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Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Peterson Space Force Base

• Identified and communicated gaps of command & control network, unified 6 agencies’ priorities to deliver combat power capabilities for United States Space Command to protect $7 billion satellite architecture.• Co-authored Space Operations Command Commander’s Memorandum of Agreement with Space Rapid Capability Office & influenced rapid fielding decisions for 10 weapon systems, valued at $5 billion.• Advised Director on cross-cutting joint issues with non-traditional sensor application, driving requirements and new concepts of operations to deliver multi-combatant command impacts for precision joint strike.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Led the development of the CSO’s Force Design through strategic engagement between National Security Space enterprise stakeholders to prioritize accomplishment of USSF-assigned missions.• Prioritized and translated 47 advanced concepts into $650 million technical needs; aligned 5 organizations’ efforts to drive innovation in six different capability areas.• Transitioned three contracts into one, reducing admin burden 66%, driving $8 million in staffing decisions; certified contracting officer representative for 2 advisory & assistance service contracts valued at $6 million.• Led six-nation space architecture forum; identified opportunities to increase international space cooperation.

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

• Established $2 billion Major Systems Acquisition for ground-to-space communications; guided effort from concept through acquisition strategy, Milestone B, to final request for proposal in under a year.• Panel Chair and Evaluator for multiple award IDIQ contract for development, fielding, operations and maintenance of ground terminals; evaluated and awarded three separate task orders worth $90M.• Developed novel contracting approach for NRO’s 1st new communication capability in 40 years; reduced acquisition timeline 33% and drove cost $28 million under budget to deliver system 5 months early.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

• Certified as Mission Director; led daily activities of 150-member government and contractor team for 24x7 operations of multi-mission ground/space architecture, collecting 1.9 million intelligence observations/year.• Hand-selected as NRO’s responder for Presidential emergency situation, provided space intelligence support to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and verified continuity of government operations.• Oversaw maintenance and baseline upgrades across multiple sites for $1.4 billion data collection and routing systems; piloted novel strategy for unmanned antenna operations, proving $7 million per year savings.• Orchestrated rapid response to 7 mission crippling anomalies; rapidly recovering command and control of ground and space systems, averting 30-hour outage and 200,000 lost operations.

Los Angeles Air Force Base, Ca

• 3-Star Program Executive Officer’s advisor & lead for fiscal & technical oversight of five GPS acquisition programs, $8 billion value across the FYDP; developed strategic communication & reports to Congress.• Solved four critical funding gaps and garnered quick approval through Congress to mitigate command & control work stoppage, further increasing ground system capabilities and cyber resilience.• Led Directorate’s review with OSD for $1.2 billion receiver program; approved to advance program 5 years.

Los Angeles Air Force Base, Ca

• Led $7 million mission planning system through critical design review; delivered system on-time & on-cost. • Directed joint anti-spoofing capability through first-of-a-kind operational test; led to initial operational capability decision, delivering over-the-air key distribution and re-key capability three weeks early.• Crafted novel GPS small satellite architecture concept to reduce cost per satellite 40%; results briefed to Scientific Advisory Board, codified in Congressional Report, and responded to Govt Accountability Office.

Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

• Managed $3 million SBIRS HEO sustainment project; approved system design, installation plan and testing requirements for ground and space applications, delivering infrared capability to 7 worldwide sites.• Technical Evaluator for $54 million source selection; improved requirements, cut cost $1.2 million per year.

Balad, Iraq

Military Deployment. • Certified as a Quality Assurance Representative for DCMA’s largest task order on the Air Force Civil Augmentation Program; audited $171 million base life support services across three bases in Norther Iraq, which include all aspects of civil engineering, water production, water treatment, facilities, fire safety, generator maintenance, solid and hazardous waste incinerator.• Led 19-member joint team through 130 inspections to ensure safety of life for 17,000 warfighters.• Complied with HAZMAT and Environmental Protection Agency requirements for waste processing; led safety inspection for power generation systems, identifying/fixing grounding issues to prevent electrocution.

Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

Project Manager for six modernization efforts, including tracking radars, safety of flight equipment, and data archival, values over $5 million. Developed requests for proposals, conducted technical evaluations, and managed cost/schedule/performance through all phases of the acquisitions lifecycle, including transition to operations.• Led Eastern Launch Range open system architecture radar through 15 operational test events, receiving operational acceptance 5 weeks early; doubled tracking accuracy and increased availability 20%.• Led range communication system through verification/validation; delivered on-time and 14% under budget.

Eglin Afb, Florida

• Led aircraft integration, procurement, modification & test activities for Air Combat Command’s #1 global strike capability; struck 14/15 targets in developmental and operational tests for $2 billion classified system.• Directed 9-person team for next-generation air combat training systems through installation and testing activities across 25 sites, reducing installation time 45%; tested and certified system on three air platforms.• Managed $2 million spiral upgrade to Nellis AFB, adding aircraft weapon and threat simulations to enhance RED FLAG training and exercises; led to on-time and on-cost system acceptance.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Minor, French Language And Literature

Study Abroad, French Language And Literature

6-week study abroad

Study Abroad, French Language And Literature

4.5-month study abroad. 19 hours of curriculum.

Education record

Education record

Education record