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- Develops and enforces policy/guidance for 250+ personnel conducting Air Force Global Strike Command's (AFGSC) operational testing program- Writes AFGSC test orders, coordinates test plan and reporting approval ensuring proper guidance to supporting units.- Coordinates the use of AFGSC operational assets required for testing to mitigate risk and minimize mission impact- Evaluates and reports ops test results to key decision makers at Headquarters Air Force, USSTRATCOM, AFGSC, Air… Show more - Develops and enforces policy/guidance for 250+ personnel conducting Air Force Global Strike Command's (AFGSC) operational testing program- Writes AFGSC test orders, coordinates test plan and reporting approval ensuring proper guidance to supporting units.- Coordinates the use of AFGSC operational assets required for testing to mitigate risk and minimize mission impact- Evaluates and reports ops test results to key decision makers at Headquarters Air Force, USSTRATCOM, AFGSC, Air Force Materiel Command and 20th Air Force.- Coordinates with acquisition program management, program engineers, decision makers and tester to ensure proper operational test strategy. Show less

Managed analysis of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) operational performance for US Strategic Command planners. Developed Air Force Global Strike Command position on Departments of Defense and Energy (DoD/DoE) ICBM warhead management, including sustainment, modernization, and upgrades. Directed command policy on ICBM hardness and ICBM Survivability Program Review with Sustainment Program Office

-Led 7-engineer wing test safety office.-Oversaw risk assessment and test execution approval process for 200 DoD test programs on $3.3M range. -Managed test safety process for eight squadrons and three air logistics centers utilizing 39 types of aircraft. -Advised wing, group and Air Force Test Center Leadership on risk mitigation

- Flight test engineer qualified in the B-1, B-52 and C-12. - Monitored real-time flight and ground test execution.- Performed duties as an airborne test conductor/test director.- Responsible for inflight operation of test instrumentation.- Drove test and safety discipline

- Led B-1, B-2, B-52 and C-12 test operations in a 408-person combined test force.- Managed limited resources to orchestrate support of 35 flight test programs- Led Four Flight Commanders and Forty-four aircrew qualified in seven different aircraft types ensured aircrew stayed current and qualified.- Drove operations engineer hiring to increase engineer, test conductor and test director workforce to meet testing requirements.

- Instructed Flight Test Engineers on instrumentation operation and flight operations.- Lead Control Room evaluator.

- Directed a flight of eight engineers- Planned and executed $64M+ of B-1, B-2, and B-52 developmental flight test programs- Lead Operations Engineer and Test Mission Conductor- Developed test plans and operations procedures for 34 avionics and weapons projects- Managed execution of 10 training qualification plans; ensured currency of nine test operations engineers and nineteen test conductors and test directors- Planned test schedule to ensure resources for 442 flight hours… Show more - Directed a flight of eight engineers- Planned and executed $64M+ of B-1, B-2, and B-52 developmental flight test programs- Lead Operations Engineer and Test Mission Conductor- Developed test plans and operations procedures for 34 avionics and weapons projects- Managed execution of 10 training qualification plans; ensured currency of nine test operations engineers and nineteen test conductors and test directors- Planned test schedule to ensure resources for 442 flight hours in support of $2.7B in DoD acquisitions. Show less

Completed combined graduate-level Flight Test Engineering and practical flight test training program.• Rated #1 of 8 Flight Test Engineers in flying performance.• Flight Test Engineer for first-ever test of image based navigation and 3-D target reconstruction algorithms on F-16. Validated prototype vision-aided precision weapon navigation solution. • Classically trained flight test engineer, with emphasis on aircraft performance, flying and handling qualities, flutter… Show more Completed combined graduate-level Flight Test Engineering and practical flight test training program.• Rated #1 of 8 Flight Test Engineers in flying performance.• Flight Test Engineer for first-ever test of image based navigation and 3-D target reconstruction algorithms on F-16. Validated prototype vision-aided precision weapon navigation solution. • Classically trained flight test engineer, with emphasis on aircraft performance, flying and handling qualities, flutter, structures/loads, mission systems, test management, and test safety planning, procedures, and risk management principles. Show less

- Led three test managers in planning, execution, and reporting activities for Minuteman III operational test launches.- Pursued resolution of complex ICBM force sustainment and tactics isssues- Coordinated writing, review and amendment of ICBM Force Development Evaluation program-related operations and support documentation.- Integrated efforts of developmental test units to support integrated cost-efficient testing under operational conditions- Co-Chaired flight test unique… Show more - Led three test managers in planning, execution, and reporting activities for Minuteman III operational test launches.- Pursued resolution of complex ICBM force sustainment and tactics isssues- Coordinated writing, review and amendment of ICBM Force Development Evaluation program-related operations and support documentation.- Integrated efforts of developmental test units to support integrated cost-efficient testing under operational conditions- Co-Chaired flight test unique equipment integrated test team to develop test equipment revamp plan.- Trained two 6-member teams for high-vis operational test launches with 36+hours of instruction.- Re-wrote Operation Requirement and Program Requirement documents to detail requirements for Operational Test launches and ensure seamless fusion of Western Range and 576th Flight Test Squadron operations.- Led multi-organizational 300-person team as Launch Director for $21M ICBM test launch. Show less

- Administered day-to-day planning, executing and reporting activities for Minuteman III (MM III) ICBM operational flight testing- Collected data and authored performance reports for $350M MM III Force Development Evaluation program

- Trained test operations personnel and task force crews on the ICBM Force Development Evaluation (FDE) program launch process- Developed lesson plans, test and launch simulator scenarios for launch console operations training.- Validated combat capability, reliability, operational readiness and effectiveness of fielded ICBM alert forces.-Managed technical accuracy and required updates to all squadron ICBM FDE test-unique operating instructions- Accomplished Operational Testing… Show more - Trained test operations personnel and task force crews on the ICBM Force Development Evaluation (FDE) program launch process- Developed lesson plans, test and launch simulator scenarios for launch console operations training.- Validated combat capability, reliability, operational readiness and effectiveness of fielded ICBM alert forces.-Managed technical accuracy and required updates to all squadron ICBM FDE test-unique operating instructions- Accomplished Operational Testing of change to Command, Control and Communication Software in the role of test operator and senior test conductor. Show less

- Responsible for developing and implementing the 91st Missile Wing's Emergency War Order (EWO) training program.- Ensured proper training of EWO Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for 250 Missile crew officers- Maintained required procedural documents- Provided monthly classroom instruction in Emergency War Order and Communication Security procedures to wing Missile Crew Officers.

- Senior Operations Group Evaluator- Analyzed data to determine missile combat crew force proficiency- Weapon System technical advisory to the 91st Missile Wing Commander- Supervised nineteen evaluators in planning and executing standardization and evaluation program for 225 combat crew members.- Responsible for training evaluators on evaluation procedures. Revamped and improved operation group's evaluator training program- Wing lead for three critical command and control… Show more - Senior Operations Group Evaluator- Analyzed data to determine missile combat crew force proficiency- Weapon System technical advisory to the 91st Missile Wing Commander- Supervised nineteen evaluators in planning and executing standardization and evaluation program for 225 combat crew members.- Responsible for training evaluators on evaluation procedures. Revamped and improved operation group's evaluator training program- Wing lead for three critical command and control center modification programs. Show less

- Led Evaluator Operations Section.- Supervised four evaluators- Conducted wing exercised, tracked group evaluation requirements and scheduled 200+ evaluations

- Commanded a combat-ready missile crew ensuring crew's proficiency and professional development.- Accountable to the President, SECDEF and CDRUSSTRATCOM for launch actions of 50 ICBMs upon direction- Schedule Squadron Missile Combat Crews for 24/7/365 Launch Control Center alert schedule

- Conducted launch control center and missile procedures simulator evaluations- Conducted standardization and evaluation operations for 224 personnel to support weapon system operation and wings warfighting mission.- Created scripts for simulator evaluations to include coding simulator inputs

-Responsible to the President and CDRUSSTRATCOM for the force application of 50 nuclear missiles-Monitored $3.3B in nuclear weapon system assets-Assisted in supervision of eight operations, security and support personnel at the alert facility-Directed security responses, executed communication system tests, reported outages, monitored maintenance activities, transitioned power/air in response to outages, calibrated missiles, monitored weapon system and communication system… Show more -Responsible to the President and CDRUSSTRATCOM for the force application of 50 nuclear missiles-Monitored $3.3B in nuclear weapon system assets-Assisted in supervision of eight operations, security and support personnel at the alert facility-Directed security responses, executed communication system tests, reported outages, monitored maintenance activities, transitioned power/air in response to outages, calibrated missiles, monitored weapon system and communication system, accomplished system check outs. Show less

-Achieved a 98.3% average on six written tests in Space 100, the premier space and missile training course. 35-day training course totaling 280 hours of instruction in all five Air Force space operations mission areas.- Top Graduate (#1/29) of USAF ICBM Initial Qualification Course, a 69-day training course totaling 552 hours of instruction in weapon system operations and emergency war order procedures. Achieved a 99.6% average on seven written tests and was rated Highly Qualified in… Show more -Achieved a 98.3% average on six written tests in Space 100, the premier space and missile training course. 35-day training course totaling 280 hours of instruction in all five Air Force space operations mission areas.- Top Graduate (#1/29) of USAF ICBM Initial Qualification Course, a 69-day training course totaling 552 hours of instruction in weapon system operations and emergency war order procedures. Achieved a 99.6% average on seven written tests and was rated Highly Qualified in rigorous 6-hour simulator-based end-of-course (EOC) check ride. Show less