Lisa McGalliard

Resume posted by Lisa McGalliard in Defense & Space.

Desired position type: Contract

[email protected]
Tel:
8083788533
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Summary

Contract and proposal management expert with more than 15 years of experience administering contracts valued at up to $700M. Extensive knowledge of project management ensures the ability to ensure deliverables are met.

Meticulous attention to detail, organized documentation management and timely follow-up ensures compliance with statements of work. Dedicated to continuous process improvement and standardized processes and procedures to increase productivity and enhance productivity in accordance with CMMI.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project. Willing to work OCONUS.

Education

LISA MCGALLIARD

Open to Relocation or Remote Work CONUS/OCONUS   •   808.378.8533   •   [email protected]

 

PROFILE

 

Core Competencies:

­   Federal Regulatory Compliance (FAR/DFAR, ITAR, EAR and OFAC)

­   Quality Audits

­   Documentation Management

­   Process Improvement

 

ü  Contract management expert with more than 15 years of experience administering contracts valued at up to $700M. Extensive knowledge of project management ensures the ability to ensure deliverables are met.

ü  Meticulous attention to detail, organized documentation management and timely follow-up ensures compliance with statements of work. Dedicated to continuous process improvement and standardized processes and procedures to increase productivity and enhance productivity in accordance with CMMI.

ü  Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project. Willing to work OCONUS.

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Arts, Liberal Studies with focus in Art History and Culture – Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Masters Certificate in Applied Project Management – Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts, Humanities with minor in Spanish – The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Completed Study Abroad programs at the University of Wolverhampton, UK and University of Granada, Spain

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), National Contracts Management Association

Internal Auditor for ISO Compliance, International Standardization Organization

ECTI Accredited Export Compliance Professional-ITAR, formerly held, US Defense Trade Controls and ECoP

Secret Clearance, last renewed 8/2016 • Formerly held Top Secret Security Clearance, granted 10/2009

 TRAINING

Shipley Business Development Certification, Shipley Associates •

Harvard Manage Mentor Program, Harvard Business School • Leadership Development, Kupu A’e Leadership

Basics of the ITAR and Beyond, Export Compliance Solutions • Advanced ITAR Compliance Principles, ECS

Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) V. 1.2/CMMI Appraisal Team Training – Carnegie Mellon University

Project Management Professional (PMP) Boot Camp – Global Knowledge

 

 

 

Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Proposal Consultant, Alaka’ina and Harris Corporation, Kauai, HI                                               9/2017 to present

Working with SMEs to develop RFP responses to assigned sections, provide detailed technical and creative edits and provide solutions for re-writes, working with proposal manager and team to develop technical approach.

 

Business Manager, Harris Corporation, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, HI                             8/2016 to 12/2017

Oversaw the contracts and procurement departments that included 2 department managers and 4 specialists that supported the $700M contract encompassing the operations, facility maintenance, construction projects, logistics, IT services, data collection and equipment maintenance for a world-class missile testing facility. Oversaw all human resources actions including hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions and termination as needed.

  • Contract Administration: Supported all departments, resolved any contracting issues and assisted other managers with performance work statement (PWS) compliance.
  • Procurement and Proposal Oversight: Supervised creation and submittal of proposals for test facility customers, created cost proposals for 130+ annual requests. Handled cost plus award fee self-assessment and wrote all contractor performance assessment reporting (CPARs).
  • Reporting and Documentation: Prepared correspondence, reported data for leadership that was used to prepare for board meetings and federal status updates.

 

Contract Manager / Prime Contract Manager – CH2M Hill, Saudi Arabia and Korea                   5/2014 to 1/2016

Supervised 2 subcontract specialists for 20+ subcontractors and 2 prime contracts with the government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District. Served as Contract Manager for prime contract awards for In-Kingdom and Out-of-Kingdom contracts valued over $51M in current funded orders for program management services of construction projects at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia from 2014 to 2015. Assisted with closing out ROK contract as project.

  • Contract Documentation: Wrote and submitted all contractual documentation and formal correspondence.
  • Quality Assurance: Assisted client with internal audits that ensured compliance with current procedures.

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Contract Manager – DynCorp International, Afghanistan                                                                            8/2013 to 4/2014

Led team of contracts professionals that oversaw and serviced contracts on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Leatherneck with annual revenue of $132M to maintain 1,600-acre military facility that supports 20,000+ US troops. Audited services performed, ensured contract requirements were met and oversaw federal regulation compliance.

  • Contract Interpretation and Negotiation: Served as primary point of contact for DCMA Contracting Officers and Senior DynCorp Leadership during clarification, negotiation and issue resolution.
  • Supervision and Employee Development: Assessed team member capabilities and potential to assign duties which would provide professional growth of employees as well as the highest level of customer service.
  • Risk Mitigation: Provided contractual review to ensure potential risks were proactively identified.

 

Contracts Manager – ARMA Global Corporation, Tampa, Florida                                                   3/2011 to 8/2013

Oversaw a contract specialist; managed and administered 21 federal contracts valued at $600M, both prime and subcontractor contracts. Oversaw all export and import compliance for $5.5M per year on average. Served as the Empowered Official who signed and submitted export documentation to the State Department.

  • Process Improvement: Organized and streamlined contract compliance and documentation procedures. Submitted and track deliverables and negotiate project scope changes to ensure appropriate compensation.
  • Compliance: Developed and enforced contract department policy and procedure. Played key role in ARMA receiving ISO9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 certifications. Conducted annual internal ISO compliance audits.

 

Contract Manager – DynCorp International, Kandahar, Afghanistan                                                1/2010 to 2/2011

Administered contracts valued at $256M+. Provided LOGCAP IV contract support to Kandahar Airfield and 10 forward operating bases (FOB). Liaised between site manager and customer to resolve any contract or project issues. Interfaced with government client to track deliverables and ensure statements of work (SOW) and project milestones were met in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

  • Project Lifecycle Management: Coordinated entire project lifecycle: gathered stakeholder requirements, conducted pre-planning meetings, sourced bids, prepared RFP/RFQ and oversaw deliverables and SOW.
  • Deliverable and Project Management: Conducted technical evaluations to ensure contract deliverables and project milestones were met. Developed and implemented project processes, procedures and guidelines.

 

Contracts Manager – iGov Technologies, Tampa, Florida                                                                        10/2005 to 1/2010

Wrote, negotiated and managed $20M in contracts and subcontractor agreements complying with FAR. Served as project manager for $4M Tacticomp communication system for US Special Operations Command.

  • Requirements Gathering: Assessed customer needs, communicated customer feedback to research and development team and conveyed technical information to end-user to improve product effectiveness in the field.
  • Customer Service: Managed 275+ delivery orders on IDIQ contract to ensure fulfillment of customer needs.
  • Process Improvement: Selected to participate in CMMI Assessment. Using the Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) the group assessed compliance with Software Engineering Institute (SEI) rules.

Specialties

    Proposal and Contracts Management

Groups & Associations

    Association of Professional Proposal Managers, Member and Former Education Chair of Suncoast Chapter, National Contracts Management Association Member