Carl J. Jackson Jr.
San Marcos,United States
Summary
Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with over 26 years of experience in Program and Project Management, as well as Contract Management. Worked in Security Cooperation with United States allies. Served in positions directly advising senior DoD civilian leaders and military commanders. Worked and collaborated with sister military services and foreign partner military services. Served in positions of leadership responsible for establishing the direction and priorities for an organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assisted Acquisition Services PM & COR
Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) General Services Administration (GSA)
2023.09 - Current
- Serve as expert Assisted Acquisition Project Manager for Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) Division, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) within General Services Administration
- Responsible for performing highly complex technical work and in-depth analysis of products and services for federal customer agencies with regional, national, and worldwide execution
- Also managed task orders, delivery orders, and contracts awarded on behalf of customer agencies
- Provide expert technical and acquisition guidance for requirements in areas of Information Technology and Professional Services products
- Responsible for analysis of highly complex and unprecedented customer agency requirements and development, along with contracting officer, of acquisition solutions to satisfy client's business needs
- As Assisted Acquisition Project Manager, responsible for full life-cycle of acquisition process including Interagency Agreement, requirements analysis, Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS) and/or Statement of Objectives (SOO) development, Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), acquisition and supporting documents, financial management of agency funding in fee-for-service, reimbursable environment, technical evaluation of industry proposals, invoicing, and post award administration
- As Project Manager, developed relationships and partnerships with federal customers and industry, allowing for fostering existing business relationships and establishing new business opportunities for Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS)
- Additionally serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
- In coordination with client's Technical Point of Contact, as COR, responsible for monitoring and managing contractor performance and advising contracting officer of performance related issues.
Program Manager and LNO AFWERX & DIU (AF Lt Col)
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center / Air Force Research Laboratory
2022.07 - 2023.09
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Manager, served as authority to develop, implement, & control programmatic & technical aspects of AFVentures SBIR/STTR projects/programs
- Served as direct link between AFWERX's programs and program office PEOs and Program of Records program managers leading transition of technology innovation projects worth over $250M
- Planned, organized, directed and coordinated activities of functional specialists including contracting, financial and technical aspects of program control, and configuration/data management across Air Force enterprise
- Utilized and applied multidisciplinary program management knowledge for assigned state-of-the-art projects/programs characterized with uncertainty & risk within cost, schedule, & performance baselines
- Advised leadership on significant actions or problems & recommend solutions
- Provided input and advice, both internal and external to government personnel, on acquisition phases from development through production and deployment
- Complied with all security directives and policies, with focus on reviewing Small Business Concern (SBC) companies for Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) concerns
- Analyzed complex interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity and develop recommendations to solve problems through reprogramming and adjustment of schedules, funding, and activities or program participants
- Reviewed and directed progress of Department of Air Force technical points of contact (TPOC) and system program office points of contacts and their management of contractors in meeting program objectives
- Developed, supported, and implemented strategies to increase commercialization and transition of projects to programs of records
- Took appropriate actions to approve terms and conditions set forth in negotiations, contracting plans and budgets, subcontractor participation, and addition or discontinuance of work by contractor
- Additionally, represent organization at executive levels within Government, to contractors/industry and academia.
