Kip Sheppard

About Kip Sheppard

Over thirty (30) years of successful operational and supervisory performance in acquisition management, providing best value awards, at fair market prices, on time, and in accordance with all applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. Highly experienced in working with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements such as the GSAR, VAAR, and SBA internal policy. My acquisition career experience includes construction, architectural/ engineering (A/E), custodial, facilities operation & maintenance (O&M), furniture, professional services, training, medical/prosthetic devices, health services and information technology. Career highlights: Received twenty-three (25) cash or performance awards. Graduated from two agencies’ premier leadership training programs - GSA Advanced Leadership Program (ALDP) 2008, Leadership VA (LVA) 2016 Contracting Officer for VA’s Hearing Aid contract selected as Best-in-Class by GSA’s Category Management initiative. Unlimited Warrants at GSA, VA, and SBA Acting SPE/HCA of the SBA during COVID19 Pandemic Response

Experience

1. Director of Acquisition Policy and Oversight at U s Small Business Administration

   U.S. Small Business Administration

   Jan 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Serves as Director of Acquisition Policy and Oversight. Holds the title of Head of Contracting Authority for SBA. Serves as the SBA Acquisition Career Manager (ACM) and manages workforce credentialing for the following FAC programs: Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer\'s Representative (FAC-COR), and Federal Acquisition Certification for Program/Project Manager (FAC-P/PM). Reviews employee applications for certification and recertification and makes determinations as to whether employees possess the requisite education and training to earn or maintain certification. Maintains currency with Federal acquisition-related statutes, proposed legislation, and Government-wide and Department-wide management initiatives related to the acquisition function and acquisition systems. Develops and implements training for the SBA acquisition workforce to ensure compliance with mandatory use policies for Government-wide certification system and other SBA- and government-wide training management solutions.

Education

• Colorado Christian University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  1991 — 1993