Daniel Durbin
Dallas,TX
Summary
Results-driven manager in supply chain compliance and government contracting, specializing in FAR, DFARS, TINA, CAS, and CPSR preparation. Leads audit responses and enhances operational procedures while collaborating with Finance, Contracts, Legal, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure compliance and informed decision-making. Experienced in improving purchasing controls, reviewing pricing documentation, and navigating complex government audits.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Supply Chain Compliance
Collins Aerospace Systems
Cedar Rapids, IA
09.2023 - Current
- Provide subject matter expertise on FAR, DFARS, TINA, Certified Cost or Pricing Data (CCPD), CAS, CPSR readiness, Commercial Item Determinations (CID), source justifications, and fair-and-reasonable pricing documentation
- Partner with Finance, Contracts, Legal, Engineering, Commodity Management, Supply Chain, and Program teams to align proposal support and compliance execution
- Enhanced processes and procedures for expanding pursuit of Commercial Item Determination (CID) assertions, improving compliance efficiency
- Audit Commercial Item Determination (CID) packages and provided feedback to procurement/program, resulting in corrected compliance deficits
- Issue final acceptance and approval of Commercial Item Determination & COTS assertions
- Deliver monthly compliance metrics and turnaround performance reporting to leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
- Audit purchase order, LTA, & contract award documents for compliance to USG & internal regulations prior to release to suppliers
- Interface with procurement file submitters to make recommendations for updates and corrections required for award packages to meet full compliance to USG regulations
- Prepare and conduct pre-audit of files in preparation for CPSR audits
- Pull & review list of CPSR selected awards as provided by DCMA
- Interface with and answer RFIs to DCAA/DCMA auditors
- Document and respond to CPSR findings, report to leadership, and strategize next steps to ensure compliance
- Performed price analysis audits to determine compliance & best value for company purchases
- Evaluate vendor proposals based on cost and price analysis techniques such as total cost ownership models
- Perform cost and price analysis to determine if proposed prices are fair and reasonable
- Maintain working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, legal/contract terms and conditions of USG contracting
- Exercise independent judgment in complex areas with minimal guidance in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
- Continuously monitor changes in U.S. Government regulations and support work to align site policies, procedures, work instructions, and tools to ensure regulatory
compliance at the sites - Assists in preparation of formal written reports and/or conduct oral briefings on audit related projects and other related matters to leadership
- Implement inspection requirements for site purchase orders to ensure compliance with processes and standard work instructions.
- Assist with external and government audit project-related efforts
- Support process improvement activity to include development of tools and solutions to improve business results, including development and deployment of training for the purchasing system requirements, process, and tools
- Develop in-depth knowledge of Supply Chain policies and procedures in Supply Chain policies and procedures to support and assist in customer inquiries, reviews, and audits of pricing information to include requests for purchasing data/reports – internal, external, third party, and government
- Responsible for providing input to lead to support decisions on the adequacy and
effectiveness of purchasing system process, risk, and internal inspection control disciplines that could adversely impact Corporate and Stakeholder value - Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Corporate, Business Unit, and Shared Service leadership to ensure understanding and acceptance of audit issues impacting business risks and controls. Interface regularly with middle and senior-level leaders.
- Frequently reviews work of others; acts independently, with minimal guidance, to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments
- Review regulations and update procedures to support organization-wide compliance
- Monitor audits, assessments, and corrective actions within compliance workflows.
- Advise leaders on risk issues, policy changes, and regulatory expectations.
- Investigate compliance concerns and document findings for management review.
- Develop compliance templates, checklists, and tracking tools
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Assist with the development of training materials for employees regarding compliance requirements
- Ensure effective communication of changes in regulations or policies throughout the organization
- Provide support in developing strategies for mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.
- Provide guidance on complex regulatory issues to senior management and other departments.
- Complete internal and external audits according to established procedures.
- Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure that operational activities are compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Perform research on current industry trends and developments to remain up-to-date on best practices.