Chief Operations and Analysis (Air Force Lt Col)
United Nations Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea (UNC/CFC/US
2019.07 - 2022.07
- Served as Branch Chief and contracting officer representative (COR) for U.S
- Forces Korea Joint Analytic Support Program service contract with approximate value of $13
- Supervised 13 staff professionals across multiple functional areas as branch lead responsible for consolidating, synthesizing, and validating ground, air, maritime, logistics, and threat analysis into single comprehensive analysis
- Prepared request for contract package, including performing market research and developing work statement ( scope of work, project work statement, and statement of objectives) in coordination with contracting officer
- Completed Sole Source Justifications and Limited Source Justification
- Served as technical liaison between 411th Contracting Brigade Contracting Officer and stateside Vendor
- Prepared all documentation for establishing new three-year contract
- Prepared proposal review memorandum and all required pre-award documentation
- Planned and monitored contract per federal policies and regulations
- Performed analysis with quantitative and qualitative methods to determine effectiveness of United States Forces Korea concept of operations and operational plans
- Executed quality assurance plan (QAP) and surveillance plan to monitor contractor performance
- Evaluated and accepted deliverables of products and services submitted by contractor in performing of support contract, by COR authorities and made recommendations to 411th Contracting Officer
- Performed evaluations on program operations in meeting established goals and objectives
- Advised agency leadership on potential benefits of automating processes to improve efficiency of predictive analysis, administrative support and program operations
- Also served as lead crisis program manager for future operations and analyzing management information requirements for decision points on programs and reporting systems including specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques
- Responsible for identifying and developing data requirements for use in agency senior management decision, milestone and direction of operational programs
- Also lead organizational studies of operation and organization efficiency leading to recommendations for overall organizational changes
- This has included changes and improvements in staffing, work methods, and reporting procedures
- As operations and analysis branch chief was also responsible for identifying resources such as staffing, funding, equipment, and facilities required to support various levels agency operations.
Chief Program Manager Central & South America (Air Force Lt Col)
United States Southern Command
2015.06 - 2019.07
- Provided strategic guidance to Department of Defense (DoD) senior leaders Central and South American partner nations security capabilities
- Coordinated security cooperation plans, programs & activities with DoS, DoD, and national leaders.
- Responsible for developing detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules on security cooperation programs that included sequences of events, tracking process and life cycle cost of program operations
- Negotiated and coordinated with host countries on collaborative programs to determine how programs could be executed to accomplish program milestones and goals least disruption to day-to-day operations ensuring accomplishment in timely, efficient, and cost effective manner
- Out-briefed senior officials on security agreements and U.S Business activities in host country
- Participated in operational planning teams with internal staff as well as representatives from Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security to determine security cooperation program major milestones and integrated schedule planning.
- Responsibilities included reviewing contractual agreements and memorandums of understandings between United States, host nations and industry partners
- Conducted comprehensive studies of Central and South American countries security capabilities as part of program short-term and long-term planning.
- Planned, coordinated and established operating procedures for multinational activities outside of United States territory
- Lead major projects of special interest items for agency leadership
- Provided coordination and integration of project objectives across interagency.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
Director of Operations and Program Integrator (Air Force Major)
DCMA Lockheed-Martin Sunnyvale
2012.02 - 2015.06
- Chief Operating Officer (COO) equivalent; third in-charge senior leader/manager responsible to agency commander/director
- Responsible for managing day-to-day operations of 150-person Department of Defense contract management office
- Provided contract administration services for Department of Defense, other federal organizations and international partners, as essential part of acquisition process from pre-award to sustainment
- Responsible for ensuring Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and partner nation customers got equipment needed, delivered on time, at projected cost, and meeting all performance requirements
- As Director of Operations, conducted in-depth analysis of agency problem sets to determine viable solutions, conducted surveys, interviews with employees and section leadership for policy effectiveness
- Prepared agency wide directives, memoranda, policies and written guidance to employees
- Responsible for out-briefing senior department leaders on project and program progression
- Drafted formal comprehensive reports on project findings and recommendations
- Reviewed Determinations and Findings (D&F) as well as Justifications and Approvals (J&A)
- Conducted briefings and agency events to educate internal and external stakeholders and customers
- Senior Program Integrator (PI) for SBIRS acquisition program/system
- Primary DCMA representative to the procuring customer
- Lead a Program Support Team (PST) and Integrated Product Teams (IPT) comprised of multi-functional experts Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialists, Industrial Specialists, Contracting personnel, Cost and Price analyst and requiring agency representatives
- Lead evaluation and reporting of program cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Established predictable program performance through evaluation and review
- Led evaluation and analysis of software fixes leading to $4M program savings and on schedule delivery
- Oversaw in-plant development and delivery of $2B satellite program
- Lead new risk management process; solved spacecraft guidance and propulsion issue avoiding delays
- Revamped key internal controls for critical OSD reports that benefited over 10K agency employees
- Lead program manager on closeout of over $90M worth of US space program contracts.
