David Wilson

About David Wilson

ACHIEVING MISSION-CRITICAL RESULTS THROUGH DISCIPLINE IN THOUGHT AND ACTION I am an Award-winning Chief Procurement Officer and business unit leader leveraging operational expertise to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives across complex hundred-million-dollar and billion-dollar organizations. Throughout my career I have been highly skilled in building and inspiring teams to deliver on aggressive targets, transitioning the City of Atlanta’s procurement department from #27 to #1 nationally in key industry rankings, and reducing cost by triple digits for the US Air Force in multiple senior operations positions, winning “Air Force Team of the Year” and “Material Command Contingency Contracting Officer of the Year” awards. I have extensive experience in blending strategic vision, keen intellect, and outstanding interpersonal skills with creativity, resilience, exemplary leadership, and unwavering integrity to maximize impact and performance across key categories.I’m respected for being a transformational influence recognized for quickly prioritizing and executing high-yield initiatives through process improvement, contract management, and people development. Specialties include: Developing People | Leading Change | Driving Results | Leveraging Business Acumen | Building Coalitions and Successful Teams | Strategic Sourcing | Operations Management | E-Procurement | Contract Management | Employee Development | Risk Management | Business Strategy | Category Management | Supplier Relationships | Cross-Functional Teams | Performance Analytics | Strategic Planning | Supply Chain Management | Project Leadership | Change Management | Deal Negotiations | Process Improvements | Financial Management

Experience

1. Director - Contracts Branch Chief Contracting Officer

   United States Air Force

   Jan 2021 — Present · Suitland, MD, US

   Currently, spearheading and deploying deep expertise in procurement and acquisition oversight in streamlining and enhancing operating efficiencies and cost savings within complex enterprise settings. Currently direct timely administration and execution of contracts and acquisitions with 11 professionals for 37 US HQ Air Force agencies and departments to support personnel worldwide. Provide a full array of services, including acquisition planning, contract award, program and contract management, and closeout, for $500M portfolio procuring IT services, licenses and SaaS platforms. Continue to mentor, motivate, and coach top performers at all levels.

Education

• U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology

  Education with Industry, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

• Webster University

  MBA, Procurement & Acquisition

• U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology

  Logistics Executive Leadership Development Program

• Hammer and Company

  Certificate, Process Reengineering

• USAF Air Command and Staff College

  Squadron Officer School

• Howard University

  BBA, Accounting

Skills

• Procurement
• Team Leadership
• Government Procurement
• Security Clearance
• Command
• Change Management
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Military Operations
• Contract Management
• Compliance
• Customer Service
• Process Engineering
• Defense Contracting
• Mentoring
• Dod
• National Security
• Military
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Air Force
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• System Administration
• Public Speaking
• Budgets
• Government
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Policy
• Proposal Writing
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Force Protection
• Project Management
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Strategic Planning