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Sparks, Nv, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

• Senior Program Manager that led a 140-person program office spanning 12 locations executing the development, fielding, and sustainment of the F-35's $33 billion logistics information system• Managed an annual budget exceeding $400 million and assets across 45 global sites for three US services and 10 nations• Developed and executed a $535 million hardware refresh strategy, slashing the procurement timelines by 45%/8 months, ensuring five new Air Force sites were ready for F-35 aircraft arrival• Led and implemented first-ever 24/7 global support for the logistics information system, leading to a reduction of 39 administrators that saved $1 billion over the F-35 lifecycle

Washington, Dc, Us

• Senior Program Manager competitively selected to lead 129-member multi-functional team across six geographical sites in all aspects of developing and fielding the $1.75 billion F-35 Electronic Warfare reprogramming tools and labs to support the multinational 5th generation fighter jet for three US services, seven international partners, and five foreign military sales customers• Successfully completed the Australia and United Kingdom software programming facility, enabling customers to generate sovereign mission data files aligned with country-specific objectives• Designed an impactful coalition mission data strategy, directed by the Air Force Chief of Staff, that greatly enhanced F-35 aircraft survivability and achieved exceptional interoperability during the conflict in Ukraine• Led organizational change by designing two out of five new program management offices, improving the execution capabilities of the Joint Program Office (JPO)

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Led a team of 75 members and managed a $1.3 billion portfolio of groundbreaking hypersonic, networked, and advanced air-to-air/ground weapons demonstration programs• Responsible for investment and strategic planning, program objective memorandum (POM) development, and capability roadmaps for a 745-person organization with a budget exceeding $2 billion in the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)• Provided guidance and expertise in Department of Defense (DoD) and international partner engagements, facilitating technology transfer between industry and government, as well as leading science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach initiatives• Oversaw the successful transition of technology to program offices, Air Force innovation hubs, concept creation, wargaming exercises, and advanced weapon research and development (R&D) and integration

Washington, Dc, Us

• Led the planning, programming, and development efforts for the Australian F-35A program, successfully translating requirements into a 100 aircraft, $12.2 billion+ initiative• Served as the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition & Sustainment) lead for all aspects of the F-35A Australian program, including oversight of cost, schedule, performance, as well as addressing political, economic, and media challenges• Directed all Joint Program Office activities related to Australian Initial Operational Capability planning, including the coordination of country-specific modifications and weapons capabilities• Engaged with senior Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and United States Navy (USN) officials, as well as high-ranking foreign dignitaries, to ensure alignment with DoD acquisition processes and facilitate effective communication channels

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Competitively selected to complete the 10-month, dual enrollment Air War College senior-level professional military education program and Air University Master of Strategic Studies degree program with diverse cohort of US military, government, and international officers• Mastered AWC core curriculum encompassing leadership, ethics, international security studies, national military strategy, and joint warfighting with a focus on theater campaign planning

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Competitively selected to lead 14-member team, across 5 locations, executing $710M of risk reduction contracts for the highly classified, $70B Long Range Strike-Bomber (now known as the B-21 Raider) program, one of the Air Force’s Top 3 acquisition programs• Directed acquisition and source selection planning, built acquisition plans, and developed source selection strategies for the $40 billion EMD and Production program• Served as the Deputy Source Selection Evaluation Board Chairman for the Long Range Strike-Bomber source selection

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Led integration division responsible for plans, program, budget, & security of highly classified $70 billion SecDef-directed program• Assisted the System Program Director in leading a 75-member program office responsible for the acquisition of the Long Range Strike Bomber, now known as the B-21 Raider• Translated Combat Air Forces and Combatant Commanders’ requirements, developed acquisition and source selection strategies, and initiated program direction• Served as program office’s lead interface to the Air Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Joint Staff• Prepared annual select acquisition reports for Congress• Routinely advised and briefed the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, the Joint Staff, and Congress on program content, budget, and security

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Program Element Monitor responsible for planning, programming, budgeting, security of Long Range Strike-Bomber• Advised AF leadership on aircraft survivability and acquisition strategies; initiated program direction and reporting• Directly supported critical advanced technology demonstrations, analyses of alternatives, and aircraft fleet studies• Routinely briefed the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, and congressional staffs on program status and other issues

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Competitively selected to complete the 10-month graduate level program designed for mid-career joint officers, civilians from federal agencies, and international officer from 30 nations• Developed advanced skills in joint maritime operational art, joint planning processes, critical analysis, and the unique challenges of leading from mid-level positions

