Rodney Foust
Lead Material Project Manager (Active Secret Clearance) @Leidos
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Material Project Manager (Active Secret Clearance) @Leidos
Reston, VA, US
Lead Material Project Manager (Active Secret Clearance) for the U.S. Army’s AGUN modernization program, driving procurement execution, budget oversight, and supply chain readiness for mission-critical deployments. Act as a strategic liaison between engineering, procurement, and program leadership to align sourcing plans with technical requirements and program goals. Proactively resolve risks, streamline stakeholder coordination, and ensure timely material availability under strict compliance and budget constraints. Key Responsibilities:Serve as a core member of the AGUN Program Management team, collaborating with PMO leadership on procurement strategy and execution.Oversee material procurement lifecycle from requisition to goods receipt and ensure alignment with schedule, budget, and compliance requirements.Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including engineering, finance, operations, and procurement—to drive alignment with organizational goals.Key Accomplishments & Projects:Led material procurement for AGUN OY1, managing approximately 165 RIPs totaling $17.2M and achieving a 99.4% first-pass approval rate while ensuring funding accuracy, audit readiness, and effective coordination with COR, QA, and Finance, contributing to Leidos earning the full award fee for the AGUN program.•Lead Material Project Manager for the AGUN INC-1 program, overseeing 80+ hardware, software, and ILOM procurements in 2025 with a total contract value of $33.6M across multiple CONUS Army sites.•Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle (PRR/RIP creation, CHESS/RFQ pricing analysis, vendor selection, CLIN/LOA tracking), ensuring audit-ready documentation and on-time funding execution for $33.6M+ in acquisitions.•Coordinate with PMO, SE & I, finance, and warehouse teams to align technical requirements with supply-chain constraints, mitigating schedule and cost risk on a $33.6M portfolio of mission-critical lab, core network, and site-installation material.
EDUCATION
Wilmington University
Master of Science (M.S.), Transportation and Logistics
United States Army
Certificate , Unit Supply Specialist Course 551-92Y10
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Certificate 70 hours of training , PBUSE
ABOUT RODNEY FOUST
Driving digital modernization and procurement excellence for the U.S. Army\'s AGUN program. I specialize in streamlining supply chain operations, automating asset/license tracking, and accelerating procurement cycles through strategic vendor management and cross-functional collaboration. I’m a results-driven Material Project Manager with 19+ years of experience in supply chain operations, procurement strategy, and logistics optimization—currently leading procurement execution for the U.S. Army’s AGUN digital modernization program at Leidos.With an active Secret Clearance, I serve as a strategic liaison between engineering, procurement, and program leadership to ensure mission-critical materials are sourced, tracked, and delivered on time and within budget. My focus is on driving efficiency, enhancing stakeholder collaboration, and eliminating bottlenecks across the procurement lifecycle.What I bring to the table:Expert in full lifecycle procurement—requisition through delivery—with a sharp focus on compliance, cost control, and schedule alignmentProven leader in implementing process automation, reducing lead times, and executing vendor agreements that support large-scale government programsSkilled at transforming complex logistics workflows into actionable strategies that support rapid deployment and modernization effortsRecent Highlights:BPA Implementation: Spearheaded a $10M+ Blanket Purchase Agreement that cut procurement lead times by up to 50%ProVM Automation: Led adoption of automated license and asset tracking tools—now used across 90% of AGUN operationsProcurement Bottleneck Analysis: Built and led a reporting framework to identify and mitigate delays across TDL, RIP, and PO cyclesCross-Functional Leadership: Actively partner with engineering, finance, and supply teams to maintain readiness and streamline communicationLet’s connect if you’re interested in government procurement, logistics modernization, or strategic supply chain leadership.
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