Jim Atchley

Experience

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  USAF

  Jun 2000 - Jul 2013

  Manages a team of 80 military and civilian professionals who provide wing-level operational and specialized contracting support for the 50 SW. Worldwide these programs are valued at more than $1.2 billion. The squadron provides oversight on more than 1,000 contracting actions annually in support of Air Force Space Command. The squadron is also responsible for contractual support of the 50 SW Quality Assurance and Small Business programs. Serves as the principal advisor to the wing commander on all contracting issues Show less Advisor to the Squadron Commander, led 120 personnel performing daily operations. Supervised squadron planning, administration, training, and unit readiness preparation. Ensured continuity, communication and support for the commander. Provided business advice, prepared and delivered briefs to senior leadership. Monitored compliance with Air Force publications. Conducted monthly flight management reviews to ensure compliance, resolve issues and ensure completion of projects valued at over $580M annually. Show less Led 28 contracting personnel providing construction support to seven installations. Managed a $300M Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) program. Awarded and managed $17M Architecture and Engineering support program, providing a full range of base design services to three major installations. Performed policy oversight for base infrastructure program, providing major base-wide construction and services including grounds maintenance, custodial and refuse/recycling. Show less

  • Squadron Commander

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Squadron Commander

    Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Operations Officer

    Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

  • Contracting Officer

    May 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Flight Commander

    Nov 2007 - Aug 2009

  • Contract Manager

    Jun 2003 - Nov 2007

  • Contract Specialist

    Jun 2000 - Jun 2003
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  United States Air Force

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2019

  Division lead responsible for coordination, review and oversight of services acquisitions throughout AETC. Responsible to identify and resolve complex contracting issues in support of 12 field contracting units. Leads process improvement/identifies & resolves complex issues. Directs & implements contracting policies, procedures and guidance; ensures effective and timely task prioritization. Coordinates contracting policy with DoD, HAF, AFICA & MAJCOMs; interprets fiscal law, DoD & AF directives. Analyzes, develops and recommends appropriate command responses to Congressional inquiries and GAO protests Show less

  • Policy Deputy

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  • 673 CONS Squadron Commander

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  • Chief, Services Acquisition Branch

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Deputy Chief, Clearance & Program Support Division

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
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  US Army War College

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Student
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  U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Chief Contract & Acquisition Division

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Acquisition Analyst

    Jul 2020 - Oct 2021
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  Air Education and Training Command

  Jul 2022 - now

  Director Of Contracting