- Facilitate meetings between stakeholders, including executive leadership, legal counsel, and department heads, to discuss compliance matters.
- Draft reports summarizing audit results while highlighting any irregularities or inconsistencies found during the process.
- Coordinate with management to implement control improvements and ensure compliance management on control improvements
- Monitor adherence to organizational policies and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance adherence and regulatory requirements
- Onboard, train, & mentor team members
- Maintain current training on ITAR, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption Acts, etc.
Manager II, RMD Estimating & Pricing Mgr
Raytheon (RTX Corporation)
Dallas, TX
02.2008 - 09.2023
- Leading a team of material pricing/estimators to develop proposal material pricing for legacy programs and competitive new business pursuits. Managed team & process for proposal pricing development for all proposals bid by RPM for all customers & programs.
- Supporting & proposing various contract types. Identify, and successfully develop & implement pricing strategies for proposal commodities: raw materials, castings, hardware, machining, manufacture complete, processes, etc.
- Analyze & reconcile BOM & SOW against customer requirements, engineering documents, etc.
- Read & analyze blueprints and other documents to determine suppliers with whom to source bids, Raytheon manufacturing capability, and participate in Bid/No Bid decisions; contribute to Make-Buy decisions.
- Determined source selection based on supplier capabilities vs. Print/SOW requirements and developed/issued RFPs to domestic and international suppliers. Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to ensure cost-effective selections for Raytheon proposal estimates. Analyzed supplier proposals for accuracy to meet competition requirements and compliance with RFP, and down-selected suppliers based on competition criteria and historical data.
- Price Bills of Material using various points of pricing data - CWA, LTA, contract, PO history, engineering estimates, supplier quotation; Perform and develop Material Price Analysis.
- Managing cost volume development activities in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications. Conduct thorough compliance reviews on pricing and associated support documentation.
- Planning, leading & performing pricing and cost proposal development in accordance with customer requirements and current government regulations, laws and company policies; ensure compliance with FAR and internal estimating requirements and perform management reviews. Responsible for all pricing support functions from pre-RFP activities through proposal negotiations, audits, sweeps, & award; support proposal team and program management in gate packages, customer negotiations, RFIs, audits and BAFOs.
- Ensure alignment with the financial objectives of program directors and program managers across the product line (proposal priorities, pricing strategies, etc.).
- Assessed proposal pipeline and balanced team resources to ensure all program proposal needs were adequately supported.
- Analyzed completed proposals to compare historical costs to actual costs, determining reasons for discrepancies, closing the deltas where possible, engage in supplier negotiations for proposal pricing strategies as necessary.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet customer proposal due dates and business demands.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided guidance to direct reports. Delivered training and mentoring to material pricing/estimators to enhance organizational capabilities and support individual growth.
- Monitored employee productivity & performance to provide constructive feedback and coaching; evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TXCORE Champion Certified
Skills
- Compliance with legal contracts
- Regulatory compliance
- FAR and DFARS compliance
- CPSR preparation
- Conducting Supply Chain compliance reviews to USG regulations & thresholds
- Audit preparation coordination
- CPSR audit support
- Commercial Item Determination & COTS
- Government contract & pricing compliance
- Bid pricing strategy
- Pricing analysis
- FAR 12 & FAR 15 Purchasing activities
- Contract & Long Term Agreements
- Risk assessment
- Supplier evaluations
- Purchasing & Buying activities
- Supplier negotiations
- Project management
- Policy development
- Tracking & analyzing performance metrics
- Team leadership
- Developing and managing team
- Building cross-disciplinary relationships
- Cross-functional teaming
- Communicating effectively with internal & external stakeholders
- Performance evaluations
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Goal alignment
- CORE Champion Certification
- CoPilot AI Tools
- SAP
Timeline
Manager, Supply Chain Compliance
Collins Aerospace Systems
09.2023 - Current
Manager II, RMD Estimating & Pricing Mgr
Raytheon (RTX Corporation)
02.2008 - 09.2023
Texas A&M University - Commerce
CORE Champion Certified