Jaime Gracia

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With over 20 years of progressive experience in federal procurement, Mr. Jaime Gracia is…

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  • Operation: Cigars For Warriors Graphic

    Chief Financial Officer - Member of the Board of Directors

    Operation: Cigars For Warriors

    - 4 years 2 months

    Served as Chief Financial Officer and member of the to Board of Directors for Operation Cigars for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects cigars and other accessories for deployed U.S. servicemen and women.

    Reviewed and approved preparation and finalization of monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for CFW’s Board of Directors. Oversaw budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow for administration, existing programs, and proposed new programs. Managed one…

    Served as Chief Financial Officer and member of the to Board of Directors for Operation Cigars for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects cigars and other accessories for deployed U.S. servicemen and women.

    Reviewed and approved preparation and finalization of monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for CFW’s Board of Directors. Oversaw budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow for administration, existing programs, and proposed new programs. Managed one full-time accounting administrator. Coordinated all audit and fundraising activities.

    Reporting to the executive management team, defined the processes and implemented the infrastructure/systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five years. Built and managed effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems, including financial, accounting, legal, information technology, human resources, and infrastructure.

    As a member of the senior management team, involved in strategic planning, evaluation, and professional development initiatives, as well as planning for CFW’s expansion to multiple new sites both locally and in other cities. Interact with program volunteers as a mentor.

  • Team Rubicon Graphic

    North Branch (NB)

    Team Rubicon

    - Present 7 years 7 months

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

    Team Rubicon's primary mission is providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disasters, be they domestic or international. By pairing the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service and impact possible.

    Through continued service, Team Rubicon seeks to provide our veterans with three things they lose after leaving the military: a purpose, gained through…

    Team Rubicon's primary mission is providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disasters, be they domestic or international. By pairing the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service and impact possible.

    Through continued service, Team Rubicon seeks to provide our veterans with three things they lose after leaving the military: a purpose, gained through disaster relief; community, built by serving with others; and self-worth, from recognizing the impact one individual can make. Coupled with leadership development and other opportunities, Team Rubicon looks to help veterans transition from military to civilian life.

  • American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Graphic

    Government Chair - Acquisition Community of Interest (COI)

    American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC)

    - 4 years 1 month

    ACT-IAC provides an objective and trusted collaborative forum where government and industry executives work as partners to address critical issues, apply best practices and pioneer innovative solutions. ACT-IAC also provides high-quality learning and educational opportunities to improve the knowledge and expertise of the workforce – both public and private.

    As Government Chair for the Acquisition COI, provide leadership the COI to complete its mission, which is to collaborate as a…

    ACT-IAC provides an objective and trusted collaborative forum where government and industry executives work as partners to address critical issues, apply best practices and pioneer innovative solutions. ACT-IAC also provides high-quality learning and educational opportunities to improve the knowledge and expertise of the workforce – both public and private.

    As Government Chair for the Acquisition COI, provide leadership the COI to complete its mission, which is to collaborate as a knowledge network of government acquisition professionals, contractors, academics, and others who share information and experience about acquisition challenges, developing and piloting innovative solutions, and disseminating best practices. The COI aims to connect 1102s to the people and ideas they need to help their customers innovate.

    Lead efforts to work with federal CXOs and other government executives responsible for identifying, assessing, and deploying emerging technology and maturing it to become a major component of the IT & business strategy, as well as industry, government, academia, and the greater community to provide products, services, processes, and business models enabling innovative approaches to solving government issues and challenges.

Honors & Awards

  • Federal Small Business Champion

    Government Technology Services Coaliton

    Federal Small Business Champion of the Year is awarded annually to a federal official who shows a distinct commitment and tangible results toward improving the environment and success for small businesses in the federal homeland and national security market.

    While the federal government has worked on policies and opportunities to include small businesses across their enterprise, outreach, market research, there are still barriers to new, innovative small businesses pursuing…

    Federal Small Business Champion of the Year is awarded annually to a federal official who shows a distinct commitment and tangible results toward improving the environment and success for small businesses in the federal homeland and national security market.

    While the federal government has worked on policies and opportunities to include small businesses across their enterprise, outreach, market research, there are still barriers to new, innovative small businesses pursuing opportunities with the federal government. Enter Jaime Gracia – an innovator, stalwart, and bright light in the development of robust and vital federal markets. As a procurement executive and subject matter expert with 20+ years of progressive experience providing vision, leadership and direction for the delivery of innovative, cutting-edge acquisitions, training, projects and programs for public and private sector clients, he has now taken on strategy and outreach for the U.S. State Department. His efforts are moving forward to push innovation, diversity, and cutting edge ideas to support the missions of State.

  • 2024 Engage Homeland and National Security Honorees

    Orange Slices AI

    Across the Federal sector there are promises to break down silos; claims of greater transparency; words like collaboration, communication and trust becoming part of what is required for forward movement.

    And across the Government contracting sector, within industry and within government, there are leaders who truly understand what it takes, who are setting an example that not only encourages engagement, but also motivates and pushes others on their teams and within their…

    Across the Federal sector there are promises to break down silos; claims of greater transparency; words like collaboration, communication and trust becoming part of what is required for forward movement.

    And across the Government contracting sector, within industry and within government, there are leaders who truly understand what it takes, who are setting an example that not only encourages engagement, but also motivates and pushes others on their teams and within their organizations to do the same. These leaders are empowering and changing how government and industry can work together. and doing so selflessly, without expectation for personal gain but instead, for the betterment of the industry.

    Continuing our commitment to shine a light on the good stuff, to spotlight those that are #doingitright, we are pleased to announce the 2024 Engage National Security Honorees. This list of individuals, who were nominated, evaluated, and selected by a panel of their peers, represents exceptional leaders from across government and industry who stand out from the crowd for their willingness to drive BOLD approaches and innovative engagement strategies while supporting a culture shift across the Federal Health sector which values collaboration, open communication, transparency, and partnership between and across the Federal government and industry partner ecosystems across the National Security sector and agencies to include the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security and all of its subagencies.

  • G2X 2020 Change Agent Award

    G2Xchange

    Mr. Gracia was a recognized with the G2X 2020 Change Agent Award. Nominated by their peers, the G2X Change Agent Award recognizes Federal IT and Consulting leaders from industry and Government who are working every day to take calculated risks and positively disrupt the Federal market, while having a measurable impact on the culture and the critical missions of the organizations they…

    Mr. Gracia was a recognized with the G2X 2020 Change Agent Award. Nominated by their peers, the G2X Change Agent Award recognizes Federal IT and Consulting leaders from industry and Government who are working every day to take calculated risks and positively disrupt the Federal market, while having a measurable impact on the culture and the critical missions of the organizations they serve.

    https://www.fedhealthit.com/2020/01/meet-the-g2x-change-agent-awardees-36-leaders-disrupting-the-federal-landscape/

  • NCMA Council of Fellows

    National Contract Management Association

    The Fellow designation is reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of contracting and to NCMA and is the third highest award given by the association.

  • Contract Management Leadership Development Program

    National Contract Management Association

    Honors Graduate

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