Michael Brown
Kennedale
Summary
Accomplished Federal Sr. Contract Manager and Project Leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for providing first-rate cradle-to-grave program control. Proven record of accomplishment in negotiation, management, and developing strategies focused on accurate, compliant, efficient, and balanced cost with operational considerations. Proficient in risk management, process improvement, strategic plan creation and execution. Subject matter expert in seamless administrative operations, updating policies according to market strategies. Skilled in organization change management, with stellar stakeholder relationship and management skills across diverse workforce levels. Always willing to collaborate and learn more.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mission Controller
Deployable Ground Intercept Facility - Mission Controller
08.1999 - 08.2000
- Responsible for performing, controlling, monitoring, and tracking all maintenance activities supporting the Korean Ground Control Processor (GCP) systems. Directed maintenance based on mission priorities and technician availability. Focal point as 24-hour person of contact for unit readiness, disaster preparedness and circuit status operations with forward locations. Performed hardware and software preventative maintenance, repair and operations on Oracle / Sunspare network systems. Operated as a Mission Intelligence Segment (MIS) operator during combat intelligence missions. Ensured timely and accurate tracking systems to achieve 100% accountability of classified programs management. Empowered as communication security (COMSEC) and asset protection programs manager.
Mission Controller
Contingency Airborne Reconnaissance System Mission Controller
04.1995 - 08.1999
- Responsible for controlling, monitoring, and tracking all maintenance activities supporting the $320M Contingency Airborne Reconnaissance System (CARS), Deployable Ground Station - One (DGS-1). Directed maintenance based on mission priorities and technician availability. Key program manager for projects on the DGS-1 system.
Senior Contracting Officer Unlimited Warrant Autho
General Services Administration (GSA)
07.2020 - 05.2025
- Sr. Federal Contracting Officer (GS 1102-12) with unlimited warrant certification specializing in, but not limited to security and protection technology contracts, such as drones, aviation up fitting, law enforcement / first responder equipment, software, and Personal and Home Identification Systems. Oversaw 73+ contract vehicles, over $2.3B in federal, state, and local government transactions. Consulted at all levels of stakeholders and performed solicitations using Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), and Notice of Opportunities (NOO). Developed Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS). Facilitated negotiations between commercial industries and government agencies at all levels of functional stakeholder points. Subject matter expert for GSA Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) programs available to federal, state and local government agencies. Conducted pre-negotiation objective research; Determined allowability of costs; Reviewed contractor’s management system, compensation structure, insurance plans, and purchasing systems; Reviewed, analyzed proposed subcontracts and consent, or withhold consent, to the placement of subcontracts; Performed cost and/or price analysis on proposals that involve contract changes, indirect rate agreements, and settlements; Negotiated contract offers, awards modifications, terms and costs of changes, forward pricing proposals, provisioning orders, unpriced orders, final overhead rates, and settlements; Recommended acceptance or rejection of waivers and/or deviations; Monitored contractor’s financial condition, compliance with labor and industrial relations matters, use of Government property, and small and minority business mandatory subcontracting programs. Worked alongside internal Program Offices to perform policy reviews and updates for MAS contracts.
Contract Specialist
UNITED STATES ARMY (1102 GS Series), Ft Gordon Health Contacting Office
07.2015 - 07.2020
- Contract Specialist under the Health Readiness Contracting Command (HRCC). Responsible to provide responsive and effective contracting support for the U.S. Army Medical Command and the Defense Health Agency to ensure military service members and their families have access to medical readiness globally. This included providing supplies and services such as manpower and operational support medical logistics and supply chain management, education and training for healthcare professionals, medical research and development and acquisition of capital equipment to support the Army’s health care mission, ensuring the Army’s medical readiness, and enhancing the responsiveness to the needs of the Army and community.
Corporate Service Contract Manager
ZACHRY Industrial Inc.
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided guidance and leadership to cross-functional business team members; Authored detailed scopes of work/services; Conducted sourcing events for estimating purposes in support of both Zachry’s RFP responses and projects awarded to Zachry; Led procurement execution for medium to high criticality sourcing events; Researched and developed sourcing strategies across the enterprise.
Contract Administrator
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
04.2008 - 07.2014
- Business adviser to customers from Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland and tenant unit organizations, provided sound contract decisions on a daily basis. Procured and administered commodities and services acquisitions executing $284M annually. Utilized sourcing interfaces such as NETCENTS, SEWP, GSA and direct commercial contracts to procure technology, support and IT requirements. Supervised all pre-/post-award functions: planning, reviewing, awarding, administering, and contract close-out. Performed market research, assisted customers with defining requirements, conducted RFI/RFQ/RFP/NOOs, drafted contractual language to cover business terms, worked with counsel to interpret contract terms, employed risk management controls, increased efficient ordering processes, and managed stakeholder relationships. Personally selected as mid-level management of daily personnel, ensuring accountability and training activities ensuring high efficiency and productivity over multiple teams. Provided supervision and leadership for over 34 military personnel. Routinely sought out to instruct and mentor First Term Airmen and Non-Commissioned Officers in leadership development, core values, relationships, character, goal setting and attainment. Served as the Unit Security Program Manager, Unit Safety Program Manager, and Risk Management Program Manager.
Lead A-10 Avionics Sys Tech / Debrief-Analysis Manager
USAF, Davis-Monthan AFB
04.2000 - 04.2008
- Responsible for the scheduling, planning and execution of all specialized systems repair, maintenance and inspections of 84 A-10C aircraft during all phases of mission and training operations. Supervised technology improvement sourcing teams while acting as subject matter expert. Empowered leader in supply chain management for A-10C aircraft fleet integration and mission essential forward supply program. Liaison between Supply Chain and Engineering teams for system upgrades. Managed organization’s Safety, Security and Communication Security (COMSEC) Programs.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
University of Arkansas - Grantham
BSc Degree - Professional Aeronautics, Business Management, Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Skills
- Business Management
- Budgeting
- Accounting
- Team Leadership
- Motivation
- Stakeholder Relations
- Government Contract Administration
- Security Program Management
- Client Relations
- Negotiations
- Presentations
- Public Speaking
- Program Planning
- Scheduling
- Change Management
- Asset Assurance
- Risk
- Safety Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Mentorship
- Research and Development (R&D) Contracts
- End User License Agreements
- Policy
- Transformation
- Willingness to Learn
- Trainable and Teachable
Certification
- Warranted Federal Contracting Officer (Unlimited Warrant)
- Over 774 Contract / PM Course Certifications
- PMP Master Certification - Villanova University
- Six Sigma Black Belt - Villanova University
Timeline
Senior Contracting Officer Unlimited Warrant Autho
General Services Administration (GSA)
07.2020 - 05.2025
Contract Specialist
UNITED STATES ARMY (1102 GS Series), Ft Gordon Health Contacting Office
07.2015 - 07.2020
Corporate Service Contract Manager
ZACHRY Industrial Inc.
09.2014 - 01.2015
Contract Administrator
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
04.2008 - 07.2014
Lead A-10 Avionics Sys Tech / Debrief-Analysis Manager
USAF, Davis-Monthan AFB
04.2000 - 04.2008
Mission Controller
Deployable Ground Intercept Facility - Mission Controller
08.1999 - 08.2000
Mission Controller
Contingency Airborne Reconnaissance System Mission Controller
04.1995 - 08.1999
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
University of Arkansas - Grantham
BSc Degree - Professional Aeronautics, Business Management, Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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