Senior engineer as member of multiple, joint government and FFRDC teams developing future High Altitude (HA) SIGINT, Space Protection, I&W and GEOINT requirements in the remote sensing domain. Secures approval through senior leadership at milestone events.

High-profile position as lead system engineer of a 15-person team to assess, and translate operational needs of the NRO ground architecture. Oversees development of system requirements, trades, analyses, technical planning, and guidance for a multi-billion dollar space intelligence architecture for integrated and cost effective solutions. Secures funding for future NRO ground acquisitions by ensuring executive-level capability documents are written and approved by the IC and DoD.Skills… Show more High-profile position as lead system engineer of a 15-person team to assess, and translate operational needs of the NRO ground architecture. Oversees development of system requirements, trades, analyses, technical planning, and guidance for a multi-billion dollar space intelligence architecture for integrated and cost effective solutions. Secures funding for future NRO ground acquisitions by ensuring executive-level capability documents are written and approved by the IC and DoD.Skills & Responsibilities• Leads the concept development and requirements team, sets foundations for enterprise ground components to mitigate crucial IC capability gaps.• Provides oversight and direction on architecture requirements consistent with IC activities and priorities in support of national objectives.• Works with DoD/IC agencies to determine needs and system impacts to architect a ground enterprise.Key Achievements• Championed the implementation and coordination of multiple NRO acquisition programs in support of paradigm-shifting future ground architecture vision.• Spearheaded a resiliency strategy team and developed supporting enterprise concepts, that mitigate future threats.• Authored 4 capability documents that initiated $6B+ acquisitions that position National Technical Means architecture for mission success over next 20 years. Show less

Highly visible executive position, leading a 13-person government and contractor capabilities team to define Air Force policy and provide operations oversight of concepts that support future space and cyber systems for Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and national agencies. Skills & Responsibilities• Built plans, requirements, and directives for operational employment of systems and facilities.• Led branch to originate executive-level concepts that described all new systems that… Show more Highly visible executive position, leading a 13-person government and contractor capabilities team to define Air Force policy and provide operations oversight of concepts that support future space and cyber systems for Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and national agencies. Skills & Responsibilities• Built plans, requirements, and directives for operational employment of systems and facilities.• Led branch to originate executive-level concepts that described all new systems that Air Force Space Command was planning to procure in the next 10 years. • Translated complex technical concepts into logical details for senior leaders, secured approvalKey Achievements• Led drafting and approval of first-ever overarching HQ Air Force Space Command cyber Concept of Operations (CONOPS). Pioneered Air Force offensive and defensive cyber vision for the future.• Integrated Special Access Programs with collateral systems to synergize space and cyber capabilities. • Developed multi-national space control and space situational awareness strategies, and set acquisition strategy for Air Force Space Command and space acquisition centers. Show less

Led an integrated product team of 10 people that rapidly fielded cutting-edge acquisition systems to support operations within COCOMs. Responsible for end-to-end procurement of select, cutting-edge, unique capabilities of very sensitive operations needed in extremely short timelines. Skills & Responsibilities• Defined key performance measures and CONOPS for $600M acquisition, managed overall program. • Integrated space and information superiority mission area functions to… Show more Led an integrated product team of 10 people that rapidly fielded cutting-edge acquisition systems to support operations within COCOMs. Responsible for end-to-end procurement of select, cutting-edge, unique capabilities of very sensitive operations needed in extremely short timelines. Skills & Responsibilities• Defined key performance measures and CONOPS for $600M acquisition, managed overall program. • Integrated space and information superiority mission area functions to enhance joint mission effects. Key Achievements• Acquired and fielded $7M rapid prototype to answer critical operational gaps in Pacific theater.• Led a major software upgrade that increased system capability more than 50% and extended operational utility and efficacy. • Innovated zero-cost solution to restore aging communication system to full capability, saved $203K. Show less

Led a 61-person team for premier space control unit, established organizational structure and determined personnel requirements and allocation of resources to support mission areas. Skills & Responsibilities• Directed preparation and management of budget estimates and financial plans based on operational requirements and resources.• Oversaw training and proficiency for multi-million dollar military space control systemKey Achievements• Recognized training… Show more Led a 61-person team for premier space control unit, established organizational structure and determined personnel requirements and allocation of resources to support mission areas. Skills & Responsibilities• Directed preparation and management of budget estimates and financial plans based on operational requirements and resources.• Oversaw training and proficiency for multi-million dollar military space control systemKey Achievements• Recognized training redundancies and directed program redesign that reduced training time by 35%. • Solved budget shortfall through reduction of deployed system footprint by 50%, maintained system capability and saved $50K annually. • Commanded 24 person deployed unit to deliver space control effects to meet theater needs. Show less

• Led and formulated processes, tactics, and directives for crew force management and space control execution. Advised HQ Air Force Space Command on operational issues related to mobile space control system employment. Observed, conducted, and evaluated space control training effectiveness.• Analyzed space control policy and instructions, recommended changes to higher headquarters.

• Provided critical oversight of Engineering Group future requirements to support multiple major developmental test programs. • Managed $20M technological modernization budget, conducted technical reviews for DoD and Air Force essential investment programs.

• Led 5 engineers and $5M budget to ensure proper software and hardware integration and de-conflicted potential problems with contractor and government support agencies.• Translated program office requirements into executable details. Implemented early risk-reduction test activities to optimize flight systems and develop verification and validation requirements.

Oversaw $5.4B in DoD strategic weapon system assets. Responsible to develop and maintain training materials and proficiency for 260 combat-ready crew members/military officers.

Provided strategic nuclear deterrence at the direction of the President of the United States. Assumed command of combat assets in emergency environments. Supervised nine operations, security, and support personnel at weapon site.