Raven Arnold, MBA

Experience

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  Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2016

  Promoted to manage advisory services and support to program management offices to decrease costs and fulfill risk-based security and technology needs. Trained newly hired contract managers, engaged in council meetings, and assisted in drafting Annual Assurance Statement per Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act requirements. » Guided integrated product teams in performing program audits and assessments, defining priorities, outlining acquisition strategies, and developing budgets and schedules for professional services.» Mitigated complex project challenges and achieved timely completion without compromising quality of deliverables by organizing and chairing peer review sessions and project status meetings. » Supervised program for 180+ internal assessment techniques and coordinated fiduciary assessments related to previous fiscal year control findings as per government standards.» Streamlined on-work progressions of multiple projects, including weekly and monthly reports, executive briefings, presentations, spreadsheets, program evaluations, updates, and payment processes.» Reduced project costs and achieved operational excellence by restructuring strategic framework and organizational processes.» Attained Office acquisition program goals by allocating budget for procurement acquisitions and making strategic improvements.» Led team to complete 95% of customer procurement request packages within defined acquisition timeframe.» Designed 2016 Management Control Plan utilizing latest tools and completed two months before submission due date. » Developed accurate procurement documents, including statement of work, cost estimate, memoranda of agreements, inter-agency agreements, blanket purchase agreements, and information technology procurement requests per federal standards.» Reported to senior management on program operations by creating special reports and updating relevant data in manifold information systems. Show less

  • Procurement Manager, Office of Security Operations

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Program Analyst, Office of Training Workforce & Engagement

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Program Analyst, Office of Security Operations

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Procurement Manager & Acquisition Manager, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Administration

  Directed cross-functional team of eight contract managers for $300B portfolio of 20+ acquisition and financial assistance awards and interagency agreements. Administered all facets of strategic planning and sourcing pertaining to scope, quality, schedule, and cost of projects by collaborating with executive leadership members. Formulated business development plans and instituted latest tools and technologies to exceed performance metrics. Appointed as Interim Director of Acquisition Management Division to manage contracts and onboard potential vendors for small business community to accomplish socioeconomic goals.» Ensured compliance with program policies by advocating assessment and evaluation of procurement processes.» Optimized pre-and post-award acquisition processes and procurement programs by cooperating with program managers and contract managers in Office.» Examined and updated requisition packages and pre-award documents, including acquisition plan, performance work statement, and request for proposals and escalated for further analysis when necessary.» Enhanced customer satisfaction by completing all projects within time constraints and improving efficiency by providing solutions to complex issues in short-term and long-range acquisition programs.» Regulated contract management activities by employing in-depth understanding of various agency-based and government information technology systems.» Represented company at industry event and educated participants about program management functions and best practices.» Liaised with internal agencies to participate in annual advance acquisition planning on behalf of Office.» Enabled continuous business growth by piloting all aspects of agency-wide logistics, event coordinating, creating blanket purchase agreements, and multi-year acquisition planning.» Maximized employee engagement by pinpointing and resolving employee issues as Team Lead for 2018 Employee Engagement Strategy and Action Plan. Show less

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  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  Apr 2022 - now

  Lead acquisition and contract management operations team of 100+ federal employees, manage up to 70 contracts concurrently, and identify and resolve discrepancies in vendor agreements. Define and enforce policies to ensure seamless flow of acquisition programs while serving as strategic partner. Steer financial activities, forecast costs and operating expenses, and manage budget for 20+ interagency agreements. Lead contract modifications, prepare schedules, and provide strategic insights to fulfill technical and management requirements of contracts, minimize costs, and improve quality and productivity.» Selected by EPA to speak at Acquisition Around the World of EPA Training conference on how to leverage work breakdown structure tool to build better requirements. » Secured $2M in cost savings by implementing in-house online system and led process improvement initiatives for national program that ensures precise utilization of contract funds.» Saved $1M+ in information technology costs for agency initiatives by decommissioning legacy IT system for industry standard.» Trained team members on requirement analysis and independent government cost estimates while serving in multiple roles on highly complex projects.» Streamlined acquisition process and delivered acquisition packages while adhering to federal acquisition policies by collaborating with division directors and program managers.» Enhanced performance of funds control management systems by identifying areas of improvement and implementing changes.» Established standard operating procedures, reconciled multiple key accounts, and verified accuracy of charges. » Guaranteed on-time completion of all projects and programs by drafting and distributing communication reports to internal and external stakeholders and leveraging multiple internal systems.» Mentored and coached three employees who earned promotions during leadership tenure as Interim Branch Chief. Show less

  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Senior Advisor, Office of Enterprise Information Programs

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2023

  • Chief, Office of Pesticides Program

    Apr 2022 - Jun 2022