Kevin Rush Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Herndon, Virginia, Us

Portfolio Manager: Responsible for leadership, direction, P&L, and management of the performance requirements for the IWTSD SETA Support Contract and the IWTSD ISaT Contract. Focused on effective management and growth of Portfolio. Program Director:• Managing 5-year, 60+ Million Dollar SETA support contract with a staff of 48 FTEs located at the Mark Center in Alexandria and also at various sites (CONUS/OCONUS) in support of the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) mission. • Manage support areas of Program Analysis (SMEs); Liaison Officers; Business Operations and Administration; Logistics; and Security. • Organized, directed, and managed operations support functions, involving diverse, complex, and inter-related project tasks for the SETA support contract.• Served as the single point of contact for the SETA contractor’s support to the customer and responsible for the contract performance to the Government Director (SES) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (GS-15). • Managed and tracked contract cost, schedule, and performance.• Ensured that the SETA work force was appropriately trained and experienced; ensured administrative readiness and availability to the assigned tasks. • Coordinated and managed any surge tasks in a flexible and responsive manner.• Managed SETA personnel tasks, deliverables, and an extensive CONUS/OCONUS travel schedule, ensuring all requirements were completed in accordance with the SOW. • Managed the program budget through financial work plans, forecasting, and cost / revenue estimates.• Monitored performance and captured program metrics through Monthly Status Reports advising on staffing, budgets, and performance. • Provided strategic planning and concept development to senior leaders.• Maintained and managed the customer interface at the senior levels of the customer organization.

Herndon, Virginia, Us

• Program Manager (US BICES Program Office-Fairfax, VA)• Managing 5 year, multi-million dollar SETA support contract with a staff of 34 FTEs at various government customer sites in support of the US BICES Program Office (BPO). • Organized, directed, and managed contracted operations support functions, involving multiple, complex, and inter-related project tasks for the SETA support contract.• Served as the single point of contact for the SETA contractor’s support to the customer and responsible for the contract performance to the Government Program Manager. • Ensured that the SETA work force was appropriately trained and experienced; ensured administrative readiness and availability to the assigned tasks. • Coordinated and managed any surge tasks in a flexible and responsive manner, and as necessary, provided additional support required to the US BICES-X Enterprise.• Managed SETA personnel tasks, deliverables, and an extensive travel schedule, ensuring all requirements were completed in accordance with the PWS. • Managed the program budget through financial work plans, forecasting, and cost / revenue estimates.• Monitored performance and captured program metrics through Monthly Status Reports / Quarterly Reviews.• Provided monthly In Progress Reviews to the customer, advising on staffing and budgets. • Provided strategic planning and concept development to senior leaders.• Maintained and managed the customer interface at the senior levels of the customer organization.

Arlington, Va, Us

Program Manager (Defense Technical Information Center and PM DoD Biometrics) • Managed multi-million dollar programs with staffs of 30+ FTEs at various government customer sites. • Organized, directed, and managed contracted operations support functions, involving multiple, complex, and inter-related project tasks for professional services contracts.• Managed personnel, ensuring task performance / deliverables were completed in accordance with the PWS. • Managed contract staffing, realigned and adjusted staffing to meet and maintain the budget.• Managed program budget through financial work plans, forecasting, and cost / revenue estimates.• Monitored performance/captured program metrics through MSR/QPR.• Provided strategic planning, acquisition policy analysis, and concept development.• Managed program task schedules and costs.• Supported business development, capture management, and proposal development functions including color team participation, technical volume preparation, and strategic planning. Requirements Subject Matter Expert (PM DoD Biometrics)• Developed and managed a process to track and analyze requirements through a Technical Review Board. Adjudicated change requests, system issues, and new requirements resulting in reduced technical risk, resource visibility, and transparency to stakeholders. • Ensured requirements generation activities met program needs and timelines. • Generated and presented briefings in support of working/steering groups, QPRs, IPRs, and WIPTs. • Organized a stakeholder workshop to review Non-Standard Equipment in use by the Biometrics authoritative repository. • Collaborated on the development of Acquisition Strategy, LCSP, PESHE, PPP, TEMP, and various other acquisition documents in order to move the Quick Reaction Capability through Full Deployment Decision and into a Program of Record. • Supported development of procurement documents such as PWS, CDRLs, QASP, and Performance Specs.

• Provided in-depth business development and capture management consulting to defense contracting firm.• Developed effective business intelligence, market research, and industry analysis for strategic positioning. • Coordinated with client on proposal development; participating directly with proposal writing, color teams, recruiting, staffing, and budget formulation for multi-million dollar solicitation.• On-site integration with client for effective consultative, integrative support. Provided end-to-end solution analysis and final product review. • Formulated strategic planning, policy analysis, and senior leader advisement increasing competitive advantage.

