Deputy Director/Aircraft And Weapons Procurement, Us Navy Appropriations Matters Office.
• Led Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations legislative engagement strategy. Crafted U.S Navy positions, Congressional testimony, developed legislative themes, prepared engagement strategies, and synthesized talking points during four legislative cycles. Coordinated responses to Congressional Requests for Information related to appropriations totaling over $120 billion. Identified shortfalls in critical programs, engaged appropriate members and staff and guided Presidential Budgets, Emergency Supplemental, and Reprogramming Requests. Responsibility spanned range of Navy Appropriations and Program Executive Offices – Shipbuilding, Weapons Procurement, Aircraft Procurement, Research and Development, OtherProcurement, Medical Procurement, and O&M.• Developed and nurtured relationships between the U.S. Navy and Defense and Military Constructionsubcommittees. Coordinated and led multiple international Congressional delegations in support of oversight responsibilities. Orchestrated Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations-level meetings, briefings and testimony with Senators, Representatives, their personal offices and committee staffs.