George R. Syring Jr.
Saint Leonard,USA
Summary
Dynamic managerial professional with a robust background in operational excellence and team leadership. Expertise in driving growth and enhancing productivity through strategic planning and resource management. Strong advocate for collaboration and adaptability, consistently aligned with organizational goals while demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills. Committed to fostering a high-performance culture that empowers teams to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Project Manager H-60 Multi-mission Helicopters
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Patuxent River NAS, MD
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Led a cross-functional team overseeing $37.3M in annual acquisition efforts for advanced mission systems, including ALFS, SDSR, Acoustic Processor, DMAD, and Post-Mission Playback.
- Directed planning, scheduling, and execution of six concurrent projects; monitored dependencies, mitigated risks, and met key acquisition milestones.
- Facilitated contract award for TDSI, DMAD-SC26 upgrade, and DMAD hardware. Developed technical evaluation models using Excel functions and pivot tables, enabling on-time contract execution and funding retention, saving an average of 30% per contract action.
- Managed Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, and delivered leadership reports across all assigned contracts.
- Coordinated contractor personnel and stakeholders to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and align deliverables with program objectives.
- Produced comprehensive documentation to support stakeholder engagement, decision-making, and resource optimization.
- Managed project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and adherence to timelines.
- Coordinated cross-functional team meetings to align project objectives and deliverables.
Project Manager 53K Helicopters Air Vehicle Team,
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Patuxent River NAS, MD
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Led acquisition and integration efforts for rotors, mission systems, landing gear, and airframe components; managed a $25M annual budget, and supervised contractor personnel.
- Oversaw the development of key capabilities, including the Internal Cargo Handling System (COOLs), Cabin Armor, Ramsey Winch, and GAL 21 A-kits.
- Revised the SOW and CDRLs for COOLs, enabling timely vendor proposals for Lot 8 full-rate production.
- Cleared 50+ CDRLs from backlog, advancing the program to Critical Design Review.
- Coordinated the fit check documentation under compressed timelines, maintaining schedule integrity for the Cabin Armor upgrade.
- Briefed senior leadership on acquisition strategies with minimal revisions required.
- Developed and executed an acquisition strategy for the accelerated delivery of four aircraft with Cabin Armor to support a November 2023 Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment.
- Recognized with the PMA 261 Heavy Lifter Award (Aug 2022) for leading multiple.
Project Manager Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided M
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Patuxent River NAS, MD
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Led a cross-functional team managing an $18.1M RDT&E budget for AARGM and AARGM-ER missile upgrades; oversaw cost, schedule, and performance for all in-service acquisition efforts.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex aviation projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans using Agile methodologies, enhancing team collaboration and productivity.
- Directed the development and integration of new capabilities, including HAATs testing and control section production; executed a successful HAATs test shot.
- Coordinated acquisition documentation across PMA 208, PMA 242, and contracting, enabling on-schedule incorporation of HAATs into FRP Lots 10 and 11.
- Negotiated TM/FTS production adjustments with minimal impact to AARGM and AARGM-ER schedules, and ensured uninterrupted contractor support.
- Briefed senior leadership on acquisition strategies and milestone execution; facilitated training to improve team performance and operational efficiency.
Project Manager Hardware Engineering Tomahawk Weap
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Patuxent River NAS, MD
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Led the Tomahawk Tactical Weapon Control System (TTWCS) Hardware IPT, managing a $15 million annual budget and five contractor personnel across retrofit and production efforts.
- Oversaw the development and delivery of new TTWCS hardware capabilities.
- Served as the Acquisition Lead for the Weapon Control System (WCS) IPT.
- Directed cost, schedule, and performance for all hardware procurement and engineering activities.
- Coordinated MIPR approval with the DOE for obsolete hardware, enabling early delivery for software integration.
- Developed the Acquisition Plan and J&A for the TTWCS Follow-on Contract; led cost estimating for the TTWCS Acquisition Strategy.
