Keith Wilson
Syracuse,USA
Summary
Dynamic Director of Contracting Operations with over 20 years of expertise in contracts and procurement, including recent leadership as Operations Director for the F-22 Sustainment Program. Proven proficiency in contract lifecycle management, strategic sourcing, and supplier negotiations, advising senior leaders on a $1.5 billion annual contract portfolio while negotiating agreements that yield significant cost savings and enhance compliance and supplier performance. Recognized for driving operational excellence and improving procurement efficiency, with a strong focus on implementing performance metrics and process automation to optimize cycle times in high-stakes environments. Collaborative leader adept at building cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders, effectively advancing organizational strategy and contract execution through strong communication skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Director – Contracting, F-22 Aircraft Sustainment Program Office
United States Air Force
06.2023 - Current
- Directed a cross-functional contracting team sustaining the $15.2B F-22 program, ensuring mission-critical aircraft readiness.
- Advised Program Executive Officers on 150+ contracts, overseeing $1.5B in annual spend with the Department of Defense’s largest contractor.
- Negotiated supplier agreements delivering 10–15% cost savings while enhancing operational capability.
- Resolved critical obsolescence issues by qualifying new vendors, safeguarding uninterrupted fleet sustainment.
Operations Supervisor, 324th Basic Military Training Squadron
United States Air Force
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Directed training, welfare, and professional development of 10,000+ recruits, ensuring readiness for military service.
- Led 65-member staff across four departments, driving performance, certification, and evaluations to maintain operational standards.
- Secured $3.7M facility and equipment upgrade contract, enhancing training infrastructure and long-term capability.
- Increased graduation success rates by streamlining training processes through change management initiatives.
Deputy Operations Supervisor - Contracting, 772 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron
United States Air Force
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Directed 40-member staff overseeing a $1.2B contract portfolio across 60 global locations, ensuring mission alignment and operational readiness.
- Negotiated $400M strategic sourcing contract, delivering 20% cost savings and $128M in long-term savings.
- Reduced contract processing time 15% by streamlining workflows and enhancing team performance.
- Executed strategic acquisitions for long-term environmental missions, driving vendor performance and regulatory compliance.
Managing Contract Specialist, Miniature Munitions Branch
United States Air Force
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed $6.2B advanced munitions portfolio for the U.S. Air Force and Navy, leading contracting and acquisition planning for mission-critical systems.
- Averted production breaks for 1,900 end-items by resolving obsolescence and securing 210K parts, ensuring uninterrupted capability.
Operational Contract Specialist
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Led a 7-member contracting team supporting the Department of Defense's largest base; oversaw 15 infrastructure projects valued at $86M that sustained a 26K workforce.
- Solved a 6-month supply backlog for Civil Engineering operations, rescuing 347 late orders, cutting lead time 20%, and saving $45M for the installation campus supply store.
Earlier Roles
United States Air Force
02.2005 - 06.2016
- Department Manager, Contracting (Turkey): Managed $21M in contracts sustaining $18B in NATO assets, ensuring operational readiness at Incirlik Air Base.
- Team Lead, Commercial Acquisition: Directed 26-member team overseeing contracts for the U.S. Air Force’s largest technical training mission, delivering uninterrupted support at Sheppard AFB, TX.
- Data Analyst, Electronic Warfare: Led radar signal analysis operations, enhancing combat aircraft self-protection systems and mission survivability at Lackland AFB, TX.
Education
MBA -
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Contract Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA03.2013
AA - Contract Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2011
AA - Communication Technologies
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2009
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement management
- Operations oversight
- Operational efficiency
- Cost control
- Decision-making
- Purchasing and planning
- Contract drafting
- Problem-solving
- Dispute resolution
- Legal compliance
Certification
- Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) - National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
- Certified Defense Contracting Professional - Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
- Supply Chain Procurement Certificate - Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
- EdX Verified Certificate for Data Analytics Basics for Everyone - edX
Timeline
Operations Director – Contracting, F-22 Aircraft Sustainment Program Office
United States Air Force
06.2023 - Current
Operations Supervisor, 324th Basic Military Training Squadron
United States Air Force
04.2021 - 06.2023
Deputy Operations Supervisor - Contracting, 772 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron
United States Air Force
06.2019 - 04.2021
Managing Contract Specialist, Miniature Munitions Branch
United States Air Force
10.2017 - 06.2019
Operational Contract Specialist
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 10.2017
Earlier Roles
United States Air Force
02.2005 - 06.2016
MBA -
University of The Incarnate Word
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Contract Management
Trident University International
AA - Contract Management
Community College of The Air Force
AA - Communication Technologies
Community College of The Air Force
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