Loren Schriever Grossman
Severna Park,USA
Summary
Highly skilled Vendor Management Analyst with comprehensive experience in managing vendor relationships, contracts, and performance assessments. Possess strong negotiation skills for achieving beneficial agreements and cost savings combined with a solid understanding of market trends and pricing. Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements leading to efficiency gains in previous roles. Familiarity with risk management and compliance issues related to vendor management is evident from past achievements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Acquisition Program Analyst GS-13
Department of the Navy
10.2024 - Current
- Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Ingalls LPD 30-32 DD&C and Lifecycle & Engineering Services (LCES) Contract
- Work with PAPM on documentation for new contract awards (LPD 33-35 DD&C)
- Review and update SOW where applicable based on new policy or requirements
- Review and update CDRL’s where applicable based on DID Authority and/or new requirements
- Acquisition Reporting
- Facilitate and compile inputs on behalf of D-Div to support 3-Div with the Quarterly DAES Report and Program Risk Slide for Cost, Schedule and Performance
- Compile inputs on behalf of D-Div for the Annual GAO Report
- Update the Command Brief semi-annually with the LPD Program’s current state
- Lead the effort for D-Div to compile inputs from 1-Div, 2-Div, 3-Div, 4-Div and 5-Div for the Annual POM brief
- Facilitate input on behalf of D-Div for the Annual M-SAR Report
- Facilitate input on behalf of D-Div for the Annual Gate 6 Review
- Provide inputs to the PAPM/APM for Acquisition documents as required
- Support the Front Office with Ceremony requests on behalf of the LPD 17 Program
- Future COR On LCES Contract starting in FY 2024/2025
Test & Evaluation Program Analyst
ITA INTERNATIONAL
07.2020 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: USCG Polar Security Cutter Program & Small Boat Product Line
- Supports the testing and evaluation processes for the PSC major ship construction project within the USCG acquisition Program Management Office (PMO)
- Directly responsible for the development and documentation of short and long-term planning efforts, comprehensive studies and detailed analyses supporting T&E
- Performs daily T&E activities to ensure the team meets program milestones, schedules and objectives
- Works alongside project management leadership and assists in overseeing the analysis of the acquisition project effectiveness, suitability, reliability and resiliency measures
- Oversees the validation of Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) through testing procedures and events, including Model and Simulation (M&S) accreditation
- Performs systems engineering through developmental test (DT) and operational test (OT) events to help identify and mitigate risks, vulnerabilities and limitations to the System Under Test (SUT)
- Supervises the adjudication of test deficiencies and risks, with focused attention on risks added to the risk registry
- Actively involved in the ongoing strategies, coordination and execution of the PSC Cyber EOA a DHS DOT&E pilot-testing event and Cyber Table Top (CTT) events
- Conducts quarterly TMOT meetings with critical stakeholders and presents informational and decisional presentations, papers, and briefs to program leadership and counterparts
- Participates in Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings to ensure information sharing across teams and keep informed of changing criteria and expectations
- Principle liaison to the Project Resident Office (PRO) for review of T&E program documentation and testing procedures to provide broader T&E support
- Develops and maintains the PSC Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) Plan, Operational Test (OT) Plan, and Verification and Validation (V&V) reports and routes for concurrent clearance and approval to support Acquisition Decision Event (ADE) milestones
- Responsible for maintaining acquisition documents, storing files on NSERC, and maintaining accurate ledgers and records for historical context and reference
- Conducts reviews and analysis of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for accuracy and to inform T&E schedules and events
- Developed and manages the PSC green bar milestone chart to ensure it reflects shifting program milestones, schedules and the shipbuilding timeline
- Demonstrates sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary, confidential and classified information including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), For Official Use Only (FOUO), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and the handling of sensitive information as outlined in the PSC Security Classification Guide (SCG)
- USCG Polar Security Cutter Program & Small Boat Product Line
- Managed all aspects of ILS deliverables between VT Halter Marine and PSC Program Office
- Coordinated closely with acquisition program managers in the program office to ensure all the deliverables were received on time, reviewed to ensure ILS requirements were met, and that appropriate corrections were made
- Worked closely with the PSC ILS, Asset Project Office (APO), VT Halter Marine, and other stakeholders to integrate the ILS Integrated master schedule with VT Halter’s schedule delivery of ILS information for all phases of the PSC acquisition
- Ensured that all evaluations of VT Halter’s ILS submissions were documented & tracked from the time the contractor was notified of the deficiency until it was corrected
- Coordinated with the ILS APM, APO, SFLC, PRO, CG-1B3 and other stakeholders to ensure that the PSC Integrated Data Environment was accessible
- Ensured appropriate access for each member, assisted with development of the ILS data structure, and provided first level support to all ILS users
- Validates Logistic related CDRL submission status and timelines to support product development, production, deployment, and sustainment
