1. TED TEKLE
SUMMARY:
 High Level Senior Contracts Professional with over 20 years’ experience in federal, state and
international contract/subcontract administration, procurement, pricing, and acquisition
support; featuring client and subcontractor management, as well as management of contracts
department staff.
 Experienced government and private sector contracts, finance and technology consultant.
 Contractual experience on both Commercial and Government programs. Management,
administration and negotiation experience on large, complex systems and services contracts
 Superb reputation for compliance management and negotiating skills on detailed and complex
contracts.
 A proven professional who is capable of assuming responsibility for multi-phase operations,
establish plans and strategies, and implement these plans to achieve projected results.
 Experienced in commercial and government procurement and contract management within
domestic and international markets.
EXPERTISE:
 Materials Management
 FFP, T&M, Cost +, IDIQ
 Purchase Audits
 Operation Management
 Government Contracts
 Service Agreements
 Requirements
Forecasting
 RFQ/RFP/IFB
 M/W/DBE Programs
 Inter-Agency Agreements
 Term Contracts
 Cost and Term
Negotiation
 Public Work Contracts
 Blanket Orders
 Recycled Material
Programs
 Budget Planning
 Lease Agreements
 Consultant Agreements
 P/L Responsibility
 Construction Management
 GWAC, GSA, and MOBIS
Schedules
 IT Procurement
 Architect/Engineer
Contracts
 FAR/DFAR/ITAR/HIPAA
Regulations
 Contract/Subcontract
Management
 Procurement System
Implementation
 Department Policy
Development
 Project Management
 Personnel and Resource
Management
 Proposal Management
 Contractor Management
 Staff Augmentation
 CPSR Systems Reviews
 Process Re-Engineering
 TPV Management
 DCAA and DCMA Audits
 Managed Service Projects
 IT/Telecom Contracts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oshkosh Corporation, Oshkosh, WI May 2015 - Till Date
Sr. Subcontracts/Contract Manager
Responsibilities:
 Ensures compliance with federal regulations, procurement policies and procedures.
 Maintains awareness of changes in government regulations and develops recommendations
regarding company policies and practices.
 Develops and maintains subcontract database and templates.
 Acts as primary contractual point of contact in dealing with subcontractors.
 Drafts and reviews agreements such as Subcontracts Agreements, Long Term Agreements, and
other legal documents.
 Provides advice and assistance in subcontracting matters to management, including matters
involving Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR).

2.  Provides leadership and guidance to procurement team and supports proposal efforts.
 Acts as liaison with Contract Administration, Purchasing, Pricing, Legal, and other functional
areas to ensure subcontract execution complies with customer requirements and migrate risks.
 coordinates the development of subcontract statements of work and subcontract requirements.
 Responsible for monitoring subcontractor performance, including the management of
deliverables, time schedules/milestones, and statement of work changes.
 Develops policies, procedures, and training for procurement personnel on best business
practices to be in compliance with FAR/DFARS and Public Law regulations.
 Acts in a project management role reviewing status of projects, developing metrics for tracking
progress, and communicate the results to management.
 Assesses project issues and helps to develop/implement countermeasures and resolutions.
 Prepares and supports subcontract negotiation, ensuring that the subcontract is in accordance
with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
National Government Services (short term contract) May 2014 - Feb 2015
Subcontracts Manager
Responsibilities:
 Managing a team of seven Sub contracts administrators.
 Draft agreements in conjunction with Contracts department
 Negotiate terms and conditions, price, quality and delivery for complex purchasing contracts;
approve and/or redraft contract clauses, including flow-downs
 Identify and rectify areas of financial and/or contractual exposure
 Monitor and control requisitioning and ordering of goods and services based on approved
purchasing authority levels and budgets. Prepare and negotiate NDAs and teaming agreements.
 Prepare subcontractor analysis documentation required to support proposal.
