Career

From the Air Force to the VA to the contracting team he supports today, each role built on the last.

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January 2026 to present

Stafford Consulting Company (SCC)

Senior Contract Specialist

Contractor supporting VA Network Contracting Office 22. Long Beach, California.

Provides end-to-end contract support for VA healthcare acquisitions across VISN 22, covering pre-award documentation, post-award modifications, and contract closeout.

Leads onboarding as designated Team Trainer, bringing 8 newly assigned specialists to full proficiency in eCMS, IPPS, FPDS, and VistA and standardizing system practices across the team.
Executed 75 contract modifications implementing Executive Order 14398 requirements, exceeding the peer average by more than 30% while sustaining full FAR compliance.
Closed out 37 contracts and resolved 8 prior-year unliquidated obligations, clearing dormant files and strengthening audit readiness and the integrity of financial records.
Prepared complete pre-award packages that enabled the Contracting Officer to exercise 8 option-year renewals totaling $1,363,471 with no lapse in service.

A multi-storey building under construction with a tower crane

December 2011 to September 2022

Department of Veterans Affairs

Senior Contract Specialist (1102), GS-12

Network Contracting Office 22. Long Beach, California.

Directed cradle-to-grave acquisitions for construction, commodities, and services supporting VA healthcare facilities across VISN 22, with Level II warrant authority.

Managed high-value contracts, including a $22.5M EHRM Infrastructure Upgrade at VA Greater Los Angeles, a $9.2M EHRM Infrastructure Upgrade at VA Long Beach, and $8.9M in Historic Building Renovations at VA Northern Arizona.
Managed multiple contracts between $2M and $5M for Fisher House, HVAC retrofits, medical systems, and facility upgrades.
Applied FAR and VAAR policies to ensure compliance, fairness, and best-value determinations; prepared market research, justifications, and negotiation memoranda.
Served as Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR Level III) for complex construction projects.
Monitored contractor performance, resolved disputes, and approved modifications to keep project milestones and mission needs on track.
Used eCMS, FPDS, and IFCAP to manage the contract lifecycle, maintain audit readiness, and improve reporting accuracy.
Recognized for streamlining processes and mentoring peers, often taking on additional workload during personnel shortages.

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1980 to 2010

U.S. Air Force

Chief Master Sergeant (E9)

Multiple assignments worldwide. Worldwide.

Senior Advisor, Career Field Manager, Enlisted Manager, First Sergeant, and Superintendent across a 30-year career.

Served as Senior Advisor to Commanders and Chiefs of Staff, leading teams of up to 1,400 military and civilian personnel across operations, contracting, HR, and IT functions.
Directed multi-million-dollar procurement and resource management programs, including budget oversight exceeding $700K annually and execution of contingency contracts.
Conducted contract support, vendor negotiations, and acquisition planning for mission-critical projects.
Led organizational restructuring that aligned more than 250 personnel with Air Force-wide initiatives.
Coordinated Joint Operations Center activities with 10,000 service members from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Managed the Government Purchase Card program with zero audit discrepancies.
Mentored, trained, and retained top talent, reducing attrition by building career roadmaps for at-risk personnel.

Filling a senior acquisition role?

Harry is open to senior contracting and acquisition leadership positions where complex requirements need experienced, steady hands.

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