Whitney White, PMP

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)

• Supported Federal staff in the establishment of a new federal agency, contributing to the development of its operational framework and foundational structures that define the agency's success and functionality today.
• Serves as a Program Manager providing critical program and acquisition support to multiple Program Directors while overseeing a portfolio of 200+ projects and managing over $1 billion in federal funding to drive innovative energy solutions.
• Manages the agency's award negotiation workstream and a large team, driving efficiency through facilitating comprehensive training, providing strategic guidance, and collaborating closely with key stakeholders to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborated with an app development team to design and implement a contract negotiations app, streamlining the process by giving stakeholders real-time access to critical information for informed decision-making. The app improves efficiency by enabling triage, risk mitigation, and alignment with agency priorities, while centralizing essential negotiation documents.
• Continuously monitors project risks, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and federal regulations, while proactively identifying potential issues and developing solutions in advance to maintain project success.
• Serves as Career Manager for 14 individuals, providing mentorship, feedback, and career guidance while supporting goal development and performance evaluations.

Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), Science & Technology Directorate, Chemical Biological R&D Division (CBRD)

Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Secure Border Initiative Acquisition Office (SBI AO)

• Provided program and acquisition support for chemical detection initiatives exceeding $100 million by monitoring milestones, managing budgets, and coordination with Procurement Leadership.
• Provided comprehensive program management support to the Executive Director of Procurement for the Secure Border Initiative Acquisition Office (SBI AO) within CBP ensuring effective execution of strategic initiatives
• Directed the management and completion of Congressional and White House deliverables for SBI Acquisition Office