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Donald D. Durant

Plano

Summary

A senior professional with extensive DoD and Government experience leading organizations through critical purchases and acquisitions related to technology and system improvement. Creates procurement plans, coordinates resources, and prepares contract documents for large-scale, multi-year initiatives, while mitigating risks and costs. A strategic leader able to set long-term strategy and manage multimillion-dollar projects for government and commercial programs.

Procurement professional prepared to drive impactful results in supply chain management. Proven record of optimizing procurement processes and fostering strong supplier relationships. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability to meet evolving business needs. Expertise in contract negotiation and cost reduction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Program Analyst

Department of Treasury, (Government Employee - GS14) Farmers Branch, TX
04.2019 - 05.2025
  • Served as Level II Contracting Officer Representative and a senior procurement analyst for the IRS and Department of Treasury.
  • Contract Representative Officer (COR) – Internal Revenue Service
  • Considered to be an expert in MS Office Suite, (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Outlook, SharePoint etc.).
  • Working knowledge of Skype due to COVID-19 as the primary way to communicate.
  • Process and track timesheet, Pay, leave related issues for contracts under my supervision.
  • Managed over 108 contractors, HR Connect tool is my primary way to process administrative matters.
  • Lead cradle-to-grave management of multi-year federal contracts more than $50,000,000.00.
  • Currently serving as a COR with extensive knowledge of PPS processes and tools use.
  • Strong familiarity with PMBOK processes and concepts.
  • Document new requirements for the procurement and acquisition process through innovative strategies that support’s IRS mission requirements.
  • Managed supplier quality and performance to achieve strategic and business goals.
  • Developed contracting formats to assist contracting officers in acquisition planning documents including Request for Information, posting of synopses, Acquisition Plan, Source Selection Plan, Acquisition Strategy Plan slides, Small Business Coordination, applicable delegations.
  • Responsible for reviewing and quality control for Acquisition documents such as Statements of Work, Market Research, and Independent Government Cost Estimate.
  • Responsible for contract life-cycle maintenance to include invoice certification on existing contracts, facilitating on-board in/processing of new contractors, and assisting in contract close-out.
  • Brief IRS Senior Leadership on status of contracts, drafting agency Acquisition Strategies, and coordinating routine meetings with stakeholders.
  • Created reports and provided updates on contract status.
  • Processed all contract, handled modifications, ID/IQs delivery Contract Action Reports.
  • Responsible for coordinating with other Business Units (BUs) service wide to develop guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) relative to the function. Additionally, when appropriate, coordinate with other units to develop individual sections of the Internal Revenue Manual (IRM).
  • Monitored project milestones and deliverables closely, ensuring timely completion and adherence to established quality standards.
  • Reduced operational costs with thorough budget reviews and cost-saving recommendations.

Senior Acquisition Specialist (Subcontractor) – Defense Logistics Agency

AMERICAN HUMAN CAPITAL, LLC
05.2015 - 04.2019
  • Manage 65 employees and oversee long-term strategy development and operations for a $10.3M firm fix price contract supporting training and education for the Army National Guard Bureau.
  • Serve as a SME on the Defense Retirement and Annuity System 2 program, which include DoD IT acquisition, performance-based acquisition, and cost management.
  • Prepare acquisition milestone documentation in compliance with DoDI 5000.2 requirements
  • Draft Business Case Analysis for programs and propose and develop future build acquisition strategies.
  • Perform risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
  • Support the acquisition working groups and the IPT (Integrated Product Teams).
  • Prepare Government Independent Cost Estimates (IGCE) for lifecycle costs or other activities.
  • Conduct, prepare, and comment on change management plans as required.
  • Supported the contract throughout all 3 option years and received exceptional performance ratings.
  • Achieved successful outcomes in negotiations with vendors by employing strong analytical skills and persuasive communication techniques.
  • Implemented effective risk management strategies to mitigate potential challenges throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Lead Program Integrator LNO

GP&E CONSULTING
03.2013 - 05.2015
  • Provided support to the directorate responsible for the Army’s program to implement federally mandated requirements to close and consolidate its extensive inventory of data centers located throughout the world.
  • Reviewed and updated the status of Data Center closures and tracked closure reports and waiver requests.
  • Reviewed and analyzed data trends and advised leadership appropriately to ensure program goals were met.
  • Supported leadership during the preparation, rehearsals (IPRs), and conduct of quarterly reviews.
  • Tracked trends and applied data to shape leadership focus on closures, application reductions, or migrations.
  • Closed or consolidated 200+ Army Data Centers on time and under budget to meet all mandated goals.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Senior Program Lead

SAWDEY SOLUTION SERVICES
08.2012 - 03.2013
  • Provided subject matter expertise to the Virtual Interactive Processing System (VIPS) Program Management Office in the areas of DoD IT acquisition and financial, budget, and cost management.
  • Prepared acquisition milestone documentation in compliance with Business Capability Lifecycle requirements.
  • Performed acquisition planning and market research.
  • Drafted and wrote Business Case Analysis for the VIPS and other programs.
  • Proposed, developed, and commented on VIPS future increment acquisition strategies.
  • Performed risk assessments and recommended risk mitigation strategies.
  • Prepared Government Independent Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for lifecycle costs or other activities.
  • Conducted, prepared, and commented on change management plans as required.
  • Coordinated acquisition Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and prepared meeting minutes.
  • Drafted and recommended responses to Congressional inquiries.
  • Program successfully completed all acquisition milestones.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Senior Program Analyst

