Justina Williams
Gambrills,MD
Summary
Strategic leader with a strong background in procurement management, IT integration, and planning. Increased timely project awards while enhancing stakeholder engagement. Experienced in policy development and multi-disciplinary team management, delivering successful outcomes in complex contract initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief, Real Property
DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Arlington, VA
01.2020 - Current
- Procured and Implemented TRIRIGA IT software system for CISA asset management tracking and reporting.
- Lead division representative for Internal controls mapping and implementation related to planning/processes of controls for support contracts, Inter Agency Agreements (IAA), and payment of invoices.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Manage a hybrid team consisting of 2 Real Property Specialists, 4 Program Analysts, and 7 contract Specialist, serving the CISA nationwide portfolio.
- Implemented quarterly training in procurement laws, policies and procedures to maintain compliance with DHS guidelines and regulations.
- Developed 5-Year Capital Plan (CIP) and Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) development, maintenance and execution which includes Program Decision Option (PDO) for staffing and mission related impacts to my program.
- Directed strategic planning, asset management, financial performance, procurement planning, disposition, and internal controls for CISA assets totaling $30M.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Served as CISA representative for the Monthly DHS Headquarters Management Review Committee (MRC).
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
President, Board of Directors
Monarch at Waugh Chapel Homeowners Association Inc
Gambrills, Maryland
01.2019 - Current
- Guided budget planning and financial management, ensuring financial health of association operations.
- Facilitated board meetings to address homeowner concerns and enhance governance policies.
- Negotiated contracts with service providers to optimize community maintenance services.
- Collaborated with local authorities on neighborhood safety and improvement projects.
- Developed communication strategies to inform residents about association updates.
Chief, Facilities, FPS
DHS Federal Protective Service
Washington, DC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed a facility budget of $42M consisting of a portfolio of 314 locations with $26M in annual rent, $12M in construction, $1M in O&M support, and $3M in contract services.
- Coordinated development of short and long-term strategies for 11 FPS regions, ensuring alignment with mission objectives across the country.
- Negotiated and executed an Interagency agreement for a $16M FPS FLETC training building.
- Automated real property space request process, enhancing efficiency in justifying specific law enforcement space types.
- Spearheaded explosive safe policy with GSA on storing guidelines for K9 explosives in federal buildings.
- Implemented Reimbursable Work Authorization (RWA) guidelines and obligation number sequences for better accounting of No-Year funding.
- Successfully remediated and disposed of 4 indoor firing ranges (San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Puerto Rico).
- Portfolio MARS (Audit) Team Lead: developed and implemented assessments of Service Centers operations to ensure long-term strategies of owned and leased assets were aligned with DHS and FPS policies.
Facility Operations Chief, NPPD OUS
DHS National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD)
Fort Worth, TX
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Directed the delivery and execution of 160 FPS projects throughout the nation, including space buildouts, reductions, consolidations, modernizations, and repair and alterations.
- Briefed Senior FPS and NPPD Leadership on the strategy to centralize facilities requirements and funding from the 11 FPS regions to FPS Headquarters and performed workforce analysis that increased division size from 7 FTE to 21 FTE within 2 years for improved efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Directed oversight of FPS portfolio with 217 GSA owned facilities, 76 GSA lease facilities, and 300 antenna sites.
- Managed financial oversight, asset management, and strategic planning for assets to ensure operational alignment.
- Initiated, researched, and represented NPPD/FPS to GSA HQ regarding errors in control room space charges to FPS. Resulted in an $800K annual rent reduction, a $475K rent credit, and 53K square feet in space reduction.
- Established new remote headquarters branch in Texas, managing staffing, budgeting, and metric development.
Supervisory Contracting Officer
GSA Public Buildings Service
Fort Worth, TX
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed 254 lease projects for 34 federal agencies including DOJ, VA, DOE, and FBI. Responsible for contracting $21M in annual leases, $4M in construction funding, and 826K square feet of space.
- Oversaw 8 lease Contracting Officers, 1 Realty Services Specialist, and 1 Realty Services Technician.
- Established training guidelines for real estate staff to progress through limited, intermediate, and unlimited warrant levels, enhancing team capability.
- Developed and implemented project management strategies focusing on critical path tasks, which increased our timely award percentage by 50 percent.
- Directed GSA Region 7 Emergency Response Team across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas; created best practices for reviewing and prioritizing response criteria for GSA lease assets.
- Acted as the lead negotiator on a $34M lease claim, achieving a successful reduction to $150K for the agency.
- Contracting Officer for 210 projects and Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative for 200 leased projects under the GSA National Broker Contract.
- Received GSA Excellence award in Supervisory category for completing 60 lease projects in 9 months, exceeding 12-month goal.
Senior Project Manager, Real Estate
GSA Public Buildings Service
Fort Worth, TX
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Lead Project Manager for DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) program requirements, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA), Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO), and Federal Protective Service (FPS).
