Lilette J. Baltodano
Chief Of The Contracting Office
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Experienced acquisition management professional with over 20 years leading federal contracting operations. Skilled in acquisition strategy, procurement management, and regulatory compliance, with a strong ability to guide teams and advise senior leadership. Hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, bringing a legal perspective to contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and policy development. Committed to delivering mission-driven contracting solutions and operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Chief of the Contracting Office
National Park Service, Department of the Interior
12.2023 - Current
- Through an organizational restructuring, responsibilities have been extended to manage the contracting organization of over 45 acquisition professionals covering the geographical areas within the Pacific West Region and Alaska Region, providing strategic direction, technical oversight, and operational leadership to ensure mission success across diverse procurement portfolios.
- Oversee day-to-day contracting operations, balancing high-volume workload management, workforce development, resource allocation, and organizational priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Exercise senior technical authority on complex procurement actions, including acquisition planning, source selection, contract administration, and resolution of contract disputes, ensuring compliance with FAR, and agency-specific regulations.
- Provide executive-level oversight on all Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency-level bid protests, coordinating legal strategies, directing responses, and mitigating organizational risk through proactive contract execution practices.
- Develop and implement internal policies, performance metrics, and operational frameworks to drive acquisition excellence, promote innovation, and optimize lifecycle contracting strategies.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Regional Chief of Contracting
National Park Service, Department of the Interior
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Lead and oversee daily operations throughout the Pacific West Region, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment across multidisciplinary teams to ensure operational excellence.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for contracting, financial assistance, and charge card programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Serve as a senior subject matter expert on contracting laws, regulations, and procurement principles, shaping and implementing a comprehensive contracting and acquisition strategy.
- Direct and supervise the activities of contracting professionals, establishing regional goals, performance standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Spearhead organizational responses to new initiatives and evolving program priorities impacting procurement and business operations, ensuring timely and effective adaptation.
- Oversee the deployment and optimization of automated procurement and financial systems, enhancing transparency, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
Acting Branch Chief of Contracting
Yosemite National Park, National Park Service
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Supervise four Contract Specialist responsible for a full range of contract functions including complex construction, supplies, and/or services outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Department of the Interior and National Park Service Policies and Procedures
- Provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing acquisition work and set priorities of the team
- Responsible for overseeing workload assignment and reviews, including facilitating Solicitor review or Regional Chief of Contracting review
- Review and assign Individual Acquisition Plans (IAP), approve acquisition method, commodity type and socioeconomic program
- Conduct research and advise on procurement issues and provide resolution guidance
Supervisory Contract Specialist GS-1102-13
National Park Service, Department of the Interior
01.2006 - 07.2019
- Supervised one Contract Specialist (1102), the current Regional Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for the Charge Card Program
- Supervised six Grants Management Specialist (1109)
- Served as Financial Assistance Program Lead for the Pacific West Region, including WA, OR, CA, HA, NV, Pacific Islands parks and offices with oversight responsibilities of the Financial Assistance program
- Implemented and recommend policies, processes, automated systems to enhance program efficiencies and internal controls for the Financial Assistance program
- Designated acting for Chief of Acquisition Management in their absence, responsibilities including attending bureau-wide meetings, management team meetings, supervisory and administrative duties
- Administered Interagency agreements pursuant to FAR Subpart 17.5
- Provided extensive input for National Park Service-wide Acquisition and Financial Assistance policy and guidance
- Oversaw the entire lifecycle of Financial Assistance award administration, including pre-award, monitoring, and post-award close-out
- Applied advanced knowledge of statutes, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), policies, and procedures for both Acquisition and financial assistance actions
- Performed complex financial analyses, including cost and price analysis
- Advised Park staff and program managers in assessing and identifying proper legal instrument and other technical guidance
- Interacted and communicated with internal and external stakeholders, including other federal agencies, non-profit partners, recipients including state/local government and universities, and the general public on a daily basis
- Prepared and presented reports, briefings, or training at conferences and meetings on Acquisition and financial assistance
- Manage all workload assignments and required training for subordinate staff
- Developed, delivered, and provided on-going support for Park Service-wide curriculum for Agreement Technical Representative training and Financial Assistance workshops
- Provide input for Pacific West Region Directives
Education
Juris Doctor -
New College of California, School of Law
San Francisco, CA 08.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 01.1999 - 05.2002
Certification
Certificate of Appointment, Warrant Level II
Training
FAC-C (Professional) - Current Period 5/1/2024 - 4/30/26 - 160 CLPs earned
Timeline
Chief of the Contracting Office
National Park Service, Department of the Interior
12.2023 - Current
Regional Chief of Contracting
National Park Service, Department of the Interior
11.2019 - 12.2023
Acting Branch Chief of Contracting
Yosemite National Park, National Park Service
07.2019 - 11.2019
Supervisory Contract Specialist GS-1102-13
National Park Service, Department of the Interior
01.2006 - 07.2019
Juris Doctor -
New College of California, School of Law
08.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Berkeley
01.1999 - 05.2002
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