 Advises Principal Investigators and researchers regarding information required to complete
subcontract, understanding contract types, subcontract terms and conditions, drafting Statements
of Work (SOWs), selecting vendors and other necessary information in order to perform the
subcontract function.
 Drafts and issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to obtain competition to ensure that Federal
requirements, prime contract provisions, and the Company best interests are met.
 Reviews, edits and/or develops statement of work to ensure required services for projects to
implement medical task from the Government.
 Partners with Capture and account teams to facilitate negotiations objectives and strategies.
 Act as a liaison to Legal, Corp. Sourcing, Capture and Sales to allow scalability and repeatability
of key vendors within the Public Sector.
 Develop a keen understanding of vendor capabilities to facilitate specific public sector solution
requirements at the Task Order level and build vendor portfolio to support Fair Opportunities.
 Develop Third Party Vendor (TPV) Deal Specific Teaming Agreements that include Operational
and Financial Flow down Integration from the Client facing SOW into the Vendor facing SOW.
 Perform price/cost analysis and file justification and documentation in accordance with Foundation
policies and procedures and FAR/DFAR regulations.
 Administer Major IT professional service procurement.
 Ensure compliance with company and governmental purchasing policies and requirements,
including, but not limited to FAR/DFARS, Procurement Integrity, the Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act (FCPA), foreign anti-bribery laws, and import/export regulations
 Assure full compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
 Manage and mentor assigned subordinate Contract personnel.

3.  Identify cost saving initiatives and implement process improvements tohelp streamline the interface
with operations.
DynCorp International CSO, Fort Worth, TX, Kandahar Afghanistan Jan 2012 - May 2014
Senior Contract / Supplier Manager Lead
Responsibilities:
 Revised and prepared subcontract documents ensured if they contained the appropriate FAR
Clauses and/or flow downs from the prime contract. Responsible for all subcontracts activities in
three US Bases in Kandahar region. Traveled to the entire sites supported sir. Site manager as
needed. Experience assisting in preparing analyzing and resolving EOT claims.
 Overall managed and executed LOGCAP IV Supplier Management functions worked with all our
subcontractors making sure all our sub-agreements were in full compliance with our Statement of
Works and our Mission.
 Responsible for IT equipment and maintenance support agreement with Dell & HP suppliers
including DSW for all purchased IT equipment.
 Skills and abilities that support cross-functional team management and development of large and
diverse teams of professionals.
 Experience in an independent role managing multi-vendor situations strongly preferred.
 Highly motivated, self-driven individual who can operate independently and take accountability for
the function. Ability to define, optimize and manage operational processes and take accountability
for committed performance and results.
 Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and an effective personality to manage change
and drive results both internally and with external vendors.
 High attention to detail and quality consciousness in all deliverables.
 Performs pre-award, award, administration and closeout of subcontract or purchase order actions
in accordance with Chugach Acquisition Policy and Procedures. Dafts and negotiates Foundation
subcontracts agreements and modifications in compliance with Federal contract requirements and
Foundation policies and procedures.
 Maintains organized, well-documented and CPSR compliant files.
 Obtains or provides certifications, clearances, approvals, and documentation required for all
subcontracts and subcontract modifications.
 Cost and Price analysis experience with domestic and international suppliers.
 Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills including working in an
international, multi-cultural environment. Responsible for compliant with 49 CFR 19.40-19.48, with
exception of 19.44 (b), as well as various FRA Grant requirements, FAR Part 31, and DOL Davis
Bacon requirements. Experience with (OEM, MMS, HW, or SW) service agreements.
 Subject Matter Expert (SME) covering all aspects of the program, tracked, and enforced all
contractor requirements, Performance Work Statements (PWS), statement of work and logistical
issues
ICF International Fairfax, VA Mar 2011 - Feb 2012
Contract / Subcontracts Manager
Responsibilities:
 Managed contracts to support various federal & civilian agencies, such as USAID.
