Experience

The Arcanum Group, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Operations

  • Jul 2019 - Present

• Senior Program Manager, Products and Services Operations

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  As Vice President of operations work to maximize an organization’s growth and profitability while leading and managing company operational functions. This includes implementing successful projects, programs and processes and optimizing work flow and skill mix. I collaborate in the development, review and approval of plans to control budget, project planning, maintain labor/material efficiency, and customer service effectiveness. I reporting to the chief executive officer and present regular reports or issues requiring decisions. I regularly provide guidance to employees by interpreting polices, goals and purposes of the organization and conduct performance reviews for both managers and projects. I am responsible for selecting and maintaining qualified personnel in various positions and recommending compensation, identifying training needs, recommending employee actions and communicate with employees on the progress of planning and project performance. My primary responsibilities are managing product delivery and assisting in growth and development of product and service delivery staff as well as the overall firm. I guide staff development through identifying skills needs, delegating tasks appropriately, developing policies, championing process improvement and motivating project staff to provide outstanding client service.

• Director, Human Capital Management Division

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2017

  I hold management responsibility for professional services contract performance supporting various federal clients. Management areas include: policy development, compliance, business development, hiring, employee travel, overtime and leave management, employee performance management, employee development and training, contract requirements, contract performance measurement and management, documentation, workplace safety, communications files, quality assurance and contract compliance, subcontract management and government property management. I apply background in contract administration and program management to planning for performance on the professional service contracts aligning company policy and resources to best meet client needs and business development goals. As Director I provide tactical and operational planning, management, leadership to subordinate project managers as well as 80+ professional employees of mixed disciplines at varied locations. I author company policies and procedures to guide operations, support proposal development, perform contract review and change order processing, maintain budget control of projects, oversee quality assurance and property management processes, and retain supervisory human resources functions for personnel safety and performance management requirements. I have performed operational management successfully from award of contracts to their evolution to successful and mature operations.

• Contract Manager

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

  I perform planning and scheduling, performance coordination, monitoring and management of project performance, operations, and risk mitigation. I perform day to day supervision and resource management functions to maintain continuity of the workforce to supply qualified administrative and technical consulting and professional services. I support the business development process by developing operational solutions to performance, participation in presentations, process and procedure development and supporting proposal development as required for new contract opportunities. I review and analyze contract documents from both technical and contractual points of view, prepare proposed risk mitigation plans from a contractual point of view, participate in pre-bid meetings, seek clarifications, perform contract administration with support from the project manager, and provide input to the project manager to prioritize change orders and build a basis for negotiation. I am responsible for the development of the contract to deliver increased profitability and to ensure additional services and projects are added and that the contract demonstrates value. I am able to establish working relationships with management and staff and to deal with complaints or queries from management, team members and clients as necessary.



Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Operations Supervisor

  • Jan 1985 - Jan 2010

  Manages mixed technical disciplines providing contract oversight for major defense acquisition programs which provide space launch services to the Department of Defense and NASA. Responsible for planning and deployment of ranging from ten to forty employees in varying disciplines to perform launch vehicle risk management, Earned Value Performance measurement, supply chain and production oversight of flight critical components, critical process proofing and conformance assessment, and provide regulatory contract management functions. Manages resource to ensure individual training, travel, and manpower are appropriate to support assigned scope and schedule of work. Provide supervision and mentoring on acquisition and contract management to a staff of Quality Assurance Specialists, Earned Value specialists, Supply Chain Integrators, Software Specialists and supporting technicians. Personnel management functions include employee performance, execute hiring, providing training, mentoring, functional advice, senior management coordination, and workload prioritization and assignment. Managing oversight planning for quality assurance, manufacturing and engineering audit and surveillance programs, using experience and understanding of AS9100, service specific specifications, and EIA 748-A for oversight of government launch programs.SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:36 years within the Department of Defense (DoD) 5 years active duty -US Air Force 6 years US Air Force Reserve Technician (ART) 6 years Aerospace Quality Assurance 17 years Program Integrator (program management) 2 years Contract Operations Supervisor- Aircraft experience: ET33A, EB57E, F-105B&D, RF4C, F4D, F4E, F4G, and F-16A,- Aerospace experience: Delta II/IV, Atlas II/IIAS/V, Peacekeeper ICBM, Titan II/III/IV- NASA Programs experience: Atlas IELV, Hubble FOS, Magellan, Transoribital Stage, Solar X-ray Astronomy Satellite, Cassini, Tethered Satellite,