- Facilitated contract negotiations and documentation across technical, contracting, and stakeholder teams.
Contract Specialist, V-22 Osprey Program Office
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Patuxent River NAS, MD
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Directed full lifecycle contract management, including pre- and post-award functions for Fixed-Price Incentive Fee (FPIF), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Performance-Based Logistics (PBL), and Undefined Contract Actions (UCAs).
- Advised program offices on requirement development, procurement strategy, and funding execution across high-visibility efforts.
- Managed a $136M PBL contract for the V-22 Osprey and led a $1.3B CC-RAM initiative to standardize 70 aircraft configurations.
- Negotiated and awarded a $126M UCA within statutory limits; achieved a 32% cost reduction through market research and cost modeling.
- Supervised and mentored three junior specialists; served as the lead pricing authority and liaison for DCMA, DCAA, and technical teams.
- Reviewed SOWs, selected procurement methods, and ensured regulatory compliance for specialty acquisitions.
Warranted Contracting Officer Contingency
United States Army Reserves Active Duty Tour
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided full-spectrum contingency contracting support for USARCENT, 1st TSC, SOJTF, CJTF, and subordinate units; awarded over $90M in contracts in a deployed SCIF environment.
- Led pre- and post-award functions, including negotiation, cost/price analysis, SOW development, and contract administration for specialty services and commodities.
- Served as a liaison to the Operational Contract Support Integration Cell and an advisor to the Joint Requirements Review Board.
- Reviewed and refined SOWs, CDRLs, and QASPs to ensure regulatory compliance and mission alignment.
- Developed a line-haul delivery order consolidation process, reducing workload by 92%, and saving $30M in six months.
- Authored a Contracting Officer Warrant Study Guide, increasing pass rates by 75%.
- Supervised and assigned workload for a team of six contract specialists; led proposal evaluations, and vendor negotiations to optimize contract terms.
Contract Specialist, Presidential Helicopters Program
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Patuxent River NAS, MD
01.2010 - 09.2016
- Directed complete lifecycle contract management, including pre- and post-award functions such as solicitation development, cost/price analysis, negotiation, incremental funding, and contract administration in compliance with the FAR.
- Served as a Business Advisor to program offices, guiding requirement development, procurement strategy, and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluated procurement requests for specialized services and commodities; refined Statements of Work (SOWs), and selected optimal acquisition methods to meet mission objectives.
- Led the planning and execution of funding strategies, ensuring timely awards and proper obligation of funds throughout program phases.
- Managed contract closeouts, processed cost vouchers, and negotiated new awards to maintain program continuity.
- Supervised and mentored a team of four contract specialists, developed training programs, and served as the lead pricing authority and primary liaison for management inquiries.
- Lead Contract Specialist on a high-visibility $500 million Logistics Sustainment contract.
- Prepared RFP/contract solicitation.
- Provided technical evaluation training to the technical team.
- Developed realistic milestones that would allow for on-time program execution.
- Reviewed and analyzed contract terms to ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards.
- Coordinated contract negotiations between stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes.
Contract Specialist F/A 18 Spectrum Dominance
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Patuxent River NAS, MD
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed pre- and post-award functions for Undefined Contract Actions (UCAs), Fixed-Price, and Cost-Reimbursement contracts, including negotiation, cost/price analysis, and FAR-compliant administration.
- Reviewed procurement requests for specialty services and commodities; refined Statements of Work (SOWs), and selected optimal acquisition strategies to meet program objectives.
- Awarded seven complex contract actions totaling $50M in three months, enabling the Program Office to meet expiring funds obligations.
- Negotiated and awarded a UCA within the statutory 180-day limit; supported five major procurements with cost/price analysis.
- Drafted two Justification & Approval (J&A) amendments to ensure timely contract awards.
- Facilitated transfer of government-furnished equipment across contracts and agencies.
- Mentored junior contract specialists and supported their development in federal acquisition procedures.
Contract Specialist, SSG (E-6), Army Contracting Command, Qatar.
