CARL D. OWENS

CDO Consulting Services, LLC

CEO/President, Carl D. Owens, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)​

DAWIA Level III Acquisition Certified in Business, Contracting & Program Management​

​Skills: Over 30 years’ experience as a proven military and civilian leader with extensive management and hands-on experience gained by serving in numerous critical acquisition positions that included the responsibility to hire highly qualified acquisition applicants with the right professional skills and match the applicants to the right career that will lead to long retention at the right agency. Served as the Army Project Manager for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Commander for Birmingham and Tel Aviv. ​

Experience: Graduated from the United States Army War College, the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY and possess a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida. From 2014-2021, executed the full range of human resources and fiscal responsibilities within established timelines and in accordance with applicable regulations as the Business Management Director for a Department of Army Colonel Board Selected Project Management of Office consisting of over 400 Government and contractor personnel. Acted responsibly and timely on all hiring decisions while adhering to merit principles. Ensured continuing application of, and compliance with, applicable laws, regulations and policies governing prohibited personnel practices; promptly addressed allegations of prohibited discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.