Acquisition Manager and Contracting Officer (Air Force Captain)
AETC Specialized Contracting Squadron
2007.12 - 2012.02
- Warranted contracting officer to $10 million and negotiator for Air Force contracting squadron international division
- Supervised four contract specialist and administrative personnel
- Supported 30+ different foreign strategic partners
- Provided sound leadership and business advice for AWACS aircraft service contract; $100M value
- Implemented sourcing and acquisition strategies
- Performed contingency contracting in stability operations and a natural disaster environment
- Solicited and awarded service contracts for laundry services, custodial services, fitness center services, drinking water and food services
- Managed and coordinated strategic source selections for Air Force wide commodity buys
- Ensured compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Led acquisition planning: analyzing purchase requests, technical documents, and contracting method
- Prepared and distributed solicitations; Evaluated offers, including cost and pricing analysis
- Cross functional team member that developed and refined cutting-edge Air Force strategic sourcing
- Conducted all contracting and acquisition actions required to obtain essential commodities and services
- Provided strategic sourcing training and advice to senior leadership
- Participated in Air Force level strategic sourcing integrated product teams
- Implemented sourcing and acquisition strategies, managed, and coordinated source selection events
- Analyzed contracting processes and established policies and procedures that improved customer support
- Established policies based on current business practices and with highest standards fiscal responsibility
- Communicated project status effectively both written and oral presentations
- Ensured compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements of the FAR and other applicable laws.
- Achieved successful acquisitions by conducting thorough market research and identifying key targets.
Acquisition Manager and Contract Manager (Air Force First Lieutenant)
AFMC Battle Management Systems Wing
2003.08 - 2007.12
- Led and guided negotiation teams on the Acquisition Category ID AWACS Block 40/45 Program
- Principal business advisor to four program managers on contract matters to sustain U.S
- AWACS fleet
- Acquired studies and developmental, production and sustainment capabilities
- Provided complete contracting support to the $22M AWACS engineering/logistics support effort
- Executed delivery orders under a $7B AWACS modernization and sustainment support contract
- Supervised, managed, and administered all aspects of acquisition programs for AWACS Systems Group
- Advised senior managers and staff on the status and progress of acquisition programs
- Prepared short-term and long-term mitigation strategies on the most complex projects
- Ensured compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Planned and directed all acquisition and installation efforts of the $66M Operational Weather Squadron (OWS) Production System (OPS) II weather program which supported Army and Air Force operations
- Coordinated with the Air Force Weather Agency to determine requirements
- Responsible for the review and approval of OPS II specifications, design, test plans & procedures, architectures and charters
- Supervised 3 technical and programmatic support engineers
- Responsible for tracking the Milestone B compliance for Systems Engineering & Integration Contract (SEIC) program
- Avoided a critical work stoppage due to unforeseen delay of follow-on program
- Worked rapidly with Defense Microelectronics Agency to extend the current contract until new delivery order agreement was established
- Created an official database to track progress for Milestone B compliance for the SEIC program
- Briefed senior Air Force agency leadership on OPS II program status with monthly program reviews
- Ensured program financial security by working with finance to execute program on time and on budget
- Planned the acquisition strategy for $10M AF Weather modernization program
- Resolved multi-year certification problem in one month and averted critical weather system disconnection
- Resolved N-TFS contractor billing discrepancies preventing $2M overpayment
- Adapted OPS II National Weather Service communications technology to attain digital video Broadcast Satellite capability for the Air Force Weather Agency
- Quarterly status briefs to the Director of Air Force Weather
- Worked with senior level Air Force and Dept of Defense officials and industry executives to resolve complex contracting issues
- Led 5 program teams through award of over $10M in engineering & contract changes
