RODGER O. YOUNG 2636 Harding Court, Apt. N, Beavercreek OH, 45431 ry11f4ef2@westpost.

net * 937-912-9585 h * 937-255-3825 w * 703-855-1711 c QUALIFICATIONS SENIOR CONTRACTS SPECIALIST: Highly accomplished contracting professional with e xpertise in all facets of Federal and commercial acquisition and procurement Success navigating through government and DoD contracting environments to secure quality support for aviation, security, and medical operations, facility mainte nance, and IT, infrastructure, and commercial services. Decorated military veteran with superior analytical, planning, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; guide executive-level decision makers on contract policy, strategic planning, advisory services, budgeting, documentation, contract manage ment, source selection, taxonomy, and metrics evaluation and reporting. Professional Development and Associations * Contracting Officer Warrant; $5M, $10M, and Unlimited * Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA); Levels I / II / III * Member, National Contract Management Association (NCMA) * Member, International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACC M) SPECIALTIES Acquisition Analysis, Advisory Services, Data Analysis, Documentation, Forecasts , Acquisition Strategy, Budgetary Support, Conflict Resolution, Contract Adminis tration, Contract Analysis, Contract Development, Contract Management, Contract Policy, Contract Surveillance, COR, Cost Estimates, DOD, FAR, Government Contrac ts, Incentive Structures, Performance Monitoring, Pre-Award, Post-Award, Procure ment Analysis, Procurement Strategy, Proposals, RFP, Source Selection, SOW, Stra tegic Planning EXPERIENCE SUNTIVIA EXECUTIVE CONSULTING - Washington, D.C. and Dayton, OH SENIOR CONSULTANT / CONTRACT SPECIALIST (December 2009 to Present) Currently on temporary assignment advising on acquisition and procurement activi ties involving medical services as member of Hospital Commodity Council at Wrigh t-Patterson AFB; previously served as Team Lead driving pre-award and post-award services to secure new construction and information technologies at Arlington N ational Cemetery, one of the nation's most sacred veteran's memorial sites. Inst rumental role in determining procurement strategies that meet program cost, sche dule, and technical requirements. Prepare, review, and manage required pre / pos t award acquisition documentation delivery, task order and contract files, Task Order COR files, and Contract Surveillance Report files present concise synopses , and conduct studies and analyses to recommend process improvements. ** Developed Organization and Planning on Option(s) and re-procurement for major services and supply contracts at Arlington National Cemetery. ** Developed industry / government-wide Equitable Adjustment Calculator projecte d to save agencies more than 540 man-hours in manual calculation annually. ** Developed complete process / procedure change that improved agency's administ ration of Equitable Adjustments, enabling contractor to accurately predict Adjus tments and deliver concise submissions in a timely manner, saving ~ 1,000 man-ho

urs annually in re-work. ** Developed new process that will help Contractor administer and account for fi nancial obligations on major Integrated Technology contracts. ** Advised on all aspects of technical and cost evaluation, including Competitiv e Range Determination, proposal ratings, discussions with contractors, documenta tion of findings, and contract award; performed detailed analyses to ensure comp leteness, necessity, and fair determination of proposed contract costs. ** Capitalized on public speaking and relationship-building talents while conduc ting negotiations with high-level military leaders, senior government officials, and other VIPs. DOZIER TECHNOLOGY INC. / U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION - Alexandria, V A CONTRACT SPECIALIST GENERALIST (March 2008 to August 2009) Advised leadership on procurements and acquisition strategies, policies, and iss ues; assisted staff in conducting contract negotiations, and played key role in aligning contract processes toward improved productivity, quality, waste reducti on, and responsiveness to customer needs. Interfaced with experts government-wid e to identify best in class practices. Enlarged pool of potential contractors, i ncreasing competition and improving accountability. Analyzed market conditions t o support planning; prepared contract provisions and clauses, acquisition plans, milestone charts, schedules, and other documentation. Presented concise synopse s, and conducted studies and analyses to recommend process improvements. ** Devised new process flows, work structures, and related quality and strategic business processes that increased acquisition efficiency and improved effective ness of daily operations. ** Evaluated procurement methods, contractual arrangements, and incentive struct ures to prepare timely, relevant, and value-added written analyses with insight into current and forward-looking Federal procurement and acquisition issues. ** Performed complex market research and provided sound acquisition planning rec ommendations to Program and Contracting Managers on sensitive acquisition task. DREAM HAMMER, INC. / MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND - Quantico, VA SENIOR ACQUISITION ANALYST (September 2007 to March 2008) Advised and coordinated with contract support organizations on planning, program ming, budgeting, and acquisition for multiple high-values, firm-fixed price, Ind efinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Analyzed settlement propos als, audit reports, technical evaluations, and contractor claims, converted comp lex financial and statistical data to prescribed formats, and assisted managers in developing pre-award acquisition documents; collected and distilled informati on, and provided advice on effective acquisition approaches. ** Improved teaming arrangements and communications to overcome joint delays in performance on high-dollar contracts. ** Guaranteed contract conformity with target ceilings and program goals by comp aring dollar estimates to ensure they fell within current performance and budget costs. ** Conducted exhaustive research to conceptualize program strategy and support d evelopment of innovative acquisition practices. ** Utilized SPSS 5.50 for statistical analysis of contract elements, and drew up on Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge to keep projects on track and generat ing highest return on investment (ROI). HARDING SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC. / DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE - Rosslyn, VA ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT ANALYST / TEAM LEAD (January 2007 to September 2007) Delivered guidance to Office of Overseas Protective Operations and executive lea dership at Bureau of Diplomatic Security on security and aeronautic service cont racts. Led Integrated Project Team (IPT) and HQ personnel in development of preaward plans and acquisition documents; analyzed scopes of work and procurement o

