Qualifications Summary:

• 15 years combined experience and knowledge with CFR, FAR, DFAR, DoD 5000, ITAR, DHS HSAR HSAM
• 20 years experience with DoD International Foreign Military Sales FMS
• Arms Export Control Act AECA , Security Assistance Management Manual SAMM , DoD 5105.38-M, Foreign Assistance Act FAA
• DHS TSA Acquisition/Procurement Business Processes
• Business Process Improvement/Optimization
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration /Acquisition and Contract Management
• Organized and Detailed Analytic
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communications
• Vast knowledge / skilled with multiple software applications
• Current Secret Clearance

Work Experience:

Confidential

Business Systems Analyst / Team Lead

• As a Business Analyst / Procurement Specialist I work directly with government project managers to develop procurement packages that comply with the Office of Acquisitions OA requirements. As a part of the OED team the primary systems owner and operator of the TSA's IT enterprise , I am instrumental in the execution of approximately 150 annual Procurement Request PR contract actions prior to submission to the Information Technology Acquisition Review ITAR . These OIT/OED contracts ensure there is sufficient operational and maintenance support to keep and maintain a functional IT network infrastructure supporting 60,000 TSA employees located at more than 400 domestic and international locations. These contractual efforts directly contribute toward the successful achievement of TSA's mission and goals.
• Specific responsibilities span three principal areas: procurement, functional business analysis and process re-design/optimization, and team supervision and management oversight.

Procurement:

• Manage and support the acquisition procurement processes for all OED ESS IT procurement requests. This involves supporting the OED PR Package formulation and review process by generating, reviewing, evaluating and consolidating technical and other requirements content for procurement documents throughout the entire PR Process. It also involves ensuring that all PR content is technically and financially accurate, is thorough, complete, and considered acquisition-ready . PR documentation includes Market Research MR Reports, Justification and Approval J A Documents, Statements of Objectives SOO / Work SOW and Performance Work Statements PWS , Technical Evaluations, Independent Government Cost Estimates IGCE , Inter/Intra-Agency Agreements IAA , Determination and Findings D F , as well as other internal TSA ITAR and OA related PR
• Serve as subject matter expert in the functional area of procurements, ensuring that PR packages holistically reflect multiple requirements and perspectives of key stakeholder groups including the end-user, the vendor and the Office of
• Provide expert consultation in reviewing and monitoring contract procurement actions ensuring compliance with the FAR, DHS, and TSA acquisition statutes, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as conformance with procurement and acquisition processes. Specific DHS guidance includes the HSAR Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation and HSAM Homeland Security Acquisition
• Audit or review procurements of varying complexity, present findings, recommend corrective actions and advise on division policy or procedural
• Collect and maintain accurate PR records, maintain configuration control and archive awarded contract documentation within a SharePoint environment.
• Utilize project management skills to organize and monitor the complete PR packages and other related
• Familiar with a broad cross-section of approximately 35 IT tools and COTS products procured for TSA
• Prepare daily PR Status Reports and conduct weekly briefings to the Operations Support Lead in preparation of weekly meetings held with the Office of
• Assist with Data Calls related to acquisition and procurement activities.

Business Process Re-design/Optimization:

• Analyze and assess all areas of ESS operations pertaining to PRs from conception through submission to TSAs Office of Acquisitions. As a result, have identified inefficiencies and prepared a detailed plan for process improvements involving all OIT/OED stakeholders. This plan outlines a formal procurement request development and review processes with defined roles and responsibilities, process charts, project schedules, supporting templates, and guidance instruction for the development of PR
• Further, developed and conducted training for government and contractor personnel and implemented KPIs to measure impact of new / optimized process leading to increased efficiencies and
• Apply knowledge and experience of the Acquisition lifecycle, coupled with project management concepts, to identify, analyze, review, monitor, and control processes, as well as to prepare recommendations and develop business process improvements addressing trends and emerging
• Prepare new and/or improve contracting policies in a functional area of procurement including responsibility for formulating guidelines, implementing new developments, and providing policy interpretation to division personnel responsible for the development of PR packages.

Team Lead / Supervisor:

• Within five months of joining the ECS team, gained the trust of government executive leadership and was selected to stand-up a new technical procurement team in support of the ESS Branch Manager.
• Provide supervisory, managerial and oversight of team responsible for the generation of procurement documents to include MR Reports, J A Documents, SOOs/SOWs/PWSs, Technical Evaluations, IGCEs, IAAs, D Fs, as well as other internal TSA related PR documents. The team interviews, facilitates and actively collects requirements, assumptions and other technical related content from subject matter experts, Federal staff, project managers and OED management in an organized and thorough manner.
• Interpret procurement policies and provides advice and guidance to staff.
• Train and mentor team members in procurement processes.
• Define, capture, and analyze metrics for internal and external reporting.
• Evaluate employee performance and ensure developmental and training needs are met.

