Dinsmoor Consulting: Qualifications: Government, Commercial Contract Management

Dinsmoor Consulting: Government, Commercial Contract/Management Specialist

DAVID W. DINSMOOR
CAREER SUMMARY Thirty plus years of proven expertise in all facets of contract management, administration, and compliance as well as procurement and production management. SIGNIFICANT QUALIFICATIONS
Contracts Background	o Possess vast experience in multi-billion dollar contract administration and management. o In-depth background in governmental contract compliance in the aeronautical field. o Skilled in negotiating both cost reimbursable and firm fixed price contracts as well as negotiating project-specific, performance-based profit and fee initiatives. o Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government property issues.
Operations Background	o First hand knowledge of manufacturing processes with key experience in production management. o Maintain a deep understanding of the production-related product flow of aircraft parts. o Skilled in developing human resources and professional talent to levels of increased accountability. o Proven strengths in all aspect of personnel management including delegation and staff supervision. o Adept in qualifying, hiring, evaluating, and coaching employees to achieve maximum productivity. o Demonstrated leadership skills which include experience in strengthening labor/employee relations.
Professional Profile	o Articulate individual who demonstrates invaluable persuasiveness and concise writing skills. o Adept at reading blue prints in addition to being conversant in associated ISO- 9001 regulations. o Offer an unusually vast knowledge of critical legal issues dramatically impacting contracts. o Extremely detail-oriented professional with strong multi-tasking and project management abilities.
Experience	LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS Contract Management Division CONTRACT MANAGER - Atlanta, GA - (1991-1999) Managed a team of 4 Contract Administrators in high level contract administration and management functions requiring frequent customer interface with the U.S. Government. Worked in collaboration with engineering and product development experts, ensuring contract compliance and monitoring project performance.
Selected Highlights	o Liaison between upper level executives of the U.S. Air Force and internal cross- departmental teams such as Program, Sector, and Corporate Managers. o Key contributor in writing and proposing contract modifications to a $12B development contract for the F-22, Next Generation Fighter. o Utilized FAR regulations knowledge to negotiate an $80M F-22 contract allowance. o Managed the successful negotiation of 90 contract modifications related to terms and conditions as well as aircraft manufacturing pricing proposals. o Continuously protect the company's assets by ensuring contract compliance.
	CDI CORPORATION (TECHNICAL SERVICES) Assigned to Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems (July 2000 - January 2002) Assisted Lockheed Martin in administering the C-5 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) contract with the U.S. Air Force. Worked with Program Management, Engineering and Financial Planning individuals identifying cost growth and contractual liabilities and negotiating with the Air Force.
	CONTRACTS MANAGER - Burbank, CA - (1982-1991) Managed a wide variety of aircraft manufacturing contracts which ranged from inter-company agreements to industry customer contracts valued between $1M to $1B+. Directed a team of 18 Contract Administrators and Support Personnel to ensure the negotiation of favorable contract modifications and continuous contract compliance.
Selected Highlights	o Managed the successful negotiation of over 350 contracts from ground zero in addition to the effective negotiation of numerous contract modifications. o Negotiated multiple industry contracts with Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Martin Marietta. o Mediated solutions between manufacturing, engineering, operations planning, finance, legal, and material departments in order to ensure optimal contract parameters.
	Lockheed "Skunkworks" PURCHASING MANAGER - Burbank, CA - (1980-1982) Procured production-related machine parts and raw materials from outside sources for various classified programs including the F-117 Fighter project. Trained and managed a team of 30 Buyers and Subcontract Administrators.
Selected Highlights	o Skillfully interpreted blueprints, sourced vendors, and managed contract bidding process in addition to utilizing vast subcontract administration knowledge. o Negotiated numerous purchasing contracts and personally authorized all bids awarded. o Ensured cost compliance of purchasing contracts and production schedule monitoring.
	PRODUCTION CONTROL MANAGER - Burbank, CA - (1979-1980) Comprehensively directed the production control of aircraft machine parts, P-3 and L-1011 which required managing a production control group of 120 personnel with a team of 7 supervisors. o Previously held variety of positions with Lockheed in manufacturing, buying, contract administration, and production control, 1971-1980.
Education	LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE Degree in Business Administration & Management
Training	o Lockheed Supervisory Institute (4 Week Program) o Lockheed Management Institute (6 Month Program) o Leadership courses in Management, Marketing, Contract Administration, Communications, and Regulatory Issues
Military	U.S. ARMY - Ft. Lewis, WA STAFF SERGEANT Acting as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, managed a 52 member team in various transportation and logistical support duties. Military Service included Active Duty.
Associations	o Contract Management Association o Lockheed Management Club o Government Property Council
Other	o Prior Secret Clearance, Special Access o Computer literate; MS Word, E-mail
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