John R. Dismond, PMP

Experience

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  United States Department of Defense

  Jul 2003 - Mar 2007

  Program Administration Specialist
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  U.S. Department of Justice

  Mar 2007 - Oct 2007

  Contract Specialist
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  Federal Bureau of Prisons - Career Connections

  Oct 2007 - May 2008

  Contract Specialist
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  U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

  May 2008 - Nov 2012

  Contracting Officer

  Performed the full range of pre and post award procurement activities to include strategy development,market research, preparing solicitations, price/cost analysis, modifications, contract administration and closeout adhering to procurement statutes, regulations, and policies. Senior Advisor and dedicatedContracting Officer leading all acquisition activities for the USAJOBS program office.

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  U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  PMF Project Manager (Detailee)

  Graduate School USA’s Executive Potential Program (EPP) Detail

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Led and influenced the work of two (2) GS-13 specialists in the Office of Contracting, Customer Support Division (CSD), which is the only presence for the contracting office in the National Capital Region (NCR). Provided primary support to Enterprise Services Directorate (ESD) and Human Capital and Training (HCT) and oversaw support for the 12 program offices under my team. Temporary promotion to Division Chief in the Office of Contracting, Customer Support Division (CSD), which was the only presence for the contracting office in the National Capital Region (NCR). Led and influenced the work of seven (7) direct reports ranging from GS-12 to GS-14 where responsibility included providing support to all USCIS program offices and directorates, contracting teams in Vermont, the small business program, and the vendor community.

  • Business Operations Specialist (Team Lead)

    Nov 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Chief (Acting), Customer Support Division

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2019

  Provided subject matter expertise on acquisition strategy and procurement activities for OIT programs. Served as Program Manager and COR on support services contracts for OIT. Directed IPTs and weekly meetings as primary lead for three of OITs division, and backup for three divisions. Led Integrated Project Teams (IPT) in defining requirements, developing procurement strategies, and creating procurement documentation. Temporary Promotion to Program Support Branch supervising the work of ten (10) direct reports ranging from GS-9 to GS-14 where I was responsible for leading the workforce, acquisition and budget activities of the division to include completion of one hiring action, obligation and execution of new contract actions totaling over $7.2M, and execution of $20,217,462 in FY15 Q4

  • Business Operations Specialist (OIT)

    Jan 2015 - Aug 2019

  • Chief (Acting), Program Support Branch

    Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Oct 2021 - now

  Lead a team of federal staff and contractors who work with office leadership and divisions to advise OSI and external partners, analyze agency level programs and processes, prepare strategies, and lead project teams. Led and directed the COVID-19 Coordination Team (CCT) in responding to the evolving challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Represent leadership as a Designated Management Official (DMO) in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process. Led and motivated a team of employees detailed to the COVID-19 Coordination Team (CCT) responsible for coordinating the agency response to COVID-19, which required constant change affecting acquisition processes, as well as employee well-being. Resulted in moving the agency from a pandemic response to an endemic posture, successfully positioning the agency to endure future pandemics. Earned the FY23 Management Directorate Award for Exceptional Service (Team).

  • Chief, Program Management Office (PMO)

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Chief, COVID-19 Coordination Team (CCT)

    Oct 2021 - May 2023