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United States

Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Applies perspectives and experience gained as a VA senior acquisition executive, program manager, and Director of VA small business programs, to assisting federal program managers to develop acquisition strategies that enable them to use federal contracts to support their mission objectives. Responsible for leveraging BWT interdisciplinary functional and technical expertise and out-of-the-box agile thought leadership to deliver custom-tailored, proven solutions that support fiscal stewardship. Provides government managers with innovative tools to manage devices, applications and data in smart, secure and affordable ways. Unlocks the power of data to spur innovation and improve quality of services for the federal workforce and government stakeholders. Enables Federal program managers to articulate and execute sound enterprise strategies through disciplined program management practices and tailored organizational change management. Drives financial stewardship and transparency to enable and fully operationalize shared services models across government. Leverages advanced health analytics to drive innovation in health/medical claims management, clinical decision support and healthcare delivery.

Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Applied experience as Director of VA Strategic Acquisition Center, federal program manager, and Executive Director of VA small business programs to assisting small businesses to become "procurement ready" to succeed in a complex federal market place. Enables small businesses to analyze the federal market and successfully position themselves to be competitive, Develops strategies for marketing to the federal government.

Successfully led and managed more than 160 acquisition professionals responsible for more than 1,000 active contracts with a total contract value exceeding $100 billion. Increased SAC contract portfolio by more than $80 billion. Instituted business development and business processes that enabled SAC earnings to exceed expenses for the first time in the history of the organization. SAC contracts enable VA to provide support to millions of Veterans, ranging from conduct of disability exams that are the foundation for compensation of Veterans for service related disabilities, to provision of medical supplies to the largest health care system in the United States, to establishment of the largest provider network in the United States that supports more than 9 million Veteran patients. Assisted program managers across VA in the development of acquisition strategies and provided contract platforms to enable them to meet their mission objectives by developing, awarding and administering contracts that were essential to mission success. Developed agency-level contract vehicles to provide platforms to facilitate cost-effective procurements, saving VA millions of dollars by leveraging economies of scale.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Led and managed the small and Veteran business program for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Advised Secretary, VA on small business policy and issues, developed strategies to enable the Secretary to balance small business objectives with achieving the most cost-effective acquisition support to VA mission objectives. Worked Closely with VA senior acquisition and program executives to promote consideration of small business capabilities in support of their mission. Advised hundreds of small businesses regarding how to prepare their firms to navigate the federal market space. Established VA Direct Access Program, the largest program of its kind in the federal government, that enabled thousands of small businesses to gain direct access to hundreds of VA program managers and contracting officers, resulting in increased small business participation in VA procurements. Oversaw the VA Verification Program that verified the eligibility of more than 16,000 Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) to participate in VA's Veterans First contracting preference program, resulting in more than $5 billion in contract awards to VOSB. Twice elected as Chairman of the Federal OSDBU Council where I led federal small business executives from all federal agencies in their efforts to ensure that small business issues were appropriately considered in federal acquisition decisions.

Reston, Virginia, United States

Developed, led, and managed defense sector practice area for IT services firm. Led proposal that resulted in award of Navy Seaport-e contract. Assisted CEO in developing strategy to move out of small business category in federal market space.

Provided management oversight and leadership of operations, finance, contracting, and business development for a government contractor with revenues of $32 million per year. Ensured company met budget, profitability and new business targets set forth by the CEO. Assisted the CEO in developing corporate strategy, and led staff planning to translate corporate vision into concrete action plans to achieve corporate objectives. Increased annual revenues 12% by enhancing business development processes and strategy. Increased net income 250% by improving business processes, increasing accountability and empowering staff. Established professional development program for staff that enabled improved implementation of projects. Reduced budget overruns by more than 95% by improving management systems and accountability. Led transition of project portfolio from Cost Plus Fixed Fee to Fixed Price government contracts, and improved fixed price project profitability from an average of -3% to more than 11%.

