Ernest "E.J." Wasikowski Email & Phone Number

Winchester, Va, Us

Public Safety Communications

Project Officer

EJ Wasikowksi serves as the product lead (PL) for Base Emergency Communications System (BECS) within PEO C3T’s Integrated Enterprise Network (IEN) portfolio. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing a team that integrates, modernizes, standardizes, and enhances the Public Safety Communication emergency architecture from an analog to an IP-based infrastructure to align with the Common Transport Layer and Common Services Infrastructure within the greater Unified Network. Additionally, BECS provides mission command to emergency assets in order to develop a coordinated response to emergency incidents that may degrade operations and readiness.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

The primary mission for Army non-tactical LMR infrastructure is to provide non-tactical radio communications in direct support of first-responders who operate and respond in the homeland Strategic Support Area (SSA) as defined by the U.S. Army Multi-Domain Operations 2028. LMR enables interoperable communications with appropriate federal, state and municipal (local) first responders who are needed to immediately mitigate emergencies and manage installation resiliency after an emergency of any kind. Non-tactical wireless communications are needed for force protection, public safety, installation management and homeland security; however, First Responders are given priority network access over all other LMR users.Duties include:(1) Centrally manage the lifecycle replacement procurement of all LMR infrastructure in accordance with the approved DA CIO G6 LMR modernization prioritization list.(2) In accordance with the approved DA CIO G6 LMR modernization prioritization list and the LMR subscriber unit BOIP, provide and manage all contracts for LMR infrastructure, services and procurement.(3) Install systems at Army installations that provide NTTR communications capabilities required to support first responders, emergency essential, and key/essential personnel in accordance with requirements documents and the approved DA CIO G6 annual priority list. (4) Provide the NTTR/LMR infrastructure. The Army’s NTTR/LMR infrastructure will be compliant with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) narrow-band mandate, follow Association of Public-Safety Communications Project 25 standards, and will be cybersecurity-compliant in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) or RMF reciprocity criteria. The infrastructure includes, but is not limited to: repeaters, controllers, servers, system management terminals, LMR dispatch consoles, logging recorders, network equipment and software critical to LMR operation.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Serves as the Director of Operations, Contracts and Logistics (OCLD), to PM DCATS. Responsible for all matters involving interpretation, development, implementation and oversight of policies and procedures relating to the planning, integrating and operational support missions for the PM DCATS portfolio. Plans, executes and ensures completion of all operational projects and initiatives that support the PM and the portfolio. Continually reviews and assesses the impact of policy directives of Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise Information Systems (EIS), the Department of the Army and higher authority, as well as policy statements and administrative policies and takes actions to implement the intent and emphasis of directives in basic policies of Directorate and issuances the OCLD staff elements. Responsible for special studies and reports on a very broad range of subjects of interest to the PM and the five subordinate elements of the portfolio.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Seasoned, results-driven leader with 30+ years of experience in progressively responsible roles with the United States military. Expertise in acquisitions and systems management, program management, and resource management functions for high-profile agencies and directorates. Serve as key liaison with senior-level executives and stakeholders across diverse functional elements and commands, providing clear and insightful technical and programmatic advice and guidance.Serve as the Deputy Director to the G-4 and Director of Facilities, Services, and Support and Lead Project Officer for Strategic/Acquisition Planning, Compliance, and Special Projects. Steer strategic /acquisition planning leveraging in-depth technical knowledge of policies, plans, programs, operations, and activities. Play key role in mission execution and functional area management, compliance, and operational readiness. Collaborate closely with Director, PM/PdMs, and key internal/external stakeholders; facilitate communication regarding operations and special projects. Monitor, analyze, and benchmark operational efforts, processes, and components to ensure alignment with staff/agency requirements; identify necessary support level, prepare recommendations to meet changing requirements and workload fluctuations, and resolve risks, issues, and obstacles. Manage a range of special requests and unique tasks. Provide senior-level support to initiatives with high-visibility or potentially adverse impact. Prepare and manage Directorate budget and prioritize requirements. Maintain appropriate levels of security and confidentiality.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Maintain a thorough understanding of programmatic compliance and operations, continuously analyzing operational efforts and processes to ensure they meet the needs of the staff and agency at large while determining the level of support needed. Work with functional proponents to improve policies, programs, and processes and to plan for projected changes. Ensure that all components are working in consonance and that internal communications fully support the diverse functional segments. Oversee the development and implementation of training initiatives for the staff and operational elements. Analyze output, benchmark other operations, facilitate process reengineering, and design the most efficient processes to fully execute mission and responsibilities. Prepare detailed plans to implement efficient and effective organizational changes, keeping the Director fully informed of options and impacts. Coordinate with operational PM/PDs to maintain awareness of needs and to keep them apprised of projected changes. Serve as the Project Lead for implementation of a variety of DoD Emphasis Areas and PEO/Directorate initiatives, to increase optimization of staffing actions related to the Directorate and the overall Agency. Respond to unique tasks and lend senior level support to high visibility initiatives and/or those with potentially adverse impact. Coordinate actions involving multiple functional areas and provide balance to meet the needs of competing priorities, program goals, and resource considerations.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Exercise full program responsibility for automated logistics systems. Develop functional guidance for new systems and for major system modifications. Lead special automation projects which focus on the resolution of the most complex system problems and logistics program requirements. Responsible for, total cradle to grave, intensive logistics management to support complex, major weapons systems from concept through field deployment. Perform the full range of planning, liaison, contract monitoring, equipment and organizational interface, control of other government elements supporting the effort, and logistics phases of field exercises and tests. Responsible for enhancing logistics readiness/mobilization and support effectiveness. Resolve complex logistics problems affecting numerous activities and units spread over large geographical areas.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Exercise full program responsibility for automated logistics systems. Develop functional guidance for new systems and for major system modifications. Lead special automation projects which focus on the resolution of the most complex system problems and logistics program requirements. Responsible for, total cradle to grave, intensive logistics management to support complex, major weapons systems from concept through field deployment. Perform the full range of planning, liaison, contract monitoring, equipment and organizational interface, control of other government elements supporting the effort, and logistics phases of field exercises and tests. Responsible for enhancing logistics readiness/mobilization and support effectiveness. Resolve complex logistics problems affecting numerous activities and units spread over large geographical areas.

Us

Exercised full program responsibility for enterprise information technology systems, enhancing logistics readiness and support effectiveness. Developed functional guidance for major systems and modifications to new systems. Planned and organized the work, interpreted regulations, applied new methods or procedures, and coordinated with others as necessary. Resolved complex problems affecting numerous activities and units spread over large geographical areas. Managed, monitored, evaluated and coordinated the execution of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for major complex systems that encompassed new and emerging technologies or complicated fielding requirements. Performed equipment management and inventories for system maintenance. Designed and developed automation tools for use in re-engineering processes, procedures, quality assurance, and asset visibility.

Quantico, Virginia, Us

Provided direct technical support to the Assistant Commander for Logistics (ACLOG), Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM). Applied the principles of total life cycle systems management, reviewed and evaluated total cradle to grave life cycle logistics support plans for major, complex, systems to ensure integrated functions of supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance needed to sustain system fielding; considered facilities, equipment, geographic/climatic conditions, and usage projections in evaluating comprehensive logistics programs. Planned and organized the work. Applied knowledge, experience and critical judgment in making compromises to satisfy technical requirements. Applied guidelines, precedents, principles and practices to recommend corrective actions and/or changes to reflect new requirements and/or safety concerns.

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