Christopher Dunlap
CPE STRI - 40 Hrs. Week / $127,331.00 Salary
Temple ,TX
27
years of professional experience
Dynamic Government Liaison Representative and Sr. Operations Manager with extensive experience with Defense Industry Contracts and Contractors, adept in program management and strategic project planning. Proven track record in modernizing procedures, enhancing efficiency, and achieving significant cost savings. Skilled in employee relations and effective conflict resolution, fostering collaboration across diverse teams to meet organizational goals.
Work History
Liaison Representative - Pay Grade NH3 - 0301
5 Years 2 Months- Acting Product Lead at the GS14 level since January 2025 overseeing 9 GS13s, participating in all leadership standup meetings at the GS15 & 15 level, weekly reporting and monitoring for Global Operations.
- Provide regional coverage and lines of business across multiple states to include Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota.
- Engaged with Army Training Support Center (ATSC) and participated in 905 Training Support System (TSS) community Integrated IPTs to identify risk areas and provide actionable feedback.
- Oversaw and managed the Project Lead, TADSS Support Operations and Support (TSO) Life-Cycle Contractor Support (LCCS) contract(s).
- Oversaw development, maintenance, management, and execution of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) for TSO programs, ensuring formal documentation and complete metrics to substantiate adjectival ratings.
- Vast understanding of all Training Aids, Devices, Simulations, and Simulators (TADSS) within the Army Training Support (ATSC) Catalog.
- Professional working relationship with Army officials across all Training Support Centers (TCSs) and Sr. Leadership at Army Training Support Center (ATSC).
- Supported Contracting Officer Representative (COR) by conducting Subject Matter Expert (SME) analysis and delivering timely responses to requests for information.
- Integrated into local Training Support Services environment by participating in staff meetings, IPRs, working groups, and related Training Support System (TSS) forums.
- Participate in the Army's Soldier Training Support Program (STSP) forums and IPTs.
- Support Contract transitions, including incumbent workforce retention and successor contractor requirements.
- Provide oversight of all Service Contract Act (SCA) and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA/Union), including wages, benefits, and contractual scope.
Senior Operations Manager
8 Years 6 Months- Oversaw Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M) contracts, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs such as labor and material.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure better pricing and terms, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Spearheaded contract transition across 11 different states and dozens of sites that encompassed several government Task Orders with special emphasis both on Service Contract Act (SCA) and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) employees.
- Collaborated daily with human resources, contracts, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Led contract transition across 11 states and multiple sites, managing several government Task Orders while ensuring adherence to Service Contract Act (SCA) and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements.
Battle Staff Sr. NCO
13 Years 6 Months- Served with 1st Army as an Observer Controller Trainer
- Served 3 Combat tours in Iraq. 2003-2004, 2005-2006 and 2010-2011.
- Coordinated day-to-day operations, enhancing collaboration among team members in garrison and austere environments.
- Mentored junior leaders, enhancing their professional development and strengthening team cohesion.
- Facilitated communication between senior leadership and enlisted ranks, ensuring alignment of goals and expectations.
Education
Practitioner Course - Acquisition Program Management / Enrolled
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Professional Certificate - Human Resources Management
Skills
Government processes and protocols
Contracting Negotiation and Compliance
CAC Card Trusted Agent
Inventory management
Risk Management
Conflict resolution
Administrative skills
Team collaboration
Experience in Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
Timeline
Liaison Representative - Pay Grade NH3 - 0301
CPE STRI - 40 Hrs. Week / $127,331.00 Salary
06.2021 - CurrentRead More
Senior Operations Manager
Defense Industry Contractor
12.2012 - 06.2021Read More
Battle Staff Sr. NCO
US Army
05.1999 - 11.2012Read More
Columbia Southern University
Professional Certificate from Human Resources Management
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Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science from Project Management
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Defense Acquisition University
Practitioner Course from Acquisition Program Management / Enrolled
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