- Coordinated with ILS APM, APO and ILS stakeholders to document government cost estimates for the ILS acquisition and procurement contracts
- Worked closely with the Resources & Reporting APM and staff to ensure the ILS cost were coordinated with program budgets and spend plans
- Assisted in the development and documentation of commercial procurement packages & MIPRs for ILS requirements ensuring that each package was complete, properly documented before submission to the R&R staff for funding
- Directly supported the program manager in developing briefing, program status, and acquisition documents in support of achieving program milestones, gate reviews and acquisitions decision events (ADE,I,2A 2B, and 2C)
- Ensured briefings properly captured resource requirements both planned and actual
- Worked with stakeholders to ensure needs for manpower, funding, technical data, and support equipment or software were identified, conveyed to senior leadership and managed
- Worked with Assistant Program Managers and programmatic documents like ILSP, SFLC and TEMP were updated and current for the appropriate ADE to ensure PSC would be properly supported throughout the life cycle
- Work on monthly INVEST reporting for the program, Adding in budget updates and top risks
- Responsible for receiving, reviewing and tracking Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)
- Coordinated delivery, review and comments for all Security CDRL’s including the Program Protection Implementation plan, VT Halters of the PSC PPP, the Information Assurance Plan and the IA Design Review Information Package
- Liaison with various USCG and US Navy organizations, and the shipyard on matters related to the Certified Data Requirement List
- Work with document originators at the shipyard to confirm that packages are completed including files, attachments and all contract requirements
- Track, organize and manage contract deliverable against deadlines
- Organize, oversee and track government review of submitted CDRL’s
- Responsible for the organization of security related CDRL review workflow
- Coordinating support across various agencies and with the shipyard to find resolutions to multiple pending issues to implement a functional workflow
- Have detailed understanding of government contracts and acquisition documents to apply requirements to the shipyard and government side activities
- Understand & apply contract updated and recommend future functional modifications
- Calculate and provide informational update/presentations to program leadership
- Providing expert technical guidance and advising top management on major CDRL related issues
- Provided technical guidance to management on the design, implementation & use of NSERC and CDRL Center
- Maintain, update and organize CG-9326 naval Systems Engineering Resource Center SharePoint page
- Manage permissions for Naval Systems Engineering Resource Center and CDRL Center
- Understand general permission coding, website editing, and user capabilities
- Teach new users how to access and utilize program software
- Work directly with Navy warfare center programmers and Sharepoint team to update CDRL Center functionality as needs of the program expand
- Responsible for training new personnel and supporting program personnel on CDRL Contract requirements and NSERC program
Brand Consultant Representative and vendor liaison
Chantelle
05.2015 - 05.2020
- Primary territory manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region, covering Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia and Ohio
- Brand Manager for the Major Retailers, including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Dillard’s
- Manage Territory Sales, Provide brand promotion, Retail Coaching to outside Vendors, Coordinate inventory Management and Personalized Stylist Service to High new worth clients
- Grew Revenue/Volume Sales by 34% compared to the previous year
- Maintain a strong, long-term relationship with department store leadership on my region
Brand Consultant Representative and vendor liaison
Dana Co, LLC
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Regional Trainer and Manager for Sale and Product usage in Assigned Region of Maryland/Washington DC
- Brand Manager for the Major Retailers, including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Dillard’s
- Received the 2017 Superior Customer Service Award
- Increased sales each year, utilized event marketing, product seminars, fit parties and creative merchandising to drive sales
Store Director
J.Crew
06.2008 - 01.2011
- Opened and managed a brand-new location which grew to exceed $2 million in sales
- Hired everyone needed for the new store including 6 assistant managers
- The store had the largest increase in sales in the district for three consecutive years
- Maintained strong relationships with key partners, buyers and J.Crew leadership
- Promoted my last year to consult with new Corporate J
- Crew store openings
Manager and Regional Merchandiser
Nordstrom
09.1997 - 05.2008
- Provided coaching to 22 Nordstrom Managers, representing over $20 million in sales
- Managed the inventory of 11 stores in region using sales by Analyzing results and product trends
- Developed and maintained a strong relationship with buyer and vendors
- Coordinated special events and consulted with managers on floor presentations
Skills
- Feasibility studies
- Feasibility studies background
- Risk assessments
- User acceptance testing
- Business process improvement
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
References
Available upon request
Security Clearance
Active
Timeline
Acquisition Program Analyst GS-13
Department of the Navy
10.2024 - Current
Test & Evaluation Program Analyst
ITA INTERNATIONAL
07.2020 - 10.2024
Brand Consultant Representative and vendor liaison
Dana Co, LLC
07.2015 - 04.2018
Brand Consultant Representative and vendor liaison
Chantelle
05.2015 - 05.2020
Store Director
J.Crew
06.2008 - 01.2011
Manager and Regional Merchandiser
Nordstrom
09.1997 - 05.2008
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