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Lori A Ericson

Alba

Summary

Strategic leader with expertise in innovative proposal architecture across federal, state, local, and tribal sectors. Integrates advanced technologies to manage complex RFx solutions from capture through post-submission analysis. Skilled in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and leveraging tools like VisibleThread and Power BI. Focuses on enhancing proposal processes, driving customer satisfaction, and delivering impactful solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Proposal Management and Development

NewWave
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Developed and refined a comprehensive Playbook that streamlined processes and ensured compliance with FAR and RFx requirements.
  • Augmented proposal efforts with AI tools through improved accuracy and compliance with RFx requirements, and amplified the overall quality of submissions.
  • Leveraged Playbook’s flexibility post-submission to enhance processes and competitiveness by tracking win/loss rates and conducting lessons-learned debriefs.
  • Continued education with proposal experts, such as Shipley and APMP, to further fine-tune proposal processing.
  • Created dashboards using Excel and PowerBI for quick analysis of RF(x) data.
  • Used Visible Thread to shred volumes and develop the writing template(s), analyze content, and identify acronyms.
  • Directed and coordinated with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, the National Institutes of Health, and numerous other federal and state agencies whose efforts were specific to improving the health care environment.

CEO/Proposal Management

interAmerica Analytics
12.1995 - 06.2022
  • Consulted on interAmerica Analytics projects, providing expertise and insights to enhance project outcomes.
  • Designed, wrote, and developed SAFETY Act Response for gas-detection products.
  • Researched law enforcement statistics to include officer-involved assaults, accidents, and shootings to prepare reports for clients and for the development of proposals.
  • Researched law enforcement statistics, analyzing officer-involved assaults, accidents, and shootings to inform client reports and proposal development.
  • Created a coalition of SAR stakeholders who understand the information-sharing process and knowledge-management practices of SARs.
  • Improved process and competitiveness by using the Playbook to track and report win/loss rates and conduct post-submission debriefs.
  • Built a coalition of SAR stakeholders to enhance understanding of information-sharing processes and knowledge-management practices.
  • Worked as a part-time consultant with interAmerica Analytics project to project.

Stakeholder Management

SimG
Washington
11.2006 - 08.2007
  • Served as a key player on the HSIN Program Management Office (PMO) team responsible for meeting DHS strategic goals and objectives by sustaining HSIN, deemed the 'network of networks.'
  • Coordinated deployment of six new federal Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) sites and monitored 30 others to ensure operational readiness.
  • Facilitated Community of Interest (COI) to implement policies, enhancing collaboration and continuity in HSIN landscape.
  • Established a productive working coalition of federal/state/local/tribal organizations.
  • Ensured compliance of each deployment with security mandates and policy directives, leveraging ongoing updates of MS SharePoint and Project Server for effective content management.

Research Associate

Homeland Security Institute (HSI)
Washington
06.2004 - 11.2005
  • Submitted and won a task from the Science Technology Directorate of DHS to evaluate success factors related to performance goals and capabilities of the Arizona Border Control Initiative (ABCI) using an innovative approach.
  • Conducted innovative study using crime statistics to demonstrate regional impact of ABCI Program.
  • Evaluated overall effectiveness of ABCI using crime statistics and relevant information.
  • Developed unique, comprehensive matrix for analyzing information-sharing processes and knowledge-management practices across DHS systems based on success of ABCI study.
  • Statistical information included officer assaults and officers killed in the line of duty—utilized LEOKA, BJS, and IALEIA data, as well as interviews with stakeholders.
  • Associated research methods included practices from the National Response Plan (NRP), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, and other similar DHS plans.

Principal

Noblis (formerly known as Mitretek Systems)
02.2003 - 06.2004
  • Led a team of analysts in managing the ISS project, which became the premier information-sharing system and knowledge-management solution for Cass County, MN.
  • Successfully directed technical team to conduct SDLC for ISS prototype, ensuring assessment of 28 CFR Part 23 as an integral component relative to the information-sharing environment for law enforcement, investigation, and intelligence; and made policy recommendations related to privacy protection.
  • Developed and implemented a strategic plan for the upgrade of information systems in small- to medium-sized police departments nationwide.
  • Assessed project options for the NIJ, recommending strategies to enhance the Investigative Support System (ISS) and cross-jurisdictional information-sharing capabilities.
  • Coordinated system staffing to develop a CONOPS addressing local and multi-jurisdictional needs across various borders.
  • Analyzed enterprise information-sharing and knowledge-management (IS/KM) requirements for CONOPS.

