Thomas F. Kaplan Email & Phone Number

Fairfax, Va

Thomas F. Kaplan and Associates assist agencies to develop and apply high-quality intellectual capital to help manage the federal workforce. Services include the design, development, and implementation of various programs including research and development, OMB's Multi-sector Workforce Management, OMB Circular A-76 public-private competition, and OPM's Human Capital Framework (HCF) systems. Thomas F. Kaplan has a proven track record of helping agencies meet OMB and OPM procurement, human capital, and workforce policy requirements by working with agency leadership and operation's staffs to achieve success. Please contact Thomas to find out how Thomas F. Kaplan and Associates can help your agency succeed.Thomas F. Kaplan has over 25 years of civilian and military headquarters and field activity technical leadership in human capital and human resources, financial management, and organizational change disciplines. His practical, hands-on experience spans every phase of developing and executing organizational change, strategic human capital plans, and multi-sector workforce management efforts to help transform the government into a performance-oriented, cost effective workplace.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I manage the research and development (R&D) program for the Emerging Solutions and HR Innovations Group within the Center for Human Resources Solutions. Develop annual program goals and objectives, and establish R&D qualifying criteria. Act as executive secretary for the Research and Development Approval Committee (RDAC) and manage annual R&D projects (over $4M for fiscal year 2012). Write and maintain standard operating procedures for the R&D program to ensure participants understand their roles and responsibilities. Develop annual operating budget to include training, travel, staff acquisition, equipment, and supplies. Prepare completed R&D projects for entry into production and assist product developers prepare marketing and sales plans. Meet with and brief executives on program status and achievements on a recurring basis.

Washington, Dc

I direct the Department’s public-private competition program and conduct workforce planning efforts. Establish competency goals and measure competency gaps for mission-critical occupations. Direct the completion of public-private competition projects, including application of organization planning and design criteria. Develop FAIR Act inventories of commercial and inherently governmental functions. Oversee the governments’ development of work statements and management plans. Analyze and document current organization and cost of operation, and prepare revised organization and operations plans. Assist contracting officers to develop procurement strategies and acquisition plans. Recruit, hire, and supervise office staff. Meet with and advise support contractors on work progress, and timeliness and quality expectations. Help the Department win a President's Quality Award for its competitive sourcing program.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I direct the agency's public-private competition program. Develop and implement public-private competition policy and procedures, and brief senior government staff on competition goals and accomplishments. Direct the completion of public-private competition projects, including application of organization planning and design criteria. Develop FAIR Act inventories of commercial and inherently governmental functions. Oversee the governments’ development of work statements and management plans. Lead bi-weekly meetings. Present at conferences and seminars. Advise other Federal agency staffs on the Department’s program. Recruit, hire, and supervise office staff. Assist contracting officers to develop procurement strategies and acquisition plans. Meet with and advise support contractors on work progress, and timeliness and quality expectations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I direct the agency's public-private competition program. Develop and implement public-private competition policy and procedures, and brief senior government staff on program goals and accomplishments. Develop FAIR Act inventories of commercial and inherently governmental functions. Direct the completion of public-private competition projects. Select and apply management analysis tools to evaluate and improve management operations including baseline/AS-IS analysis, organization planning and design analysis, and business process reengineering. Lead bi-weekly meetings. Present at conferences and seminars. Advise Federal agency staffs on public-private competition rules and procedures. Assist contracting officers to develop procurement strategies and acquisition plans. Meet with and advise support contractors on work progress, and timeliness and quality expectations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I lead team members in supporting government clients with public-private competition projects, including developing performance work statements, management plans, and in-house cost estimates. Select and apply management analysis tools to evaluate and improve management operations including baseline/AS-IS analysis, organization planning and design analysis, lean six sigma, business process reengineering, cost-benefit analysis, etc. Develop FAIR Act inventories of commercial and inherently governmental functions for the Department of Energy. Support the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Computer Center public-private competition effort. Participate in U.S. Army personnel data center consolidation analysis effort. Work with staff at IRS LMSB to finalize and document procedures for taxpayers to file a Pre-Filing Agreement (PFA). Present formal public-private competition instruction to clients and colleagues. Lead and participate in bid and proposal work. Prepare project financial statements. Contact potential clients to help secure work for the firm.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide management consulting services to U.S. Government military branches.

Alexandria, Va

Administer management programs including capital investment, management controls, and organizational change. Prepare and execute executive agency agreements and interservice support agreements. Participate in Integrated Definition (IDEF) Language studies to help develop a modern Army personnel system. Prepare commercial activities inventories and submit them to headquarters. Manage PERSCOM's portion of the DCSPER's management scorecard.

Fort Sill, Ok

Write contract solicitation documents and the government’s management plan for public works, logistics operations, installation administration, and community recreation services. Compute staffing and equipment standards using regression analysis. Author productivity improvement software. Manage the installation’s IT force structure system. Manage organizational manpower and equipment authorizations.

Fort Meade, Md

Assisted automotive repair facility customers in determining causes and solutions for their vehicle's problems. Provided classroom training to customers and staff regarding automotive systems maintenance and repair. Rebuilt individual and entire automotive system's components (e.g., drive train, electrical/electronic, auto body, etc.).

Various Locations

Maintained Wing personnel records during active and reserve duty. Typed various forms and documents. Operated punch card equipment to prepare records transactions to update Air Force Personnel Center master files. Developed and administered on-the-job training programs for unit personnel.

Gambrills, Md

I taught English, mathematics, physical education, and industrial arts to grades 7-8 from prepared lesson plans.

Odenton, Md

I took customer orders for, and performed, automotive servicing including lubrication, tire replacement, tune-up, and general maintenance.