- Contracting Officer and Project Manager on a 76,900sf LEED Silver certified two-phase design build project in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Oversaw construction alterations and cost estimation for new space buildout across all GSA Region 7 lease locations, enhancing operational capacity in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, and the SW Texas/New Mexico border.
- Executed 50 short suspense real estate leases, two weeks ahead of schedule, for the 2010 Census.
- Negotiated land and tribal agreements, supporting enhanced southern border initiatives and collaboration with local stakeholders.
- Tracked recurring and nonrecurring expenses, ensuring accurate budget management for furniture purchases, overtime utilities, and IT infrastructure.
- Received Public Service Award for Outstanding Service & Excellence in Public Service while at GSA.
Project Manager, Real Estate
GSA Public Buildings Service
Fort Worth, TX
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed diverse projects for federal agencies in GSA’s Texas/New Mexico Border Service Center, ensuring alignment with agency objectives.
- Developed and implemented relocation plans into temporary leases during remediation and reconstruction of two leased buildings, facilitating uninterrupted service.
- Conducted weekly meetings with move vendors, stakeholders, and leadership to coordinate relocation efforts and address project challenges.
- Successfully resolved complex water and mold damage relocation project in Eagle Pass, Texas.
- Executed removal and disposal of furniture and cabling to optimize office efficiency.
Realty Specialist, Real Estate
GSA Public Buildings Service
Fort Worth, TX
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Acquired secure space for high level security requirements, including SCIFs, holding cells, and sallyports, facilitating critical operations for federal agencies.
- Executed lease activities, including market surveys and contract preparations, to support federal agency requirements.
- Contracting Officer for GSA’s Texas/New Mexico Border Service Center procuring leases for ICE, DEA, DOJ, ATF and the CDC.
Realty Specialist, Real Estate
GSA Public Buildings Service
Los Angeles, CA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Realty Specialist for TSA lease initiatives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Negotiated and prepared subleases, license agreements, ground and hangar leases for Contracting Officers' review and signature, facilitating timely project execution.
- Coordinated lease responses for FEMA to facilitate rapid resource deployment during San Fernando Valley fires.
- Assisted FEMA with contracting for PAD sites for trailers during Hurricane Katrina recovery, contributing to effective disaster recovery efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Wooster
Wooster, OHContracting Officer – Unlimited Warrant -
U.S. General Services Administration
Certificate in Project Management - Master -
Management Concepts, Appraisal Institute
Skills
- Procurement management
- Contract Management
- Procurement policy development
- Financial analysis
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Information Technology and software integration
- MS office and Google applications
- Procurement training certifications
- Multi-disciplinary team management
Certification
- Contracting Officer – Unlimited Warrant, U.S. General Services Administration
- Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Federal Acquisition Institute
- Certificate in Project Management - Master, Management Concepts, Appraisal Institute
Accomplishments
Implemented a real property asset management system (TRIRIGA) with a seat reservation system, space assignment cost tracking function, and project management integration.
Community Service
- Monarch at Waugh Chapel - Homeowners Association Inc., President / VP President, Gambrills, MD, 01/01/19, Present, Lead representative in transitioning the Monarch HOA from the developer to the community., Instituted monthly Zoom meetings and created a community Facebook page.
- Junior Women’s Club of Fort Worth, President of Nouveau Department, Fort Worth, TX, 01/01/12, 12/31/18, Led 35 members between the ages of 21-40 that shared an interest in new trends in the Fort Worth metroplex area. Coordinated club activities, including adopting 50 elderly angels for holidays, Prom Dress Drive for disadvantaged high school students, Spring Cleaning Drive for battered women foundation, and Yappy Drive for pet supplies.
Contact
202-794-4448, 817-983-3113
Specialized Experience - Hurricane I K E Response Team
GSA Public Buildings Service, GSA Liaison to FEMA during Hurricane and fire response operations. Developed and implemented interim contracting policy to freeze all ongoing procurement actions in the impacted areas.
Timeline
Chief, Real Property
DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
01.2020 - Current
President, Board of Directors
Monarch at Waugh Chapel Homeowners Association Inc
01.2019 - Current
Chief, Facilities, FPS
DHS Federal Protective Service
01.2018 - 01.2020
Facility Operations Chief, NPPD OUS
DHS National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD)
01.2011 - 01.2018
Supervisory Contracting Officer
GSA Public Buildings Service
01.2010 - 01.2011
Senior Project Manager, Real Estate
GSA Public Buildings Service
01.2010 - 01.2011
Project Manager, Real Estate
GSA Public Buildings Service
01.2008 - 01.2010
Realty Specialist, Real Estate
GSA Public Buildings Service
01.2006 - 01.2008
Realty Specialist, Real Estate
GSA Public Buildings Service
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Wooster
Contracting Officer – Unlimited Warrant -
U.S. General Services Administration
Certificate in Project Management - Master -
Management Concepts, Appraisal Institute