Charlie Williams

Charlie E. Williams Jr. is the President of CWilliams LLC, where he provides strategic advice and support to the defense industry and government officials on matters related to acquisition planning, contract formation, and general contract management processes.12

Professional Background

Charlie Williams has an extensive career in defense acquisition and contracting:

• He previously served as the Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency, where he led over 12,000 personnel managing contracts valued at more than $5 trillion.1
• Prior to that, he held the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary Contracting in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Air Force for Acquisition.1
• He also represented the U.S. on the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program Board of Directors.1

Current Roles and Affiliations

• Vice Chair of Planning for the Procurement Roundtable
• Director on the Senior Executive Association's Board
• Commissioner on the Section 809 panel, established by Congress to reform the Defense Acquisition Regulatory System
• Served on the National Contract Management Association's Board of Directors for six years, including as President in FY 201913

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University
• Master's degree from Tennessee State University
• Master's degree in national resource management from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces
• Member of the Defense Acquisition Corps
• Level III certified in Contracting1

Awards and Recognition

Charlie Williams has received several prestigious awards, including:

• Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award
• DoD Medal for Distinguished Civilian Service1

His expertise in defense acquisition, contracting, and strategic advisory makes him a respected figure in the industry.