My name is:
Matt Borsinger
I am:
A Small Business Innovative Programs program manager with DLA Research and Development at the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
Describe your job in a sentence:
I help manage about 150 active contracts within the Small Business Innovative Research program, making it easier for small-business R&D efforts to meet DLA needs.
How long have you worked at DLA?
Eight years
Why did you apply for the Enterprise Rotational Program?
My experience working with the R&D group sparked my interest in the program. I'm fascinated by their unique contracting solutions and believe this program offers a valuable opportunity to learn how to effectively manage innovation and contribute to DLA's mission of providing the best possible solutions.
How is it different than your previous position/job series?
My previous position was team lead engineer, supporting engineers and product specialists in value management projects. That position had a heavy technical focus, with the programmatic aspects being a secondary focus. I’m learning more from the R&D team about the different ways to handle the program management side and the contracting vehicles available to collaborate more with vendors on hard-to-solve issues. The key difference is that now, the programmatic aspects are my primary focus, requiring me to leverage those contracting vehicles and program management knowledge more directly.
What is your favorite thing about your assignment?
Working with excellent program managers and learning about their programs, history and the impressive work they do.
What are your best memories of working at DLA?
Working with a great team responding to the Ukraine Contingency Response while deployed to Germany. I liked being able to see and support our customers in the field while working with personnel from all of the DLA commodities. I learned a lot about our customers and what they expect from us while also learning how each of the commodities perform their missions.
How does your role or office make DLA more agile?
SBIR is known for fast award times and flexible acceptance of funds. This rapid acquisition process allows DLA to quickly address emerging needs and adapt to changing battlefield conditions, providing a critical advantage to our warfighters. We can get solutions on contract fast!