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Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Provides Special Access Program (SAP) support to EW capability deliveries.Responsible for the accomplishment of detailed EW system analysis, developing program courses of action, and providing recommendations on: doctrine, organizational structure, training requirements, operational testing, personnel assessments, facility needs, and other material and non-material solutions necessary to transition new and emerging EW capabilities into operations.Implements command level force… Show more Provides Special Access Program (SAP) support to EW capability deliveries.Responsible for the accomplishment of detailed EW system analysis, developing program courses of action, and providing recommendations on: doctrine, organizational structure, training requirements, operational testing, personnel assessments, facility needs, and other material and non-material solutions necessary to transition new and emerging EW capabilities into operations.Implements command level force generation, presentation, employment, and sustainment support to operations units.Manage the development and drafting of systems and operations concepts in support of EW capability deliveries.Directly support Space Operations Command weapon system leads in the development of General Officer-level briefings that relay status of critical Combatant Command capability deliveries.Direct liaison with program offices, operations units, requirements offices, mission partners, and other associated organizations to assist in delivery of Electromagnetic Warfare systems. Show less

Chandler, Arizona, United States

• Responsible for initiating, developing, integrating, executing, directing, and controlling program cost baselines that meet contractual requirements and customer expectations for multiple government programs.• Establish and apply a technical performance baseline to monitor and compare key program technical performance measures, assess program and product status, and take appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline.• Full accountability and authority for leading and… Show more • Responsible for initiating, developing, integrating, executing, directing, and controlling program cost baselines that meet contractual requirements and customer expectations for multiple government programs.• Establish and apply a technical performance baseline to monitor and compare key program technical performance measures, assess program and product status, and take appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline.• Full accountability and authority for leading and managing assigned government programs with the Navy and United States Space Force, directly reporting to the Director of Government Program Management. • On larger programs, manages the activities of a Deputy Program Manager and/or Engineering Project Lead.• Responsible for negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions for current and future contracts.• Leads a multi-disciplined engineering team, functional organizations, major subcontractors, and strategic suppliers, providing clear direction aligned with contract requirements and Company goals. • Primary government customer interface to ensure program execution is aligned with customer expectations.• Responsible for establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test of satellite and network communications equipment. Show less

Peterson Space Force Base, Co

Program Management• Analyzed System Program Office (SPO), Space Systems Command (SSC) technology insertion plans for programmatic feasibility, technology risk and recommended way-ahead for HQ SpOC and USSF senior leaders. • Evaluated the suitability of planned and proposed prototypes and technology demonstrations to satisfy roadmap requirements. Response and inputs used to inform concepts of operations, tactics, techniques and procedures for future modifications that support… Show more Program Management• Analyzed System Program Office (SPO), Space Systems Command (SSC) technology insertion plans for programmatic feasibility, technology risk and recommended way-ahead for HQ SpOC and USSF senior leaders. • Evaluated the suitability of planned and proposed prototypes and technology demonstrations to satisfy roadmap requirements. Response and inputs used to inform concepts of operations, tactics, techniques and procedures for future modifications that support Counterspace operations.• Executed new contract actions, created statements of work, updated task orders and basis of estimates.• Monitored work accomplished to baseline plans, ensuring work completion rate sufficiency to meet program/product schedules, developed corrective actions, and communicated issues, impacts and corrective actions for program teams. Balanced programs, risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet budgets.• Assisted in the Development of a revolutionary Government Reference Architecture for Missile Warning/Missile Tracking satellites in support of DoD and United States Space Force requirements.Weapon Systems Lead• Responsible for Agile approval and acquisition process for critical Space Operations Command weapon systems, new processes streamlined operational testing and material acquisitions. Capabilities delivered on time and on budget.• Created rigorous performance measurement plan for a classified capability. Efforts identified multiple hardware and software deficiencies that went unnoticed prior to the plan. A detailed contractor deficiency work off plan was created to ensure delivery of the system on time and within defined budget constraints. • Authored, coordinated and analyzed documents on budgeting, tracking, reporting financial obligations, expenditures, and cost/resource estimates to assist in Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process for $500M+ in Counterspace programs. Show less

Peterson Afb

Accomplished Program Manager for a government contract in support of the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, Force Design Integration Office. Responsible for the analysis of Capability Area design options and on an annual basis, developing a broad and integrated enterprise Force Design guidance. Ensured incorporation of government leadership intent and national policy into the USSF Force Design; addressed future National and Joint operational needs; mitigated/eliminated future threats;… Show more Accomplished Program Manager for a government contract in support of the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, Force Design Integration Office. Responsible for the analysis of Capability Area design options and on an annual basis, developing a broad and integrated enterprise Force Design guidance. Ensured incorporation of government leadership intent and national policy into the USSF Force Design; addressed future National and Joint operational needs; mitigated/eliminated future threats; identified enterprise gaps and prioritized capability recommendations based on risk-to-mission and risk-to-force assessments; captured enterprise level requirements; and validated the design is cost effective and technologically attainable. Show less

Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Program Manager for Air Force Space Command weapon systems, four total force squadrons, 375 personnel and $225 million in assets. Responsible for the management of direct and matrixed teams in support of Offensive Space Operations, Special Technical Operations and Space Electronic Warfare Capabilities. Approves resource requirements, program estimates, Department of Defense goals and schedule performance supporting Air Force Space Command. Expert in international affairs… Show more PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Program Manager for Air Force Space Command weapon systems, four total force squadrons, 375 personnel and $225 million in assets. Responsible for the management of direct and matrixed teams in support of Offensive Space Operations, Special Technical Operations and Space Electronic Warfare Capabilities. Approves resource requirements, program estimates, Department of Defense goals and schedule performance supporting Air Force Space Command. Expert in international affairs focusing on interfacing with foreign governments and their military capabilities. PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Responsible for Agile approval process for a critical Air Force Space Command weapon system. new process streamlined operational testing and material acquisitions. Capability delivered 9 months earlier than planned. Created rigorous performance measurement plan for a classified capability. Efforts identified multiple hardware and software deficiencies that went unnoticed prior to the plan. A detailed contractor deficiency work off plan was created to ensure delivery of the system on time and within defined budget constraints. Executive Officer for a community wide effort to Operationally Accept a classified system supporting higher headquarters. Developed Plan of Action and performance expectations ensuring capability delivered on-time to support operations. Identified/implemented solutions to solve key infrastructure, capability and security issues. Show less

Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

SPACE CAPABILITY MANAGEMENT: Special Technical Operations, Subject Matter Expert. Develops plans for United States Strategic Command forces to deny adversary space access. Authors strategic Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Understanding and Memorandums of Agreement supporting doctrine and policy development for Joint and Allied space operations. Identified courses of action to counter threats and incorporate responses into strategic documents. Provided vital support to a high visibility… Show more SPACE CAPABILITY MANAGEMENT: Special Technical Operations, Subject Matter Expert. Develops plans for United States Strategic Command forces to deny adversary space access. Authors strategic Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Understanding and Memorandums of Agreement supporting doctrine and policy development for Joint and Allied space operations. Identified courses of action to counter threats and incorporate responses into strategic documents. Provided vital support to a high visibility United States Special Operations Command effort. Leveraged unique space assets in order to deliver operations tailored effects. APPLIED TECHNOLOGY: Integrates Space Force Enhancement, Precision Navigation and Timing, Space Based Infrared Radar Systems, Global secure SATCOM, Defensive and Offensive Space Control operations into global campaign plans. Authors and briefs Combatant Commander plans and supports Crisis Action Planning for compartmented DoD programs. Command’s lead CENTCOM planner responsible for synchronizing air, space control and information operations into vital Higher headquarters plans. Authored Headquarters directed space tasks in order to link capabilities with objectives. Deployed to Air Force Central Command and integrated space control capabilities into the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff number one priority plan. Focal Point Program Control Officer responsible for directing security and program management of classified programs for 400+ personnel. Show less

Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

TRAINING HIGHLY COMPLEX SPACE CONTROL OPERATIONS: Led a flight of seven personnel and one contractor responsible for Air Education and Training Command (AETC) training. Directly trained 70 plus joint, and Air Force counterspace operators and planners annually. Security program manager and quality assurance evaluator responsible for a Top Secret Secure Compartmented Information Facility (TS/SCI) and security support contract. Supervised and evaluated instructors, curriculum development, and… Show more TRAINING HIGHLY COMPLEX SPACE CONTROL OPERATIONS: Led a flight of seven personnel and one contractor responsible for Air Education and Training Command (AETC) training. Directly trained 70 plus joint, and Air Force counterspace operators and planners annually. Security program manager and quality assurance evaluator responsible for a Top Secret Secure Compartmented Information Facility (TS/SCI) and security support contract. Supervised and evaluated instructors, curriculum development, and performed certification of classroom instruction. Performed duties as the squadron contracting officer representative. Authored a security contract proposal resulting in the on-time execution of a critical $823K security contract. Led Top Secret control program by launching building alarm and battery tests. Actions validated building integrity and ensured facility accreditation. Evaluated flight contract requirement and cancelled a support contract saving the Air Force $294K annually. Responsible for two classified networks, a $15 million dollar training system and 15 thousand pages of classified course materials. Installed Top Secret video teleconference suite in flight conference room. Low cost solution cut $5.5 thousand dollar expense from yearly flight TDY budget. Integrated Defensive Counterspace materials into a principles of space control course in order to train joint personnel in space control basics. ADJUST WORK OPERATIONS WITHIN RESOURCES: Oversaw the creation of AETCs first ever Counter Communications System (CCS) initial skills training. Guided a team of five developers in design of a 37 day course. Crafted a new training strategy to deliver a 56-day course in 37 days. Dual shift training operations saved 200 days & $500K annually. Show less

Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado

KNOWLEDGE OF ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS: Led a seven person team executing Headquarters Air Force Space Command’s counterspace Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP) development, validation, and documentation mission. Prioritized and directed squadron modeling, simulation, assessment and analysis in support of Air Force Space Command’s tactics development efforts. Directed and executed closed-loop space range operations in support of Air Force Space Command, US Army and national… Show more KNOWLEDGE OF ARMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS: Led a seven person team executing Headquarters Air Force Space Command’s counterspace Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP) development, validation, and documentation mission. Prioritized and directed squadron modeling, simulation, assessment and analysis in support of Air Force Space Command’s tactics development efforts. Directed and executed closed-loop space range operations in support of Air Force Space Command, US Army and national acquisition space control organizations. Established the first ever integration of air, space and Information Operations ranges into a common cross-domain test and training medium ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE ORALLY: Created two critical Space Control Tactics bulletins and produced the first ever Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming update for a Space Control weapons unit. Communicated an engineered solution which addressed a direct theater request and resolved a time sensitive tactical problem. Provided the first ever realistic, safe, and secure training environment for IO and Space Control units. Instructed 80+ squadron personnel on combat Air Force capabilities and relevance to AFSPC’s offensive and defensive space control mission areas. Show less

Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

RESOLVE COMPLEX ISSUES: Deployed overseas in support of global operations. Led key space planning and operations efforts for the Combined Air Operations Center. Executed mission ensuring Multi National Forces Iraq wartime objectives were met. Validated Command and Control construct by transferring mission responsibility during indirect fire attack. Quick actions ensured 100% of applicable objectives were met. Integrated Space operations into the daily Air Tasking Order by crafting 170+ error… Show more RESOLVE COMPLEX ISSUES: Deployed overseas in support of global operations. Led key space planning and operations efforts for the Combined Air Operations Center. Executed mission ensuring Multi National Forces Iraq wartime objectives were met. Validated Command and Control construct by transferring mission responsibility during indirect fire attack. Quick actions ensured 100% of applicable objectives were met. Integrated Space operations into the daily Air Tasking Order by crafting 170+ error free tasking orders. Direct actions multiplied combat capability. #1 of 31 Company Grade Officers praised by Commander as an outstanding performer. While deployed, piloted unprecedented Concept of Operations for a new space capability resulting in refined Tactics Techniques and Procedures, communications and Command and Control performance. REVIEW AND ASSESS SPACE PROGRAMS: Deputy lead for vault operations in the largest and most diverse operations group in Air Force Space Command. Supported 1,800+ personnel at 13 Geographical Separated Units. Coordinated with Air Force Space Command, Air Education and Training Command, Numbered Air Force, and Commander JFCC Space on development of counterspace policies, instructions and procurement. Dual-hatted as Chief, Space Control Training responsible for coordinating full spectrum training programs for three counterspace units. Responsible for planning, integration, and tactical support of all wing and Defensive Counter Space capabilities for wartime operations. Led eight successful Secretary of the Air Force approved live fire training events. Coordinated with six different DoD organizations to provide realistic training while ensuring forces are combat ready. Show less

Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR: Deputy in charge of training 45+ crew members and 11 mission-ready instructors on Air Force Space Command’s offensive and defensive counterspace capabilities. Spearheaded construction of a new state of the art Counter Communications System (CCS) training facility and classroom. Actions directly increased operations fidelity by 200%. Engineered two critical pieces of wartime equipment, increasing the capability of unit deployable space control assets by 66%. Performed… Show more FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR: Deputy in charge of training 45+ crew members and 11 mission-ready instructors on Air Force Space Command’s offensive and defensive counterspace capabilities. Spearheaded construction of a new state of the art Counter Communications System (CCS) training facility and classroom. Actions directly increased operations fidelity by 200%. Engineered two critical pieces of wartime equipment, increasing the capability of unit deployable space control assets by 66%. Performed baseline testing and monitoring for a counterspace prototype system. System integration now holds emerging targets at risk. Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on a shorted power distribution system. Quick and precise actions restored power to mission critical equipment and prevented damage to $18.7 million dollars in equipment. Functionally managed section's Self Inspection Program, Operational Review Program, and Scheduling Program. All programs were inspected by Numbered Air Force with zero discrepancies noted. EXPERTISE IN OPERATIONS: Deployed with offensive counterspace team and $18.7 million dollar asset in support of theater combatant commander. Mission certified to employ and develop operations capabilities, logistics, and Command and Control concepts in support of joint forces. Responsible for operating space control capabilities in order to rapidly achieve flexible and versatile space superiority in support of theater campaigns. Show less

Shaw, Kunsan, Travis And Holloman Air Force Bases

MAINTENANCE/COMMAND AND CONTROL: Provide maintenance and mobile tactical communications operations for Higher Headquarters.

Master Of Science - Ms, Management And Information System Security

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Management Information Systems, General

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology