Darrell Phillipson Email & Phone Number

Bellbrook, Oh, Us

United States

Mr. Darrell K. Phillipson, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Director, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio. In this capacity, he leads the Department of the Air Force’s science and technology (S&T) programs in functional materials, structural materials, manufacturing technology, and systems support for advanced, next-generation space, missile and aircraft applications. The Materials and Manufacturing Directorate consists of a workforce of more than 900 military members, civilians, and contractors executing an annual budget in excess of $400 million.

Dayton, Ohio

The 711 HPW advances human performance and integration for air, space, and cyberspace through research, education, consultation, and operational support. The wing operates at seven geographically separated sites; the two major locations are: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio and Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The wing's primary mission units are the Airman Systems Directorate, the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine and the Human Performance Integration Directorate. The wing is comprised of 2,000 personnel encompassing more than 70 scientific, technical, and medical disciplines and executes an annual $300 million budget.

Wright-Patterson Afb, Ohio

Leads four divisions and executes $39M AF & Army budget to deliver secure and relevant high-performance computing, collaboration, and business operations to all AFRL organizations, including geographically dispersed units. Serves as the AFRL Chief Information Officer (CIO) and as the Air Force Science & Technology (S&T) Principal to the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP).

Dayton, Ohio Area

Duties and Accomplishments: Implemented disciplined systems engineering and technical management processes across AFMC to provide enabling capabilities to the warfighter. Managed the development of AFMC Systems Engineering policy and promoted the application of engineering best practices across the Command.- Spearheaded AF-wide planning effort to address SECAF challenge to “Fix Engineering” -- United SES & O-6 leadership across AF, representing >16,000 S&Es -- Led development of 1st AF Engineering Enterprise Strategic Plan; SECAF & CSAF signed- Co-led Future Air Force Org Engineering Team—hand-picked by SAF/AQR & AFMC/EN -- Addressed SECDEF-directed 20% HQ cut; eliminated duplication & increased efficiency- Championed technical standards across AF as AFMC Defense Standardization Program Lead- Developed/Sustained AFMC Lifecycle Systems Engineering, Operational Safety, Suitability, & Effectiveness, and Airworthiness policy—spearheaded cross-service collaboration

Wright-Patterson Afb, Ohio

Duties and Accomplishments: Served as the AFRL focal point for all corporate planning efforts, process management, program management, and engineering support. Responsible for developing AFRL’s Strategic Plan, Business Plan, Annual Report, wargames, and exercises. - Provided visionary AF-wide leadership through the AF S&T Strategy and AF S&T Plan -- Developed first SECAF/CSAF-signed AF S&T Strategy; key to Congressional testimony -- Revitalized/published AF S&T Plan, first in 7 years, endorsed by SAF/AQR & AFRL/CC- Supplied critical vision & leadership to address manpower issues and improve effectiveness- Developed plan to interweave S&T planning with AF Service Core Function Master Plans- Leadership potential recognized—promoted in record time from branch to division chief

Wright-Patterson Afb, Oh

Duties and Accomplishments: Served as principal advisor to the AFRL Commander on space-system S&T development. Served as HQ senior technical planner for all AFRL space S&T programs and as principal customer-engagement focal point for all AFRL space technology customers, including MAJCOMs and Centers. Ensured Commander and all Technical Directors were fully aware of customer issues pertaining to space S&T. Interfaced regularly with AFMC, HQ USAF, OSD, academia, and industry. - Led development of AFRL Space Portfolio POM and associated S&T investment strategies- Harmonized Space S&T guidance & POM planning; garnered SAF/AQ endorsement/support- Mentored staff & managed division’s skill mix and tasking distribution as Level-2 supervisor- Leveraged past Lockheed experience leading 6.1-6.3 aerospace efforts in multi-source/multi-level data fusion; physics-based 3D satellite modeling & simulation; vulnerability & countermeasure analysis; data collection, processing, & dissemination (optical, radar, vibrometry, hyperspectral, & multispectral); change recognition; target identification; tracking; and satellite and sensor design, development & delivery

Goodyear, Az

Duties and Accomplishments: Led systems engineering development activities on multiple software development initiatives for AF special programs. Led Major Defense Contractor’s Independent Research & Development (IR&D) related to current and projected business. Developed and implemented methods of providing additional value to the government through integration across the IS&S portfolio. - Assisted Data Processing Enterprise Development (DPED) Senior PM, PMs and IPT Leads to balance budget, staffing and schedule to meet overarching DPED strategic goals- Expertly managed software content delivered as per the "By Drop" System Integration Plan- Developed culture shifting enterprise vision & strategy for cross-program/IPT integration- Led cross-functional integrated product teams through comprehensive software requirements analysis & implemented collaborative data-processing requirements management - Developed & implemented risk management plan; led risk management review board- Managed cost/schedule/performance as lead PM for IR&D

Phoenix, Arizona

Duties and Accomplishments: Provided family financial planning services, including making comprehensive recommendations involving the purchase of securities and life insurance.- Established independent business as profitable venture in <1 year—proven business acumen- Demonstrated keen business planning/execution, financial analysis, & financial management

Gilbert, Az

Duties and Accomplishments: Provided engineering support to multiple classified programs.- Led multiple classified satellite sensor programs as product engineer (concept to delivery)- Designed & developed satellite environmental sensor; performed modeling, simulation & analysis-optimized cost/size/weight; maximized performance, reliability & manufacturability- Provided requirements analysis, CONOPS development & utility analysis for programs- Led corporate initiative to explore Homeland Defense technologies & business opportunities

Various

Deputy Chief, Adv. Optics & Imaging Div. (O-3; 063A3-Acq Mgr), AFRL/RD, KAFB, NM- Managed largest RD Division as acting chief, >150 people & multiple sites: Maui Space Surveillance System, Maui High Performance Computing Center, & special access sitesLead Engineer, Adv. Imaging System Program Office (O-3), KAFB, NM- Led 30-mbr modeling & simulation team; SECDEF #1 ($1B) special programs system- Designed and implemented secure communications and logistics at multiple sitesSatellite Systems Engineer (O-2), AFRL/RD, KAFB, NM- Designed/developed $15M satellite modeling, simulation & data exploitation systemElectronic Missile Maint. Specialist (E-3), 90th OMMS, F.E. Warren AFB, WY- Academic & leadership excellence recognized—entered AF Academy Prep School 1 year

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

- Awarded Graduate Scholarship Program Scholarship, as top Mechanical Engineering graduate.

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

- Internationally recognized thesis on Rapid Prototyping presented in Nottingham, England.