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Call for a quote. See Contact Us Resume: Lori A Ericson LORI A ERICSON ALBA, 75410 USA | (651) 383-5481 | LERICSON@INTERAMERICAANALYTICS.COM SUMMARY Results-driven proposal development professional and capture leader with deep expertise in architecting compliant, high-impact RFx solutions across federal, state, local, and tribal sectors. Proven ability to lead end-to-end proposal lifecycles from capture strategy and solution development through submission, post-award analysis, and continuous process improvement. Expert in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance, proposal governance, and content quality assurance, leveraging advanced technologies including AI-enabled tools, VisibleThread, Power BI, and data-driven dashboards to enhance accuracy, competitiveness, and win rates. Recognized for streamlining proposal operations, improving customer alignment, and delivering compelling, compliant solutions in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Skills Information Sharing; Systems Architecture Program Management; Requirements Analysis Knowledge Management; Stakeholder Coordination 28 CFR Part 23 Compliance Privacy Policy Development Software Development Life Cycle Federal Law Enforcement Collaboration Personal Experience Proposal Management and Development 10/2022 to 06/2024 NewWave Developed and standardized a comprehensive Proposal Playbook that streamlined end-to-end proposal processes, ensured full compliance with FAR, RFx, and federal acquisition requirements, and improved proposal consistency and submission readiness. Augmented proposal compliance across competitive submissions by integrating enhanced quality through AI-enabled tools, which increased accuracy and responsiveness to RFx requirements. Analyzed proposal performance by tracking win and loss metrics, conducting post-submission debriefs and lessons-learned reviews, and leveraging Playbook flexibility to continuously improve proposal strategy, efficiency, and competitiveness. Built executive-level dashboards using Excel and Power BI to analyze RFx data and proposal trends; utilized VisibleThread to shred solicitation documents, develop compliant writing templates, analyze content, manage acronyms, and collaborated with federal and state agencies, including CMS and NIH, to support healthcare-focused initiatives. CEO/Proposal Management 12/1995 to 06/2022 interAmerica Analytics TX Served as a part-time consultant on interAmerica Analytics projects, providing subject-matter expertise, analytical insight, and strategic guidance to enhance project outcomes. Designed, authored, and developed a compliant SAFETY Act response for gas-detection products, ensuring alignment with federal requirements, risk mitigation standards, and proposal best practices. Conducted in-depth research and analysis of law enforcement statistics, including officer-involved assaults, accidents, and shootings, translating complex data into actionable reports and proposal content to support client decision-making. Strengthened proposal competitiveness by applying Playbook methodologies to track win and loss metrics, conduct post-submission debriefs, and build a coalition of Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) stakeholders to improve information-sharing processes and knowledge-management practices. Stakeholder Management 11/2006 to 08/2007 SimG Washington, DC Served as a key contributor on the HSIN Program Management Office (PMO) team, supporting Department of Homeland Security strategic goals by sustaining and advancing the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), recognized as a nationwide “network of networks.” Coordinated the deployment of six new federal HSIN sites and oversaw the operational readiness of 30 additional sites, ensuring system availability, performance standards, and continuity of operations. Facilitated Communities of Interest (COIs) to implement governance policies, strengthen interagency collaboration, and enhance information-sharing capabilities across the HSIN ecosystem. Established and maintained cross-jurisdictional coalitions among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, while ensuring full compliance with security mandates and policy directives through effective use of Microsoft SharePoint and Project Server. Research Associate 06/2004 to 11/2005 Homeland Security Institute (HSI) Washington, DC Secured and executed a competitive task award from the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate to evaluate success factors, performance goals, and operational capabilities of the Arizona Border Control Initiative (ABCI) using an innovative methodology. Conducted comprehensive program evaluation leveraging regional crime statistics to assess the effectiveness and impact of the ABCI program, translating analytical findings into actionable insights. Designed and implemented a unique, enterprise-level analytical matrix to evaluate information-sharing processes and knowledge-management practices across the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) systems, informed by the demonstrated success of the ABCI study. Applied advanced research