Charles B. Sherwin Email & Phone Number

North West Florida Office

Program Management and Systems Engineering consultant. Subject matter expert (SME) regarding DoD acquisition planning and execution to include Senior Materiel Leadership and Portfolio/Program/Project Management across the life-cycle management of complex products and weapon systems. Personally manages Federal acquisition work assignments for revenue based profit and loss (P&L), and Business Development (BD) within a $125M nationally recognized consulting firm consisting of greater than 400 client and home site employees. Collects and analyzes data, integrates information and provides recommendations for planning and execution of major DoD acquisition programs of national scope, interest, and significance or a major segment of critical and complex agency-wide programs. Excels in a high performance team/organization that values leadership, operational expertise, international experience, execution performance and empowers action focused creativity and innovation in a collaborative, affordable, continuous process improvement (CPI) learning environment. - Acquisition Program Management Analyst: Conducts activities (budgeting and financing, contracting, engineering, manufacturing, testing, configuration and logistics inclusive) to effect DoD system program offices using recognized DoD acquisition guidance and ANSI program/project management standards consisting of Core Process Groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing) for entire Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) enterprises for weapon system availability and new capability.- Senior Systems Engineering Analyst: Applies engineering principles to achieve military weapon systems performance. Implements OSD’s comprehensive systems engineering process (CSEP) for managing and leading complex systems, programs and projects.- Senior Life Cycle Management Analyst: Develops, evaluates, and improves weapon systems reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) programs.

Tinker Afb, Ok

-Outstanding Air Force Program Manager Award (ACAT II) (Military) for 2011-- B-1 war support--1,261 combat sorties/694 weapons expended/15,296 flight hrs in CY11- Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award for most improved fleet performance, 2011-- Lowest cannibalization rate/highest AA rate over 4 FYs; 10% increase over FY10-- Cut FY11 Non-Mission Capable for Supply rate to a record low 8.5%; down 50% from prior 10 yr ave-- Highest mission capable rate at 53% and the lowest maintenance rate at 30.9% in previous 4 FYs- SCOPE and EFFECT: Directed a System Program Office (SPO) of 130 gov't and contractor program managers, logistics and equipment specialists, engineers, contracting officers and financial managers to provide world class program management, systems engineering, and life cycle logistics; Directed one of the most critical and complex cradle-to-grave weapon system Program Management Organization (PMO) to operate and sustain 66 B-1 aircraft valued at $17B and executes greater than $900M each year of 3600, 3010, and 3400 budget authority; manages 22 public and private organization enterprises to deliver warfighter requirements; change and stakeholder manager regularly engaging highest levels of congressional delegates, OSD, HAF and MAJCOM HQs.- Acquisition Program Management: Planned, organized, and led activities of the SPO using recognized ANSI program/project management standards for the entire B-1 enterprise to optimize aircraft availability and deliver new capability; I assessed and managed the cost, schedule and technical performance progress of assigned ACAT II and III projects/programs in all phases of the acquisition cycle; I reviewed and directed the progress of Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price contracts to meet program objectives and conduct POM cut drills and understand PPBE impacts throughout the FYDP using 3600, 3010, and 3400 budget authority. I conducted AOAs and directed programs through Milestone A, B, and C gate processes.

- Retired April 2012: Transitioned to Private Sector.- Selected for additional Senior Materiel Leader (SML) command/leadership position (2012): AFRL’s Air Vehicles Directorate, the preeminent aeronautical vehicle R&D organization in the world developing technology for next generation aircraft and UAVs/UASs. - B-1B Weapon System Program Manager (SPM) for the USAF, $1B+/yr enterprise: Best in the USAF! -- Outstanding Air Force Program Manager (Military) of the Year for 2011! -- The 2011 Dr. James Roche Sustainment Excellence Award for most improved fleet performance!- Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures SPM for the USAF and DoD, ACAT-1D, $750M/year.- JASSM Deputy SPM, Division Chief; successfully navigated an OSD Nunn-McCurdy Congressional Investigation (25 events in one year) for an ACAT-1D program; a complex multi-org. challenge.- Ph.D. in Executive Business Admin with honors, Highly technical Masters, and Top Secret clearance

Wright-Patterson Afb, Oh

Directed a 60-member AF Material Squadron by leading a 500+ gov't/contractor team at 20+ global locations; valued at $2.3B+; managed activities to field LAIRCM on MAF and AFSOC aircraft (C-17, C-130, C-5, MC-130); Responsible/accountable to SAE for ACAT 1/OSD special interest program; President of the United States (POTUS) #1 priority IRCM program; and interfaced directly with PEO, OSD, SAF/AQ, USAF/USN, AFMC/AMC, foreign dignitaries/GOs, and industry executives.- Acquisition Program Management: Planned, organized, and oversaw the activities of the program office that delivered 57 LAIRCM equipped aircraft across 10 systems, including foreign dignitary aircraft.-- Directed a source selection and awarded a $18M contract for new IR sensors, 2-yr development, and 3x distance detection.

Eglin Afb, Fl

Directed the AAC’s Group with biggest national security impact involving five squadrons (125+ personnel) developing and fielding DoD's only stealthy air-to-ground cruise missile and multiple-kill anti-armor weapons; Responsible/accountable to the DAE for ACAT 1D/OSD special interest program; Managed portfolio of six Global Attack and Precision Engagement systems (2 ACAT I / 4 ACAT II Programs) valued at $11B+ w/ $1B+ annually in development, production, and sustainment for USAF/USN/Allied combat forces' top weapons systems comprising Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and extended range (JASSM-ER), Sensor Fused Weapon (SFW), Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser (WCMD), Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD) & MALD-Jammer systems; Directed integration on multiple CAF fighter/bomber aircraft; and Interfaced directly with senior DoD leaders, industry executives, COCOMs, international allies, and media.

