Francois Desamours, Pmp, Itil, Ts Sci Email & Phone Number

Reston, Virginia, Us

Leading and managing all aspects of complex Satellite Communications (SATCOM) services for US Government customers, to include orchestrating design, implementation, transition, operation and maintenance of complete end-to-end SATCOM networks. Also supporting related business development efforts.

Reston, Va, Us

Responsibilities include: providing launch mission integration expertise within business management processes; ensuring launch mission management process continuity across the Launch Enterprise; understanding launch services contract requirements, as well as identifying and developing mission unique requirements and derived requirements; supporting new launch vehicle entrant certification activities; monitoring and assessing fleet wide launch systems and new entrant issues affecting mission assurance; developing consistent mission certification requirement process; supporting collaboration efforts with NASA and USAF to assure common understanding and sharing of resources of certification activities; and developing launch and mission integration requirements in support of the CBJB and IPBS development

Mclean, Va, Us

Managed Network Services Business Team Lead [IT Services / Infrastructure Project Manager]• Led team of business process analysts, network requirements engineers, performance measures experts, and IT technologists in establishment of the business strategy and delivery of business functions, capabilities of a new multi-agency managed network service for the Intelligence Community (IC).• Provided network-related business, requirements, and performance consulting expertise for the integration of multiple IC networks into a single community-wide backbone transport network.• Worked with client IC and DoD organizations to establish a common, consolidated, yet scalable best practiced IT business processes for effective interagency transfer of funds for managed network services. • Led development of Program Manager’s business model for the delivery of managed network services and oversaw implementation of model principles and processes within and across the organization.• Assessed and prescribed requirements and oversaw development of online website portal for ordering global network services from wide-area network service providers. Brought program management rigor to effort which lead to expedited delivery of capability in time for major program milestone decision date.

Mclean, Va, Us

Deputy Program Manager [IT Infrastructure Project Manager]• Led diverse IT Technical Services team in support of design and implementation of IT solutions for customers within schedule and budgetary constraints.• Responsible for overall contract and served as contract manager, interfacing and effectively communicating with customer contracting officers, technical representatives, program leadership, and various contractor and customer organizations on scheduled and as needed topics.• Communicated program policies, purposes, goals, and assigned team schedules to subordinates. Supervised personnel, and formulated and enforced work standards and reviewed work discrepancies.• Prepared and presented briefings to customers on program topics when requested and provided recommendations for program solutions and efficiencies.• Communicate with company leadership and apply necessary resources for effective program execution.

Mclean, Va, Us

Senior Business Development Manager [Sales / Marketing Project Manager]• Executing capture plan activity development & implementation in pursuit of systems engineering, mission integration, & launch operations support contract from National Security Space client.• Supporting Senior Capture Manager and Director in analysis, development, implementation, and progress assessment of win and price-to-win strategies, themes and messages, value propositions and discriminators, competitive posture and teaming opportunities…all to maximize win probability.• Analyzing client acquisition, operational, and technical requirements, procedures, and policies to help drive and recommend innovative efficiency in follow-on launch systems engineering contract.

Dulles, Va, Us

Senior Systems Engineer [Aerospace Project Engineer]• Subsystems Interface Lead: Provided technical and functional life cycle systems engineering support for analysis, requirements, design, and development of classified satellite system.– Identified stakeholder needs; translated them into requirements, verifications, and validations statements. 15% reduction through removal of unnecessary or poorly written requirements.– Fostered relationship with customers, suppliers, partners, consultants, and peers throughout development phases thereby deepening confidence in company’s execution capabilities.– Developed and authored several subsystem test plans, design notes, and technical budgets. Produced documents and obtain customer approvals ahead of scheduled delivery dates.• Commercial Communications Satellite Customer Support Office Manager– Analyzed, resolved, and delivered solution to numerous unattended customer reported issues. Received customer appraisal for effective problem-solving performance and timely delivery.– Led satellite anomaly resolution teams. Managed analysis of malfunctioning components, derivation of mitigation actions, and delivery of solution within business resources.

Arlington, Va, Us

Senior Business Development Manager [Sales / Marketing Project Manager]• Discovered, qualified, and captured Air Force and NASA new space-related operations, maintenance, and engineering technical service contracts for integrated satellite, launch, and range systems/operations.• Qualified and supported capture manager pursuit of following major AF and NASA contracts:– AF Space Command Launch and Test Range Services Integrated Support Contract: $3B– NASA Exploration Ground Launch Services: $1.8B– NASA White Sands Test and Evaluation: $500M• Directed shaping of Air Force and NASA client contract objectives and served as liaison with program managers to coordinate shaping activities, teammate negotiated agreements, and other problems.

Centennial, Co, Us

Business Development Manager [Sales / Marketing Project Manager]• Executed new business capture activities (sales/marketing, market analysis, win strategy development, key message shaping) for Delta IV launch vehicles from Air Force and government space launch agency.• Ensured Conflict of Interest compliance with relevant corporate and government policies and standards. Work closely with quality assurance to develop and implement process improvement initiatives.• Notable new national launch services contracts resulting from business development activities: – AF Space Command EELV Launch Capability: $350M– AF Space Command EELV Launch Service: $100M• Led marketing efforts at numerous national security events, conferences, and exhibits. Messages deepened industry understanding of our contribution to nation’s access to space.

Arlington, Va, Us

Space Operations [Aerospace Project Engineer]• Successfully performed command and control of on-orbit communication satellites. Saved satellite life through real-time response to critical anomalies to ensure continued success of customer spacecraft. • Managed mission operations teams in planning and execution of on-orbit operations. Execute mission within cost, schedule, and quality requirements while improving systems engineering processes.• Supported development of mission concept of operations for ground segment and space vehicles.• Assured quality of mission products, services, and deliverables. Developed, reviewed, and approved mission plans and schedules for entire operations project.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Executive Officer [Director’s Action Staff Officer]• Principal advisor and director-of-staff, to the Space Group commander, serving as daily interface for commander and nine geographically separated units, higher headquarter. Assigned tasking, issued guidance, disseminated decisions, plans and policies to and for the Group. Ensured proper execution of the same. Screened, edited and wrote correspondence for seven-member command section. • Led a five-personnel administrative section who provides support to 1,158 active duty personnel in three geographically separated countries.Space Systems Engineer [Aerospace Project Engineer]• Led and provided comprehensive satellite and ground station engineering support for multi-billion-dollar operational satellite and ground station systems, maximizing mission effectiveness and satellite health.• Developed system requirements, managed software/hardware installation and modifications, established and implemented policies, procedures and instructions for three geographically separated squadrons.• Monitored and evaluated 10+ civilian contractor performance, contract valued in excess of $16 million. Contract Award Fee technical representation and briefer for government.• Scheduled and de-conflicted use of operational ground systems on daily basis to maximize customer satisfaction while maintaining mission and satellite state-of-health requirements.Space Systems Intelligence Analyst [Aerospace Engineer]• Gathered, analyzed and produced technical intelligence assessment of foreign capability to detect, identify, and track space orbiting objects, including capability to conduct satellite intelligence operations.• Developed intelligence collection plans and subsequently published bi-monthly reports that culminated in a previously unknown capability and national intelligence assessment for a particular country. Assessment eliminated a national intelligence gap.

Mba, International Business Development

Ms, Space Operations

Bs, Astronautical Engineering