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Assisted the squadron commander in leading a 172-member squadron responsible for the electronic warfare capability of $15B in resources• Oversaw production of electronic warfare missionized software for all Combat Air Force aircraft directly impacting combat effectiveness• As F-16 Flight Test Engineer, supported force development evaluations and gained operational flying familiarization; managed 53d Wing's flying schedule for flight test engineers

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Assisted the squadron commander in leading a 172-member squadron responsible for the electronic warfare capability of $15B in resources

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Led flight of 34 personnel directly responsible for $2.7 billion in F-16, A-10, F-15, and HH-60 radar warning receivers and self-protection jammers to counter adversary air-to-air and surface-to-air threats• Led the mission data software production for all F-16, A-10, F-15, HH-60, and electronic attack training pods• Led, trained, and organized flight for wartime rapid electronic warfare reprogramming mission for USAF and 12 allied nations

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Competitively selected by the force development team and the Air Force to participate in a 10-month industry immersion program• During this program, I gained valuable first-hand experience of the Raytheon Company's role as part of the government/contractor team• This experience involved actively participating in various program management activities, such as working on a proposal team, contributing to early program planning, managing program controls, and engaging in strategic communications

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Personal aide to the Air Force 3-star Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) commander• Planned, coordinated, and executed all details of the commander’s worldwide travel supporting the ASC mission• Traveled with and supported the commander on official trips and on-base special events and functions• Planned, directed, and de-conflicted the event schedule and prepared official correspondence for the commander

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Trusted agent to Air Force 3-star Commander on a selectively manned advisory staff overseeing 17 programs, $4B in execution• Provided objective advice to Program Executive Officer (PEO) on all intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) programs including Predator, U-2, and Global Hawk; primary interface between PEO and Wing Commander, Air Staff, OSD, and HQ ACC• Synthesized issues for PEO decisions, analyzed financial performance/trends of $2B annual budget• Advised Reconnaissance Systems Wing Commander to develop and implement winning strategies on $9.3B ISR programs

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Led 40-person to develop acquisition strategies, business plans, and contract documentation for the fourth production lot of Global Hawk assets valued over $270 million• Awarded advance procurement contract to procure long-lead material to maintain Global Hawk production schedule• Led logistics effort for beddown and operations of Global Hawk in the Central Command's area of operation for short notice classified operation

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Led 40-person team managing all aspects of the first two Global Hawk production lots valued at over $420 million; managed all required tasks to deliver the first Global Hawk production lot assets• Developed acquisition and business strategy to procure the fourth Global Hawk production lot assets valued at over $270 million• Developed contract modifications to incorporate combat-proven technologies from Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in Global Hawk production assets to maximize warfighter utility

Huntsville, Al, Us

• Led 47-member team supporting missile defense flight and ground tests• Responsible for planning, programming, budgeting, materiel requisitioning, and scheduling of command and control labs containing systems valued at $10 million that supported military organizations' development of tactics, techniques, and procedures for missile defense• Oversaw 100-member team to plan, design, and construct a $10M mission control center for ballistic missile defense flight and ground testing

Huntsville, Al, Us

• Led 20-member base team providing communications, computer, and facility support and services for National Missile Defense flight tests• Prepares task orders and performs technical evaluations for contract modifications• Manages budgeting and funding execution from multiple government agencies to support missile defense flight and user events

Huntsville, Al, Us

• Oversaw 37 contractors performing air and missile defense analysis efforts• Developed task orders and performed technical evaluations for contract modifications to conduct complex analysis for multiple government space and missile organizations

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Responsible for $3 million intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance integrated product team for Air Force Chief of Staff experimentation event• Developed acquisition strategies, technical requirements, operational concept of operations, and assessment procedures

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Project leader for all military ceremonies, retirements, events, and social functions hosted by the Hanscom Air Force Base general officer and executive leaders- Responsible for planning, budgeting, and execution of the Electronic Systems Center Commander's appropriated official representation funds

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Led 20-person integrated product team to field first intel broadcast service to the PACOM theater• Worked with users, stakeholders, and contractor to develop fielding and support strategy for initial PACOM delivery

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Led multiservice team of engineers, financial specialists, logisticians, and configuration managers• Developed strategies, business plans, budgets for mobile intelligence systems and products

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering

Master Of Strategic Studies, Military And Strategic Leadership

Master Of Arts (M.A.), National Security And Strategic Studies

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management Information Systems, General