Douglass W. Shepherd Jr.

Experience

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  US Army

  Mar 1988 - Dec 2011

  Senior Level Non-Commissioned Officer (SGM)

  • Served in every level of leadership position within the Non-Commissioned Officer Program.• Integrated into all planning aspects of Combat Engineer operations including the implementation of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB).• Served in various locations globally leading and executing various combat engineer missions.• Served in various Combat Engineer units, Special Operations Units and Special Mission Units.• Supervised members of a team providing mobility, counter mobility, survivability and general engineering activities. Show less

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  A-T Solutions

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Served as the Program Manager for the Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG), which consists of over 100 personnel deployed global in support of DoD and the Joint Forces valued at over $65,000,000. • Managed all aspects of the program to include profit and loss, employee relations, administration, human resources, training, certification, travel, arming, deployment certification and budgets. • Managed profit and loss (P&L) and grew the program by over $6,000,000 in less than 7 months.• Coordinated with the Group staff on a regular basis and advised on policies and procedures related to the support of the contractual services. • Developed and interpreted a comprehensive analysis of reports to facilitate improvements and continuity within the organization.• Provided observation, analysis, training, and advisory support to Army and Joint Force units in order to enhance their capabilities to predict, mitigate, counter, and defeat asymmetric threats and methods.• Implemented critical thinking and adaptable methodologies to enhance the Asymmetric Warfare capabilities of the US Army at the global, strategic, operational and tactical levels throughout the full spectrum of conflicts.• Provided expertise, training, and education services in Asymmetric Warfare, operational and tactical TTPs, assistance in identification of asymmetric gaps and capabilities, logistics planning, information management (IM)/information technology (IT), weapon maintenance support and administrative support. Show less • Selected as the Company Employee of the Year for 2012.• Served as the Project Manager for the Asymmetric Integration Training Program, consisting of over 35 personnel and over $40M in program support to the National Training Center, Joint Training Center, and 29 Palms.• Additional responsibilities included managing the A-TS portfolio for the GSA Schedule Program which exceeded revenue in excess of $25,000,000 annually and included multiple service programs.• Responsible for analysis of policy, development, implementation, compliance, resource management and program oversight for all aspects of the associated programs as they apply to each service. • Coordinated with joint services and other government agencies to ensure compliance of policy and strategic oversight of the associated programs. • Provided insight, guidance and implementation of programs to support the Global War on Terrorism including expertise in explosives, C-IED training, Weapons Technical Intelligence training and Attack the Network training. • Planned work requirements and personnel needs based on existing or anticipated operational programs which effect budget, manpower, equipment and proper distribution of resources to meet or exceed the client requirements and expectations. • Conducted internal personnel administration and managerial tasks. Initiated personnel actions involved in recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, commendation, and disciplining of subordinates. • Assisted with market surveys and management studies to assist managers in achieving essential mission requirements with the most efficient use of resources. Show less

  • Program Manager

    Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
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  The O'Gara Group

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

  JIEDDO - JCITP BPA Program Manager

  • Served as the Program Manager for the General Services Administration (GSA) blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization's (JIEDDO) Joint Counter-IED Integration Training Program (JCITP) valued in excess of $408,000,000.• Responsible for the program management and support in the rapidly growing areas of Counter-IED (C-IED) training, training analysis support, institutionalization of lessons learned and short-term ad hoc training needs.• Responsible for all proposal development, contractual requirements, capture management for associated task orders in support of the JCITP BPA. Show less

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  Obsidian Solutions Group LLC