- Solved critical billing issue and improved procedures and raised efficiency that saved the Air Force $300K
- Awarded complex $267K contract modification avoiding need for manpower intensive reprogramming effort
- Awarded $94.8M contract actions within one day notice to ensure no negative mission impact
- Negotiated $8.4M communication upgrade allowing users to obtain data from multiple sources
- Led team on $3.4M enhancement action that doubled real time flight test support capability
- Resolved profit dispute with defense contractor saving the Air Force $200K
- Negotiated $600K modification that added realism and fidelity to simulation testing
- Trained 50 contingency contracting officers prior to their deployment
- Took charge of $7M in critical program upgrades and ensured programs 100% on schedule with new capabilities
- Changed government equipment process slashing delivery time and freeing $300K for capabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Military Operational Art and Science
AIR UNIVERSITY-AIR COMMAND And STAFF COLLEGE
Montgomery, AL06.2015
MBA - MBA Acquisition and Contract Management
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
Monterey, CA12.2007
Master of Science - MS Operations Management
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Fayetteville, AR05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies-Business
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
Ruston, LA03.2002
Skills
- Project Scheduling
- Scope Management
- Documentation Management
- Business Analysis
- Program Management
- Portfolio Management
- Waterfall methodology
- Project Estimation
- Stakeholder Management
- Project planning and development
- Client Relations
- Agile Methodology
Additional Information
-USAF Contract Management Advanced Skills Course
-USAF Program Management Advanced Skills Course
-AIR WAR COLLEGE graduate (Executive Leadership School)
-JOINT FORCES STAFF COLLEGE graduate (Senior Managerial Leadership School)
-AIR COMMAND and STAFF COLLEGE graduate (Senior Leaders Program)
-SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL graduate (Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course)
-AIR AND SPACE BASIC COURSE graduate (Basic Leadership Development)
-AIRMEN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL graduate (Professional Military Education)
Affiliations
- Program Management Institute - Member
- National Contract Management Association - Member
Job Related Training
- Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance (re-validated June 2021)
- PMI Program Management Professional (PMP)
- FAC-Contracting Officer Representative Level 3
- FAC-C/DAWIA Contract Management Professional certification (Level 3)
- FAC-P/PM/DAWIA Program Management Senior certification (Level 3)
- DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics Foundational certification
Availability
Permanent, Multiple Appointment Types, Telework, Full-time
References
- Mr. Daniel Anthony, Health and Human Services, Branch, Chief Unaccompanied Minors, Daniel.anthony@acf.hhs.gov, 937-449-9312
- Mr. Mark A. Greer, Air Force Personnel Center, Deputy Chief, Management and Program Analyst Branch, 850-714-7215, mark.greer@us.af.mil
- Mr. Raymond Morgan, Missile Defense Agency-THAAD, Director, Acquisition Management, 502-235-7061, raymond.morgan@mda.mil
- Mr. Adesina Akinleye, AFWERX, Executive Assistant, 757-576-4055, aesina.o.akinleye@gmail.com
Timeline
Assisted Acquisition Services PM & COR
Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) General Services Administration (GSA)
2023.09 - Current
Program Manager and LNO AFWERX & DIU (AF Lt Col)
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center / Air Force Research Laboratory
2022.07 - 2023.09
Chief Operations and Analysis (Air Force Lt Col)
United Nations Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea (UNC/CFC/US
2019.07 - 2022.07
Chief Program Manager Central & South America (Air Force Lt Col)
United States Southern Command
2015.06 - 2019.07
Director of Operations and Program Integrator (Air Force Major)
DCMA Lockheed-Martin Sunnyvale
2012.02 - 2015.06
Acquisition Manager and Contracting Officer (Air Force Captain)
AETC Specialized Contracting Squadron
2007.12 - 2012.02
Acquisition Manager and Contract Manager (Air Force First Lieutenant)
AFMC Battle Management Systems Wing
2003.08 - 2007.12
Master of Arts - Military Operational Art and Science
AIR UNIVERSITY-AIR COMMAND And STAFF COLLEGE
MBA - MBA Acquisition and Contract Management
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
Master of Science - MS Operations Management
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies-Business
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
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