, and Environmental Protection Agency

Coordinated activities of 40+ US personnel responsible for human resources, security, planning, contract operations, and information technology functions. Accountable for solicitation, award, and administration of contracts for supplies, services, construction, and equipment in support of operations in Southwest Asia. Served as Acting Battalion Commander for extended period during unplanned transition and established personnel procedures to ensure success of follow-on commander. KEY COMPETENCIES: CONTRACT ANALYSIS, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTUREAwarded $20M+ in contracts in fiscal year 2016 including first multiple award task order by US Army in Qatar● Leveraged flexibility of complex contract type ● Reorganized office into pre-award and post-award sections● Established Industry Day to explain complex US government contracting procedures to foreign companiesKEY COMPETENCIES: PURCHASING, COST REDUCTION, FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP, Saved purchasing agency 76% of initial estimate through development of sourcing strategy, resulting in purchase of 12 additional assets for customer ● Contract served as basis for much larger effort that simplified purchasing of relocatable buildings throughout Middle East● Requiring activity forecasted $17M expenditure but through the application of strategic sourcing and other procurement best practices cost was reduced to $4.08M● Cost reduction allowed requiring activity to triple the number of buildings acquired within their budgetKEY COMPETENCIES: WRITING, ANALYSIS, PERSUASION, CONSULTING, STRATEGIC PLANNINGCo-authored article published in 2016 issue of Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology magazine highlighting challenges of multiservice contracting initiatives in international environment● Identified significant limitations preventing efficient joint service contracting

Warrior Transition Unit

I served in multiple command and staff positions within the field artillery focusing on operations and operations management