Ken Chapnick

Experience

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  Kearfott Guidance & Navigation

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1995

  Sr. Staff Administrator

  Personally responsible for the negotiation and management of multi-million dollar complex contracts for company's largest customer (U.S. Navy, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Trident Program) valued at 1/3 of the total annual business. Total value of open contracts managed exceeded $500 Million. Contract types included: FFP, FPI, CPAF, CPIF, and CPFF. Assisted director by providing guidance to associates in day-to-day operations, terms and conditions reviews, computer and mainframe operations. Drafted and negotiated LTA for design, fabrication, and delivery of Inertial Reference Units to guarantee recovery of amortized start-up costs in event of termination.Of $2.5M in defective pricing allegations, obtained dismissal of seven of eight resulting in $35K payment. Provided research details and strategy guidance to legal and executive management regarding interest claims filed by DPRO concerning deficient cost reporting. Created contract management database, which resulted in increased visibility and effectiveness.Senior Contract Administrator, 1980 to 1982 and 1983 to 1990Responsible for insuring all customers inquires were fully detailed and answered while providing maximum protection for company. Conducted price and terms and conditions negotiations on Cost-Plus and Fixed-Price contracts.Sales Engineer, 1982 to 1983Assessed established accounts for current product usage and growth potential. Actualized 115% of first year million-dollar forecast in Los Angeles and surrounding territory.Resident Sales Representative, 1979 to 1980Liaison between sales engineers, customers and company regarding customer inquiry for pricing and technical information. Responsible for processing of customer purchase orders to internal sales orders. Show less

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  AlliedSignal

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Contracts Manager

  See L-3

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  L-3 Communications

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

  Contracts Manager

  Worked as a Manager of group of contract and export administrators in support of division goals and objectives for governmental and commercial customers. Contract types included: FFP, CPAF, CPIF, CPFF and T&M. Mentored and provided guidance to department directs to insure both corporate and associate growth as well as providing contractual and business guidance to division management. Proposed and negotiated the MFCS and IPADS Programs which represented the two largest and most important new technologies wins for the division. Reorganized and streamlined processes due to department downsizing with no impact to support of division.Drafted, reviewed, and signature of agreements (NDA, Teaming, Contracts, etc.). Member of patent council, merger and acquisition council. Key contributor of divestiture and acquisition teams responsible for contractual due diligence, review of various sale agreements and coordination with corporate, house and outside counsel. Core member of team charged with implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Designed and implemented new processes and reports for division. Empowered Official for Export Control. Coordinated export activities for division. Prepared licenses and DFOISR requests. Worked closely with Washington Operations for proper export control. Show less

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  BAE Systems

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Contracts Manager

  Worked as a Manager with staff of contract mangers and administrators supporting four Program Directors for ongoing and new business contracts and pursuits. Contract types included: FFP, CPAF, CPFF, ID/IQ, and T&M. Support New Business Development in pursuit of large complex systems and programs. Provided sound contractual and business guidance to Business Development and Program Managers/Directors to insure profitability and compliance with governmental and company policies. Also was a member of team to strengthen and streamline proposal process. Show less

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  The Conti Group

  Nov 2006 - Apr 2012

  Sr. Contracts Manager / Ethics Officer

  Manage and support contracts, subcontracts and procurement. Draft, negotiate and finalize contractual terms and conditions and agreements (e.g. NDA, Teaming, JV) for both government and commercial contracts. Depth of knowledge of government procurement including FAR/DFAR. Serves as Ethics Officer.

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  KCC: Ken Chapnick Consulting

  Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

  Contracts/Subcontracts/Ethics Professional

  Supportied a mid-size aerospace and defense company in several skillset areas detailed below:• Draft and negotiate contractual (contract, subcontract, purchase order) terms and conditions • Draft and negotiate agreements (NDA, Teaming, JV, etc) • Provide contractual (non-legal) guidance• Export Matters

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  AAI Corporation, d/b/a Textron Systems

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2016

  Contracts Manager

  Proactively manage contracts for various programs within the Electronics Systems business of Textron Systems. Responsible for all aspects of contract management throughout the contracting process, from pre-proposal activities through contract close-out.

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  Semi Retired

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2022

  Semi Retired - Available for part time or short term efforts
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  Retired - Defense and Space

  Oct 2022 - now

  Retired