SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * Expertise in the sales, development of contract terms and conditions, negotiations, statements of work, acquisition plans and source selection evaluation criteria. * Over 25 years in upper-level Mgmt with 20 yrs specializing in Contract Management, Procurement, & Acquisition * Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Top Secret security clearance with Government Special Background Investigation (SBI), special access. CONTRACTING: Previously Warranted Contracting Officer with obligation authority for the United States Govn. Managed all aspects of contracts and purchases in the areas of weapons systems, construction, services, and installation maintenance. Contracts include fixed price, cost reimbursable, incentive, award fee, time & material, level of effort and IDIQ. Performed price analysis, strategic sourcing, negotiations & developed strategic alliances. SENIOR MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP: Strategic Forward thinker, with proven analytical abilities. A problem solver and results oriented with a strong sense of urgency while adapting to changing requirements in fast paced and stressful environments. Performed strategic planning for three organizations, focusing on performance planning, assessment, mission, vision, and goals. Transformational Leader who has developed and led numerous process improvement teams, identifying deficiencies, developing and implementing corrective action plans, evaluating and managing results. Implemented risk management strategies to identify and manage high risk, payoff processes. Managed quality assurance programs, administered and operated budgets. Led and directed hundreds of people at a time. Postgraduate Warranted Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) for the Army Corps of Engineers with a $50M warrant. Negotiated cradle-to-grave construction contracts. Served as Contracting Division Chief, Branch Chief on projects, and Team Leader for contracts with 6 other contracting personnel on the contracts team. Supported the Army Corps of Engineers Environmental, Architect-Engineer services, pre and post award Construction and service contracts. Prepared Statements of Work, acquisition plans and source selection evaluation criteria. Negotiated and awarded major construction contracts totaling more than $600M. Reduced procurement acquisition lead-time for contracts from 87 days to 57 days (34% Reduction) within a five-state area. Planned, scheduled, and executed the first small business showcase. Negotiated and awarded to small disadvantage business contracts totaling in excess of $12M. School. Achieved a Master of Science Degree (MS) in Acquisition & Contracts Mgmt with a DoD (DAWIA) Certification Level III in Contracting and Level II in Prog Mgmt. Course curriculum knowledge of contract systems life cycle processes requirements determination funding contracting and disposal evaluation of requirements specifications bids and proposals utilization of sealed bid competitive proposals simplified acquisition contracting methodologies management of ethical considerations of acquisition a comprehensive knowledge of all contracts types and application cost and price analysis negotiation of contracting actions contract changes modifications claims equitable adjustment noncompliance.