Eric Washburn

Background

About Eric Washburn

Engaging, self-motivated, strategic minded individual who enjoys developing others while also developing self. Looking to broaden skills and experiences through relocation opportunities addressing complex problems and projects. I began my tenure in federal civil service as a college student in 2010, and have grown through diverse experiences, challenging assignments, and collaborative efforts into a senior position in my field. I have successfully executed numerous special assignments with executive leadership and DoD officials at varying levels. I was identified by the Department of Defense as an emerging leader and graduated as one of 133 DoD-wide participants in the 2015 Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP); a DoD competency-based leadership development program for current and aspiring leaders, designed to develop the next generation of innovative leaders to meet the future leadership needs of the DoD. I've been serving as a Branch Chief for the Air Force Test Center since 2020, leading numerous requirements supporting the Air Force's premier test capabilities, while also achieving a Master's of Science degree in 2023. OVERVIEW: Branch Chief and PCO, leading a diverse team of Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, and business partners through procurements, managing expectations, and identifying contract vehicles to meet the Government’s needs within a portfolio at times exceeding $1B in value. Led program consisting of 14 personnel with a customer base exceeding using leadership skills to prioritize, delegate tasks, and make sound decisions quickly while maintaining mission focus. Highly effective at leading change, leading people, and partnering to achieve common goals. Provides leadership to team members, colleagues, and business partners on matters regarding procurement processes, business processes, regulations, and policies, including those where little historical precedent or organizational exposure exists. Guides teams through DoD strategy discussions, cost estimating, cost and price analysis, projection methods, factors affecting profit or fee, weighted guidelines technique, statistical analysis, regression analysis, learning curve theory, earned value management, and statutory requirements. Serves as organizational SME and project lead for innovation initiatives, including manpower analysis, exploring rapid acquisition initiatives, data analytics for decision making, knowledge management, enterprise resource planning, and personnel development.