WYLE LABORATORIES
08.2010 - 08.2012
  • Provided acquisition support to the Littoral Surveillance Radar System Integrated Product Team (LSRS IPT).
  • Coordinated acquisition IPT meetings and participated in monthly program reviews (MPRs).
  • Reviewed, tracked, and analyzed earned value management data.
  • Tracked system requirements and Contract Data Requirements List submissions; coordinated CDRL review.
  • Ensured DoD compliance and developed budget justification materials for programs.
  • Utilized experience with procurement, O&M, RDT&E, and Milcon budgets.
  • Created and prepared source selection plans and generated SOWs and other acquisition documents.
  • Reviewed proposals and tracked budgetary and contractual items.
  • Coordinated actions for major program reviews, managing entrance/exit criteria, action items, and minutes.
  • Created documents and presentations in support of budget reviews and other programmatic meetings.
  • Successfully deployed the radar system on time and under budget to the operating force overseas.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance across all aspects of program operations, mitigating potential risks associated with noncompliance.
  • Continuously sought opportunities for professional development, staying current with industry best practices and emerging trends in program analysis.

Principal Acquisition Specialist

KEANE FEDERAL SYSTEMS, INC.
08.2009 - 08.2010
  • Provided financial management support to the Security Division Mission Support section of the FBI.
  • Invoiced reconciliations routed requisitions and invoices and analyzed invoices with discrepancies.
  • Built and revised the Spend Plan Transfer template and prepared monthly Burn Rate Analysis charts.
  • Created and prepared and Independent Government Cost Estimate and prepared Electronic Communication.
  • Created and reviewed SOWs for the Security Division.
  • Conducted market research analysis and prepared documentation for contract modifications.
  • Prepared and conducted Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
  • Completed several internal audits that resulted in a 100% audit rating for all contracts.
  • Monitored contract performance against established metrics, identifying areas for improvement and initiating corrective actions as needed.
  • Coordinated acquisition-related training programs for staff members, enhancing overall knowledge of procurement best practices within the organization.

Lead Senior Acquisition Consultant

BCP INTERNATIONAL
10.2007 - 03.2009
  • Tracked cost, performance, and scheduling for all Major Defense Acquisition Programs totaling $47.6B.
  • Provided insight on Federal acquisition laws and regulations and agency-specific regulations.
  • Drafted or revised department-level policies and procedures to include legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepared and coordinated program documents and reports required by external agencies.
  • Performed research and developed responses to acquisition and procurement-related congressional inquiries.
  • Participated in program risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.
  • Provided support for the preparation of budgets, contracts, and technical evaluations.
  • Developed a Major Defense Acquisition Programs reference guide and DoD 5000 guidebook.
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

Education

Master of Arts Degree - Procurement & Acquisition

Webster University
St. Louis, MO
01.2011

Master of Science Degree - Human Resources & Development

National Louis University
McLean, VA
01.1997

Bachelor of Science Degree - Management

National Louis University
McLean, VA
01.1996

Skills

  • Program Management
  • DoD IT Acquisition
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Data Protection
  • Technical Planning
  • Budget & Cost Management
  • Acquisition Strategic Planning
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR)
  • Government & Commercial Contracts
  • System Implementations
  • Materials Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Willing to travel
  • Policy analysis
  • Requirements analysis
  • Software development
  • Business intelligence

Certification

  • Federal Acquisition Institute
  • Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) Certification (Level II)
  • Procurement for Project Managers Course, Completed January 2021
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Course, Sep 2018 - May 2019 Completed
  • IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification Course, Sep 2018 - May 2019 Completed
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification, Cert# e45e7af033ea89302841b60e024a73, Sep 2018 - May 2019 Completed

Timeline

Senior Program Analyst

Department of Treasury, (Government Employee - GS14) Farmers Branch, TX
04.2019 - 05.2025

Senior Acquisition Specialist (Subcontractor) – Defense Logistics Agency

AMERICAN HUMAN CAPITAL, LLC
05.2015 - 04.2019

Lead Program Integrator LNO

GP&E CONSULTING
03.2013 - 05.2015

Senior Program Lead

SAWDEY SOLUTION SERVICES
08.2012 - 03.2013

Senior Program Analyst

WYLE LABORATORIES
08.2010 - 08.2012

Principal Acquisition Specialist

KEANE FEDERAL SYSTEMS, INC.
08.2009 - 08.2010

Lead Senior Acquisition Consultant

BCP INTERNATIONAL
10.2007 - 03.2009

Master of Science Degree - Human Resources & Development

National Louis University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Management

National Louis University

Master of Arts Degree - Procurement & Acquisition

Webster University

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