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Kirtland Afb, Nm

• Analyze operations & budget metrics to guide short/long-term planning & allocation of personnel/resources across multiple unique research & development programs• Lead structuring & negotiation of $55M in operations contracts; consolidated requirements reduced overhead by 25%• Review & command 1,200+ mission tasks ensuring vehicle safety & execution of two high priority (#1 & #3 of 77) Department of Defense experiments• Mentor six direct reports responsible for 139-member operations team working with internal & external stakeholders to further US capability in space • Spearheaded 27-member troubleshooting effort; tripled data throughput meeting critical customer need for $87M mission • Managed interagency agreements offsetting $1.5M/year in sustainment costs• Coordinated Air Force Satellite Control Network assets supporting $1B NASA mission culminating in the 100th consecutive successful, and final, Delta II launch

Kirtland, Afb

• Collaborated with Directorate leadership to align mission readiness campaigns enabling 43-member operations team to execute a successful launch• Guided evaluation of risks across seven programs engaging with stakeholders to recommend and execute risk management actions• Developed exemplar interagency agreements training program two months ahead of schedule for use across organization of 2,400 employees

Hanscom Afb

• Managed 31-person team conducting due diligence matching customer needs to industry capabilities for emerging air defense application• Collaborated with 12 small-large businesses to develop acquisition strategy and estimates for $37M bi-national development• Developed & coordinated negotiation of an International Agreement saving U.S. $7.4M

Hanscom Afb

• Led $2.6M test equipment refresh purchase, analysis of contract vehicles saved $800K• Overhauled 10 remote sites’ support contracts delivering $400K/year (20%) savings • Managed 25-person team to successfully support <105 minutes/year downtime for North American Aerospace Defense Command and Control system

Master Of Liberal Arts Through Extension Studies, Finance

Activities and Societies: Dean's Academic Achievement List; Harvard Alumni Association

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management

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