Eglin Afb, Fl

Directed all systems engineering, full rate production, testing, and sustainment of the $2.5B Sensor Fused Weapon (SFW); accountable for cost, schedule, performance while executing $120M annual budget for AF's only armor to personnel kill weapon; directed 30-person multi-disciplined work force; led 500-person gov't and contractor team at 53 locations; directed SFW integration on F-16, F-15E, F-35, A-10, B-1, B-2, B-52 and ensured operational need dates and requirements delivered; integrated Wind Corrected Munition Dispenser tail-kits onto SFW for precision delivery of tactical munitions; interacted with highest levels of HAF, OSD, Joint Staff, MAJCOM, DCMA, and industry.

Roseville, Ca

Directed 50-member unit responsible for contractor oversight, contract administration, engineering and quality assurance of over 750 defense contractors ensuring contract compliance; interfaced with senior leaders of the MILDEPs, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, other Federal Agencies, and Home Land Security.- Acquisition Program Management (Program Control): Program Management Principal Advisor to include Earned Value Management System (EVMS) subject matter expert (SME) for a diverse portfolio supporting the Federal government.- Quality and Contract Management: Directed quality assurance, conducted engineering and contract administration for Big Safari, MALD, Aerial Targets, and Atlas V programs.

Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany

Directed 93 person in-country teams; traveled to 45 European and African nations and negotiated Acquisition-Cross Servicing Agreements (ACSA) with Heads of State and foreign dignitaries; executed an annual budget of $34M; and prepared SECDEF, SECSTATE, and NSA Rice with CDRUSEUCOM for Russian ACSA.- Managed/administered NATO’s Mutual Support Act, Title 10 logistics programs- Stood-up the Multi-National Joint Logistics Center for Operation Iraqi Freedom- Authored first-ever ACSA CJCSI and developed network-centric ACSA automated tracking system

Deputy Under Secretary Air Force, International Affairs, Pentagon, Washington Dc

Serving the Deputy Under Secretary Air Force, International Affairs, executed, monitored and controlled $12B MNFP and MLU F-16 programs, and closed $5.3B of 23 year old FMS cases; focal point for JCS, HAF, OSD, DoS, and OGAs; prepared and briefed SECAF and CSAF.- F-16 Multi-National Fighter Program (MNFP) and Mid-Life Update (MLU) manager; masterfully authored MOU supporting Portugal to be assimilated into the European Participating Air Force (EPAF)- Directed 4 agency closure teams; closed $5.3B of 23 year old FMS cases- Netherlands desk officer delivered 2 LANTIRN pods in 3 weeks during Kosovo air operations- Guided foreign policy and petitioned exceptions to National disclosure policy for weapon integration on MNFP aircraft

Wright-Patterson Afb, Oh

Directed a team 12 government and 130 contractor personnel; accountable for program management (cost/schedule/technical performance) of $237M cost plus development of the fan and compressor for the F-22 propulsion system; interfaced with SPM, PEO, and SAE.- Acquisition Program Management: Responsible for safety-of-flight validation clearance requirement and directly contributed to an AF Organizational Excellence Award for the F-22’s First Flight.- Systems Engineering: Balanced technical redesign with EMD hardware assets and improved process from ten to three months to deliver engine components in record time for first flight

Wright-Patterson Afb, Oh

Led 40 person team and coordinated tri-service test activities for 12 geographically separate sites; Flyable Avionics System PM responsible for $102M firm fixed price RDT&E contract efforts; interfaced with Chief of Test, SPD, and PEO.- Acquisition Program Management: Managed $63M contract and cut proposal time from 473 to 180 days.- Test and Evaluation Management: Mission coordinator for Developmental test and evaluation of TSSAM event

Rochester, Ny

Directed $2M classified project, with a six person high performance team across multiple divisions of a global corporation.- Acquisition Program Management: Initiated, planned, executed, and monitored & controlled a project from a winning contract proposal with the FBI.- Systems Engineering: Conducted image chain analysis with high resolution digital capture devices

Phillips Lab, Edwards Afb, Ca

Managed R&D efforts comprising $13M; interfaced with AFRL/CC, HQ AFSC TEO and AFSPACECOM Senior Leaders.- Developed Space Based Radar technology insertion plan.- Assistant for Technology conducting R&D requirements definition- Promoted R&D space experiments for DoD users & Tri-Service Board- Implemented active vibration damping control solutions on satellites

Macdill Afb, Fl

Managed 46 people and $20M of F-16 back shop equipment; interfaced with SQ/CC, DCM, and Wing/CC.- Repair rates maintained 7% above command standards- Managed avionics back shop repair station conversion F-16A/Bs to C/Ds.

Professional Certificate, • Executive Program Manager’S Course (Pmt-402)

Professional Certificate, Program Manager’S Courses-Apmc (2000) And Pmt 401 (2007)

Master Of Military Operational Art And Science, Military Operational Art And Science

Doctor Of Philosophy, Executive Business Administration (Emphasis In Acquisition Logistics, Program Management, And System

Master Of Science, Business Administration

Master Of Science, Electrical Engineering

Thesis: “One Dimensional Computer Simulation of Plasma Physics in the Diode Region”

Bachelor Of Science, Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

Activities and Societies: Pi Kapa Alpha, Air Force ROTC.Minors in Aerospace Studies, Mathematics, and Physics.