JOSEPH C. PONIATOWSKI
Greenville
Summary
High-performing Acquisition Executive with 30+ years of experience across the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and public sector. Proven leader in contract negotiation, strategic planning, program management, and procurement operations. Adept at transforming organizations, driving cost savings, and leading high-stakes federal programs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Contracts/Subcontracts
V2X, Inc.
11.2020 - 09.2025
- Led $4.8B/yr contract portfolio across Defense and Intelligence agencies
- Oversaw 160+ professionals managing 1200+ contracts and 1800+ subcontracts
- Supported major programs: LOGCAP V (CENTCOM/INDOPACOM Task Orders), Base Operations Support Programs (BOS), AFCAP, GCSMAC and various Aerospace platforms
- Spearheaded M&A efforts including Vectrus-Vertex merger, managed multiple buy/sell asset transactions.
- Implemented enterprise-wide Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform implementing AI/ML
- Achieved annual budget underruns and reduced resource needs by 10%
Executive Director, Prime Contract Management
Fluor Government Group
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed $6B/yr in Defense and Energy contracts
- Negotiated $5.5B cost overrun on LOGCAP IV Afghanistan, securing $114M in margin
Director II, Prime Contract Management
Fluor Government Group
02.2012 - 11.2019
- Oversaw $17B DOE contract portfolio
- Led Paducah Deactivation Project, identifying $100M in revenue potential
- Reduced functional overhead by 7%
- Managed $8B in DoD, State, FEMA, and USACE contracts
- Negotiated $5.5B in LOGCAP change proposals, increasing margin by $17.3M
Senior Manager / Director I, Prime Contract Management
Fluor Government Group
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Resolved 840 aged change orders worth $150M
- Developed structured change management and clearance processes
Procurement Director
DOE, Office of River Protection
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Oversaw $1B in annual contracting activities
- Restructured $5.8B Handford Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) contract to $12.3B CPAF
- Managed $326M ARRA funds, creating/retaining 1200+ jobs
Team Lead - Contracting Officer
Department of Energy, Office of River Protection
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Led $7.1B Tank Operations Contractor selection
- Resolved 32 employee concerns, improving morale and avoiding litigation
Contracting Officer / Section Chief / Flight Chief
Department of the Air Force
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Managed $1B+ in source selections and $350M in base support contracts
- Achieved $3.8M in annual savings through strategic BPAs
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Regis University
01.2001
M.S. - Acquisition Management
American Graduate University
01.2007
Skills
- Contract Negotiations & Strategic Execution
- FAR/DFAR/DEAR SME & Risk Mitigation
- Change Management & Supply Chain Optimization
- Project Planning & Lifecycle Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Team Leadership & Talent Development
- REA/Claim Development & ADR/Mediations
- Merger & Acquisitions
- Contract Policy and Procedures
Certification
- Industry Certified Contract Manager - Federal (ICCM-F)
- Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
Timeline
Vice President, Contracts/Subcontracts
V2X, Inc.
11.2020 - 09.2025
Executive Director, Prime Contract Management
Fluor Government Group
02.2019 - 11.2020
Director II, Prime Contract Management
Fluor Government Group
02.2012 - 11.2019
Senior Manager / Director I, Prime Contract Management
Fluor Government Group
03.2010 - 02.2012
Procurement Director
DOE, Office of River Protection
01.2008 - 01.2010
Team Lead - Contracting Officer
Department of Energy, Office of River Protection
01.2006 - 01.2008
Contracting Officer / Section Chief / Flight Chief
Department of the Air Force
01.1999 - 01.2006
B.S. - Business Administration
Regis University
M.S. - Acquisition Management
American Graduate University