Falls Church, Va, Us

• Provided subject matter expertise in the areas of IO Force Development, EFDS, JCIDS, and acquisitions. • Managed Capability Development Process; identified requirements and proposed new or revised materiel/non-materiel solutions to capability gaps. Coordinated the DOTMLPF process. • Planned, developed, and reviewed JCIDS documentation (CBA, ICD, CDD, CPD).• Participated in strategic planning, concept development, and requirements analysis.• Experienced in PPBE, POM development, program review, and budget analysis. • Hands-on RDT&E for emerging special technical operations (STO) programs, intelligence integration systems, compartmented activities, measures of effectiveness, and program support for IO related capabilities in support of USMC/Joint OEF activities. • Represented USMC interest with Joint IPT on development of emerging technologies to attack the network. • Coordinated with supporting organizations for Research and Development support and funding. • Coordinated customer demonstration of Cyber related technologies and service capabilities. • Participated in BD functions to include: Market Shaping, Red Team, Black Hat, Flying Logic, funding support and all aspects of the bid and proposal process.

27 Years of USMC leadership, serving in both the active and reserve components. Most recently served in an active duty position as the Deputy Director of the Joint Capabilities Assessment and Integration Directorate, HQMC, Pentagon. • Deputy / Chief-of-Staff for General Officer level directorate supporting USMC capabilities assessment and integration as pertains to Joint Requirements. • Coordinated USMC participation in the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) and Joint Requirements Oversight Committee (JROC) to include working groups, integrated process teams, functional capabilities boards, and joint capabilities boards. • Coordinated the integration of USMC vision and strategy guidance into emerging joint concepts and JROC process. Conducted in depth review of JCIDS documentation.• Participated in O-6 Level Review of USMC assessments for Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) recommendations.• Participated in Functional Capabilities Boards (FCBs) to evaluate emerging technologies as well as “The Army-Marine Corps Board” to integrate objectives of similar programs.• Managed strategic planning and concept development actions for the Directorate. • Frequent interaction with USMC Programs and Resources; PPBE, POM Development, Program Review. Participated in Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) working groups.• Participated in Logistics Lifecycle Management System development working group. • Managed the Directorate’s military, civilian and contractor personnel.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Responsible for strategic and operational aspects of Aviation Logistics for forces assigned under the cognizance of Marine Forces Command. • Ensured the readiness of assigned aircraft, support equipment, mobile facilities, and aviation assets by providing support and sustainment policy direction.• Provided support to the enterprise through programs such as: AIRSpeed/E2E, MALSP II, Navy Logistics Integration (NLI), MAGTF Logistics Integration (MLI), AVLOG Strategy, Marine Corps Aviation Preposition Program, MCPP-N, and MPF.

• Deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom supporting Multinational Forces West (MNF-W) in Fallujah, Iraq. • Served as Liaison Officer, frequently traveling throughout the area of operations, conducting key leader engagements with Iraqi Tribal Sheikhs, Government Leaders, and influential Iraqi business leaders. • Coordinated executive level meetings involving DoD Senior Executives, USMC General Officers and Iraqi Sheikhs/Key Leaders. • Coordinated an International Business Exchange in Dubai, UAE attended by several hundred Iraqis, foreign investors, and USG personnel. Facilitated Visas, contracts, and payments. • Facilitated Iraqi business activity, focusing on projects and contracts in Al Anbar Province, providing a stimulus for employment and economic development. • Conducted frequent operational briefings for the US Ambassador to Jordan, the Deputy Chief of Mission and the Defense Attaché Officer. • Worked with USG / NGOs to enhance Iraqi economic activity, civil society, and rule of law programs.

• Served as Rear Detachment Commander for deployed USMC Infantry Battalion. Provided leadership, guidance and mentoring to Marines of battalion remain behind element. • Supported deployed infantry battalion with supply equipment, communications gear, administrative support and public affairs.• Mobilized, trained and deployed augmentation forces to forward deployed Battalion. • Planned, coordinated and supervised the execution of all logistics functions in garrison and deployed environments. • Planned and provided Integrated Logistics Support for higher, adjacent, and subordinate units. • Performed duties in embarkation, maintenance management, motor transport and landing support; was responsible for administrative and tactical unit movement of personnel, supplies, and equipment by all modes of transportation.• Extensive training and practical experience with the Marine Corps Planning Process as a Staff Officer on Battalion staff. Expertise in COA development and Op Order generation.

• Organized and supervised the maintenance and repair of aircraft, aircraft components, and aviation support equipment; supervised the scheduling of aircraft for inspection.• Directed technical training and established safety programs for maintenance personnel. • Established maintenance procedures and assigned personnel to key billets. • Directed and monitored requisitioning, receipt, and allocations of materials and tools. • Provided leadership to squadron aircraft maintenance personnel.

Ba, Political Science

Master Certificate, Applied Project Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Education record

Command And Staff College, Command And General Staff