Barton Halpern, Ph.D., Ses (Ret) Email & Phone Number

Oceanport, Nj, Us

Adelphi, Md, Us

Pioneered the nationwide extramural research strategy, advancing Army-focused basic research across diverse disciplines, executing the Army’s nationwide extramural research agenda and programs organized by 11 competencies that provide the Army with foundational expertise and specialized capabilities grounded in scientific excellence and driven by unique Army challenges. Steered key programs, including Multidisciplinary University Research Initiatives, University Affiliated Research Centers, HBCU/MI programs, and SBIR/STTR initiatives, fostering strategic partnerships and driving excellence in Army research. Engineered comprehensive policy frameworks for the Army’s Academic Research Protection, collaborating with over 290 universities and the Army lab community to safeguard research integrity and intellectual assets. Partnered with the Air Force, Navy, and DoD Basic Research Offices to influence Congressional strategies and optimize acquisition mechanisms to support the Army’s foundational research mission. Led and contributed to high-level boards, panels, and working groups, developing innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by the Army’s research and development community. Spearheaded STEM engagement initiatives, creating programs that nurture talent and build capacity from high school through advanced degrees, strengthening the Army’s future scientific workforce. Managed a robust $750 million research portfolio, overseeing 1,500+ projects with 5,000 researchers worldwide, delivering breakthroughs aligned with Army Modernization Priorities and addressing critical warfighter needs.Conceived and launched the Army Academic Research Protection Program, an innovative risk management approach that led to the creation of the Army Research Risk Assessment Policy (ARRAP), fortifying the protection of critical research and technologies.

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Lead the A.C./225 NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) with direct accountability to the NATO Conference of National Armaments Directors, driving critical advancements in Land and Joint armaments to equip NATO forces with interoperable, high-impact military capabilities across the full spectrum of operations. Provide visionary leadership to eight key NATO subgroups, including the Land Capability Group Dismounted Soldier Systems, Land Engagement, and Ground-Based Air Defense. Ensures strategic alignment with NATO’s mission to enhance operational readiness and effectiveness. • Oversaw the development and integration of NATO policies, programs, and standards, focusing on optimizing interoperability, acquisition, logistics, and technology. Champion initiatives that fortify NATO’s industrial base and security cooperation, ensuring cohesive and unified support for NATO land forces.• Influenced the NATO Defense Planning Process by setting and advancing long-term objectives that strengthen NATO Army capabilities, ensuring that a well-coordinated and aligned framework supports future operations.• Led the NATO response in addressing munition-related challenges in real-time, providing support for the military conflict against Ukraine.• Led key NAAG decisions enabling: the future NATO Accelerating Interoperability and Standardization funds, Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), The NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) programs. • NATO Science & Technology Board (STB) Member overseeing and directing the work of the NATO Science &Technology Organization (STO) Panels

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served in a dual role as a the Chief Technology Officer and the U.S. Delegate to NATO providing technical and programmatic advice to the Chartered Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP) Manager and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Executive Agent for the Joint Service Small Arms Program. Supervising personnel that lead twenty four Advanced Technology Objective Research and Development programs. Worked with the National Small Arms Center, Department of Energy Labs, International working groups, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to harmonize materiel requirements for man portable, individual and crew served weapon systems and munitions and platform mounted crew served weapon systems. Directed Scientists, Academia and Industry through a methodological acquisition process to develop the Futures Small Arms investment portfolio. Acquisition process includes: Formal capability gap analysis conducted by a Joint Analysis team (JAT), Analysis of Alternatives for potential material solutions, Requirement Development, Market Surveys to determine current industry conditions in preparation for an upcoming solicitations, Acquisition Strategy Development, Preparation of Performance Work Statements/Statements of Work, Running Source Selection Evaluation Boards. Upon contract award I provided oversight for Contract Kickoffs and Project Management Plans for the contracting efforts. Provide oversight and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) that led the programs through Research and Development, Testing, Product Deployment, Maintenance and Sustainment for both hardware and software based systems to improve defined metrics aligned with the identified Capability Gaps.Directed budget and programmatic operations for the JSSAP office. Working extensively with small businesses through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) acquisition and Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR) based strategies

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Apg-North, Md, Us

Served as a direct report to the Two Star General in charge of Command, Control and Communications Tactical for the Army. Responsible for Organizational Culture assessment of Command Staff and resulting change initiatives to improve workflow in order to prepare for Base Realignment. Developed the Human Capital transition strategy to move over 1700 employees, 180 miles to an Army base located in Maryland for the Command. Supervise a cross section of personnel to develop and implement the security, operations, logistics, financial, communications, personnel requirements and plans to maintain mission continuity for the PEO across a product portfolio of 50 + programs and budgetary span of + 7B in appropriated funds. Responsible for Lean Six Sigma continuous process improvement programs, education and execution. Responsible for short and long term strategic planning for the PEO.

Apg-North, Md, Us

Provided effective leadership and established strategic direction for the US Army’s Current Force communications with an annual budget exceeding $ 3 Billion dollars and a staff of more than 500 officers, enlisted personnel and civilians. Provide full program management, systems engineering, logistics and budget support to the Project Manager

Apg-North, Md, Us

Provided effective leadership and established strategic direction for Task Force Modularity, led efforts for the Project Manager. Conceptualized advanced communication solutions and provided strategic input to Headquarters Department of the Army resulting in the approval of the Joint Network Node Program to include more than $4 Billion dollars in funding.

Apg-North, Md, Us

Apg, Md, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

SETA support for Space & Terrestrial Communications Directorate (S&TCD)

Palo Alto, California, Us

Palo Alto, California, Us

Palo Alto, California, Us

Falls Church, Va, Us

Washington Navy Yard, Dc, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Ph.D., Organization And Management

Master, Technology Management

B.S., Mechanical Engineering