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Call for a quote. See Contact Us Resume: Lori A Ericson LORI A. ERICSON PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT Ensures rapid responses to changing market conditions, bringing companies, the necessary agility to compete effectively while staying secure I am a multi-dimensional leader with professional insight and high-caliber acumen honed from more than fifteen years of investigations, technical consulting, and proposal development. I have worked within an array of federal, state, local, and tribal agencies, beginning my career as a police officer/sergeant in Minneapolis, MN. I further developed my criminal justice career, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Political Intelligence and a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems. Together with my unique background in law enforcement and diverse government studies, I have acquired a deep knowledge of information sharing and knowledge management practices across multiple sectors. My investigative, law enforcement, and analytical backgrounds have provided unique depth and insight to my consulting and proposal work. My experience in federal contracting, and extensive understanding of rules of criminal procedure, rules of evidence, search and seizure, methods and patterns of crime, as well as interviewing subjects and witnesses has enabled me to better assess technical and business needs of simple or complex projects and analysis. My steady demeanor allows me to utilize my education and background to drive business improvements by influencing key stakeholders to ensure buy-in at all levels. I bring exceptional cross-functional leadership skills with expertise in the analytics required to architect complex solutions and then accurately and clearly communicate those solutions to key personnel. My ability to craft solutions with a team, or as an individual, has made me well-grounded and able to provide excellent analytics, investigations, program and proposal management, communications, and clear and concise writing. KEY STRENGTHS Creates function-to-function collaboration and shared accountability and authentic communication; Develops compelling proposal teams to deliver sound, accurate business solutions; Commands expertise in client-side transformation, change management, program and project management, business development, and account management; Leverages deep understanding of the keys to operating excellence as a driver of economic profit. SELECTED VALUE-OFFERED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Selected as one of four subject-matter experts to write the final DHS Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Concept of Operations (CONOPS); developed the concept and wrote the charter accepted as the DHS SAR Integrated Project Team (IPT); provided subject matter expertise for development of complex DHS proposal requiring SAR support. Designed, wrote, and developed DHS SAFETY Act Response for gas-detection products. Played a vital role in transforming the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) into a coherent national network and foundation of all secure nationwide information exchange, communications, and IT infrastructure. Developed significant and unique matrix for viewing and understanding information-sharing processes and knowledge-management practices among systems across DHS; developed and wrote complex proposals. Led a team of three analysts in managing the Investigative Support System project, which became the premiere information-sharing system and knowledge-management solution for Cass County, MN; managed, developed and won grants for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Deputy Prog Manager responsible for security of nationwide airport screener testing and assessment centers for the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA); participated in development of complex follow on proposal. Architected and led establishment of an information-sharing system for the Southern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri. PUBLICATIONS/PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS Engaged by constituent of the proposed Detroit River Area Information Sharing Alliance (DRAISA) team to study and address in a white paper cross-jurisdictional All Threats/All Crimes/All Hazards problems with Homeland Security implications with a view toward (1) identifying, defining, and resolving critical inter-agency social (i.e. “trust”) issues; (2) understanding the technologies and the administrative protocols currently supporting local information sharing, with the goal of creating significant near-term advancements; and (3) ultimately developing a superior cross-jurisdictional information-sharing paradigm to serve as a national benchmark. 08/2004, Law and Order Magazine, “Information Sharing for Law Enforcement: Ownership is Everything.” 