Chris Stafford

About Chris Stafford

Experienced acquisitions professional with proficient leadership and interpersonal skills. Expertise in Procurements, Acquisitions, Government, Federal, and DoD Contracting and Program/Project Management. Possesses a depth of knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEARS). Experience includes leading diverse teams, program management, procuring and managing contracts in commodities, services, and construction, ownership of training programs, and management of tasks that are bound by key deadlines. Highly experienced in communicating with customers, executive leadership, business partners, and contractors. As well as leading innovation projects involving logistics, renovation, and space enhancement. Active Secret Clearance.

Experience

1. Principal Specialist, Contracts

   RTX

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Raytheon- Naval Power Strategic Business Unit - Naval Systems and Sustainment - AEGIS Production Naval Power provides the U.S. and its global allies in the maritime domain with sensors, command and control, and precision weapon solutions to protect allied ships and sailors around the world.

Education

• Full Sail University

  Digital Cinematography

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associates, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

• Community College of the Air Force

  Public Health Technology, Public Health

  2016 — 2017

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Masters, Business Administration and Management, General

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration in Industrial Organizational Psychology

  2018 — 2020

• St. Charles Community College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.)

  2014 — 2016