Patrick Cox Email & Phone Number

Winchester, Ky, Us

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Winchester, Kentucky, United States

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Currently managing career change and seeking new role outside of defense

Tucson, Az (Starting 5/15/17)

Subcontract Managers are responsible for the issuance and management of complex subcontracts/purchase orders in support of DoD/Government/DCS contracts and the management of supplier performance.Subcontract Managers are expected to manage suppliers in a fashion consistent with integrated supply chain models utilizing a cross functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), recognizing the role and value of each participant through the acquisition life cycle from requirements generation through product delivery, product support, and payment for various products and services.Identify opportunities and strategies to reduce risk and cost, including developing material cost reduction plans.Examples of Work Performed in this Role:Preparation and issuance of solicitations (RFQs, RFPs and RFIs)Analyze quotations/proposals to perform price/cost analysis techniquesDevelop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, Terms & Conditions)Where applicable, establish requirement contracts and teaming agreementsPlace subcontracts/purchase orders of high complexity in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate compliance requirementsMaintain strong business relationships with first tier subcontractorsPerform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and develop solutions to problems utilizing ingenuity, creativity and innovationWork closely with the Program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, etc) to obtain quality, compliant hardware on-time, with a focus on AffordabilityDevelop plans to promote cost reduction initiatives and performance improvements (technical and quality) to drive flawless supplier execution for RMS programs

Tucson, Arizona Area

Dublin, Georgia

Administers contracts for complex products and systems to ensure fulfillment of contractual fiscal and performance obligations.Defines requirements, generates proposals, monitors performance, negotiates pricing and terms and ensures compliance with contract requirements.Administers specialized and/or major contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements including those issued against Basic Contract Requirements and/or long term agreements.Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages of diverse scope and complexity for major customers in response to customer and contract requirements.Initiates the bid process by identifying requirements and coordinating input from other functions.Negotiates complex contract requirements in accordance with legal and company regulations.and policies. Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries and other business issues within scope of responsibilityInvestigates and resolves claims or complaints by collecting and analyzing information. Coordinates with relevant functions on technical and/or quality issues, data requirements and other business issuesMonitors contract performance by determining compliance to contract requirements and determining the need for amendments or extensions to the contract.Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and customer service and to reduce costs.Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.Acts as the point of contact with the customer on assigned contracts and participates in customer presentationsCompliance with federal, state and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions

Atlanta, Georgia

Competencies Developed:Team FacilitationRisk Identification and MitigationPortfolio ManagementScrum CertificationUser Stories / Use Cases Developed portfolio and resource management tools and methods while implementing a systematic process for risk analysis on client's projects. Facilitates bi-weekly meetings with project teams and senior management in order to review project portfolio and identify risks to schedule and delivery.Managed communication stand up meetings designed to facilitate Mainframe Migration projects. Routinely meet with senior management, business and data analysts and project managers in order to bring the groups to consensus on how to move projects forward and mitigate / avoid risks.Develops documentation related to process and methodology improvements.

Competencies Developed:Contract ManagementCustomer Account ManagementRequirements verification Project Change Control Project ForecastingAgile / Scrum Project MethodologiesBasic Proficiency in Speaking Mandarin ChineseProvided management support for complex program with CDC's Office of Non-Infectious Disease and Environmental Health (ONDEH) {referred to as the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion during my tenure}. Program was a multiple contract and task environment in which work was centrally managed across all of the vehicles. Provided input for teams who are adapting to CDC's Enterprise Performance Lifecycle (EPLC) framework. As a part of this adaptation I attended CDC sponsored training and workshops on EPLC and briefed my team members on the expectations related to IR Governance at CDC. Specifically, I analyzed and edited project and account level status reports to ensure compliance with new standards. Responsible for all aspects of management within scope of customers assigned: coordinating with CDC customer on resource needs, contract administration, career counseling and performance reviews for staff.Managed Web-Apps team composed of Project Leads, Usability Analysts and Web Developers. Guided project delivery through local, waterfall based, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) delivery framework. Managed customer relationships at project and division level. Communicated project status to NG delivery manager, and CDC stakeholders. Communicated project data related to base and refined cost estimates, change control, Estimate to Completions (ETC's) and Estimate at Completions (EAC's). Interacted with personnel at multiple levels of both Northrop Grumman and CDC organizations through project planning, cost estimating, and work performance oversight. Demonstrated ability to mitigate CDC concerns and facilitate desired outcomes through highly effective verbal and written communications skills.

Competencies Developed:Data AnalysisData gathering methodologiesManaging extended communication channelsTraining development and deliveryWorked as an onsite contractor supporting the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) tobacco control program operations. Provided technical assistance to CDC's Office on Smoking and Health's (OSH) "state evaluation team", Global Youth Tobacco Surveillance (GYTS) program, and state department of health agencies as program liaison and data analyst.Generated and managed program specific training outreach efforts to states.Analyzed, interpreted and edited key program documentation originating from states as well as local agencies. Provided management staff with consistent messages on workflow progress and identified problems related to local programs. Directed work of other on site contractors from administrative, technical or logistic areas. Managed incoming statistical data relevant to WHO's smoking surveillance program and ensured a seamless data flow between Research Triangle Institute (RTI), the CDC and the WHO.

Managed project workflow, scheduling, subcontractor roles, equipment inventory and procurement, project timelines and milestones. Also had secondary duties in personnel roster management, budget allocations and emergency menagement.Performed these duties at four duty stations: Yokota AB, JapanOffutt AFB, NERamstein AB, GermanyVandenberg AFB, CA

Competencies Developed:Requirements AnalysisVerifying project scopeManaging project teamsWaterfall project delivery methodologyProject reporting and formal presentationBasic Proficiency in speaking German and JapaneseExperienced in management of large-scale projects. Managed large scale fiber optic upgrade for Ramstein Air Base with $9 million dollar budget. Marshaled complex logistics involving 5 separate Engineering-Installation teams composed of 150 technicians from their respective stateside organizations. Project completed on time and on budget while garnering attention from the Air Force's director of communications in Europe.Contributed to strategic reviews and changes to base level command and control infrastructure design concepts. Evaluated new projects and initiatives for their contribution and relevance to the base level strategic communications architecture. Managed region wide customer service / procurement interface for organization . Identified program milestones and problems and coordinated with local agencies to develop solutions via re-allocation of resources. Directed the work of employees assigned to the program/project from logistic, technical and administrative areas.Routinely briefed local teams and Senior Management on status of multiple project installations and initiatives. Strong presentation skills coupled with drafting written progress reports on project activities. Documented project operations and maintenance responsibilities of multiple teams and agencies associated with each initiative. Processed purchase orders and managed base level procurement efforts. Maintained a database and tracking system for these requests. Processed over 2,000 communications acquisition orders while determining impact on stakeholder budget as well as impact of proposed equipment on existing communications infrastructure

M.B.A., Healthcare Management

Also hold a B.A. in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University (CA)

Bachelors Degree (B.A, Organizational Leadership

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: The "study late club"

Masters Degree; Mba, Business Administration

B.A., Organizational Leadership