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Washington D.C. Metro Area

I. Senior manager responsible for the agency's learning and career development strategy for 7,000 acquisition and contracting professionals, both domestically and internationally. Focused on aligning workforce development initiatives with the agency’s mission - driving measurable improvements in performance, skill development, and employee retention. II. Transform agency infrastructure to support the end-to-end development of the acquisition workforce, including establishing the… Show more I. Senior manager responsible for the agency's learning and career development strategy for 7,000 acquisition and contracting professionals, both domestically and internationally. Focused on aligning workforce development initiatives with the agency’s mission - driving measurable improvements in performance, skill development, and employee retention. II. Transform agency infrastructure to support the end-to-end development of the acquisition workforce, including establishing the Acquisition Career Navigator (ACN) framework to specifically address individual needs of GSA’s workforce, and the Acquisition Talent Development Program, GSA’s entry-level hiring pipeline for GS-1102 contracting staff.III. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders and external partners—including the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI), Defense Acquisition University (DAU), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)—to ensure agency alignment with governmentwide initiatives. Regularly present to GSA’s executive leadership, providing updates on workforce learning trends, development program outcomes, and recommendations for continuous improvement. IV. Manage the integration of innovative learning technologies, data, and user-centered design to significantly enhance the effectiveness of career development programs and resources. Champion the adoption of data-driven approaches to ensure program compliance, assess training impact and identify skill gaps.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead a high-performing team of policy analysts, data analysts, and program managers with expertise in Acquisitions, instructional development, and career advancement strategies. Manage team performance and career development, ensuring the delivery of high-quality policies and programs, and fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment. Manage support contractors and collaborate with matrixed subject matter experts across GSA to ensure the success of Acquisition workforce development initiatives. Show less

Bethesda, Maryland

I. Acquisition Leadership and Policy DevelopmentAssisted the NIH Director of Acquisition Policy, advising leadership on procurement policies aligned with the agency’s mission. Led efforts to set division goals, improve processes, and develop performance indicators. Collaborated with offices like grants policy, science policy, and contracting to ensure consistency across the agency.II. Federal Contracting Expertise and OversightServed as a technical authority on Federal contract… Show more I. Acquisition Leadership and Policy DevelopmentAssisted the NIH Director of Acquisition Policy, advising leadership on procurement policies aligned with the agency’s mission. Led efforts to set division goals, improve processes, and develop performance indicators. Collaborated with offices like grants policy, science policy, and contracting to ensure consistency across the agency.II. Federal Contracting Expertise and OversightServed as a technical authority on Federal contract regulations, leading initiatives to assess and improve contracting operations. Led working groups to create the NIH Other Transaction (OT) policy guide and SOP, assisting staff with OT agreement preparation and approval. Managed updates to legislation, such as the Bayh-Dole Act, revising policies, forms, and templates, and coordinating training.III. Strategic Innovation and Process ImprovementLed process improvements by streamlining procedures for policy changes and working with NIST to enhance invention reporting systems. Directed the automation of workflows and developed SOPs for indirect cost rate processes.IV. Division Management and Staff LeadershipSupervised Procurement Analysts and a matrixed team of 65 Contract Specialists, Analysts, and Auditors, fostering growth and development. Managed recruitment, hiring, evaluations, and retention, emphasizing learning, creativity, and engagement, using Gallup Q12 Index and StrengthsFinder tools.V. Policy Communication and Legislative SupportRepresented the division in cross-agency working groups, providing guidance for initiatives like the HHS BuySmarter Initiative and Artificial Intelligence Integrated Project Team. Advocated for small business initiatives, ensuring training and policy updates for the acquisition community. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led the overall planning, management, and strategic oversight of the selection, negotiation, award, administration, and close-out of procurement contracts, memoranda of understanding, and interagency agreements. Represented the agency independently in negotiations with commercial, non-profit, governmental, and educational entities.I. Directed the planning, award, and management of acquisition contracts, memoranda of understanding, and interagency agreements, overseeing services and… Show more Led the overall planning, management, and strategic oversight of the selection, negotiation, award, administration, and close-out of procurement contracts, memoranda of understanding, and interagency agreements. Represented the agency independently in negotiations with commercial, non-profit, governmental, and educational entities.I. Directed the planning, award, and management of acquisition contracts, memoranda of understanding, and interagency agreements, overseeing services and goods ranging from simplified acquisitions to highly complex, billion-dollar procurements.II. Provided expert guidance to staff, senior leadership, and customers on complex, high-profile procurement and appropriation matters, shaping agency policy and setting legal precedents on critical issues.III. Developed, reviewed, and refined acquisition and appropriation policies and procedures, implementing process improvements to ensure efficiency, legal compliance, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining alignment with the law’s intent.IV. Stayed informed on relevant legislative, judicial, and regulatory changes, interpreting their impact on agency operations and advising senior officials on necessary adjustments to policies and procedures.V. Supported the Office of General Counsel by conducting legal research, preparing informal legal memoranda, and advising attorneys on how legal recommendations would impact operational execution.VI. Contributed as a member of the Contract Review Board, ensuring sound business judgment and thorough documentation of procurement decisions in compliance with applicable regulations. Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

I. Represented multinational clients in cross-border transactions and business initiatives, leading a coordinated approach to addressing international legal issues. Managed corporate and commercial transactions through litigation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations. Responsibilities included preparing and presenting cases at trial; drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, and motions; managing discovery process, and providing counsel to clients and senior attorneys.II. Played a key… Show more I. Represented multinational clients in cross-border transactions and business initiatives, leading a coordinated approach to addressing international legal issues. Managed corporate and commercial transactions through litigation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations. Responsibilities included preparing and presenting cases at trial; drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, and motions; managing discovery process, and providing counsel to clients and senior attorneys.II. Played a key role in complex, multi-million dollar international acquisitions involving foreign corporations acquiring U.S. entities and assets, including drafting buy-sell agreements, managing corporate records, and ensuring compliance by filing legal and tax documents with state and federal agencies.III. Negotiated and developed commercial and real estate contracts with multinational business stakeholders, balancing the interests of diverse parties and ensuring favorable terms.IV. Led and supervised a support legal team, delegating administrative tasks, setting priorities and deadlines, overseeing the completion of assignments, and providing constructive feedback to ensure high-quality work. Show less

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Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

B.A.