 Regarding payment, program management and engineering, regarding the technical control of
Subcontract.
 Negotiated change orders and other commercial matters through closeouts.
 Led, trained, mentored and provided clear direction to subordinates.
 Responsible for IT equipment supplies and Software License agreements and IT maintenance
agreements to support all the Technology upgrade requirements.
 Monitor subcontractor performance and initiate corrective action if performance falters; execute
contract modifications in response to changing requirements; and perform close-out activities

4.  Provide advice and support to Program Managers and Cost Estimators in developing proposals,
including developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
 Cost and Price analysis experience with domestic and international suppliers.
 Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills including working in an
international, multi-cultural environment.
 Drafts and negotiates Foundation subcontracts agreements and modifications in compliance with
Federal contract requirements and Foundation policies and procedures.
 Maintains organized, well-documented and CPSR compliant files.
 Obtains or provides certifications, clearances, approvals, and documentation required for all
subcontracts and subcontract modifications.
 Monitors subcontractor performance, including progress, financials, and subcontract deliverables.
 Reviews, approves and processes subcontractor invoices for payment ensuring subcontracts costs
are allocable, allowable, and reasonable and in accordance with subcontract terms and conditions.
PAE (a Lockheed Martin Company) Arlington, VA, Djibouti, East Africa Dec 2009 - Mar 2011
Contract Manager
Responsibilities:
 Served as a prime contract administrator and has directed interface with Government
administration personnel, provided contract administration support with the Government personnel
assigned to Defense Contract Management Agency for the site – International. Managed the DJ
BOS contract planning, organized, coordinated and evaluated contract actions in supporting the
site Construction Projects for the Navy, a project worth 80 million.
 Ensured compliance with CPSR and Lockheed Corporate policies and procedures.
 Deliver professional and consistent work product in conformance with internal audit, legal and
internal department control reporting.
 Responsible handling all contractual, legal and commercial issues related to subcontracts and
with lower tier mechanical or electro-mechanical components subcontracts.
 Knowledge of FAR Part 44 requirements. Responsible for being compliant with 49 CFR 19.40 -
19.48, with exception of 19.44 (b), as well as various FRA Grant requirements, FAR Part 31, and
DOL Davis Bacon requirements.
 Experience assisting in preparing analyzing and resolving EOT claims.
 Experience in construction and/or security-related U.S. Government projects.
 Program management skills to control scope, cost, and schedule while maintaining compliance and
thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR & DFAR), Defense Federal
Acquisition.
 Responsible assisting in administering contracts and other agreements to ensure compliance with
liable terms and conditions (FIDIC).
 Led, trained, mentored and provided clear direction to subordinates.
 Clear understanding of suppliers, customers, the Company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
and threats and aggressively address issues. Ability to conduct thorough request for proposal
(RFP) analysis for effective evaluation of suppliers’ competitiveness.
 Demonstrated analytical ability to process supplier performance and cost data, market intelligence
to develop and implement action plans which drive supplier performance and cost improvement.
URS Corporation Gaithersburg, MD Feb 2006 - Dec 2009
Senior Subcontracts & Procurement Manager
Responsibilities:
 Managed $900 million of prime contracts and over 80 subcontractors.
 Managed contracts and supported various federal agencies, such as FEMA.
 Provide advice and support to Program Managers and Cost Estimators in developing proposals,
including developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)

5.  Conduct process reviews of procurement business systems to assess control effectiveness and
provide recommendations to management for continuous process improvements.
 Serve as authority on compliance requirements to Procurement operations management. Train
new compliance staff, as required.
 Skills and abilities that support cross-functional team management and development of large and
diverse teams of professionals.
 Experience in an independent role managing multi-vendor situations strongly preferred.
 Highly motivated, self-driven individual who can operate independently and take accountability for
the function.
 Ability to define, optimize and manage operational processes and take accountability for committed
performance and results.
 Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and an effective personality to manage change
and drive results both internally and with external vendors.
