Javier Porras, JD, Cfcm
About Javier Porras, JD, Cfcm
Javier Porras is a Contracts and Purchasing/Subcontracts Compliance Specialist at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Juris Doctor degree and has extensive experience in contract management and compliance, having previously worked at The Boeing Company and served as an adjunct instructor.
Work at General Atomics
Javier Porras has served as a Contracts and Purchasing/Subcontracts Compliance Specialist at General Atomics since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with contracts and purchasing regulations. His tenure at General Atomics spans eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects within the Greater San Diego Area.
Education and Expertise
Javier Porras holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the American College of Law. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Theory/Pre-Law from Pepperdine University. Additionally, he studied Contract Management at the National Contracts Association, achieving the Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) designation. His educational background supports his expertise in contracts and compliance.
Background
Before joining General Atomics, Javier Porras worked at The Boeing Company for several years in various roles. His positions included Contracts Administration - Staff Analyst and Procurement Manager, where he focused on self-governance and compliance. He also served as a Contracts Instructor at the University of California, Irvine Extension, sharing his knowledge of contracts from 2005 to 2012.
Professional Experience at Boeing
Javier Porras has extensive experience at The Boeing Company, where he worked from 1998 to 2013. His roles included Procurement Manager and Contracts Instructor, as well as Contracts Administration - Staff Analyst. His responsibilities involved managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and providing instruction on contract management practices.