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Led and managed transformation of business development efforts to include program development, marketing and communications, and new business support, resulting in over $90 million in new business. Established a firm foundation for future growth. Built a team that dramatically increased the business development capabilities of Winrock, enabling staff to increase the number of large proposals submitted and awarded by 50%. Created market intelligence and analysis system that enabled the Winrock Board to make strategic decisions based on better understanding of market dynamics and enabled Winrock to respond more effectively to a competitive market, increasing the percentage of opportunities developed in a timely way from 25% to over 85%. Laid the foundation for transforming the organizational culture to support growth by establishing performance incentives, resulting in the staff exceeding the annual new business development targets by almost 30% in 2005 and 100% in 2006.Empowered staff to pursue new business, clarifying roles and responsibilities, promoting teamwork, managing risk, and allocating resources based on highest expected value to the organization.Enabled and empowered staff action to position Winrock as a significant contributor in new business sectors.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Led the Foundation's program staff in the development and implementation of the Foundation's international programs in Children's Health, Women and Population, the Environment, and Peace, Security and Human Rights. Led the transformation of the program team from simply making grants to United Nations (UN) agencies to developing leveraged public-private partnerships that provided over $400 million to more than 280 projects worldwide. Orchestrated partnership development programs, empowering staff to raise more than $150 million for UNF programs from a variety of strategic partners. Directed and transformed operations, establishing cooperative organizational structures and transparent processes that supported growth; improved management of human resources, information systems, and physical plant. Co-developed and managed $50 million budget, integrating components to create effective and practical action plans that achieved strategic objectives. Led participatory strategic planning process that achieved positive organizational growth and change by integrating new ideas that were responsive to changing environment and organizational objectives. Orchestrated worldwide contributions of policy experts, practitioners, and the private sector to UN reform efforts, influencing the deliberations of the UN through more than 100 white papers, 12 expert roundtables, and 6 international fora. Supervised contracting activities and program assessment to ensure effective implementation of a portfolio of more than 260 projects. Served as interim Chief Operating Officer role, facilitating EVP transition and improving integration of 80 member multi-national staff.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Established new initiative at AUSA and led staff of a $6 million program analyzing the role of U.S. military power in the 21st century. Created strategic vision and business plan for the president of AUSA, gaining support from the AUSA board, enabling AUSA to raise its profile on strategic policy issues. Developed and implemented research and analysis, contributing to better understanding of the military role in peacekeeping, conflict prevention, humanitarian intervention and post-conflict reconstruction among AUSA stakeholders. Recruited, developed, and led staff, creating a motivated, skilled, and effective team that implemented an aggressive agenda with limited resources. Led fund raising, generating approximately $1 million for program activities. Co-directed a project that developed a framework for post-conflict reconstruction that was later adopted as a model within the U.S. government.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Led staff of a $13 million program under strategic direction of the Executive Director in support of a high profile international commission examining ways to prevent conflict within and between nations. Directed research to advance new ideas for the prevention and resolution of deadly conflict, resulting in more than 50 publications that outlined innovative approaches to the use of political, economic, social, and military tools at the disposal of the international community. Led implementation of Commission initiatives, achieving effective work plans, negotiating mutually beneficial contracts with publishers and other venders, and creating high profile events that promoted the Commission's ideas. Developed and executed a communications strategy, substantially increasing stakeholders' engagement in conflict prevention issues. Co-developed and implemented executive relations with Commission members, government and international officials, and senior private sector leaders, earning and sustaining their trust and support. Made presentations on conflict prevention ideas to government officials, media and private sector groups, increasing the profile and impact of conflict prevention.

Held various command and staff positions, achieving the rank of Colonel. Experience included training, operational planning, leadership and resource management of units of up to 2,000 people, strategic planning, National Security Council assignments, strategic communications, policy analysis, and an assistant professorship at the United States Military Academy. As CEO equivalent, successfully led organizations of up to 1500 people in peace and war, enabling them to complete complex missions in difficult and dangerous environments. As Chief Operating Officer equivalent, was responsible for planning, budgets, training and operations of organizations of more than 2000 persons. As Chief, Strategic Plans and Policy for Department of the Army, directed long range strategic planning for the Department of the Army and linked long range plans to the development of major Army programs. Prepared materials and briefings for Army senior leaders, for presentation to the President, Secretary of Defense, and other senior government leaders. Prepared speeches, journal articles, and congressional testimony for Army's most senior military and civilian leaders. Led analysis of a wide range of strategy and policy issues, to include: national security strategy, peace operations, humanitarian assistance, and strategic implications of military intervention.

Master, Business Administration

Master, Public Policy

Bachelor Of Science, National Security Affairs, Engineering