Mitchell Wilcox

Experience

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Congressional Intern
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  Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Undergraduate Research Assistant
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  Premium Concrete, Inc.

  May 2020 - Sept 2020

  General Laborer
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  United States Air Force

  Sept 2021 - now

  Leading 16 personnel responsible for $862M contract portfolio for the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing supporting AFCENT, SOCCENT, SPACECENT and Coalition Partners focusing on expanding and modernizing critical facilities at AUAB, providing capital investment and strategic partnerships within the Gulf Region. Also serve in this capacity as the lead Administrative Contracting Officer for the $250M Air Force Contract Augmentation Program, managing 4 base critical performance-based contracts. Leading a team of 35 cross-functional Contracting Officer Representatives working directly with USAF senior leaders and the Qatari Government to manage 700+ contractor personnel (US & Foreign Nationals). Show less Managed firm fixed price Contracts as a Procurement & Administrative Officer – Primary duty mentoring and leading 14 military and civilians. Also serves as a business advisor to the 56 FW and 944 FW for optimizing contracted support for a $3B base infrastructure. In this capacity, he provides cost and budget control, program management, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations of the FAR/DFARS/ DAFFARS. Managed 2 unique Integrated Project Teams, each with 7 members supporting $106M portfolio. Filled a Team Lead GS‐13 vacancy for 6 months, led the execution of 31 new contracts worth $29M, while managing 50 ongoing construction projects worth $33M. Led and formulated F‐35 simulator design project, integrating 16 advanced simulators. Drove innovative institutional change by identifying areas of waste, increasing personnel quality of life within the unit & boosting project output efficiency by 270% when compared to FY22 & driving successful execution of the Base Commanders Top 10 projects. Managed, supervised, and controlled execution of contracts ranging from $1M to $25M, varying from construction to A&E services. Show less In this capacity, served as Officer in Charge of 2 Squadron sections, led 27 members & managed $225M in diverse service contracts supporting the 56th & 944th FWs & 6 partner nations. Responsible for acquisition & administration of base support contracts utilizing FAR/DFARS/DAFFARS supplements. Handled all personnel related issues for flights, delivering Performance Appraisals and disciplinary actions for the office. Managed Government Purchase Card program, managing 600+ accounts and $16M in annual expenditures. Lead Contracting Officer for Human Performance Optimization service contract. A $55M commercial acquisition for the USAF Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training initiative & Optimization of the Human Weapon System Program. Provided mission‐focused business leadership supporting 18 Locations across Air Combat Command, Air Education & Training Command, Air Mobility Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Force Reserve Command, Air National Guard, Pacific Air Forces, & US Air Forces in Europe. Show less

  • Director of Operations

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Flight Commander, Infrastructure Flight

    Nov 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Flight Commander, Services and Commodities Flights

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Contingency Operational Contract Support Planner

    Sept 2021 - Nov 2021