Robert Draper
Summary
Expert in navigating complex business development cycles and proposal strategies. Adept at leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency, with proven results in achieving ISO and CMMI certifications. Committed to cultivating a collaborative environment that empowers teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with corporate objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
ODME Solutions, LLC.
01.2020 - Current
- I led all efforts in 2025 to accomplish both ISO 9001:2015 and Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) Maturity Model 3 for Services, in only nine months with zero findings.
- Positioned the company for its Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) assessment and developed all necessary policies, procedures, and tools.
- Architected company migration from Google to Microsoft Government Community Cloud-High to ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Capability (CMMC).
- Created the System Security Plan and ensured maintenance of the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score and related POA&M.
Director of Proposal Response
ODME Solutions, LLC.
01.2020 - Current
- Created library of post White Glove material to streamline responses to sources sought and requests for proposals, achieving a 20%+ win rate.
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Oversaw project management processes and ensured timely delivery of key milestones.
- Facilitated team meetings to align objectives and improve collaboration among staff.
- Developed Business Development database using SharePoint, migrating from Monday to enhance opportunity tracking and metrics analysis.
Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)
ODME Solutions, LLC.
01.2020 - Current
- Managed programs including Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Common Data Link Information Surveillance Reconnaissance In-Service Engineering Agent (CDL ISR ISEA) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Public Affairs Office, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Assumed management of both programs during critical period, rebuilding Government’s trust in ODME’s services and enhancing program reliability.
Director of Business Operations, Eastern and National Capital Region
Vector Planning & Services, Inc. (VPSI)
01.2018 - Current
- Managed client relationships for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
- Successfully bid and won O&M contract in support of Intelligence Community (IC) world-wide exploitation capability, thereby increasing corporate presence at the DIA from two FTE to 15.
- Successfully bid and won Contractor Advisory and Assistance Support (CAAS, formerly known as SETA) contract in support of the Applied Research & Integration (ARI) program where VPSI was responsible for the integration and deployment of leading edge technologies into the IC.
- Managed an Identity Intelligence and Enterprise Architecture support contract, growing the effort from three FTE to seven.
- Managed client relationships with the US Southern Command, expanding the contract from one FTE to five and developing new corporate capabilities in Modeling and Simulation for war gaming and first responders.
- Reversed program performance, preventing impending Government termination for cause action.
Director of Business Development
Vector Planning & Services, Inc. (VPSI)
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed the corporate 1, 3, and 5 year pipelines and established a road-map that logically connected corporate capabilities to opportunities.
- Strengthened corporate strategy by connecting capabilities to relevant opportunities.
- Oversee all phases of the proposal response ensuring compliant compelling technical approaches; management, staffing and transition plans; and past performance volumes.
- Conducted incumbent, competitive, and market analysis.
- Developed one and two page capabilities statements.
- Developed concise one and two page capabilities statements to effectively communicate organizational strengths.
Director of Corporate Information Technology Services
Vector Planning & Services, Inc. (VPSI)
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented comprehensive NIST SP 800-171 compliance plan to enhance organizational security posture.
- Developed and implemented Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification POA&M.
- Authored the Corporate Systems Security Plan and mitigated risks for compliance.
- Managed Sophos Firewall operations, assessed threats, and responded to incidents to safeguard corporate network integrity.
- Implemented Sophos InterceptX for end-point and server protection.
- Developed Corporate Data Loss Prevention strategy leveraging Sophos XG-330.
- Implemented Centrify Mobile Device Management and Multifactor Authentication on corporate resources.
- Conducted penetration testing using Metasploit in accordance with NIST 800-171.
- Configured SolarWinds for Corporate SIEM to improve incident detection and response in line with NIST 800-171 standards.
- Assessed new technologies to support client space and corporate objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
University of Phoenix
05-2005
Skills
- IT Strategy Development
- IT Governance
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Power BI for Analytics
- Power Automate
Personal Information
Title: Director of Operations & Business Development
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
ODME Solutions, LLC.
01.2020 - Current
Director of Proposal Response
ODME Solutions, LLC.
01.2020 - Current
Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)
ODME Solutions, LLC.
01.2020 - Current
Director of Business Operations, Eastern and National Capital Region
Vector Planning & Services, Inc. (VPSI)
01.2018 - Current
Director of Business Development
Vector Planning & Services, Inc. (VPSI)
06.2015 - 01.2020
Director of Corporate Information Technology Services
Vector Planning & Services, Inc. (VPSI)
01.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
University of Phoenix