03/2001, Panelist and speaker for the Conference on Testing for Information Assurance, Albuquerque, NM. Sponsored by Georgia Tech Test & Evaluation Research and Education Center (TEREC). November 2001, Panelist and speaker for seminar in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Canadian-American Business Council, addressing corporate and information security issues since September 11, 2001. May 21, 1999, Awarded Outstanding Project in the Public Interest from the New Century College at George Mason University for Senior Thesis: “The Utility of NBC Weapons in the Post-Cold War Era: An Assessment.” 11/1997, cited in “The Next Unabomber,” U.S. News and World Report. EDUCATION • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Master of Science, Computer Information Systems - University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Arts, Political Intelligence - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Associate of Arts, Law Enforcement - Alexandra Technical Institute, Alexandria, MN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE InterAmerica Analytics (IAA), Philomont, VA – 2005-present CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PROPOSAL/GRANT MANAGEMENT Directed the performance of a select team of cross-functional personnel in the execution of diverse project contracts. Assured Shipley methodologies, in-house tools, cost analysis, and pricing models were adjusted to the nuances of each project and followed throughout project lifecycle. Spearheaded win themes and value propositions in conjunction with SWOT analysis to align corporate positioning with targeted strategies. Maintained team meetings and regular review cycles to ensure progress, including editing of documentation, and issue and conflict resolution management. Tailored approach to unique needs of each proposal/grant by adjusting roles as needed. Assured common vision for each project; established clear lines of authority; coordinated closely with the capture manager for insight and vision into each effort. PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT/COORDINATION/COMPLIANCE/EDITING/WRITING THOMAS & HERBERT CONSULTING, LLC, (T&H) LAUREL, MD (10/2021 – PRESENT) Provide proposal management, coordination, compliance, matrices development, editing and writing. PROJECTS: RFQ: Writing/Editing/Coordinating: Financial Management Support BPA, Department of the Treasury, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) (solicitation: 2031JW22Q00046) Provide Past Performance as it relates to five task areas from the OCC. Provide technical writeups indicating how the Past Performance will provide the team with capabilities required in the RFQ. RFP: Writing/Editing/Coordinating: Chief Information Officer – Solutions and Partners (IO-SP4) Government Wide Acquisitions Contract (GWAC) (solicitation: 75N98121R00001) Provide self-scoring Past Performance examples through the new iNsight system; Provide detailed Past Performance assessments and associated work to be performed writeups aligned with ten RFP task areas. RFP: Proposal Management/Coordination: Veterans Administration, Business Architecture, Health Architecture Modernization (solicitation: 36C77622R0013) Provided technical reports and an approach to support the VA in each section: Technical Capability, Key Personnel, Staffing Strategy, Project Management, Quality of Service. RFP: Proposal Management/Coordination: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. (solicitation: HM157521R0014) The overall objective of GEO-SPI is to provide access to industry capabilities that enhance GEOINT mission operations for NGA and enterprise partner needs for GEOINT support in 2021 and beyond. This contract focuses on the services that underpin the creation and delivery of GEOINT to support Critical Mission functions. RFQ, RFC (clarification): Writing/Editing: Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Risk and Internal Controls Support Services (solicitation: 50310221Q0037) Wrote/edited answers to the SEC's Request for Clarifications and Conversation Questions of the initial T&H response to Risk and Internal Controls Support Services Blanket Purchase Agreement, Request for Quote. PROPOSAL WRITING/COMPLIANCE/EDITING (2019-PRESENT) JOY FAUNCE ASSOCIATES, ALEXANDRIA, VA Provide writing, editing, and compliance reviews to numerous proposal efforts for federal clients. PROPOSAL MANAGER, BITSYS (2010) PROJECT: CLASSIFIED IDIQ, MULTIFACETED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Generated a compartmentalized cross-reference matrix of work to be performed by incorporating the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in each relevant RFP section in order to develop writing templates. PROPOSAL MANAGER, BITSYS (2010) PROJECT: CLASSIFIED IDIQ REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Structured meetings and schedules as well as produced a compliance and responsiveness matrix and checklist to maintain on-time delivery of multiple task orders. Innovated the proposal process strategy and contributed