Confidential

Sr. Principle Analyst

• As an FMS acquisition and contract management professional, I am responsible for multiple facets of DoD FMS international agreements involving contract acquisition, management, and general life cycle administration from initial to follow-on support programs. Having served in the FMS community since 1993, I currently support MCSC MC3 Product Manager PdM of Radar Systems whereby my duties span numerous FMS cases concerning the Governments of Egypt, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Furthermore, since June 2002 I have continued to enjoy a strong professional and collaborative relationship with all supported MCSC International Programs IP Case Managers, Contracting Officer's Representatives CORs , Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives COTRs and Project Officers. Utilizing DSCA and DoD 5105.38-M SAMM guidance, in concert with the team, I provide support from a technical and management perspective to ensure Letters of Offer and Acceptance LOA agreements are executed and Amendments / Modifications are implemented. The result is a comprehensive FMS Statement of Work SOW and subsequent contract providing a Total Package Approach for delivering both equipment and service type security requirements to the foreign government customer.
• Ensuring compliance with DoD 5000.01, FAR, DFAR, DOD 5010.12-M, ITAR and other Foreign Disclosure and Security Assistance policies, I support the FMS acquisition process to include the development of Letters of Offer and Acceptance LOA in response to Letters of Request LOR . Contract acquisition efforts involve the development of comprehensive Requests for Proposal RFP , either by open competition or sole source, in support of international security assistance agreements and Contracting Officers. This involves crafting executable SOWs, Contract Data Requirement Lists deliverables DD 1423 CDRLs , and contract line item CLIN structures while ensuring all LOA requirements are addressed. Furthermore, I develop SF26 contract data elements essential for sections B through J, create templates and develop procedural guidelines for contractor CDRL submissions, meticulously review contract documentation to ensure policy and regulation compliance and correctness, recommend necessary modifications, and, assemble/deliver procurement request PR packages for MCSC RFP release. Acquisition efforts extend to reviewing and assessing Pricing and Availability P A data, preparing detailed analysis of industry cost and technical proposals, and, providing technical and programmatic expertise / support during OEM contract negotiations, post award conferences and other program reviews.
• Contract management administration efforts involve managing, reviewing and coordinating all contractual CDRL deliverables across a minimum of ten ongoing contracts. These efforts further involve research, providing analysis, submitting CDRL review comments, and recommendations on logistical and technical data to include technical manuals, training materials, test plans, test procedures and reports. I further provide recommendations for CDRL acceptance disposition, and, prepare and submit all deliverables to the responsible Project Officer for release to the OEM. During the course of contract administration, I provide guidance and continuous liaison with other government and contractor agencies to coordinate requirements and to ensure timely and accurate submission of Government comments to contract deliverables. I further oversee numerous other miscellaneous contractual obligations and requirements and elevating concerns to the appropriate personnel when warranted.
• As an integral team member, I am responsible for making decisions that represent the best interests of the U.S. Government, as well as acting as the USMC delegate in meetings, conferences and other events conducted with international customers and OEMs. I correspond with, analyze and negotiate technical and programmatic issues for, and provide expertise and recommendations to, in-country U.S. Security Assistance Officers SAOs , the Marine Corps International Programs Case Managers, foreign embassy officials, and other government and industry agencies.
• For major acquisitions, I develop warranty procedures, associated documentation and tracking reports, as well as, provide management oversight and coordination between the USG, the foreign government and the OEM. I administer warranty briefings and discussions with all relevant stakeholders to include the foreign government customers, Contractor Engineering Technical Services CETS personnel, Defense Contract Management Agency DCMA representatives and Marine Corps logistics activities. I have utilized NAVICPs MISIL system for PQDRs/SDRs and provided related documentation supporting case closure. I conduct warranty clarification and status meetings with the OEMs as necessary.
• In support to the project officers, I assist in developing and reviewing presentation materials, generate detailed meeting minutes, and, attend such meetings and other program testing events held in locations both in the U.S. and within foreign countries. Some travel and interactions involve remote desert locations and am fully aware of the proper international protocols, etiquette and sensitivities required for communicating and conducting business in socially diverse Middle-East environments.
• In support of the above activities, I have developed and maintain tracking and management resources. These resources assist in reporting program progress / accomplishments, as well as, highlighting funding status, contractual deliveries and warranty progression. I prepare and submit letters, memorandums, reports and other programmatic and technical documentation in accordance with current DoD and DoN guidelines.

Confidential

Partner Owner / Marketing Consultant

Established, developed and served as a general partner and operator of a promotional products marketing company. Worked with both large and small organizations, privately and publicly held, bringing marketing solutions to the challenges they faced in each of their respective industries. Strategically planned and successfully generated new business growing the organization 179 within 3 years. Managed and conducted all aspects of business operations ranging from financial management, public relations, business planning and implementation to graphic design creation.

