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S. Kyle Roberts

Silver Spring

Summary

Highly accomplished acquisition executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership in federal contracting and administration within HHS (BARDA, FDA), SSA, and DOT. Proven ability to strategically lead multimillion- to multibillion-dollar procurement initiatives, drive organizational transformation, and provide expert counsel to senior leadership. Expertise in FAR, IDIQs, Other Transactions, and complex contract negotiations, with a strong track record of success in pandemic response and agency-wide strategic initiatives. Juris Doctor (JD) with a strong policy, negotiation, and compliance background.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Division of Acquisition Services

FDA – Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
02.2019 - Current
  • Spearheaded the creation of a full-service acquisition organization within FDA's CDRH, scaling the team from 16 to 39 and establishing robust policies, procedures, and organizational structures to optimize acquisition processes and support the Center’s strategic objectives.
  • Led CDRH to effectively manage an expanded COVID-19 acquisition portfolio, achieving a 25% increase in contract volume while improving contract award cycle efficiency by over 20% and reducing administrative costs.
  • Serve as principal acquisition advisor to senior leadership for a center of 2,500+ employees.
  • Collaborate with the FDA’s Head of Contracting and agency leadership on strategic procurement improvements.
  • Led business negotiation team for CDRH’s $300M+ Digital Transformation initiative, resulting in secured comprehensive, integrated technology and data services to support mission-critical functions and drive innovation across the Center.

Director, Contracts, Management & Acquisitions

BARDA, ASPR/HHS
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Directed $1.5B+ in annual awards and a $50B+ contracting portfolio.
  • Supervised a staff of 50 across contracts, policy, and acquisitions.
  • Managed internal and external relationships, including the SPE, legal counsel, HHS, and DoD partners and industry.
  • Negotiated key Other Transactions, including BARDA’s initial emerging disease OTAs that later contributed to developing coronavirus vaccines.
  • Developed interagency relationships with various Government entities, including the greater HHS community, and collaborative acquisitions with DoD using some DFARS contracting concepts.

Chief, Influenza and Emerging Disease Contracting/Contracting Officer

BARDA, ASPR/HHS
10.2008 - 07.2018
  • Led team to execute and administer $7B pandemic preparedness portfolio (2008–2018), including H1N1, Ebola, Zika, and Coronavirus efforts.
  • H1N1/Swine Flu Vaccine Contracts ($2B+): In partnership with another contracting officer, led the successful negotiation and execution of high-value R&D and vaccine production contracts during the H1N1 pandemic. Collaborated with senior government officials weekly to employ innovative contracting strategies to rapidly finalize complex agreements that met urgent public health and safety demands.
  • Pandemic Manufacturing Capability Negotiations ($3B+): Led a team of negotiators on a high-profile HHS Secretary-level initiative to establish U.S. pandemic manufacturing capabilities. Achieved over $100M in cost savings and secured favorable intellectual property and technical terms for long-term national benefit.

Contracting Officer/Negotiator

Social Security Administration
10.2007 - 10.2008
  • Managed cradle-to-grave contract actions in support of SSA programs.

Contract Specialist/Negotiator

Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration
03.2005 - 10.2007
  • Negotiated and administered diverse transportation-related contracts and grants.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Howard University School of Law
Washington, DC
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude

Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA
05.2000

Skills

  • Acquisition & Procurement Strategy
  • Contract & Grant Lifecycle Management
  • Organizational Change Leadership
  • High-Stakes Negotiation & Policy Development
  • Pandemic Response & Emergency Preparedness
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
  • Leadership of Cross-Functional Teams

Certification

  • Unlimited Warrant Contracts & Other Transaction/Grant Agreements Signature Authority (2012–2019)
  • COR and FAC-C Professional Level Certified
  • Extensive OT experience (pre-award to post-award)

Accomplishments

  • Delivered nearly $100M in cost savings through strategic negotiation of pandemic biopharma facility, R&D, and product contracts, maximizing taxpayer value and ensuring critical resource allocation.
  • Delivered H1N1 vaccine contracts rapidly during the public health emergency.
  • Recipient, HHS Secretary’s Service to America Award (2015).

Timeline

Director, Division of Acquisition Services

FDA – Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
02.2019 - Current

Director, Contracts, Management & Acquisitions

BARDA, ASPR/HHS
07.2018 - 02.2019

Chief, Influenza and Emerging Disease Contracting/Contracting Officer

BARDA, ASPR/HHS
10.2008 - 07.2018

Contracting Officer/Negotiator

Social Security Administration
10.2007 - 10.2008

Contract Specialist/Negotiator

Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration
03.2005 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude

Lincoln University

Juris Doctor -

Howard University School of Law

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