Willie Cunningham Jr
Brandywine
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager with over 30 years of experience delivering successful projects within time and budget constraints. Expertise in project scope establishment, KPI definition, and performance measurement strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus among stakeholders to achieve strategic goals. Proficient in data analysis and process improvement, leveraging insights to inform decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Transportation Specialist
General Services Administration
06.2018 - Current
- CAPABILITY ENHANCEMENT: Led requirements gathering, managed stakeholder relations and engagement, documented business processes, user stories, and test cases, resulting in full system development, Transportation Audits Management System, TAMS. After TAMS goes Live, provide subject matter expertise, guidance, training, & standard methodologies to government stakeholders and private industry partners. Develop reports to track enhancements' impact on user needs and contribute to ongoing improvements. Address technical issues promptly by coordinating troubleshooting efforts and proposing solutions for seamless operations.
- PLANNING & EXECUTION: Led Contract Officer Representative (COR) on all aspects of the $3M contracting process from pre-solicitation through post-award close-out to ensure compliance with federal regulations and policies. Reviewed and interpreted contractual language to ensure compliance with SOW, policies, and procedures. Analyzed trends and identified opportunities for process improvements to streamline the contract management lifecycle. Applied qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness. Assisted in planning and executing technical developments by coordinating teams and resources. Document processes and changes resulting from technical improvements, ensuring comprehensive impact analysis.
- PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Serves as directorate representative in managing the Agency Review and Assistance Program (ARAP) program. Coordinate, analyze findings, and communicate recommendations via ARAP meetings. Meticulously articulates agency responsibilities to external organizations as well as advice, recommendations, and reporting requirements in the pre-payment and post-payment program. Provides historical data to show areas of improvement or areas requiring attention. Conduct studies and direct team work to determine efficiency and effectiveness. Establishes/prioritizes ARAP visit schedule each fiscal year; guides associates to prepare for briefings, pull historical data, led brainstorming efforts to successfully meet the fiscal year goal of 8 ARAP visits. Collaborates with the Office of Government-wide Policy, Transportation Policy, to ensure Agency compliance of a pre-payment audit plan while building a partnership to foster better communication to maximize the use of taxpayer dollars.
Program Analyst
General Services Administration
06.2015 - 06.2018
- CAPABILITY ENHANCEMENT: Analyzed interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity, developed recommendations to resolve issues and problems, and applied program and logistics management principles to ensure program accomplishment; developed, identified, defined, and resolved complex management issues. Provided critical analysis of pressing issues and the development and evaluation of solutions to improve programs. Evaluated information and formulated solutions for effective organizational changes, including those related to the collection and analysis of information.
- PROJECT LEADERSHIP: Detailed to GSA's Cloud Computing PMO, October 2015 to April 2016, worked on an acquisition project for the Connect.gov. Connect.gov is a cloud-based government-wide federated identity services and support program, $65M over a five-year contract. Researched labor categories created an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) showed a cost breakdown for the life of the contract. IGCE used to support the Executive Business Case, achieved senior leader buy-in, and financial commitment to jump-start Connect.gov. Coordinated six vendor industry meetings for demos, price model discussion, efforts gained valuable insight into industry capabilities/program feasibility.
- PROGRAM COORDINATION: Worked with Office of Government-wide Policy, Transportation Policy, and external audiences to collaborate on business practices, programs, and policies. Applied a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness or complex management processes and projects. Provided support and assistance in the development, coordination, and implementation of program performance measures and criteria used to evaluate or predict the effectiveness of programs to ensure that the program attains program goals and objectives; uses best practices available to aid in improving overall performance; and resolves problems in operations and functions programs.
Transportation Specialist
General Services Administration
11.2013 - 06.2015
- ANALYSIS & EVALUATION: Assisted in the analysis of 100+ organizations to determine whether systems, processes and procedures in place are efficiently accomplishing goals and objectives. Analyzed quantitative data to ensure TSPs are consistently satisfying overdue charges. Personally verified 1500 Synced transactions valued at $817K, efforts ensured proper credit applied to TSP accounts.
Regional Traffic Manager
US Air Force
04.2008 - 07.2013
- STRATEGIC PLANNING: Served as Travel and Transportation Program Manager, planned, organized, developed, evaluated and implemented transportation policies, practices, and procedures that directed the movement of freight, personnel and personal property at 15 traffic management functions in the Continental United States, AF largest domestic region. Advised senior leadership on strategic matters related to future shore integrated requirements, contributing to decision-making processes by analyzing data and trends. Standardized and streamlined consolidated business processes, rules, and SOPs using established control systems to optimize efficiency. Conducted studies for re-engineering programs and managed projects for process improvement initiatives. Engaged in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
- DATA ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT: Analyzed several Air Force Audit Agency passenger travel reports, external inspections, and performance-based metrics, initiating appropriate corrective actions to assure effective and efficient transportation expenditures within the region. Manage region’s DoD Government Cargo Recovery program enhanced inventory reconciliation/reporting saved lots of $21K government assets. Developed, coordinated, and implemented program performance measures ad inspection criteria for the Region’s Inspector General and Logistics Compliance Assessment Team (LCAT). Performed Staff Assistance Visits and evaluated units on performance and effectiveness to ensure unit attained goals and objectives. Identified infractions and provided hands-on training to ensure personnel gain a firm understanding of requirements and transportation policy.
- RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: Facilitated seamless transition of 15 centrally managed Gov’t Travel Card accounts from Bank of America to Citibank. Monitored and analyzed a range of manpower data and profiles, maintaining program health and aligning resources with operational needs. Managed the region’s Third-Party Payment Program, chaired monthly teleconferences and gathered/analyzed weekly metrics. Avoided US Bank penalties, region’s on-time payment improved 56%.
- COMMUNICATION & REPORTING: Communicated effectively through oral and written means, preparing reports, presentations, and regulatory guidance. Provided regulatory interpretations for transportation entitlements; analyzed, researched, advised, and briefed senior staff leaders on difficult, complex entitlement issues and provided recommendations. Consolidated/scrutinized 100+inputs for Air Force personal property and passenger travel regulations, proposed changes. Drafted final change submission for Vice Commander approval and release to HQ Air Force. Authored Region’s transportation policy for sensitive, protected, NWRM, and classified cargo, ensuring proper handling, shipping, and accountability. Interpreted public law, DoD directives, Foreign Clearance Guide, and Air Force instructions to develop region-specific policy and guidance, and authored the region’s Transportation policy for DoD travelers. Co-authored Defense Travel System (DTS) conditional routing guidance for 15 domestic traffic management functions. Guidance enforced international first ridership on Air Mobility Command chartered aircraft.
Education
Federal Acquisition Certification Contracting Officer’s Representative Level II - Contracting
Defense Acquisition University
Fort Belvoir01.2023
Certificate of Project Management - undefined
Webster University
05.2021
Master of Arts - Management & Leadership
Webster University
06.2017
Master of Arts - Procurement & Acquisition Mgt
Webster University
06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation & Logistics Mgt
American Military University
05.2013
Skills
- Skilled in facilitating effective teamwork, ensuring clear information exchange, and fostering a cohesive work environment
- Experience as a Lead Transportation Specialist, Program Analyst, Regional Traffic Manager, and Transportation Specialist
- Adept at monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting metrics to drive informed decisions and enhance project performance
- Skilled in identifying inefficiencies, developing streamlined processes, and optimizing workflows for enhanced productivity
- Proficient in utilizing data analysis tools to extract meaningful insights, support strategic planning, and guide data-driven actions
- Experience in Program Management, Project Life Cycle Management, Time Management, and Stakeholder Engagement
- Skilled to facilitate seamless collaboration by promoting active exchange of ideas and perspectives within teams
- Ability to streamline communication channels, ensuring clarity and coherence in conveying complex concepts and objectives
- Proficient at navigating interdepartmental dynamics adeptly, fostering a cohesive environment for efficient project execution
- Experienced in developing and implementing comprehensive metrics frameworks, aligning with organizational goals
- Expertise in tracking, analyzing, and interpreting metrics data, facilitating data-driven insights and performance assessment
- Ability to optimize metric selection and reporting methodologies to adapt to evolving business requirements
- Experience leveraging advanced analytical tools to dissect complex datasets, uncovering hidden trends and correlations
- Program Management
- Budget Management
- Resource Allocation
- Process Improvement
- Team Building & Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Data Management and Integrity
- Metrics Management
- Training and Development
- Risk Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Collaboration and Communication
- Research & Solutions
- Data Analysis
- Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Accomplishments
Led Contract Officer Representative (COR) on all aspects of the $3M contracting process from pre-solicitation through post-award close-out to ensure compliance with federal regulations and policies. Reviewed and interpreted contractual language to ensure compliance with SOW, policies, and procedures. Analyzed trends and identified opportunities for process improvements to streamline the contract management lifecycle. Applied qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness. Assisted in planning and executing technical developments by coordinating teams and resources. Document processes and changes resulting from technical improvements, ensuring comprehensive impact analysis.
Served as directorate representative in managing the Agency Review and Assistance Program (ARAP) program. Coordinate, analyze findings, and communicate recommendations via ARAP meetings. Meticulously articulates agency responsibilities to external organizations as well as advice, recommendations, and reporting requirements in the pre-payment and post-payment program. Provides historical data to show areas of improvement or/areas requiring attention. Conduct studies and direct team work to determine efficiency and effectiveness. Establishes/prioritizes ARAP visit schedule each fiscal year; guides associates to prepare for briefings, pull historical data, led brainstorming efforts to successfully meet the fiscal year goal of 8 ARAP visits. Collaborates with the Office of Government-wide Policy, Transportation Policy, to ensure Agency compliance of a pre-payment audit plan while building a partnership to foster better communication to maximize the use of taxpayer dollars.
Languages
English
Full Professional
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Timeline
Lead Transportation Specialist
General Services Administration
06.2018 - Current
Program Analyst
General Services Administration
06.2015 - 06.2018
Transportation Specialist
General Services Administration
11.2013 - 06.2015
Regional Traffic Manager
US Air Force
04.2008 - 07.2013
Certificate of Project Management - undefined
Webster University
Master of Arts - Management & Leadership
Webster University
Master of Arts - Procurement & Acquisition Mgt
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation & Logistics Mgt
American Military University
Federal Acquisition Certification Contracting Officer’s Representative Level II - Contracting
Defense Acquisition University