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Stafford, Va, Us

Stafford, Virginia, Us

Stafford, Virginia, Us

Training modernization support to Director, Acquisition Logistics and Product Support (ALPS); Assist with development of Supply Support, Disposal Process, and Item Unique Identification (IUID) classes, Warranty and Disposal Guidebooks, and Draft MCSC orders; Met with the corporate proposal team, and with current/prospective teammates, to develop capture plans, teaming agreements, and proposal strategies for securing government contract work; Contributed to development of multiple proposals for government contract work; Wrote dozens of position descriptions for recruiting efforts in support of pursuit of government contract work; Conducted numerous interviews of prospective job candidates and made recommendations for immediate hire or offer of contingent hire; Met with prospective customers to develop relationships and learn of needs for upcoming solicitations; Attended multiple small business symposiums hosted by government agencies; Analyzed Small Business forecasts for numerous government agencies to identify upcoming opportunities that fit with company performance; Provided senior logistics analysis, advice, and support to Assault Amphibious Vehicle Assistant Product Manager-Lifecycle Logistics (AAV APdM-L); Provided logistics management planning and support to AAV Project Leads and SME logisticians; Developed, coordinated, maintained, and reported on activities related to all elements of Life Cycle Sustainment Management, Technical Management, and Infrastructure Management; Provided significant input as co-author of the AAV Disposal Plan and maintained version control of the document through to PM signature; Conducted dozens of reviews of Modification, Supply, and Technical Instructions ensuring format, grammar, and spelling adhere to the official templates; Provided input to originating agencies on document templates; Provided mentorship and guidance to junior logisticians on the AAV APdM team.

In support of two different program management towers within PMM-170 Networks & Infrastructure, provided executive, analytical, management and administrative support, including strategic planning, training and personnel development, coordination of management office operations including management of records, schedules and correspondence; analytical support; tracking deliverables; task management; Provided advice to the government customer to support development of milestones and objectives for programs; Provided programmatic support for program office’s goals, objectives, and acquisition strategies; Provided acquisition support, management planning and execution support for network, infrastructure, hardware and software contract awards; Hand-selected to be part of the Windows 10 Migration Support Team; developed the battle rhythm for the team; provided organization to the layout and flow of the Window 10 War Room; assigned team members to participate and support daily hot wash teleconferences with regional migration teams; Developed PowerPoint presentations and Excel worksheets to track migrations and tech refreshes of machines to Windows 10; Maintained several white boards within the War Room with directed and relevant migration information to provide ready briefing materials

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

Provided programmatic logistics support and sustainment support for Family of Shelters and Shelter Equipment, Family of Combat Field Feeding Systems, and Family of Combat Containers of MCSC’s Combat Support Equipment; Developed slides and updates, for Working Level Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs) for Rigid Wall Shelters and Soft Wall Shelters. Participate in subject WIPTs. Take meeting notes and disseminate to all concerned once approved by the government team lead; Developed and provided projected purchase needs for Internal Appointment Modules (IAMs) for 10’ and 20’ EMCs and EMIs. Created detailed spreadsheets laying out usage at maintenance centers; recommended purchases to continue production schedule as planned; Assisted with upkeep/care of Expeditionary Field Kitchen maintained by the Program Office; Provided coordination for, and hosted, weekly meetings with representatives from FSSE, FCFF and FOCC, onsite and via teleconference; Developed Acquisition Strategy/Acquisition Plans, Purchase Requirement Documents, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and conducted Market Research; Developed and edited Program Management Review Briefs; Participated in Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) meetings, providing meeting notes and deliverables afterward; Conducted technical manual reviews and reviewed technical drawings to compare Repair Parts and Special Tools List to drawings part lists; Ensured that USMC portfolio of soft-wall shelters, rigid-wall shelters, combat cargo containers, and combat field feeding equipment are properly maintained administratively, managed, and sustained after fielding to the fleet; Supported / conducted Physical Configuration Audits; Entertained vendors on behalf of the government customer, providing detailed meeting notes; Part of the proposal writing cell during most recent re-compete of MCSC’s Combat Support Equipment support contract.

Hook, Hampshire, Gb

Liaised directly with CentCom Material Recovery Element, COR and Contracting Officers while executing Base Closure Assistance Team (BCAT) responsibilities; Planned and directed HR management activities of contractor personnel; Provided office management/administration of contractor support personnel; Coordinated with, and traveled to, remote bases throughout Afghanistan, advising/assisting Task Forces on steps needed for successful/timely closure/transfer their respective bases; Accounted for, and documented, in excess of $500 million in Foreign Excess Real Property (FERP) and more than $100 million in Foreign Excess Personal Property (FEPP) during assessments at more than two dozen bases; Documented flaws in Integrated Booking System-Container Management Module, revealing only 65% accuracy rate of shipping container accountability at Bagram Airfield.; Coordinated removal/turn-in of nearly 1,000 excess and unserviceable containers; Conducted in-briefs with Camp Mayors to communicate team requirements, reviewed base closure plans, transmitted actions required prior to arrival and support requirements needed while on site; Prepared/delivered comprehensive reviews of property designated for transfer, and provided commanders with recommendations to keep the closure/transfer on glide path; Recommended additional enablers needed for the base to meet conditions/timelines established by ISAF/RS headquarters; Interfaced with FSRs to coordinate removal/demilitarization/deconstruct/ transfer of FEPP; Gathered information, develop briefings, and provided status reports as necessary for BOS-I operations; Met reporting requirements IAW PWS; Provided oversight, management and FEPP/FERP training to a diverse team of six to eight members; ensured team members understand supply systems, policies, procedures, data systems, transportation, and classes of supply; Maintained security of all classified information to include base closure dates, voice communications and hardcopy materials.

