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James Williams
Fellow

James Williams

Member Since 2018

Biography

Jim has thirty plus years of successful Federal Government experience designing, building, delivering and running outstanding critical and transformational programs, as well as acquisition operations in several government agencies. He was responsible for delivering on enormous challenges, building successful multibillion dollar operations and teams, forming strategic partnerships and significantly turning around troubled organizations.

Jim’s leadership skills and many accomplishments have been recognized through the receipt of numerous awards including:
•Two Presidential Rank Awards
•Four FED100 Awards
•Civilian Government Executive of the Year by Government Computer News
•Professional Services Council’s Marc S. Ross Award
•2010 American Council for Technology John J. Franke Award.
•Public Sector Partner of the Year, Greater Washington Contractor Awards
•Service to America Finalist
•DHS Silver Medal (Highest Award in 1st Year)

Jim also has seen success in the private sector with worldwide responsibilities. Other roles include Industry Chair of the American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC); TechAmerica Homeland Security Committee Chair; SAGE, Partnership for Public Service; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy Advisory Board; Strategic Advisor, Government Technology & Services Coalition; GovLoop Mentor.

History of Employment

Position Division Organization Start End
Partner Ridge-Lane Limited Partners 2018 Present
Member Google Government Innovation Advisory Board 2017 Present
Co-Chair Chief Acquisition Officer's Council Partnership for Public Service 2015 Present
Partner Schambach and Williams Consulting 2014 Present
Senior Advisory Government Technology Services Coalition 2013 Present
Industry Chair American Council for Technology 2014 2014
Chair Homeland Security Committee TechAmerica 2013 2013
Senior VP Professional Services Daon 2010 2013
Acting Adminstrator U.S. General Services Administration 2008 2009
Commissioner Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Adminstration 2006 2010
Director US-VISIT U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2003 2006
Deputy Associate Commissioner Program Management, Business Systems Modernization Office, The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) U.S. Department of the Treasury 2001 2003
Director IRS Procurement, The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) U.S. Department of the Treasury 1999 2001
Deputy Assistant Commissioner IRS Procurement, The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) U.S. Department of the Treasury 1991 1999
Director Local Telecommunications Procurement Division U.S. General Services Administration 1989 1991

Expertise

Primary Sector

Federal

Primary Functions

Information Technology

Areas of Expertise

Acquisition Government Operations/Innovation Homeland Security Immigration Infrastructure
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