Michael Balmes

Background

About Michael Balmes

Results-driven Business Development and Program Management Leader with extensive experience in Federal IT, Cybersecurity, and Defense Contracting. Proven expertise in business capture, proposal development, and IT service delivery across DoD and Federal agencies. Currently serving as Vice President of Business Development & Capture at FEDITC, managing strategic initiatives for FEDITC and its SBA MPA Joint Ventures, including SOFITC3 LLC, ASIRTek LLC, and JBW-FEDITC JV. With a strong foundation in IT and Cybersecurity Operations, I have successfully led enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity compliance, and large-scale program management efforts supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA), U.S. Air Force Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs), USTRANSCOM, and Special Operations Forces (SOF). I specialize in leveraging Best-in-Class (BIC) contracting vehicles, including CIO-SP3, ITES-3S, GSA MAS, OASIS+ SB, and Seaport-NG (Large & Small, with multiple set-asides), to drive competitive growth. Key Expertise: Business Capture & Growth: Driving expansion through strategic partnerships, opportunity identification, and targeted capture planning. Proposal Development & Execution: Leading compliant, high-quality proposal efforts for competitive procurements. Federal IT Service Delivery: Managing complex IT and cybersecurity programs, ensuring operational excellence for DoD clients. Cybersecurity & Compliance: Expertise in RMF, eMASS, STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and security control implementation. Technical Program Management: Overseeing large-scale IT modernization, system migrations, and risk management initiatives. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, I bring a mission-driven approach to IT and business development, ensuring that federal agencies receive secure, high-quality solutions tailored to their operational needs. Holding a Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology Project Management, I am a CISSP and PMP-certified professional with additional credentials in ITILv3, Network Security, and Enterprise IT solutions. My focus is on building strategic alliances, leveraging innovative acquisition strategies, and ensuring mission success for DoD and Federal agencies. Always open to discussing teaming partnerships, IT solutions, and acquisition strategies to support upcoming requirements and expand mission capabilities.