Subject Matter Expert for acquisition support to the Program Integration office of the Production Corp Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Space Systems Division. Provides acquisition planning, guidance, and analysis of GPS III Follow-On program (GPS IIIF). Evaluates program strategic plan, acquisition strategies, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and contractor deliverables (CDRLs) for adherence to DoD, Air Force and Space Force guidance. Verifies program implementation of acquisition policy/guidance, acquisition strategy, milestone performance, risk management, and realism in delivery of program within cost/schedule/performance constraints. Develops and coordinates responses to inquiries from Congressional, DoD and other stakeholders. Directly leads five member contractor team responsible for GPS III and IIIF Program Integration office. Directly responsible for status of Business Operations reports to include; GPS IIIF Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), GPS IIIF Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), and the GPS IIIF Selected Acquisition Report (SAR). Interacts with multiple government customers on behalf of corporate leadership to ensure team performance successfully meets and exceeds all contractual requirements.

Provides Program Integration, Acquisition Support, and Program Management services to the Electro-Optical Infrared (EO-IR) Weather System program at Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Los Angeles Air Force Base. Responsible for maintaining organizational strategic plan, programmatic Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and status of $750M program budget. Supports the development of the Program Objective Memorandum, Staffer Day preparations, Spring Program Reviews, Investment Budget Review, Program Management Reviews, Mid-year Execution Reviews, and Baseline Execution Reviews.

Team lead for Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support to Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Directorate at Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB. Directs 20+ team members responsible for processes and procedures that enable government business operations of Human Resources and Manpower, Promotions, Awards and Decorations, Training, Information Management, Information Technology, Deployment Readiness, Executive Administrative Support, and Program Management Analysis. Liaison between government customer and corporate leadership. Motivates company personnel to provide outstanding service within contract cost and schedule requirements. Provides guidance and policy compliance to meet company and contract standards. Maintains detailed fiscal and personnel data of contract operations and provides both corporate and government customer with status through Program Management Reviews, and other reporting procedures.

Provided Program Management, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering support to the Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) of the Launch Enterprise Directorate (SMC/LE) at Space and Missile Systems Center. Evaluated and provided senior staff leadership with recommendations on acquisition strategies, program plans, and contract deliverables. Ensured organizational and contractor adherence to policy and guidance; consistency in implementation of acquisition strategy, technical requirements, milestone accomplishment, schedule forecasts, and accurate risk assessment. Responsible for successful development, documentation, and execution of risk management and lessons learned programs, agency training programs, and project milestone review processes. Supported DoD program management team executing Space Test Program - 2 (STP-2) mission aboard the first-ever DoD use of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch Vehicle.

Provided acquisition and management execution support to $75 million Military GPS User’s Equipment program; developed organizational business plan implementing processes and procedures for new acquisition; crafted metrics portfolio to provide 100% DoD oversight. Advised government customer on acquisition strategy, policy, and recommended contract approaches. Evaluated solicitation documentation, to include; acquisition strategy, systems engineering plans, Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Contractor Deliverables (CDRLs) for adherence to policy/guidance; consistency in implementation of established acquisition strategy, technical approach to requirements, life cycle costs, milestone completion, forecasts, and risk assessment.

Led innovative team of Air Force military, civilian, and contractor professionals responsible for planning and developing creative solutions to provide space flight opportunities for scientific Research and Development payloads in support of DoD goals. Identified, established, and drafted unique multi-agency partnerships through Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) to achieve mission success for all stakeholders, to include: AF, ARMY, NAVY, NASA, NOAA, MDA, DARPA, and university programs. Managed and defended program's $50 million annual budget.

Deployed in support of Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq (MNSTC-I). Managed portfolio of $1.8 billion in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases to meet US goals of rebuilding the Iraqi Air Force during Operation Iraqi Freedom; individually briefed status of cases to the US Air Force Major General in Iraq. Worked directly with Iraqi Ministry of Defense and Iraqi Air Force leaders on a daily basis to explain and instruct procedures for working within complex US acquisition processes. Effectively navigated between US Air Force, Department of Defense, US State Department, and Iraqi Ministry of Defense organizations to actively resolve challenges and ensure delivery of contracted goods & services for the nation of Iraq. Awarded Bronze Star for meritorious service.

Chief Program Manager, Program Integration Division. Supervised 9 person team of program managers, contracting officers and financial managers responsible for $3.8 billion reimbursable contract providing Federally Funded Research and Development Center engineering and technical support to 25 separate DoD and national agencies geographically separated across the US. Responsible for personnel; mentored, ensured accomplishment of training requirements, and disciplined work staff, as necessary. Successfully led weekly team meetings with Aerospace Corporation management and contracting officers to monitor status and resolve contractual issues. Reviewed program contract to identify requirements which the contractor was required to satisfy. Established and maintained communications with Aerospace's top management, including functional managers to ensure understanding of acceptable performance. Notified government and FFRDC contracting officers of deficient contract and technical requirements when required. Conducted semi-annual reviews of FFRDC contractor performance; ensured 99.8% satisfaction of services. Selected to organize and stand up implementation of General Officer's senior level advisory panel; planned and executed recurring annual event attended by 16 flag level officers and senior civilian executives.

Operations Officer, Joint Operations Center, Joint Task Force - Guantanamo. Led 26 member joint service operations center team providing 24/7 situational awareness of 30,600 acre area to task force director. Coordinated detainee movements through synchronization of security force response teams with prison facility staff that ensured 100 % mission success during interactions with foreign national representatives. Directed security response for 2 Cuban nationals fleeing country through US base by coordinating security response and updating organizational leadership. Recognized as #1/5 Operations Officer. Responsible for mentoring and supervision of 26 member joint operations center staff.

30th Operations Group, Chief Instructor. Lead instructor of 25 instructors; oversaw administration of training curriculum for 120 personnel conducting launch operations of Titan II and Titan IV launch vehicles; successfully planned and managed the implementation of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) programs across 3 organizations. Conducted recurring training to ensure certification of all military personnel during day of launch operations.

Led countdown operations of 300 person Air Force and contractor team during Titan II & Titan IV space launch missions. Directed Air Force Launch Control Officer unit training program; ensured technical certification requirements successfully met for all 35 launch officers within organization.

Progressive leadership responsibilities as Chief, Standardization and Evaluation and Chief, Operations Training at Chief of Staff selectively manned passive space surveillance unit. Successfully ensured proficiency of all operators conducting critical mission of tracking all objects in orbit. Verified unit operations met and exceeded higher headquarters standards. Managed training program to deliver lesson based and scenario based training to 30+ crew members. Performed as Crew Commander for team of enlisted personnel conducting 24/7, 365 day space surveillance mission.

Results oriented team leader recognized for continuous success in a vast array of work environments and positions. Proven experience in Program Management directing diverse teams of technical engineers, program managers, contracting officers, and financial support staff to ensure delivery of services within defined cost, schedule and performance. In-depth experience performing ICBM, Space Surveillance and Spacelift systems operations, and leading and administering instructional systems design programs in support of Air Force operations. A demonstrated quick learner with technical aptitude and proven abilities to maintain large picture focus while not compromising attention to detail. Adept at building, maintaining and leading cohesive team environments.