United States Army Reserves Active Duty Tour
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Delivered full-spectrum contingency contracting support in a deployed environment, managing pre- and post-award functions, including negotiation, cost/price analysis, and contract administration.
- Served as Lead Contract Specialist for a classified $26M project, and supported award-fee evaluations for a $136M contract.
- Reviewed procurement requests, refined SOWs, and selected acquisition strategies to meet mission-critical requirements.
- Contributed to the Contract Management Review Team (CMR), enhancing compliance with federal regulations.
- Trained seven contract specialists in contract administration, COR responsibilities, and QASP development to strengthen oversight and performance.
Contract Specialist, Presidential Helicopters Program
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Patuxent River NAS, MD
01.2010 - 09.2016
- Working with the Program Office, I negotiated a contract management process with the contractor for logistical support of the Presidential Aircraft, which enabled more control over the work effort, and resulted in a 25% reduction in overall cost.
- Worked with the Program Office to respond to data calls on all contractual matters, assisted in preparing briefs, and briefed senior leadership within the Program Office, NAVAIR, and DOD leadership on an expedited basis.
- Representative for all contractual matters on the program.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive contract database for efficient tracking and management.
- Coordinated with DCAA and DCMA for proposal reviews and audits.
- Lead pricing person responsible for answering all pricing data drills, and running multiple de-scoping scenarios to reduce the cost of aircraft rework to meet the available budget on an expedited basis.
- Developed a negotiation strategy with the Program Office that resulted in the contractor reducing its price by 24% and bringing it within the Government’s budget.
- Lead Contract Specialist on a high-visibility $6 million Engineering and Logistics support contract.
- Collaborated with the contractor and Program Office to establish milestones that allowed a proposal to be delivered expeditiously.
- Contract Specialist on a procurement team for a $1.2 billion competition that turned into a single-source procurement.
- The lead pricing person runs pricing drills and builds the cost model for negotiating the FPIF contract.
- Coordinated with DCAA and DCMA for proposal reviews and audits.
- Performed cost analysis on labor hours and rates.
- Received, analyzed, and evaluated the contractor’s and subcontractors’ proposals and cost or pricing data to determine fair and reasonable terms, conditions, and pricing.
- Lead Contract Specialist on complex negotiations with an accelerated timetable.
- Performed pre-award contract activities, including the preparation of a Determinations and Findings (D&F) for buying parts ahead of a scheduled install.
- Facilitated training sessions on contract policies for team members to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Prepared pre- and post-negotiation business clearances on an expedited schedule.
Education
MBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.1992
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Edison Community College
Ft. Myers, FL12.1990
Skills
- Microsoft Excel,
- MS Project,
- Project management
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Cross-functional leadership
- Risk assessment
- Procurement strategy
- Cost analysis
- Acquisition planning
- Data analysis
- Scope management
Certification
- Government Top Secret Security Clearance
- DAWIA Certification-Contracting Level III
- DAWIA Certification-Program Management Level II
- PMP Training
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Timeline
Project Manager H-60 Multi-mission Helicopters
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
11.2023 - 09.2025
Project Manager 53K Helicopters Air Vehicle Team,
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
08.2021 - 11.2023
Project Manager Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided M
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
01.2020 - 08.2021
Project Manager Hardware Engineering Tomahawk Weap
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
08.2018 - 01.2020
Contract Specialist, V-22 Osprey Program Office
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
08.2017 - 08.2018
Warranted Contracting Officer Contingency
United States Army Reserves Active Duty Tour
09.2016 - 08.2017
Contract Specialist, SSG (E-6), Army Contracting Command, Qatar.
United States Army Reserves Active Duty Tour
06.2011 - 07.2012
Contract Specialist, Presidential Helicopters Program
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
01.2010 - 09.2016
Contract Specialist, Presidential Helicopters Program
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
01.2010 - 09.2016
Contract Specialist F/A 18 Spectrum Dominance
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
03.2008 - 01.2010
MBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Edison Community College