Cornelius Gault

About Cornelius Gault

Detail-oriented Contracts Professional with 20 years of experience in Federal Contracting, Residential Real Estate, Commercial Logistics and Retail. A results-driven self-motivated team leader and individual contributor that has developed innovative solutions to evolving business issues. Operating in fast-paced environments as a leader of teams of direct reports ranging from 3-25 employees in various industry settings. Experience includes a diverse mix of industries served including: Professional Engineering and Scientific Services, Information Technology Services, Telecommunication Services and Equipment, Trucking and Delivery Logistics, and Merchandising. •An advocate for implementation of strategic solutions to promote increased efficiencies and drive sustainable change.•Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and adhere to project schedules including quick-tun and long-lead requirements.•Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong problem solving, and analytical skills.Areas of Expertise: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Contract Negotiations, Risk Mitigation and Management, Strategic & Operational Planning-Project Management & implementation, Business Development, People Leadership & Engagement, Vendor Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, Team Building, Business Process Management, Organizational Management- Financial Planning & AnalysisTechnical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, SharePoint, QuickBooks, Costpoint, Ivalua, JAMIS, Workday Financial

Experience

1. Director of Procurement

   The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

   Nov 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Directing a team of 4 Senior Managers as well as 10 Non-Management Procurement Professionals serving as cradle-to-grave subject matter experts on all procurement activities for both direct and indirect cost centers.•Providing institutional guidance to Presidents of the Academies, and program staff regarding the administrative aspects of all procurement activity, including explanation and interpretation of terms and conditions, funding strategies, incumbency, the Academies’ policies and Federal policies.•Coordinating with the Office of General Counsel to develop and maintain a risk mitigation strategy that ensures compliance with legal and regulatory statutes and institutional policies, including corporate insurance requirements, risk transfer, and risk allocation.•Ensures compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Office of Management and Budget(OMB) Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Small Business Administration (SBA) and Defense Contract Management Association (DCMA) policies and procedures including Contractor Procurement System Reviews (CPSR) and audits.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Supply-Chain Management and Marketing

  1998 — 2003

Skills

• Customer Service
• Logistics
• Training
• Vendor Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Government Procurement
• Professional Services Contracting
• Contract Management
• Microsoft Office
• Business Process Improvement
• Management
• Leadership
• Government
• Subcontracts
• Earned Value Management
• Real Estate Transactions
• Far
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Pricing Analysis
• Procurement
• Real Estate Negotiating
• Project Planning
• Cpsr Compliance
• Far Regulations
• Real Estate Transaction Compliance
• Real Estate Marketing
• Real Estate Investment Consulting
• Material Purchasing
• Outlook
• Subcontracts Management
• Program Management
• Proposal Writing
• Government Contracting
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Negotiation