Hook, Hampshire, Gb

Post vehicle fielding, developed, managed, and implemented acquisition strategies for various Capability Insertion efforts to be installed on Buffalo MRAPs for required safety and survivability upgrades, including: Upgraded Seats/Restraints; Upgraded Rear Ladder; Self-Recovery Winch; Blast Mitigating Floor Matting; Upgraded Towing Pintle Hook; 3d Plane of Egress; Upgraded Towing Package; Transparent Armor; Tie Down/Tow Eye Retrofit; Electric Spare Tire Winch; Arm Cradle Bracket; Oversee Capability Insertion installation at remote sites, interacting with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) FSRs, providing Program Office coordination between using unit/FSRs; Intimately involved in Statement of Work development, proposal and Rough Order of Magnitude reviews for assigned projects and also for other team-wide efforts; Provided recommendations for contract award; Participated in Start of Work meetings, Initial Requirements Reviews, Preliminary, Critical and Final Design Reviews; Developed Scopes of Tests and reviewed test plans; Wrote planning directives for all assigned projects; Member of the Joint Program Office’s Towing and Recovery Integrated Product Team; Technical expert on Towing & Recovery for Assistant Program Manager Buffalo; Provided program office representation and coordination between production activities, government activities, vendors, installation locations and test facilities; Provided logistical support in areas of retrofit modification planning, testing and installations

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as the USMC Logistics/Training Advisor to the Royal Saudi Marine Forces for United States Military Training Mission in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Provided advisory services to improve operational tactical logistics support and training. Provided Integrated Logistics Support planning, advice and coordination with USMC for procurement and fielding of new equipment purchased through Foreign Military Sales process.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as the Operations Officer for the Marine Security Guard (MSG) Battalion, planning and providing support for MSGs in 149 Embassies and Consulates in more than 135 countries, including training, funding, equipping and supplying. Planned/conducted overseas conferences for 9 regional commands around the world. Participated in/led inspections of MSG dets; conducted Joint Requirements Surveys of MSG facilities in conjunction with several bureaus of the Department of State (DoS). At MSG Battalion, chaired the joint Equipment Tactics Advisory Group to develop validated requirements for upgraded equipment. Presented, defended, and secured DoS approval for new M-4 Carbine; coordinated with Marine Corps Systems Command Program Manager for acquisition of the M-4; worked with battalion logistics officer plan logistics/fielding; 80% delivered when departed unit. Served as the MSG representative on the Armored Vehicle Working Group.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as Division Transportation Officer for Headquarters, 1st Marine Division.; Responsible for policy implementation and enforcement; Asset management over vehicles, accessories, support equipment and personnel; Staffing and operations of Division Movement Control Center which included movement of over 15,000 personnel and equipment to deployment sites, and throughout Kuwait and Iraq during OIF invasion; Developed fielding plan feedback to PM Motor T and provided fielding oversight for High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) A2 and Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR); Provided oversight of training implementation and effectiveness, and development, documentation and testing of equipment changes.

Washington, Dc, Us

Multiple billets in multiple locations: Served at Headquarters, 2nd Force Service Support Group; Prepared/maintained logistics support plans as part of overall operational and war plans; Managed motor transport fleet of tactical and civilian vehicles for a reserve infantry battalion spread across six different locations; Oversaw maintenance and readiness of more than 70 HMMWVs and 5-ton trucks, plus civilian buses; Readied motor pool assets for deployment to cold weather training environments in Canada, Wisconsin, Alaska and Norway; Oversaw embarkation of battalion equipment for multiple cold weather training evolutions and deployments; Participated in Exercise Battle Griffin above the Arctic Circle, conducted operations with Joint Task Force-6 along the Arizona-Mexico border; Participated in Combined Arms Exercise, 29 Palms, CA; Managed motor pool of more than 80 tactical vehicles. Responsible for equipment readiness, tool control, calibration of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment, facility management, oversight/management of repair part inventory; Attended United States Navy Scuba School and became a certified Navy diver; Oversaw deployment of entire battalion, with equipment, from Okinawa to Republic of Philippines by ship and plane. Intimate involvement in loading amphibious shipping and Air Mobility Command aircraft; Oversaw the reactivation/reconstitution of 3d Marine Division’s Truck Company, starting with nothing and completing reactivation 3 months ahead of schedule; Receipted for all reassigned equipment from other units on island; received newly-assigned personnel; established new facilities for billeting, office spaces, motor pool, armory, mailroom, ensuring all met higher headquarters’ habitability and security requirements; Deployed to Republic of Korea in support of Exercise Team Spirit.