1. David Margison, DTRA CTR SME
David Margison is a proven leader and significant
contributor to sustainable systems design, strategic
planning and implementation for DTRA BTRIC
and CTRIC projects in multiple countries. He is a
strategic thinker with a proven capacity to think
broadly and strategically about an industry and
then apply fresh concepts to the company; he is a
cross-divisional champion who creates synergetic solutions that meet the
needs of key clients. He also has a proven track record in gaining
stakeholder buy-in and active participation in these projects.
Knowledge and Skills
In addition to Mr. Margison’s in-depth knowledge of DTRA’s CTR
Program he fully understands the international Global Health and
Security donor landscape and has experience with relevant international
agencies including CDC BioSurveillance, epidemiology, analytics, and
bioinformatics programs; USDA Plum Island and APHIS; and the
programs and practices of WRAIR and the USAMRIID; the Millennium
Challenge Corporation (MCC), WHO Global Disease Surveillance
programs, FAO/OIE Livestock Disease Surveillance programs, Canadian
Global Partnerships Program (GPP), UK Infectious Disease programs,
International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) programs, Nuclear
Threat Initiative (NTI) Global Health Programs, and World Bank related
programs.
Mr. Margison’s Capture and Proposal Management experience includes
managing proposal teams and all activities in the proposal process of
large, complex federal government bids from RFP/I/Q release to contract
award. He coordinated proposal efforts across URS/AECOM SBUs, teaming partners, subcontractors, contracts, legal,
tax, procurement, cost estimating, technical writers/SMEs, HR, and BD procedural compliance while ensuring
proposals are in accordance with FARs. He researched, developed, and delivered multi-divisional, multi-company
responses to USG Requests for Information (RFIs). Mr. Margison has contributed to dozens of BTRIC and CTRIC
TORPs responses with a proven track record of winning and executing new business.
He also has up-to-date knowledge and experience with Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) within the DoD
Acquisition Lifecycle framework (he completed the DoD Systems Acquisition Management & Systems Engineering,
EVMS, Defense Acquisition University, 2009
Mr. Margison has in-depth experience and knowledge of management
practices using IT. He spearheaded the review of 300+ cross-divisional
policies and harmonized them into 145 Project Execution Procedures
(PXPs) tailored for DTRA CTR contracts. He has led project-specific
adaptations of these PXPs for all URS overseas projects and has created
secure project portals as well as operations handbooks and trainings. In
March 2015 Mr. Margison completed an in-depth review, revision, and
harmonization of legacy AGS/AECOM procedures with URSFSII PXPs.
He is an inventor (provisional patent pending) of the DetectIT Mobile
BioDetector: a Field Deployable Solution for Rapidly Detecting Diseases and Transmitting Standardized (HL7)
Results in Real-Time. This project is essentially a mobile point-of-care system for limited resource settings and
highlights his core competencies: innovation, technical know-how, and bold leadership.
HIGHLIGHTS
 12 years’ experience dedicated to serving
DTRA’s CTR Program for URS/AECOM
and Black & Veatch
 Worked under the direct supervision of
John Sartorius (URS/AECOM) on all DTRA
Capture & Proposal efforts (dominated
CTRIC II)
 Won AECOM Pyramid Award in 2013 for
Innovation and Excellence in Business
Development
 Technical Writer on CTRIC II ID/IQ for
URS/AECOM (WON)
 Technical Lead on BTRIC ID/IQ for
URS/AECOM (WON)
 Technical Lead on BTRIC & CTRIC TORP
Capture & Proposal Teams for
URS/AECOM (WON 10+ TOs)
 7 years on-the-ground project execution
experience on a range of CTR projects
(CTRIC and BTRIC) in Russia/FSU
 Led design, development &
implementation of DTRA’s EIDSS &
PACS throughout Russia/FSU (now
deployed to 9+ countries), which led to B&V
winning a Sole Source Contract worth over
$100M and employing 100+ FTEs currently.
 Known to DTRA / A&AS decision makers
“David’s proposal-writing and technical
writing skills have also been repeatedly
recognized by the company, most recently in
June 2013, when an IT process integration
and improvement team he created and led
was recognized as a “Pyramid Award”
winner in a company-wide competition for
excellence in business development.”
