Mark Strader Email & Phone Number

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, Us

Executes the full range of Inspection/Evaluation responsibilities within established timelines and applicable policies/regulations. Participates in Inspection and Evaluation Team Reviews, team projects, assignments and taskings accomplished within timelines and to the appropriate policies/regulations. Works proactively with members of the Office of Internal Audit and Inspector General (OIA&IG), to develop "Teach and Train" opportunities to effectively implement Agency policy and processes. Conducts Teach & Train seminars on various quality and NASA subject matters at CMOs. Represents the Office of Internal Audits & Inspector General at meetings such as the NASA Quality Leadership Forum (QLF). Collaborate with NASA in working groups to support data-gathering tools and policies used for DCMA NASA activities. Provides regular status and outcomes of projects to IET management. Provides support to the Technical Directorate, Headquarters, Operational Unit regarding NASA policy, NASA Key Controls, and NASA tools and training as requested/directed. Assesses Agency operations, performance, administrative processes, and internal controls by conducting compliance, systematic, functional and performance inspections/evaluations at CMOs, Centers, Regions, and HQs ensuring assessed units receive a baseline of operations and their ability to execute the contract administration services mission. Performs NASA, Discrepancy Processing, and Quality Assurance support inspections related to customer complaints and corrective action requests, assist with root cause determination and corrective action planning, reports findings to Senior Leaders. Briefs report/results to CMO Senior Leadership during and after every formal inspection. - Serves as a member of various IPTs, works with process/policy owners on the development, writing and editing of DCMA Instructions, Manuals and Job Aides used by Agency personnel to fulfil surveillance requirements.

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, Us

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, Us

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, Us

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, Us

- Serves as the Industrial Specialist on a several multi-functional Program Support Teams.- Performs production surveillance over 500+ government suppliers that provide complex products, services or contract requirements.- Monitors contract activities and ensures adequate and timely performance on procurements with DoD and other Agencies.- Performs production surveillance and monitors delivery schedule on ACAT I, II, III programs. To include single piece flow and rough cut capability for the acquisition of advanced military weapons systems and/or subsystems such as rocket engines, guidance systems, laser systems, electronic fire control systems, infrared detection equipment, remote imaging and targeting systems, etc.- Independently plans the approach, sequence, and extent of effort needed to monitor assigned contracts based utilizing risk management and other requirements set forth in DoD regulations.- Utilizes supplier risk management tools to determine the appropriate priority, degree, and intensity of surveillance required for individual assigned supplier facilities.- Performs risk based contract schedule surveillance and delivery management on assigned contracts to improve on-time delivery rates by identifying root causes to late deliveries and works with contractors to solve production issues.- Prepares reports of cost and schedule status, with detailed recommendations to mitigate or preclude, schedule delays and cost over-run; identifies areas of deficiency or non-compliance; prepares Corrective Action Requests (CARs) where non-compliant areas are found.- Evaluates material lead times, process sequence intervals and design change probabilities.- Coordinates surveys of potential contractors in regard to contractor performance capabilities.- Confers with Contract Management Office personnel, analyzes contractor records, production plans and physically inspects the contractor’s facilities.

- Responsible for the overhaul, testing and inventory management of T-56/AE2100 engines and 54H60-117/R391 propellers that support operations Enterprise wide. - Liaison between in-resident contractors and tactical/strategic level senior leadership. - Supervised Contracting Officer’s Representative/Quality Assurance Representative personnel while resolving conflicts and clarifying contract requirements. - Analyzed Quality and Production metrics and implemented Continuous Improvement Process actions to enhance overall end product. - Monitored contractor’s performance capability to ensure adherence to production schedule. - Participated in the Repair Network Integration process, formulated and incorporated plans with Item Managers/Functional Managers for C-130 E/H/J engine and propellers.- Incorporated Lean/Six Sigma to enhance/streamline actions and improve maintenance processes. - Managed maintenance and staff activities engaged in maintenance planning and repairing aircraft and ground support equipment. - Projected and managed $60 million annual budget and ensured required resources were available for continuous operations. - Developed maintenance training plan and ensured technicians received required training to operate in worldwide contingency operations.

