Drew Roper Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

-Spearheaded a 25-member team in the modernization of North America's air defense systems, directly addressing capability gaps with cost-effective solutions.-Provided input to $1.3B North Warning System radar sustainment funds, ensuring seamless operations and collaboration with cross-border stakeholders.-Implemented strategic solutions to ensure mission.

Joint Base Andrews

-Directed a high-visibility 12-member team that delivered over 1,500 mission-critical staffing actions on schedule, ensuring seamless operational support for a senior two-star commander.-Expertly synchronized efforts across multiple directorates and stakeholders, a skill set critical to managing complex program initiatives.-Enhanced executive.

Herndon, VA

-Led cross-functional teams, managing inter-agency air defense missions for DoD, ensuring operational readiness and mission success.-Applied agile leadership to manage the complex, multi-agency coordination within a high-security environment, critical for handling DoD large-scale, security-focused projects.-Developed trust and streamlined communication.

Joint Base Andrews, MD

-Directed the Command & Control (C2) branch, managing $3.0M in annual funding and resource allocation across the Air National Guard's enterprise.-Successfully advocated for resource needs, directed project budgets, and ensured alignment with strategic priorities.-Engaged in high-level negotiations with stakeholders, ensuring that resource requirements were.

Joint Base Andrews, MD

-Directed the allocation and integration of a $10B budget for future defense capabilities, aligning programs with organizational priorities.-Coordinated across 83 Program Monitors and nine Panel Chairs to drive performance improvements.-Ensured high accuracy and data fidelity in budget tracking, critical for ensuring transparency and accountability.

Andrew's AFB, MD

-Led major defense basing initiatives, including the $400 billion F-35 and $44 billion KC-46 programs.-Advised senior leaders on basing decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while managing cross-functional teams to execute complex projects.-Guided strategic priorities and lead change during the Base Realignment and Closure.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

-Oversaw day-to-day operations and policy development for a team of 150+ personnel, ensuring operational readiness and regulatory compliance.-Applied expertise in operational management to execute complex military exercise and other multi-disciplinary projects.-Successfully coordinated between various teams, demonstrating the ability to manage.

330th Combat Training Squadron Warner Robins, GA

-Led a team responsible for the training and qualification of over 60 enlisted aviators.-Under my leadership, the training program saw a 15% increase in productivity. I also managed the professional development of 15 instructors, ensuring training standards were met while enhancing operational readiness.-Honed my ability to drive performance improvements.

128 Command & Control Squadron Warner Robins, GA

-Maintained combat mission ready and instructor status as qualified USAF Air Battle Manager.-Managed the execution of a $250K annual budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation to support operational readiness.-Tracked expenditures, identified cost-saving opportunities, and ensured compliance with financial regulations. Role required strong attention to.

Education record

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

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta, Golden Key National Honour Society

Reserve Components National Security Course

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Economics

Activities and Societies: Air Force ROTC Arnold Air Society George Mason Residential Life