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2020

  • Served as a key member of the executive management team to develop and implement long-range goals and objectives that facilitate the financial and performance success of the organization. • Managed cross functional teams to minimize risk, maximize efficiency and profitability across the organization.• Used the Earned Value Management (EVM) process to manage cost and schedule of programs ensuring that all aspects of P&L were maximized for the organization and the customer. • Utilized data analytics to provide financial metrics and strategic metrics as a means to provide guidance and direction to the organization.• Guided and led the three company business units, providing strategic/business goals for accountability and achievement of company financial goals and customer satisfaction.• Oversaw and managed all proposal and acquisitions for the company resulting in the award of over $334M in contract awards. • Implemented and aligned process and resources to provide efficiencies and minimize risk across the organization.• Managed and oversaw the HR department ensuring employee satisfaction as well as solving customer relation issues providing high quality satisfied employees to support company efforts.• Worked across the organization to ensure compliance within our financial measures, HR directives, security requirements, and contractual compliance. These include DCAA/DCMA, FAR, JTR, DSS, OFCCP, DOL, DFAR and OSHA responsibilities. Show less • Served as the Corporate Program Manager for over 11 programs geographically dispersed valued in excess of $38,000,000 annually.• Analyzed and implemented policies, processes, regulations, and standard operating procedures that affect programs and projects and associated activities.• Administered, developed, implemented and maintained policies, regulations and procedures that affect specific programs/projects and all associated activities. • Managed complex, multi-track projects and programs to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality while maintaining a positive environment that promotes individual development and high-performance standards. • Managed the departmental functions across the organization including HR, Contracting, Security, IT, Operations and Proposal Development.• Planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated solutions requiring the application of advanced PM/organizational principles and uses an even wider range of qualitative and quantitative techniques.• Communicated/coordinated with the Executive Leadership and contractual Program Managers, Site Leads, Task Leads, key stakeholders, and subcontractor partners in support of the program/project execution.• Developed, directed and/or implemented total life cycle support functions that may involve activities such as planning, coordinating or evaluating all logistics actions required to support a specific program/project. Show less

  • VP Business Operations

    Nov 2017 - Apr 2020

  • Director of Operations/PMO Director

    Jul 2015 - Oct 2017
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  Shepherd Strategic Solutions LLC

  Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

  CEO
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  SkyBridge Tactical, LLC

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2023

  Contracts/Proposal Manager

  • Manages proposal development process from cradle to grave; to include• capture• Writes and leads technical, management, resume, and/or past• performance sections and volumes• Works as part of a collaborative team to clearly articulate solution and• strategy, approach to performing the work, experience, win themes, and• discriminators• Applies communication and interviewing skills to gather needed• information from internal and external personnel to support writing• activities• Acts as the subject matter expert on Federal Procurement, including FAR,• DFAR, CFR and PL compliance• Manages the administration of federal contracts and subcontracts.• Interacts/meets with customers to discuss both legal and business matters• Develops and execute negotiation strategies that minimize potential losses• and benefit the organization’s financial performance• Reviews contractual performance of both parties to ensure compliance with• terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution in the• contract• Leads and directs the development of compelling and compliant proposal• responses to RFPs, RFQs, Task Orders, RFIs, and Sources Sought Notices• Drives the strategic planning for the Company and directly work with Company• sector businesses to grow opportunities. • Responsible for meeting business objectives, increase market awareness, implement strategies, create sales and marketing plans, build, expand and grow revenue goals. Show less

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  Apex Leadership Group

  Apr 2022 - now

  CEO, Co-Owner

  APEX is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida with a satellite office in Sunrise Beach, Texas that leverages talent, skill, and experience; delivering essential services that specialize in Operational Support, Training and Readiness Support, and Professional Support Services for the military, law enforcement community, and private/commercial sector to meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations.

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  F3EA, Inc.

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2025

  Program Manager

  Provides Program Management Support for Antiterrorism/Navy Security Force (AT/NSF) instructor services required by the Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) for their training sites within the West Region. This training shall be conducted for Navy personnel, Government civilian personnel and contractors, and shall be performed at CENSECFOR Detachment (Det) San Diego, CA; CENSECFOR Detachment (Det) Pearl Harbor, HI; CENSECFOR Learning Site (LS) Bangor, WA; and CENSECFOR Learning Site (LS) Yokosuka, Japan. The contractor shall support CENSECFOR in the performance of instructional/training duties at these training locations by providing instructor personnel who possess the requisite qualifications, expertise, and skill to deliver the respective courses of instruction. Show less