Michael Pearson
Allison Park,PA
Summary
Contracting professional with extensive experience in Federal Government operations, specializing in FAR/DFARS compliance and contract negotiation. Demonstrated success in managing high-value acquisitions and formulating policies that improve operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills focused on team development and risk mitigation in complex procurement environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PA
Department of the Interior
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2024 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive contracting support for biomedical research using Other Transactions (OTs).
- Interpret Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) to enhance compliance and program value.
- Spearheaded contract review process at request of Senior Contracting Official to boost departmental efficiency.
Various Locations
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
Various Locations
01.2008 - 11.2024
- Held multiple roles across local, regional, and headquarters levels, including as a warranted Contracting Officer with unlimited authority to obligate federal funds.
- Led procurement reviews to assess compliance with acquisition regulations, identified recurring issues, and developed training and tools to reduce risk across subordinate offices.
- Drafted agency-wide policies and guidance; interpreted and implemented updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and related directives.
- Delivered training to cross-functional teams on key contract topics, including Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated orders, clause application, and contractor performance evaluations.
- Managed complex, high-value acquisitions, including emergency power response contracts, "Mega" construction projects, security upgrades at the U.S. Capitol, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts for the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
- Negotiated multimillion-dollar competitive and sole-source contracts, as well as requests for equitable adjustment (REA), ensuring best value for the Government and fair pricing for contractors.
- Served as a lead on USACE’s career development panel; championed an annual intern training conference, and hosted monthly Community of Practice (CoP) sessions to support workforce growth and succession planning.
Education
M.S. - Acquisition & Contract Management
Bellevue, NE
Bellevue, NE08-2018
B.S. - Business Administration
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA05-1999
Skills
- FAR / DFARS / CAS Compliance
- OT / IDIQ/ T&M / Fixed Price & Cost Contracts
- Policy Development & Regulatory Analysis
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Contracting Officer / Procurement Analyst Roles
- Team Leadership and Staff Development
- Internal Controls and Risk Mitigation
- Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Certification
- DAWIA Legacy Level 3 & Back-to-Basics Contracting Professional / FAC-C Professional
- FMS & Security Cooperation Level 3
- UNLIMITED USACE Contracting Officer Warrant
- Top Secret (Past) / Secret (Current) Clearance
- Program Management Level 1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PA
Department of the Interior
11.2024 - Current
Various Locations
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
01.2008 - 11.2024
M.S. - Acquisition & Contract Management
Bellevue, NE
B.S. - Business Administration
Pittsburgh, PA
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