to proposal themes and storyboarding. Interfaced with Subject Matter Experts (SME)s, writers, graphics, and editors on proposal documents in regard to accuracy, consistency and compliance. SECTION MANAGER/PROGRAM MANAGER, RELIASOURCE (2009) PROJECT: DHS INFORMATION SHARING/COLLABORATION SUPPORT SERVICES (ISAC) PROPOSAL Designed outlines, storyboards, proposal themes, messages, and capture strategies, while evaluating differentiators and discriminators and aiding analysis and writing through the introduction of Shipley methodologies. Interfaced with SMEs, writers and editors as part of the pink and red teams, and led the overall collation of participant resumes, qualifications, bio statements, and other materials. GRANT MANAGER, LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE (2009) PROJECT: US Department of Justice (DoJ) (2009) Managed renewal grant for DOJ, Office on Violence against Women, Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program. Managed development of grant package for follow-on effort. PROJECT: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) (2009) Managed grant efforts focused on improving community policing strategies across the greater Leech Lake Reservation including portions of Beltrami, Cass, Itasca, and Hubbard Counties under the COPS CHRP. PROJECT: Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) (2006) Managed the development of a proposal to the BJS to create and develop a methodology for ensuring 100% response to a Law Enforcement Academy survey; proposed the development of a website/database system to provide answers and continuing information exchange between respondents. PROJECT: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) (2006) Managed the development of a methodology for a proposal to the BJA and the OJJDP to survey gang units in large state and local law-enforcement agencies with 100 or more officers with the goal of producing standardized metrics with which to compare agencies surveyed. PROJECT: National Institute of Justice (NIJ) (2006) Managed the development of a methodology for a proposal to the NIJ and Indian Country stakeholders to provide a comprehensive survey of Indian Country jails nationwide with the intent of providing recommendations to improve detention procedures and policy. SNVC, Fairfax, VA –2010-2011 ACCOUNT MANAGER Served as Proposal Manager for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge (EAGLE) II effort; oversaw the support of senior management and coordinated the involvement of six external companies as key team members in the development of critical EAGLE II solution sets. Assured compliance and responsiveness were strictly followed throughout the effort, fine tuning and adjusting as needed through a compliance matrix, writing assignments, scheduling, deadlines, etc. Key Highlights • Introduced innovative Shipley methodologies, in-house tools, cost analysis, and pricing models throughout the project lifecycle. • Spearheaded win themes and value propositions in conjunction with Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis to align corporate positioning with targeted strategies. • Maintained team meetings and regular review cycles to ensure progress, including editing of documentation, and issue and conflict resolution management. PROGRAM MANAGER, UNISYS (2005) PROJECT: DOJ LITIGATION CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Supervised technical and management solutions throughout RFP processes via team feedback and reviews. Handled the writing of document templates, win themes, win strategies and value propositions. Dictated graphics and maintained volume control. Contributed directly to pink and red team efforts in the development and writing of methodologies, outlines, win themes, and strategies. Liaised with business developers, proposal managers, and SMES, and scheduled grant writing meetings. PROGRAM MANAGER, SNVC (2004) Managed Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) grant proposal effort for functional and operational information sharing cohesiveness, which assured compliance with appropriate regulations controlling data usage and provided a region-wide view to criminal justice information, but was also able to adjust and follow changing and emergent legal stricture. SIM-G TECHNOLOGIES, WASHINGTON, DC -- 2008-2009 PROGRAM MANAGER Conducted open source research and analysis for Defense Intelligence Agency(DIA) DTK/DTT5, TPX (Transaction, Processing and Exploitation), Strategic Analysis Team (SAT) PROJECT: DHS PROPOSAL, INFORMATION SHARING AND COLLABORATION Advised on content, writing, and applicable Shipley methodologies as the SME during the proposal lifecycle. Cooperated with the Proposal Manager, Solution Architects, Authors, SMEs, Graphics and Editorial personnel on writing, input, formatting and layout within specified sections to satisfy thematic requirements. INNOVATIVE ANALYTICS & TRAINING (IAT), WASHINGTON, DC -- 2007-2008 SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROJECT: DHS SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING (SAR) CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS (CONOPS) Managed the $1.1M SAR program for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A)/Information Sharing and Knowledge Management (ISKM)/Information Sharing and Coordination (IS&C). Organized the SAR IPT in compliance with the Information-Sharing Governance Structure and in coordination with US government criteria and regulations; wrote the charter establishing the group and its mission and goals. Advised 12 DHS Components and agencies in developing, writing, and editing a CONOPS for DHS SARs. SIM-G TECHNOLOGIES, WASHINGTON, DC -- 2006-2007 STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER The Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) is the primary DHS-secure nationwide information exchange, communications, and IT infrastructure. It links federal, state, local, territory, and tribal governments as well as public and private partners by mission interests. It permits relevant, actionable, and timely information sharing and analysis and provides vehicles for alert, warning, and informational product distribution. HSIN enables all aspects of homeland security, including DHS strategic goals and the Secretary’s key priorities. Played a vital role in building a coherent national network with HSIN as the foundation for all applicable federal, state, and local agencies, including civilian and military agencies, and ensuring stakeholders understood the information-sharing and knowledge-management aspects to HSIN necessary to identify, create, represent, and distribute information within regulatory constraints. HOMELAND SECURITY INSTITUTE, ARLINGTON, VA -- 2004-2005 SENIOR RESEARCHER Identified new tasks; managed the development of the proposed tasking; developed and wrote proposals to DHS Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate. Coordinated with business development, proposal management and subject matter experts to derive methodologies and to develop outlines, win themes, and strategies. Determined and coordinated writing schedule with proposal writers, editors, SMEs and graphics Key highlights Developed, wrote and scheduled task order under Institute’s DHS contract for an End-user Systems Assessments; a study of DHS computer information and process systems across the agency. Developed, wrote and scheduled task order under Institute’s DHS contract for a Performance Assessment of the Arizona Border Control Initiative (ABCI) operating in Nogales, AZ. Developed, wrote and scheduled task order under Institute’s DHS contract for a Review of US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Apprehensions at the Border. NOBLIS (FKA MITRETEK SYSTEMS), FALLS CHURCH, VA -- 2003-2004 PRINCIPAL PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT/NEW BUSINESS INITIATIVES Participated in assessments of potential new business Conducted feasibility assessments Identified win themes and project potential Drafted concept papers for prospective new task solutions, solicited and unsolicited RFPs, and budget estimates. VANGENT, INC. (FORMERLY PEARSON GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS), ARLINGTON, VA -- 2002-2003 PROGRAM MANAGER/DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER Identified methodology to rapidly secure 134 airport passenger/baggage screener assessment centers for the TSA and led a nationwide team of security coordinators from cross-jurisdictional backgrounds. Developed security structures, policies, and procedures; hired security personnel; and secured testing and assessment centers. Performed threat assessments for each center prior to allowing the center to open. Conducted analyses of business processes specific to testing and security protocols to ascertain their readiness. Key highlights Controlled costs for each assessment center and testing site (budgets ranging from $750K up to $6M) by monitoring expenditures and maximizing allocation of resources. PROPOSAL SECTION MANAGER (2003) PROJECT: PASSENGER CHECKPOINT PROCESS SIMULATION AND REDESIGN PROPOSAL Led all writing aspects of the follow-on contract section regarding security, deployment and training of TSA airport screeners nationwide. Assisted in further pink and red team proposal activities, including scheduling meetings and communicating with SMEs on all outlines, win themes, and strategic methodologies. VERIDIAN (PURCHASED BY GENERAL DYNAMICS), OAKTON, VA -- 2000-2002 PROJECT MANAGER Pioneered the strategic vision and issue resolution for an information-sharing environment framework for utilization by multi-jurisdictional and multidiscipline law-enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice departments and agencies. Key highlights Reduced corporate risk through the evaluation and implementation of effective controls, while also maintaining critical timelines and boosting project efficiency through planning and coordination of tasks.