 High attention to detail and quality consciousness in all deliverables.
 Audit of packages for compliance.
 Review and keeping up on regulatory changes impacting compliance.
 Communication to Dept. on such changes and impact.
 Template updates for current regulations/improvements/efficiency.
 Provide advice and support in developing Statements of Work (SOW); source selection criteria
and performing source selections
 Provide guidance on financial and contractual matters pertaining to contracts
 Independently conceive of and lead special projects and process improvement activities with
organization-wide impact.
 Draft agreements in conjunction with Contracts department
KBR Overseas Operations in the Middle East Feb 2003 - Jan 2006
Senior Subcontracts Administrator/Manager
Responsibilities:
 Negotiated and coordinated additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts with overseas
suppliers.
 Prepared RFP’s, reviewed requests for proposals and identified risks and contractual terms not
conforming to Company policy.
 Experience assisting in administering contracts, subcontracts and other agreements to ensure
compliance with liable terms and conditions (FIDIC).
 Responsible for compliant with 49 CFR 19.40-19.48, with exception of 19.44 (b), as well as various
FRA Grant requirements, FAR Part 31, and DOL Davis Bacon requirements.
 Negotiated the more difficult, complex, or sensitive issues with clients.
 Experience assisting in preparing analyzing and resolving EOT claims.
 Led, trained, mentored and provided clear direction to subordinates.
 Experience handling contractual, legal, and commercial issues related to subcontracts and with
lower tier mechanical or electro-mechanical components subcontracts.
 Performed other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
 Knowledge of international business management and International Traffic in Arms Regulations
(ITAR).
Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications, Bethesda, MD Jan 1996 - Jan 2002
Senior Subcontracts Administrator
Responsibilities:
 Managed contract progress and processed close outs and generated proposals (RFI or RFP).
 Identify and realize cost savings, customer service and process opportunities.
 Ensure team compliance to sourcing policies and procedures.
 Experience with (OEM, MMS, HW, or SW) service agreements.

6.  Responsible for Planet 1 IT project sourcing requirements.
 Monitor the industry and bring strong business practices to the company to improve overall
 Administered long-term key contracts supported cutting-edge space communication technology
services and wrote proposals (RFI or RFP).
Harmon JBL Industries, Canoga Park, CA Mar 1993 - Nov 1996
Strategic Sourcing & Operation Manager
Responsibilities:
 Managed a team of three team members.
 Conduct extensive vendor risk assessment including a summarization of financials and
presentation of recommendations to business unit and corporate sourcing including audited
financials to include a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement or audited Tax
Returns.
 Experienced in MRO mechanical or electro-mechanical components procurement and other
indirect materials supporting project demand in offsite and on site customer support.
 Experience with (OEM, MMS, HW, or SW) service agreements.
 Responsible for reducing cost, out sourcing and negotiation. Responsible for cradle to grave
Procurement including just-in time delivery set-up for manufacturing activities.
TRW Space & Defense Division, Redondo Beach, CA Jul 1988 - Jan 1993
Buyer
Responsibilities:
 Negotiated and purchased highly specialized electronic parts for space program use.
 Defenetized purchase orders
 Experienced in MRO mechanical or electro-mechanical components procurement and other
indirect materials supporting project demand in offsite and on site customer support.
 Identify and realize cost savings, customer service and process opportunities.
 Ensure team compliance to sourcing policies and procedures.
 Monitor the industry and bring strong business practices to the company to improve overall
 Attending program review meetings with all the production team to make sure items are procured
within budget and meet required schedule and quality.
EDUCATION:
 University of Maryland Graduate School College Park, MD, June 2003
MS, Contract Management
 Suffolk University School of Management Boston, MA, June 1988
BS, Business Management
Minor in Marketing & Accounting
KEY SKILLS:
 Deltek Cost Point, PeopleSoft Procurement Software, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, MS Access.