John Clement

Experience

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  General Dynamics

  Oct 1984 - Oct 1994

  Contract Negotiator

  Developed, marketed, negotiated, and managed many high value space launch vehicle production contracts, numerous innovative & flexible satellite integration and development contracts, and major Subcontracts with the U.S. Government and Prime Contractors. Experienced in all aspects of the contract/subcontract acquisition process, with extensive knowledge of federal regulations (e.g. FAR/DFARS), the spectrum of agency specific guidance and regulations, and all contract types.

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  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

  Oct 1994 - Mar 2002

  Manager of Contracts & Pricing

  Established and staffed new Contracts & Pricing Departments at General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). Drafted and published all policies and procedures governing same, within GA-ASI, as the senior legal, contracts, pricing and regulatory compliance official. Developed, marketed, negotiated and managed a multitude of contracts, agreements, leases, and licenses. Prepared, reviewed and approved all legal documents. Served as empowered official responsible for all AECA, ITAR/EAR licensing actions with both the U.S. State Department and Commerce Department. Developed, implemented and controlled all regulatory compliance and intellectual property protection strategies. Developed and implemented all ISO quality procedure elements pertaining to customer interaction, contract review and business practices. Led numerous policy, programmatic and business development efforts domestically and across the globe. Monitored all U.S. government legislative and agency actions, regulatory changes and legal opinions. Supervised all Contracts & Pricing staff relative to all contractual, legal, export and proposal efforts. Contributed extensively to the overall growth and success of the Predator® Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) program. Show less

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  AP Labs, Inc.

  Apr 2002 - Mar 2003

  Director of Contracts

  Solely responsible, both domestically and internationally, for all contractual, legal, export, and compliance activities for small specialized, ruggedized VME computer/electronics manufacturer with maquiladora affiliate. Initiated strategic implementation of proven, regulatory compliant policies & procedures for pursuing business opportunities in burgeoning regulated governmental/defense market as well as existing commercial/competitive market. Developed, marketed, negotiated and managed first transition to regulated cost-based, sole-source negotiated procurement. Established proprietary rights to IR&D developed IP, enhancing IP portfolio. Initiated efforts to update ISO quality procedures, establish GSA schedules for commercial items and implement a U.S. Government approved estimating & pricing system. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems

  Mar 2003 - Dec 2007

  International Trade Compliance Manager

  Served as empowered official responsible for all AECA, ITAR/EAR licensing actions with both the U.S. State Department and Commerce Department. Responsible for oversight and approval of all imports/exports of ITAR/EAR controlled defense articles, technical data and defense services, either under approved licenses/agreements or by exemption (ITAR)/exception (EAR). Prepared, submitted, and facilitated requests for Department of State and Commerce Department licenses, technical assistance agreements, and manufacturing license agreements. Established and conducted all export/import compliance training for Unmanned Systems Division personnel. Show less

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  Booz Allen Hamilton

  Jul 2008 - Oct 2011

  Contracts Manager

  Responsible for developing, negotiating and managing numerous Navy (SPAWAR/SSC-PAC), Air Force and Marine Corps contracts and major subcontracts, including classified work regarding Information Assurance, Cyberspace Operations, Information Operations, Global Security, and Cryptologic Management. Responsible for preparing, negotiating and managing associated teaming and non-disclosure agreements with the U.S. Government and third parties. Successfully led classified proposal efforts resulting in over $750 million in new IDIQ/Task Order Awards from 2008 to present. Responsible for all contractual matters and customer interface from proposal submission to closeout, including approval of all purchase requisitions and risk authorizations. Show less

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  Capital Edge Consulting

  Oct 2011 - Feb 2013

  Senior Program Manager

  Spearheaded professional services to clients concerning government and commercial contracts, both domestic and international, from inception through closeout. I have developed and negotiated numerous U.S. Government and commercial contracts. I have developed and established comprehensive contract briefings, integrated with MMAS and delineating funding levels by CLIN/ACRN. This allowed clients to proactively manage program efforts and costs in accordance with contract requirements, provide complete and timely contract reporting and billing, and facilitated optimal program performance and improved financial performance. Provided supply chain management, continuous process improvement, change management, developed positive stakeholder relationships, oversaw government contract/subcontract and trade compliance operations, and provided training. Show less

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  Omni2Max Inc.

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Director of Contracts & Subcontracts

  Manage the Contracts department and all contractual actions and joint ventures for Omni2Max Inc., a small business provider of professional system engineering, logistics management, program management, C5ISR CRM and information assurance/information technology services Omni2Max is a fully qualified Navy validator.

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  INDUS Technology, Inc.

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  Senior Contracts, Subcontracts and Trade Compliance Administrator

  Negotiated and managed complex, multi-million-dollar agreements supporting the US Navy (SPAWAR/SSC-PAC). Led proposal efforts, developed initial pricing, and negotiated Government / Contractor site bid rates. Developed, reviewed, and negotiated numerous Teaming Agreements and Non- Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for partner companies. Managed Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case for PMW 740, with locations around the globe, and interfaced with DDTC concerning applicable licenses and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA). Conducted surveillance of trade compliance operations, updated, or created applicable Policies & Procedures and trained personnel regarding ITAR/EAR laws and regulations pertaining to trade compliance. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2021

  Sr. Contracts Manager

  Successfully negotiated and managed numerous, complex Firm, Fixed-Price, Incentive and Cost-Plus contracts and subcontracts pertaining to THAAD, AARGM, Global Hawk, and state of the art Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) technology for Hypersonic platforms and manufacturing contracts/programs for both the Space Components Business Unit and COI Ceramics, Inc. JV, from initiation through closeout.

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  Hill International, Inc. - Seconded to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  Contract Manager

  Reporting to VTA’s Chief Procurement Officer, led a team consisting of Contracts, Legal and Program Management staff developing the Contract Package 1 solicitations for Design and Integration of Systems on the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension - the largest public infrastructure project in the history of Silicon Valley. Managed the Request for Qualifications process including drafting applicable terms and conditions for this $500M Design-Build Procurement. Coordinated evaluation and scoring of the Statements of Qualifications, Contractor Team Interviews, and down-selection of the short-listed teams to respond to the resulting Request for Proposal (RFP). Led preparation and issuance of the preliminary RFP including developing Instructions to Proposers, defining the Systems Integration Approach, and establishing Evaluation Criteria in accordance with Federal Transit Administration and VTA Regulations. Work closely with VTA’s Office of Business Diversity Programs on local and regional diversity supplier outreach and promulgation of DBE Goals and program requirements. Show less

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  General Dynamics Information Technology

  Jan 2022 - now

  Contracts Administrator Senior Advisor