Catapult Consultants Selects Edward Rinkavage To Lead Acquisition Services Practice
March 2008
Arlington, Virginia:Catapult Consultants, a leader in providing financial, acquisition, IT, and program management services to the federal government, has chosen Edward Rinkavage as Director of Acquisition Services. Rinkavage brings nearly three decades of experience in government acquisition to the challenge of addressing the federal government's expanding acquisition requirements.
"At a time of unprecedented demands on government, Ed Rinkavage offers unparalleled expertise in developing and executing strategies and management plans for large-scale acquisition projects," said Anthony Fung, Principal of Catapult Consultants. "We are excited to have him join the Catapult team."
Rinkavage has worked in all aspects of government acquisition, including serving as a corporate executive and within the Department of Defense as a contracting officer, squadron commander and IG contracting inspector. Currently, he advises senior Federal officials on acquisition reform, business strategies and Performance Based Acquisitions (PBA).
"With his experience in managing large, complex projects and producing innovative top-quality solutions and results makes Ed a natural fit with Catapult. His commitment to helping government to work more effectively makes Acquisition Services a strong expansion of Catapult's focus," said Joshua Bogart, CPA, Principal of Catapult Consultants.
During the course of his long career Rinkavage has established a proven and highly successful track record managing large-scale, overseas, specialized services and construction contracting programs worth more than $650 million while advising senior military leaders in Europe on acquisition strategies. Rinkavage led Air Force and multi-national contracting in the Balkans including programs in Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, and Bosnia, as well as the Middle East, most notably in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
About Catapult Consultants
Based in Arlington, Virginia, Catapult Consultants is a minority owned, 8(a) firm that provides cutting-edge financial, acquisition, IT, and program management services to the federal government. Delivering innovation and award-winning solutions, including accounting, budgeting and auditing services; grant management and program analysis; and acquisition strategy and management, Catapult is GSA approved under the MOBIS, Schedule 70, and FABS contracting schedules. Catapult's mission is to help organizations reach new heights in excellence. For more information, visit http://www.catapultconsultants.com