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Interagency Program Office (DoD/VA IPO) – GS-15; Serve as the DoD Program Manager for the Congressional and Audit function of the Strategic Communications team within the Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Interagency Program Office- Recognized as the Agency technical expert and authority responsible for using independent judgment, innovation and creativity to develop and recommend positions on issues or requirements for all aspects of the Congressional… Show more Interagency Program Office (DoD/VA IPO) – GS-15; Serve as the DoD Program Manager for the Congressional and Audit function of the Strategic Communications team within the Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Interagency Program Office- Recognized as the Agency technical expert and authority responsible for using independent judgment, innovation and creativity to develop and recommend positions on issues or requirements for all aspects of the Congressional relations program when guidance is either unavailable or very limited.- Responsible for developing testimonies, talking points, memorandums, and other written products that are used to brief Congressional Committees and the Government Accountability Office (GAO).These products articulate, interpret and explain highly complex, potentially controversial, and important policies, programs and other findings concerning data sharing activities spanning the two largest Federal Departments.- Represents the Interagency Program Office in negotiating, justifying, defending, or resolving significant, controversial, and precedent setting issues related to the development of complex IT programs.- Sets short and long-term priorities for the organization by providing advice and counsel to Senior Leadership on current and pending legislative action.- Coordinate legislative activities with other Federal agencies, governmental entities, and industry representatives, including senior management officials TRICARE Management Activity –Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) - Defense Health Information Management System (DHIMS) – GS-14 Show less

System Sustainment Branch- Utilized PMI Project Management Principles to effectively manage project plans and schedules, estimate resources, monitor project activities, and measure/evaluate progress for 5 contracts with a value exceeding $120 million.- Executed the DHIMS mission to capture, manage, and share health data across the Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise by developing a collaborative problem solving Team of 20+ Contractor and Government personnel with a fully integrated… Show more System Sustainment Branch- Utilized PMI Project Management Principles to effectively manage project plans and schedules, estimate resources, monitor project activities, and measure/evaluate progress for 5 contracts with a value exceeding $120 million.- Executed the DHIMS mission to capture, manage, and share health data across the Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise by developing a collaborative problem solving Team of 20+ Contractor and Government personnel with a fully integrated Garrison and Theater suite of products. - Served as technical manager with responsibility for strategic planning and directing current operations for healthcare IT systems and projects.Applied Research and Engineering Sciences (ARES Corporation Show less

Managed of all contract related activities for the Attitude Control Motor of the LAS.- Accountable for subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance of system development and verification of motor component of the Launch Abort System.- Processed all contract related documents to include Contract Change Notices, Funding Requests, and deliverables- Supported cost estimation, earned value reporting and analysis, and schedule status reporting- Responsible for cost and… Show more Managed of all contract related activities for the Attitude Control Motor of the LAS.- Accountable for subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance of system development and verification of motor component of the Launch Abort System.- Processed all contract related documents to include Contract Change Notices, Funding Requests, and deliverables- Supported cost estimation, earned value reporting and analysis, and schedule status reporting- Responsible for cost and schedule variance identification, explanation, impact assessment and the implementation of corrective actions to include the creation of Baseline Change Requests (BCR’s)- Task Lead for Engineering Requirement analysis in support of major Program realignment effort. Included requirement change assessment leading to Basis of Estimate (BOE) for final Proposal Development. Show less

Assisted the client to develop acquisition strategies, transform technical requirements into statements of work, review delivery order proposals, conduct research/analysis to resolve various contract related issues, analyze business processes, evaluate contract proposals, and perform contract audits. - Coordinated a contract action to award training package to different vendor midstream due to schedule, quality, and cost concerns. - Contracts include focus on Logistics and Operations… Show more Assisted the client to develop acquisition strategies, transform technical requirements into statements of work, review delivery order proposals, conduct research/analysis to resolve various contract related issues, analyze business processes, evaluate contract proposals, and perform contract audits. - Coordinated a contract action to award training package to different vendor midstream due to schedule, quality, and cost concerns. - Contracts include focus on Logistics and Operations, Implementation and Training, Sustainment, System Performance, Data Management. Types of contracts managed include Firm Fixed Price ($10 million); Time and Materials ($62 million); Cost plus Award Fee ($120 million). Show less

Integral mediator in daily communications between the vendor and clients, resulting in streamlined communication and maximum effectiveness and value to the client. - Developed and analysis of cost/performance metrics to maintain adequate staffing levels across the task.- Responsible for oversight of all contract deliverables, totaling more than 450 individual documents. - Coordinated of 4 AHLTA (formerly CHCS II) Pre-Implementation Conferences for approximately 300 MTF leaders… Show more Integral mediator in daily communications between the vendor and clients, resulting in streamlined communication and maximum effectiveness and value to the client. - Developed and analysis of cost/performance metrics to maintain adequate staffing levels across the task.- Responsible for oversight of all contract deliverables, totaling more than 450 individual documents. - Coordinated of 4 AHLTA (formerly CHCS II) Pre-Implementation Conferences for approximately 300 MTF leaders worldwide. Purpose was to provide deployment timelines and information on the various activities leading up to training. Show less

Provided public policy research and analysis to inform AARP efforts on high priority issues such as Medicare prescription drug benefits, and comprehensive health care reform through verbal and written communication. - Co-lead for updating Health Care Chapter of AARP’s Policy Book 2004, to include policy updates and recommendations that are guides for AARP’s volunteers, members and staff when acting on behalf of the association. - Researched and authored Issue Briefs on matters such as… Show more Provided public policy research and analysis to inform AARP efforts on high priority issues such as Medicare prescription drug benefits, and comprehensive health care reform through verbal and written communication. - Co-lead for updating Health Care Chapter of AARP’s Policy Book 2004, to include policy updates and recommendations that are guides for AARP’s volunteers, members and staff when acting on behalf of the association. - Researched and authored Issue Briefs on matters such as the status of the Medicare Trust Funds, Canadian Drug Prices, Generic Drugs, and Health Care Cost Components. - Completed “State Profiles 2003: Reforming the Health Care System,” which compiles nearly 100 health indicators for each of the 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Show less

Ba, Political Science; Strategic Information Technology Acquisition

Education record

Ba, Political Science

Education record

Acquisition 101, 2006 ; Contracting Officer Representative with a Mission Focus CLC106, 2008 ; Training for Contracting Officers.

Ma, Public Policy