Christopher Hester

25+ years of program and project management experience in Program Acquisition Process and Military Construction Planning and Construction. Knowledge of the (DHS – Department of Homeland Security and DOD – Department of Defense) acquisition regulations and policies as identified in the (FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation). Led cross-functional teams that included inter-agency interaction working on contracts, execution strategies, budget oversight, schedule development, periodic reviews, coordination of funding, logistics, operational support, policies, and strategic planning. Provided deliberate oversight in developing project scopes using (FACD – Functional Analysis Concept Development), (TEB – Technical Evaluation Boards), and developing (SOW – Scopes of Work). Produced (SELC -System Engineering Life Cycle) reports. Tailored plans and supporting documents for complex acquisition programs and projects. Leading various size groups of government staff and contractors. Serving as (COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative) developing (e.g., Independent Government Estimates, scope, schedule, evaluations, specifications, and performance) various acquisition programs / projects. Successfully applied knowledge and skill to independently perform a full range of assignments using decision-making based on formal and informal feedback, policies, and procedures. Skilled at both internal and external communications. Extensive experience working on multi-year projects in support of mission goals, function, and values. A well-rounded individual who excels interrelationship between various group in pressure situation, maintaining goal orientated solutions, and being dependable. Skills include managing Programs and Project Management (PPM), Community of Practice (CoP), Congressional Funded, MILCON, Military Construction (MCON), Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and special engineering projects with challenging issues and requirements. Lead (SSP - Source Selection Panels) Adept at assessing progress in programs or projects through managing cost management, scope requirements and schedule milestone accomplishments. Using collected data, and experience to convey information to stakeholders on issues, weigh alternatives, and draw logical conclusions; anticipate and resolve of problems before reaching a critical state. Provide well-reasoned, timely decisions and recommendations providing resolution and improving program or project performance. Navigating and evaluate competing priorities. Developed a collaborative environment between agencies, stakeholders, and sponsors through mitigating risk factors, determining appropriate actions, recommending solutions while addressing priorities, anticipate shortfalls, provisions for emergency situation before allocation of funds or changes.

• Surface Acquisition Special Act Award (2022)
• Performance Award for P068 Electromagnetic Sensory Facility in Newport, RI - In-house Design (2014)
• NAVFAC Team Member Award for service after Hurricane Sandy (2012)
• SOUTHCOM Team Member Award for service in Haiti for Earthquake Relief (2010)
• Numerous Letters of Appreciation, and on the Spot Awards

• DAIWA Level 3 Certification, 2022, in progress
• DHS PROGRAM MANAGER LEVEL I, 2021
• Contracting Officer Representative (COR), 2018
• Green Globe Professional, 2018
• Level II Facilities Engineering DAWIA FE 201, 2011
• U.S. Green Building Council LEED Workshop Understanding B+C+D Rating System, 2011
• ACQ 101 Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management, 2009
• Overview of Acquisition Ethics, 2008
• FE 201 Facilities Engineering, 2008
• Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects, 2005