ptions, participated on Source Evaluation Boards (SEBs), and worked with program , procurement, and contract managers to conduct contract negotiations and collec t information necessary for contract award. ** Developed acquisition strategy, technical evaluation, quality assurance plan, and cost-benefit conceptual analysis for multibillion-dollar aeronautical opera tions contract in Iraq and Afghanistan; led team through market research, source selection, and procurement for multi-faceted, VIP aeronautical transport operat ion. ** Guided development and implementation of site / project specific strategies, including processes for contract cleanup and closure in the field, and supportin g project management procedures. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / THE PENTAGON - Arlington, VA PROCUREMENT CONTRACTING OFFICER (February 2005 to January 2007) Led team of acquisition and contract specialists in development, planning, imple mentation, and evaluation of large-dollar architectural, engineering, constructi on, and professional services procurements. Performed pre- and post-award functi ons; evaluated solicitation responses, and aggressively negotiated cost & price, terms, and conditions. Prepared award documentation that defined contractor res ponsibilities, and monitored contractor performance for compliance with terms an d conditions. Managed payment processing. ** Adeptly managed broad range of contracted services for 64 leased facilities i n Washington D.C area as General Service Administration (GSA) Lease Officer. ** Provided fair and timely resolutions to contract audit issues while fully pro tecting government interests. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE - Edwards AFB, CA CONTRACT SPECIALIST AND ADMINISTRATOR (March 2004 to February 2005) Established pre- and post-award contract development and administration of mixed contract types for military R&D group, boosting ROI from high-dollar, long-term , firm fixed-price, cost-plus fixed fee, and award fee contracts. Led procuremen t of Integrated Technologies (IT) requirement under GSA schedule for Air Force R esearch Laboratory. Conducted baseline evaluations of acquisition-related data; defined contract scopes, performed market research, recommended acquisition stra tegies, and developed evaluation criteria for Requests for Proposals (RFP). ** Researched and provided end-to-end management of acquisition reform initiativ e--Multi-Award Task Order (MATOC), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ ) contract--previously nonexistent at Air Force Research Laboratory West and Edw ards AFB. ** Investigated and devised cooperative solutions to resolve complex contract ad ministration problems, such as disputes and labor violations; ensured all busine ss aspects of acquisition, including risk analysis techniques and "Partnering", were considered to avoid future administration problems. FLEET AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENTER - Washington, D.C. CONTRACT OFFICER / SPECIALIST (September 2001 to March 2004) Captured high rates of return from 45+ contracts with values ranging from $25K t o $500K; managed details from inception to pre-closeout. Wrote performance-based Statements of Work (SOW) detailing expected services, products, and delivery de adlines, reviewed and compared bids, and developed evaluation tools to gauge con tractor performance; utilized Statistical Performance Metrics to compare multipl e variables of like products, including past performance, technical acceptabilit y, and maintenance requirements. ** Leveraged alpha-contracting and reverse auctioning to streamline acquisition and contract awarding. ** Secured $100M+ in diversified commercial commodities and services; researched

market and analyzed prices, quality, technical acceptability, reliability, and maintainability to obtain best value. ** *** ** Extensive prior experience in multimillion-dollar military acquisitions as Procu rement Contracting Officer with Defense Supply Center, aeronautical production a s Effectiveness Engineer at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, and in Superintendent-le vel aircraft maintenance management roles in the U.S. Air Force. EDUCATION NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY - Prescott Valley, AZ Ph.D. Candidate in International Business Management - Anticipated June 2012 NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (NCMA) - Ashburn, VA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) - Anticipated October 2011 FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Melbourne, FL Graduate-level Certification in Acquisition and Contracting EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY - Daytona Beach, FL Master of Science, dual majors in Aeronautical Business Management and Operation s & Safety UNIVERSITY OF LAVERNE - Laverne, CA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management