Ricardo J. Perilla

• Supported multiple departments leads to perform assessments of Hardware/Software and managing the entire proposal process from Initiation to completion.
• Developed and maintained documentation, processes, procedures, and reports to improve the quality, consistency, effectiveness, and efficiency of 2875 operation’s process
• Supported and assist Operations Lead to develop and maintain ongoing reporting of cybersecurity operations ATC metrics
• Read and analyzed Solicitations, RFP’s, CCP’s, and LISC initiated proposals.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement security controls, ensuring alignment between security, IT, and RGnext objectives.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for proposal kickoff meetings.
• Assisted with tracking and inputting Cyber Security requirements for BOE (Base of Estimate), SOO, SOW (Statement of Work), CRM (Comment Resolution Matrix) into weekly meetings.
• Provided Contract support management in the performance of program tasks; financing and acquisition documentation review; and provide administrative planning related to program events and day-to-day operations of assigned projects.
• Attend proposal meetings and debriefings as needed.
• Assisted with other business development regarding the reviewing of Internal operation plans (IOP’s), work plans and assist with training meetings.
• Other administrative duties as needed from the CSE leads and management.
• Developed and implemented security protocols to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
• Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.

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• Created, prioritized, managed, and documented assigned projects using the MS Project and Delivery Hub web application to standardize project tracking and documentation.
• Facilitated meetings with key leaders and collaborated with project teams to ensure timely decision-making and effective communication between project stakeholders at all levels.
• Led Santander’s People’s Talent Acquisition software development project, Analyzed and then effectively strategized regarding business goals, deadlines, schedules, budgets, needed resources, and team member coordination.
• Clearly communicated problems and progress to upper management via engaging and artful presentations.
• Remote
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
• Managed project timelines and budgets, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Developed strategic plans aligning project objectives with business goals, improving stakeholder engagement.

• Supported senior project manager as necessary during planning, implementation, and testing phases of numerous IT projects.
• Monitored and supported budgeting, project planning and maintaining program information utilizing business enterprise tools.
• Managed delivery timeline by assisting technicians when necessary and modifying work schedule to meet customer requirements.
• Managed and track proper dissemination of the Deliverables and CDRLS.
• Interacted daily with clients to answer questions, share project status, verify change orders, and resolve and implement feedback.
• Developed work breakdown structure for individual projects and organize resources to meet project objectives efficiently.
• Serves as general point of contact for all technical personnel to resolve issues quickly and increase collaboration.

• Participated as a member of an Integrated Product Teams; supports the life cycle project management activities for training simulations, training aids, and test and training instrumentation systems’ acquisition per DOD processes/procedures.
• Assessed and provides strategic-technical direction to program manager.
• Coordinated project activities across the functional domain which includes engineering, logistics, financial management and contracts.
• Provided expert level advice to the Project Director and other members of the IPT in program acquisition and execution.
• Tracked cost-expenditure, project schedule, meetings, hours and performance for a portfolio of projects; schedule and attend project technical and programmatic reviews, resolve issues as identified; prepare documentation for scheduled reviews; Provide coordination for all ongoing projects; identify and provide input to the project director to execute risk management and contractor performance assessments.
• Arranged coordination between contractors and freight forwarders to provide shipment of the training devices/systems and furniture.
• Extensive Knowledge of Acquisition Policy & Strategy including acquisition documents required per DOD guidelines.
• Maintained liaison with appropriate representatives of DA, industry, supporting organizations and involved foreign governments to assure up-to-date awareness of the planning of all actions, to preclude potential slippage and to maintain projects within cost.
• Attending high level conference and meetings with representatives of DOD, DA, and AMC and other commands and agencies, private industry and foreign countries on matters pertaining to all aspects of assigned programs.
• Served as authoritative consultant and speaks for the PM at all levels.

• Responsible for performing contract assignments in support of 772 Contracting AFB.
• Solicits bids to procure a variety of required goods and services and negotiates and administers contracts.
• Conduct client meetings to negotiate modifications to existing construction contracts as well of progress reports.
• Write, review, analyze, modify, and negotiate claims settlement agreements, changes to existing agreements for service and equipment, and other contractual terms and conditions.
• Oversee procurement of services, including preparing Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), conducting bidders’ conference, organizing bid responses, and preparing staff recommendations for award.
• Participated in negotiations with vendors, Prepare contract invoices.
• Provided the project guidance and priorities and reviews documentation in support of goals of 772 Contracting AFB to include user activities.

• Served as a contracting specialist for the regional contracting office of Africa in charge of 25 countries in the whole Africa continent and in charge of all of the contracting officer representatives for the whole Africa region.
• Contract specialist for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case, Field Ordering Officer (FOO) manager.
• Serve as an Acquisition, Logistics, & Technology Contracting Non-commissioned officer (NCO).
• Performed and provide critical elements of the acquisition and contracting process in support of joint operations, expeditionary exercises and sustainment operations conducted by Deployment teams; provide business advice and guidance to Brigade level mission commanders on the availability of commercial supplies and services in support of missions.
• Performed contracting and procurement functions to purchase supplies and services using simplified acquisition techniques and methods.
• Responsible for preparing and issuing solicitations and negotiating awards, such as purchase orders, delivery orders, simplified acquisitions, blanket purchase agreements and purchase card orders.
• Analyzed and evaluated cost or price proposals and accounting systems data for contingency operations in Africa.
• Proficient in Federal contracting and in many instances have experience with Cost and Reimbursement (C&R) and Research and Development (R&D) type contracts.
• Participated in the execution of procurement activities of moderate value/risk in support of multiple business units.
• Procure basic goods and services, obtain quotations, and develop proposals.
• Worked closely with sales, finance, legal and other business units in order to file contracts properly and how they relate to the data in the billing system.
• Facilitated six contract actions valued in excess of $328,000 to assist USARAF in training and equipping national military forces of foreign countries in Africa.
• Executed over 10 contract modifications to effectively account for all contractor personnel and equipment in support of Operation United Assistance.
• Trained over 40 soldiers to perform as Field Ordering Officers enhancing procurement capability in Africa and the logistical support of over 1,000 soldiers.
• Responsible for the contract administration of over $500,000 worth of complex expeditionary service and supply contracts in support of USARAF.
• Participated actively in Operation United Assistance (OUA).
• Appointed directly by President Obama. Eradication of Ebola in Liberia, Africa.
• Monitored contractor performance, negotiating Delivery Orders.
• Conducted extensive negotiations during all-Phases of the procurement process, served as interpreter as well as a liaison. Conducted price, cost and analysis for the company’s equipment worth over $ 100,000.