Confidential

FMS Principal Advanced Analyst

• Managed and supervised a team of approximately 20 professionals responsible for supporting various program office teams including technical and engineering, integrated logistics support, shipping and transportation, configuration management and program management. Performed full range of supervisory functions including the selecting, training, and coaching of personnel conducting performance evaluations ensuring compliance of company policies and addressing personnel behavior actions. Additionally responsible for identifying goals prioritizing and supervising delegated tasks evaluating and scheduling requirements and ensuring program objectives were met on time.
• Researched, coordinated and tracked program level issues and information in support of the AEGIS Japanese FMS programs. Scheduled and coordinated high-level command meetings between the US and the Japanese Maritime Staff Office personnel working in conjunction with LM-GES and USN personnel in the US and in Japan. Directly supported NAVSEA's AEGIS FMS Deputy / Case Manager and was the primary liaison to the Japanese Technical Liaison Officer and NAVSEA's FMS Japan Program Managers. Participated in various meetings to support and stay abreast of all aspects relating to the Japanese program. Provided direct management support, evaluated and recommended program improvements, and accomplished a variety of special tasks.

Confidential

FMS Task Leader

• Supervised team of six staff providing programmatic administrative support to the AEGIS FMS Program Office / Case Manager. Tasks included the management of 1 AEGIS FMS AF Joint Navy Action Items AIs 2 AF SNAPSHOT report 3 AF Master Events Schedule MES 4 Japanese Technical Liaison Office Support 5 AF Quarter Program Reviews 6 AF Program Maintenance Plan and, 7 On-site Japan Area Clearances and Visa Requests. Reported on all programmatic activities or difficulties to the Deputy PM, the PM and to the FMS Program Director. This position required strong analytical abilities, a comprehensive knowledge of management functions, processes, and principles, and the ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning management processes.
• Responsible for staff assignments determining position responsibilities developing job objectives, priorities and deadlines coordinating communication and dissemination of information reviewing all deliverables for technical accuracy, soundness of judgment, and adherence to program requirements and objectives counseling and advising ensuring constant and equitable work measurement developing methods and analyzing procedures evaluating employee performances, advisement of pay increases as well as promotions initiating corrective actions when necessary interviewing and hiring aspects and, to keep all subordinates informed of management and personnel policies and benefits. Prepared and delivered oral presentations to persuade or influence higher-level management regarding operational improvements and programmatic activities.
• Managed relationships and coordinated programmatic activities with key stakeholders including the Navy AEGIS PO SES's, LCDR, GS-GM 12's, 13's, 14's, 15's , Japanese Technical Liaison Office, AEGIS Operations - Tokyo AOT , AEGIS Operations Nagasaki AON , other government contractor offices such as Martin Marietta, PRC and Vitro, Techmatics main contractor office and other Techmatics field offices located in the United States and Japan regarding the DDG 2313 Class ships. Ensured all databases and library files remained accurate, current and filed in such a manner that could be easily located and retrieved. Coordinated and participated in staff meetings and program reviews held by the Navy or AEGIS FMS related contractors.

Confidential

FMS Associate Analyst

• Managed AEGIS FMS Joint Navy Action Items. Analyzed minutes and presentations of the AEGIS FMS Management Reviews and technical meetings to determine newly generated action items and research the meeting material for programmatic-related matters. Maintained regular interface with the NAVSEA AEGIS PO, Mutual Defense Assistance Office in Tokyo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd, Martin Marietta US , Martin Marietta Japan , Japanese Technical Liaison Office, and other representatives to ascertain the latest AI status. Coordinated and facilitated quarterly OEM AI Review Meetings prepared statistical data derived from the database for presentations at the Joint Navy AEGIS FMS QPR Meetings.
• Designed / managed the AEGIS FMS SNAPSHOT which provided a quarterly summary of the progress pertaining to the Japanese AEGIS FMS DDG 2313 Shipbuilding Program. This report provided timeliness and statistical data on the financial, procurement, technical, and logistical stages of active FMS cases and was widely utilized by key stakeholders and high-level officials.
• Established role of Coordinator to the Japanese Technical Liaison Office JTLO . Served as liaison for all program documents delivered to the JTLO. Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for JTLO Mail Distribution and Shipment. Developed, implemented, and maintained the Correspondence Tracking Database and document filing system for all program deliverables. Reported to the JTLO officer weekly status updates and exchanged other necessary information. Involvement with the assigned task provided opportunities for business growth pursued and developed new task efforts.
• Additional responsibilities included: preparation of presentations and spreadsheets country clearance messages maintenance of the technical and engineering internal action item database and calendar maintenance of FMS Group Long Term Plan Calendar and support to several special projects. Projects included: 1 Projecting a 5 year travel and costs projection for an FMS Case 2 Implementing and processing new ideas for program organization. This involved developing organizational and task charts showing cross correlation among the responsible personnel, projections for yearly taskings and reporting dates, software required, etc. 3 Developing agendas for the QPR meetings in addition to notifying all attending personnel in an effort to coordinate informational briefings they are scheduled to present at said meetings 4 Coordinating with the AEGIS FMS PO to prepare meeting schedules and agendas for quarterly technical meetings held in Japan 5 Developed and prepared key client presentations for QPRs and PMRs 6 Developed and prepared the SOP for AEGIS FMS Japan Meeting Minutes and AEGIS FMS Joint Navy AIs . This was established to provide an accurate and consistent account of FMS program meetings and processing of AIs.