Connor Adams
Certification Audit Support Branch Manager at KMS SOLUTIONS- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management
Defense Acquisition UniversityMar, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Risk Management
Defense Acquisition UniversityFeb, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Technical Reviews
Defense Acquisition UniversityJan, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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KMS SOLUTIONS
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certification Audit Support Branch Manager
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Dec 2021 - Present
Spearheaded contract rollover to KMS Solutions from Patrona Corp. and Solerity, Inc., remaining in the Quality Assurance Specialist and Branch Head position. Manage and coordinate the Certification Audit Branch contractor support team in accordance with corporate requirements and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Code 07Q. Oversee training and qualification of Program Analysts, sign time sheets, manage travel schedules, interview and train new hires. Organize SUBSAFE and Fly-By-Wire programmatic meetings. Maintain quality assurance processes within Certification Branch documentation. Discuss/coordinate contract practices and improvements with other team Branch Heads and NAVSEA 07Q, 07QB, 07Q1. Qualified as audit support for Certification and Functional Branches and perform all pre-/on-site/post-audit actions as necessary. Provide support including review and technical analysis, recommendations, document processing, maintenance of hard and e-copies, and issuance and delivery of documents as required. Research and prepare non-audit related correspondence to support projects and presentations assigned by NAVSEA 07Q, 07QB, 07Q1 or 07Q2. Distribute and maintain configuration management electronically for all NAVSEA 07Q1 Certification Audit related correspondence. Provide annual, semi-annual, and quarterly metrics to the customer for Self-Assessment reports and output tracking. Coordination of eAudits (electronic audit database) and SharePoint development and maintenance. Tasked as Acting Branch Head in branch head absence performing PM reviews, personnel management, first in line for customer support, and crisis management for other teams.
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Solerity
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certification Audit Branch Manager
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2021
Manage and coordinate the Certification Audit Branch contractor support team in accordance with corporate requirements and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Code 07Q. Oversee training and qualification of Program Analysts, sign time sheets, manage travel schedules, interview and train new hires. Organize SUBSAFE and Fly-By-Wire programmatic meetings. Maintain quality assurance processes within Certification Branch documentation. Discuss/coordinate contract practices and improvements with other team Branch Heads and SEA 07Q, 07QB, 07Q1. Perform all duties of Program Analyst position, as necessary.
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Program Analyst
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May 2016 - Sep 2019
Designated a lead, certified audit coordinator in accordance with corporate requirements to support the Functional Audit Branch and the Certification Audit Branch of NAVSEA Code 07Q. Knowledge of the SUBSAFE Manual (NAVSEA 0924-062-0010) in order to provide Functional Audit support. Provide pre-audit, on-site, and post audit support equivalent to previous employer. Provide support including review and technical analysis, recommendations, document processing, maintenance of hard and e-copies, and issuance and delivery of documents as required. Provide support to the branch heads for the Functional Audit Branch and the Certification Audit Branch of NAVSEA 07Q contractor support teams. Tasked as Acting Branch Head in branch head absence performing PM reviews, personnel management, first in line for customer support, and crisis management. Provide training to new hires, including on-site supervision and instruction during ongoing audits. Research and prepare non-audit related correspondence to support projects and presentations assigned by NAVSEA 07Q, 07QB, 07Q1 or 07Q2. Distribute and maintain configuration management electronically for all SEA 07Q2 Functional and Certification Audit related correspondence. Coordination of eAudits (electronic audit database) and SharePoint development and maintenance. Perform all required research and development associated with annual Open Certification Memos.
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Dell Technologies
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst
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Dec 2014 - May 2016
Designated as an audit coordinator in accordance with corporate requirements for certification to support the Certification Audit and Requirements Branch of Naval Sea Systems Command Code 07Q. Responsible for the organization of audits on naval shipyards and other support activities. Coordinate communications with clients and managers of activities for audit expectations, document requirements, and security needs. Responsible for pre-audit support including; creation, QA, and distribution of draft announcements and electronic correspondence, developing, preparing, reviewing, analyzing, maintaining and distributing document research, draft audit plans, guides, packages, checklists, reports, status, schedules and related documentation. Provided on-site audit coordination including analytic and programmatic support, preparation and processing of draft audit reports and databases, and retention of significant documentation and objective quality evidence (OQE). Provided post audit support including forwarding letters and memos/correspondence, participating in debrief, preparing draft final audit report, development and maintenance of metrics, supporting corrective action reviews and responses, recommending acceptance/rejection, and maintaining status and historical files.
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Landscaper
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
Landscape Contractor creating layouts and plans for property development or repair, tending towards large-scale, high profile clientele. Managed newer employees, providing instruction on design considerations of plant placement based on soil consistency, sight lines and aesthetics. Landscape Contractor creating layouts and plans for property development or repair, tending towards large-scale, high profile clientele. Managed newer employees, providing instruction on design considerations of plant placement based on soil consistency, sight lines and aesthetics.
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Assistant Lacrosse Coach
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Mar 2014 - May 2014
Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach responsible for development of high school aged students. Provided training to better themselves as students, individuals, and players. Developed practice plans and schedules while working with the Head Coach on game plays and practice drills. Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach responsible for development of high school aged students. Provided training to better themselves as students, individuals, and players. Developed practice plans and schedules while working with the Head Coach on game plays and practice drills.
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Education
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2009 - 2013
Randolph College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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