John Sartorius, VP International
Operations, URS Global Security Group

2. Mr. Margison’s formal education includes:
 University of Victoria: Deans’ Entrance Scholarship for top student, Computer Science, 1992
 Marymount University, Cyber Security Program (2014)
 Project Management Professional (PMP) – in progress
 DoD Systems Acquisition Management & Systems Engineering, Defense Acquisition University, 2009
 Peace, Conflict, & Development, United Nations University for Peace in Costa Rica, 2008
 Russian as a Foreign Language, Linden & Denz, 2007
 Leadership Victoria (by invitation), Grad 2003
 St. Michaels School: Provincial Scholarship, 1988
 Recognized in 1986 as one of the top 14 young scientists across Canada and was awarded the Canadian
Award of Excellence.
Experience
As a Software Development Manager for Black & Veatch Corporation
from 2004 to 2007, Mr. Margison led the design, development and
implementation of DTRA’s Electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance
System (EIDSS) throughout Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and
Russia. In 2004 he was directed by DTRA to design, develop, and
implement a specialty security system for pathogen repositories in
Russia/FSU. Mr. Margison used a systems engineering approach that
resulted in a one-of-a-kind solution – the Pathogen Asset Control
System (PACS). His collaborative approach and ability to manage
multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams were keys to success due to the
diversity of stakeholders – from 65+ year old institute personnel in
aging labs to forward-leaning security specialists within the US DoD.
Mr. Margison collaborated with foreign ministries, institute officials,
US collaborators (in particular CDC) and other global experts
developing EIDSS. He also traveled throughout Central Asia and Russia conducting consultations to create a common
ground, built consensus, and a shared vision. He is a gifted and accomplished communicator with the ability to simplify
complex technical issues into terms easily understood by a diverse audience. Mr. Margison’s efforts resulted in Black
& Veatch winning a Sole Source Contract in 2006 worth over $100M and employing 100+ FTEs currently.
As a key member of the URS/AECOM CTR team between 2007 and 2016, Mr. Margison contributed to virtually all
BTRIC & CTRIC ID/IQ, RFI and TORP capture and proposal responses, provided operational support as DpM or
Project Engineer as required, was responsible for supporting all CIT aspects of CTRIC/BTRIC projects overseas and
for Quality Management Systems for DTRA projects. He designed and developed the URS mobile bioDetector
solution – aimed at filling a gap in US biosurveillance capabilities. He performed in-country assessment trips for all
BTRIC proposals, gaining valuable insights into CTR programmatic challenges and lessons learned. His seven years
on-the-ground CTR experience combined with his up-to-date knowledge of the international Global Health & Security
programs will be of considerable value in successfully winning and
implementing CTRIC III projects in any foreign country.
Specifically, Mr. Margison was a Technical Writer on CTRIC II ID/IQ for
URS/AECOM (WON), Technical Lead on BTRIC ID/IQ for URS/AECOM
(WON), Technical Lead on BTRIC & CTRIC TORP Capture & Proposal
Teams for URS/AECOM (WON 10+ TOs), and he is known to DTRA / A&AS
decision makers. Mr. Margison’s contributions were recognized in 2013 with
a URS/AECOM Pyramid Award for Innovation and Excellence in Business
Development.
Contact: david@mygoodhelper.com or 703-357-8528
I have personally worked with David on multiple
capture and proposal efforts and find him an
excellent researcher, a strong writer, and a person
with a solid business sense of what will “sell” and
what won’t. David’s knowledge of URS and our
processes is invaluable when we look at proposal
requirements and how we can add discriminators
via our breadth of capabilities. Coupled with his
ability to take disparate URS capabilities and then
weave them into an innovative concept or solution
that matches the customer’s requirement is a skill
not easily found or taught.
Dave Sawczuk, BD Director, URS Global
Security Group
“He is an excellent proposal leader and
team participant — he is both prolific and
responsive to specific requirements. He
has high energy and people skills and
can effectively coordinate short turn‐
around efforts. He also understands the
FAR and is able to address contracting,
legal, tax, procurement, cost‐estimating,
and technical writers to ensure
proposals are consistent with the FAR.”
Amie Hoeber, Senior Federal
Government Proposal Consultant