- Led 20 production managers and 342 technicians in aircraft maintenance/generation efforts of 26 C-130H aircraft.- Developed local flying schedule and assigned aircraft to worldwide operations based upon mission needs and directives.- Managed and developed long term scheduled maintenance, modification and depot level maintenance strategy for C-130 E/H model fleet.- Enforced the use and adherence of technical directives and governing safety regulations.- Analyzed/Interpreted performance metrics and quality assurance reports for trends and developed improvements to the maintenance operations.- Served as key technical adviser to senior leadership for matters pertaining to aircraft maintenance management. - Developed maintenance training plans and ensured technicians received required training to operate in worldwide contingency operations.

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, Us

- Enforced command policies and ensured compliance of contract procedures in contractor’s facilities globally.- Reduced U.S/International government’s assumption of risk and protected national assets by ensuring compliance of DCMA Instruction 8210.1 and acquisition guidelines.- Planned, developed and implemented quality assurance surveillance plans that employed a variety of surveillance methods and techniques.- Developed detailed analysis of site performance and briefed results to Senior Government and Corporate leadership.- Initiated, monitored, and closed Corrective Action Requests (CARs) in accordance with DCMA guidelines.- Developed and managed the annual operating budget for the Southern Europe Contract Management Office Air Operations Division.- Managed and evaluated contractor maintenance operations for Afghan National Army Air Corp C-27A, Presidential VH-71A helicopters, USAF F-16 & A-10s and NATO E-3A.

- Managed the local Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program.- Perpetuated an environment for quality maintenance and ensured adherence to Air Force Instructions, Technical Data, and Policies.- Evaluated process efficiency and personnel proficiency against established technical standards.- Inspected flightline and backshop maintenance activities, validated repairs on 50 C-17 aircraft.- Performed Time Compliance Technical Order Manager duties, scheduled aircraft kit-proofing actions, monitored/reviewed repair actions and reported/formulated repairs with engineers.- Managed Preliminary Technical Order on-site Certification, Validation and Verification process.- Performed Quality Assurance Representative duties for two Higher Headquarter C-17 contracts.- Managed the Time Compliance Technical Order program and ensured kit proofing and initial inspections were accomplished in accordance with established standards.

- Executed production goals while ensuring compliance of safety standards and adherence of technical directives for 243 maintenance technicians and six production managers.- Directed long/short term schedule and unscheduled maintenance for aircraft generation efforts.- Prioritized and coordinated support from base agencies for 24 assigned C-17 aircraft.- Enforced supply discipline and monitored backordered parts and consumables.- Trained, developed and supervised maintenance personnel responsible for the generation of mission-capable aircraft for global operations.- Monitored aircraft repair and aircraft supply status for all mission essential systems.- Provided airlift support for the President of the United States, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Higher Headquarter operations, and local airlift missions.- Reviewed aircraft records. Ensured timely and accurate aircraft maintenance record keeping practices were in place

- Provided hands-on instruction and certification to over 750 students annually.- Ensured students complied with operational policies essential to discipline, safety, and security while performing maintenance tasks.- Taught system operation and ground handling procedures to include preflight, basic post-flight and thru-flight inspections.- Certified technicians to perform towing, launch/recovery procedures, and general servicing of fuel, hydraulic, oxygen, engine, propeller, pneumatic, landing gear and cargo handling systems.- Facilitated training course creation, improvement and employment through the Instructional System Design Process.

- Executed launch and recovery procedures, towing, jacking, and servicing of assigned aircraft.- Performed home station checks, isochronal, post-flight, thru-flight, and preflight inspections.- Conducted engine runs for troubleshooting, operational, and performance checks.- Troubleshot and repaired aircraft malfunctions by adjusting, aligning, rigging and calibrating aircraft systems using specialty equipment and technical manuals.- Complied with maintenance directives, technical data, supply and foreign object damage discipline, safety, security, and hazardous waste procedures.- Responsible for all maintenance and servicing during off station missions- Supervised and trained subordinates in proficiency and upgrade training.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Operations Management

Associatess Degree, Aviation Maintenance Technology