methodologies utilizing LEOKA, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), and IALEIA data, along with stakeholder interviews and frameworks from the National Response Plan (NRP), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and National Infrastructure Protection Plan to ensure rigor, compliance, and strategic alignment. Principal 02/2003 to 06/2004 Noblis (formerly known as Mitretek Systems) Led a multidisciplinary team of analysts in managing the Investigative Support System (ISS) project, delivering a premier information-sharing and knowledge-management platform for Cass County, Minnesota, supporting law enforcement and intelligence operations. Directed the technical team through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for the ISS prototype, ensuring compliance with 28 CFR Part 23, evaluating privacy protections, and developing policy recommendations for secure law enforcement information-sharing environments. Developed and executed a strategic modernization plan to upgrade information systems for small- to medium-sized police departments nationwide, improving interoperability and operational efficiency. Assessed project alternatives for the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) for coordinating staffing and developing a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) to address local, regional, and multi-jurisdictional requirements for integrating enterprise-wide information-sharing and knowledge-management. Program Manager 03/2002 to 01/2003 Vangent Washington, DC Architected and executed a rapid national security methodology to secure 134 airport screener assessment centers across the continental United States and U.S. territories, including Guam, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa, achieving full operational readiness with zero reported security incidents. Led and coordinated a nationwide team of security coordinators, establishing standardized security structures, policies, and procedures under high-pressure conditions to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and operational continuity. Directed corrective action initiatives and guided program management teams in redesigning a Siebel CRM system with an Oracle backend, aligning data architecture with TSA strategic objectives and improving applicant-centric functionality and data integrity. Oversaw program budgets, test site operations, and enterprise knowledge-management practices, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, securing sensitive content, and enforcing data governance protocols to support actionable, compliant decision-making. Project Manager 10/2000 to 03/2002 Veridian Washington, DC Architected and led the establishment of the first multi-jurisdictional information-sharing system for the Southern District of Illinois and the Eastern District of Missouri, enabling secure collaboration across law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice agencies. Defined the strategic vision and governance framework for a scalable information-sharing environment, allowing federal, state, and local agencies to develop and replicate regional systems to share SAR and criminal activity data across jurisdictional boundaries. Coordinated and resolved complex operational, technical, and policy issues among multidisciplinary stakeholders, including DOJ, FBI, DEA, U.S. Attorney's Office, OCDETF, NDIC, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Probation, state and local agencies, and private-sector vendors. Applied Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices to gather requirements and design system architecture, while analyzing 28 CFR Part 23 and authoring a compliant privacy policy to ensure lawful, secure, and ethical information sharing. EDUCATION 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 WEBSITES PROFILES Lori Ericson LinkedIn Profile Extended Lori Ericson Profile UNIQUE PROFILE PROPOSITION Selected as one of four SMEs to write the final DHS CONOPS for SARS. Developed the concept and wrote the charter accepted as the DHS SAR Integrated Project Team (IPT). Developed ad-hoc reports and IPT model for SAR CONOPS evaluation. Provided subject matter expertise for development of complex DHS proposal requiring SAR support. Designed, wrote, and developed DHS SAFETY Act for gas-detection products. Played a vital role in transforming and enhancing the HSIN into a coherent national network and foundation capable of secure nationwide information exchange, secure nationwide communications, and dependable IT infrastructure for federal, state, local, and tribal agencies, including civilian and military agencies. PUBLICATIONS PRESENTATIONS AWARDS Information Sharing for Law Enforcement: Ownership is Everything, Law and Order Magazine, 08/01/04 Panelist and speaker for the Conference on Testing for Information Assurance, Albuquerque, NM, 03/01/01 Panelist and speaker for seminar in Washington, D.C., addressing corporate and information security issues since September 11, 2001., 11/01/01 Outstanding Project in the Public Interest, New Century College at George Mason University, 05/21/99 Cited in 'The Next Unabomber', U.S. News and World Report, 11/01/97