Program Manager

Vangent
Washington
03.2002 - 01.2003
  • Successfully architected a methodology to rapidly secure 134 airport screener assessment centers across the United States, and in Guam, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa.
  • Effectively led a nationwide team of security coordinators, resulting in secure centers and no reported incidents.
  • Developed corrective methodology and directed program management team to redesign Siebel (Oracle backend) CRM data system, aligning it with TSA's strategic vision and objectives.
  • Developed security structures, policies, and procedures under pressure, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness.
  • Oversaw dynamic budgets and test sites, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
  • Identified data issues and recommended complete redesign of database for improved applicant-centric functionality.
  • Oversaw knowledge-management practices in a high-pressure environment, effectively securing content and ensuring actionable data followed set protocols.
  • (formerly Pearson Government Solutions)

Project Manager

Veridian
Washington
10.2000 - 03.2002
  • Architected and led establishment of first information-sharing system for Southern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri.
  • Developed strategic vision for new information-sharing environment and framework enabling law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice agencies to create similar systems locally or region-wide.
  • Coordinated and resolved issues among multi-jurisdictional and multidiscipline members of information-sharing group, including DoJ, FBI, DEA, U.S. Attorney General, OCDETF, NDIC, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Probation, state and local agencies, and external private vendors.
  • The system served as a theoretical framework for law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice departments and agencies to navigate information-sharing obstacles and develop similar systems locally or region-wide to share SAR and criminal activity across jurisdictional lines.
  • Followed SDLC processes to investigate system requirements and analyze and determine the best system design.
  • Analyzed 28 CFR Part 23 and wrote a suggested privacy policy as it pertained to the regional system.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Information Systems

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Arts - Political Intelligence

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement

Alexandra Technical Institute
Alexandria, MN

Publications Presentations Awards

  • Information Sharing for Law Enforcement: Ownership is Everything., Law and Order Magazine, 08/01/04
  • Panelist and speaker for the Conference on Testing for Information Assurance, Albuquerque, NM, 03/01/01
  • Panelist and speaker for seminar in Washington, D.C., addressing corporate and information security issues since September 11, 2001., 11/01/01
  • Outstanding Project in the Public Interest, New Century College at George Mason University, 05/21/99
  • Cited in 'The Next Unabomber', U.S. News and World Report, 11/01/97

Unique Value Proposition

  • Selected as one of four subject-matter experts to write the final Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Concept of Operations (CONOPS); developed the concept and wrote the charter accepted as the DHS SAR Integrated Project Team (IPT); developed ad-hoc reports and IPT model for SAR CONOPS evaluation; provided subject matter expertise for development of complex DHS proposal requiring SAR support.
  • Designed, wrote, and developed DHS SAFETY Act Response for gas-detection products.
  • Played a vital role in transforming and enhancing the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) into a coherent national network and foundation capable of secure nationwide information exchange, secure nationwide communications, and dependable IT infrastructure for applicable federal, state, and local agencies, including civilian and military agencies, and tribal entities.
  • Deputy Program Manager responsible for security of 134 airport-screener testing and assessment centers for the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) 60,000-person hiring initiative in 2002; Gathered site data and developed ad-hoc safety reporting from data; created data visualization products on center security for 134 centers; participated in development of complex follow-on proposal; red/pink team; section management.
  • Architected and led the establishment of the first information-sharing Data Warehouse system for the Southern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri.
  • Wrote tri-weekly newsletter on worldwide incidents of malicious product tampering, extortion, and contamination; developed and maintained database of incidents; wrote and generated ad-hoc reports; created analytical data models.

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Websites

Timeline

Proposal Management and Development

NewWave
10.2022 - 06.2024

Stakeholder Management

SimG
11.2006 - 08.2007

Research Associate

Homeland Security Institute (HSI)
06.2004 - 11.2005

Principal

Noblis (formerly known as Mitretek Systems)
02.2003 - 06.2004

Program Manager

Vangent
03.2002 - 01.2003

Project Manager

Veridian
10.2000 - 03.2002

CEO/Proposal Management

interAmerica Analytics
12.1995 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Computer Information Systems

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - Political Intelligence

George Mason University

Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement

Alexandra Technical Institute

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