THOMAS G. REID, J.D., M.P.A., CPCM
Executive Qualifications Statement
Attorney | Executive Advisor | Expert Witness | Author
Executive Profile
Thomas G. Reid is an attorney, executive advisor, author, and nationally recognized authority in government contracting with more than forty years of experience advising federal agencies and government contractors. His career spans federal service, Fortune 500 industry, executive leadership, consulting, professional education, and expert witness testimony, providing practical insight into the legal, operational, financial, and leadership aspects of complex acquisition programs.
As Founder and Chief Problem Solver of Certified Contract Solutions, LLC, Mr. Reid advises organizations on acquisition strategy, contract management, regulatory compliance, negotiations, ethics, proposal development, organizational effectiveness, and executive decision-making. He is recognized for translating complex legal and business issues into practical guidance for executives, contracting professionals, attorneys, and program managers.
Areas of Expertise
- Government Contract Law & Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Executive Advisory Services
- Proposal Development & Source Selection
- Contract Administration & Regulatory Compliance
- Negotiation, Claims, Disputes & Appeals
- Contracting Systems & Audit Readiness
- Ethics & Organizational Governance
- Leadership Development
- Professional Education
- Expert Witness Services
Professional Experience
Founder & Chief Problem Solver — Certified Contract Solutions, LLC (2002–Present)
Director — Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Vice President, Finance & Administration — DynCorp of Colorado
Director of Business Operations & General Counsel — Lockheed Martin Specialty Components
Attorney Advisor (Procurement Matters) — National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Civilian Attorney — Department of the Navy
Professional Leadership
Mr. Reid has advised federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and emerging businesses on RFP/Proposal development, acquisition strategy, regulatory compliance, organizational effectiveness, and executive decision-making.
He has served as a subject matter expert supporting revision of the Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR), instructed thousands of contracting professionals, and has been retained as an expert witness in state and federal civil and federal criminal litigation involving government contracting.
Thought Leadership
Mr. Reid is the author of multiple books and professional publications on government contracting and leadership, including:
- Sustained Leadership WBS (Morgan James Publishing)
- Profiles in Leadership
- “How Jurisprudence Informs Ethical Business Judgment in Acquisition,” Journal of Contract Management (peer-reviewed)
- Contributing author to nationally recognized government contracting reference works
- More than two dozen published professional articles, including recipient of the NCMA Delaney Award for excellence in professional writing
Professional Recognition
- Fellow, National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
- NCMA Outstanding Fellow
- NCMA National Achievement Award
- NCMA Delaney Award
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the courts of Texas.
Education
Juris Doctor — University of Dayton School of Law
Master of Public Administration — University of Houston-Clear Lake
Bachelor of Arts — Franklin & Marshall College
Thomas G. Reid, J.D., M.P.A., CPCM
Founder & Chief Problem Solver
Certified Contract Solutions, LLC
Author, Sustained Leadership WBS
303-726-8740