Sam Novello

Sam Novello has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. From 1988 to 1998, they worked as an Associate Counsel at the Military Sealift Command, where they served as the senior acquisition counsel section head and legal advisor for two programs. They were responsible for advising on legal matters related to ship repair and operation of MSC vessels. They also played a role in establishing ship repair and conversion policies and coordinated efforts with various agencies.

From 1998 to 2008, Novello worked as an Associate Counsel at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). In this role, they provided contract advice and counsel to the AEGIS System and DDG 1000 System program offices. They covered various program areas, including procurement, fiscal matters, standards of conduct, and socio-economic laws. They also dealt with issues such as debarment and suspension, conflicts of interest, procurement integrity, and export laws.

From 2008 to the present, Novello has been working at the Pentagon, US Department of Defense. They started as an Associate Deputy General Counsel and are currently serving as the Senior Director of Contracts and Federal Counsel at Shift5. In their role at the Pentagon, they have been a senior acquisition legal counsel to a multi-billion dollar global organization. They have extensive experience across different services and components, including the United States Space Force. Their responsibilities have included advising on various software-intensive programs, such as the "Hack the Pentagon" initiative and the implementation of electronic medical records and collaboration tools. They have also provided guidance on the use of Other Transaction Authority.

Overall, Novello's work experience demonstrates their expertise in acquisition law, contract advice, and legal counsel within the defense sector.

Sam Novello has pursued education in the field of Organizational Leadership at the Federal Executive Institute. Additionally, they have attended The George Washington University Law School to obtain a LL.M degree in Government Contracting. Furthermore, Sam has studied International Law and International Law of Human Rights at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). However, the specific start and end years for these educational experiences are not provided.