Matthew Budde Email & Phone Number

Johnson Space Center, Houston, Tx

NASA Exploration Development Integration (EDI) office. Support Mission Integration Task Team (MITT) for the Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) programs.

Fort Belvoir, Va

20 year career in Air Force. Retired as Lieutenant Colonel (O-5).

Defense Acquisition University (Dau), Fort Belvoir, Va

Program Management instructor at Defense Acquisition University (DAU).* Subject Matter Expert for DoD acquisition processes and policies.* Leads graduate-level education on weapon systems acquisition for members of DoD's 150K+ acquisition work force.* Instructor for Program Management certification courses: Intermediate Systems Acquisition Courses (ACQ202 & ACQ203), Program Management Tools course (PMT257), and Risk Management Workshop.* Classroom & Distance Learning instruction covering DoDI 5000.02 (Defense Acquisition System), Better Buying Power (BBP), Program Management, Systems Engineering, Logistics, Contracting, Financial Management, Test & Evaluation, and Earned Value Management (EVM).* Plans, develops, and teaches congressionally-mandated certification training to improve efficiency of acquisition process.* Consults with Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Military Services, industry, Warfighters, and USD(AT&L).* Provided updates for new 2015 DoD Risk, Issue, & Opportunity Management Guide and revamped DAU’s Risk Management Workshop.

National Reconnaissance Office (Nro), Chantilly, Va

Spacecraft Subsystem Branch Chief, Electro-optical System Program Office (ESPO), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) Systems Acquisition Directorate, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).* Led government and 200+ contractor team at 8 locations to design, build, test, and integrate all electrical power subsystem components for Director of National Intelligence (DNI) #1 priority imagery satellites.* Conducted trade studies and made decisions to balance cost, schedule, performance, and risk for $500M+ subsystem on $15B+ system.* Responsible for spacecraft power subsystem during launch and early orbit operations.* Developed new battery and solar array technology to increase spacecraft power capability.* Reviewed and negotiated cost and technical proposals.* Reviewed designs and drawings for spacecraft hardware and electronics. Championed value engineering design changes to address obsolescence, reliability, worst case analysis, or optimize performance.* Resolved manufacturing issues. Oversaw functional and environmental (thermal, vacuum, vibration) testing. Chaired Failure Review Boards.* Monitored contract earned value management (EVM) data, and briefed senior management on status, issues, and resolution plans.

Johnson Space Center, Houston, Tx

Human Spaceflight Payloads Office, DoD Space Test Program, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).* Led team of 20 government and contractor personnel for all DoD Space Shuttle and ISS payload integration and operations activities.* Developed and executed, within available budget constraints, the program plans to successfully integrate, launch, and operate critical DoD space research and development payloads.* Defined future Shuttle/ISS launch and operations capability requirements, and identified personnel resource requirements in order to carry out integration/operations mission objectives.* Primary interface to NASA for manifesting and space flight of DoD Shuttle/ISS payloads, as well as Russia’s Progress and European Space Agency’s Automated Transfer Vehicle.* Man-rated space-qualified hardware development for Shuttle mid-deck and cargo bay payloads (including ejected), as well as ISS internal and external payloads. Reviewed designs and drawings. Oversaw functional and environmental (thermal, vacuum, vibration) testing.* Performed Shuttle cargo-bay payload installation and checkout in Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) and at launch pad. Experience working in clean room environment.* Coordinated with Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) office, Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL), Flight Control Team (FCT), Mission Evaluation Room (MER), Launch Package Manager (LPM), Safety Review Panel (SRP), JSC test facilities, and bonded storage.* Performed real-time operations in the DoD Payload Operations Control Center (POCC) for Shuttle missions, ISS EVAs, and ISS science experiments.

Johnson Space Center, Houston, Tx

Human Spaceflight Payloads Office, DoD Space Test Program, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).* Led government and contractor payload teams for integration and operation of Space Shuttle and International Space Station (ISS) payloads.* Assessed experiment requirements, tailored integration and safety procedures to prepare payloads for flight, and ensured proper execution of operations procedures.* Acted as the single DoD interface to NASA for all DoD Shuttle/ISS payload integration activities, including launch manifesting, Shuttle/ISS safety, astronaut training, and flight operations.

Los Angeles Afb, Ca

Space Control Technology Program Manager, Space Superiority Materiel Wing, Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC), Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).* Managed $260M budget developing technology for Offensive Counterspace (OCS), Defensive Counterspace (DCS), and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) systems.* SMC's DCS lead for projects, studies, and technology development efforts.* Stood up and led team to perform vulnerability assessments for blue force space systems and develop countermeasures for both sophisticated and asymmetric threats.* Created program to develop on-orbit attack warning sensors.* Interface with Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for technology investments.* Responsible for division finances, contracts, program security, and management reviews.

Los Angeles Afb, Ca

Project Manager, Advanced Space Concepts, at Space Superiority Materiel Wing, Space & Missile Systems Center, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).* Led technical evaluation study for $480M space system upgrade to fulfill Presidential directive -- results drive current design of a space system critical to the warfighter.* Led effort to design $450M multi-mission space-based C3 relay system.* Represented space control systems during the AFSPC Integrated Planning Process (IPP).* Managed $23 million space systems support contract involving 30 tasks and over 100 personnel located throughout the country; included Systems Engineering, architecture development, technology studies, modeling & simulation, configuration management, logistics, and finance support.

2Nd Space Operations Squadron, Schriever Afb, Co

Global Positioning System (GPS) operations, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).* Expert knowledge of all satellite subsystems: attitude control, reaction control, electrical power, telemetry & commanding, thermal control, navigation payload, and nuclear detonation detection payload.* Expert on Leonids meteor storm and mitigation plan.* Planned and led the execution of delta v thruster maneuver firings to maintain orbital ephemerides within mission parameters or reposition satellites for optimization.* Qualified as Engineer On-Call, providing 24-hr consultation to on-duty crew SVOs.* Investigated, analyzed, and resolved real-time satellite anomalies to restore mission ops in minimum time.* Responsible for long-term trending and management of subsystem components.* Developed new automated planning and analysis tools.* Wrote new and revised old operations procedures and reviewed training materials for accuracy and operational ease.* Maintained certification as crew SVO & Instructor.

2Nd Space Operations Squadron, Schriever Afb, Co

Global Positioning System (GPS) operations, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).* Responsible for the monthly proficiency training for all crew positions.* Developed and implemented new processes for more complete and efficient monthly crew training for over 100 mission ready personnel.* Supervised 5 personnel.* Conducted training for all SVOs and maintaining crew operations proficiency.* Generated monthly study materials, lesson plans, practice tests and scenarios, and training documentation for over 20 crewmembers.* Trained crews on new and updated procedures.

2Nd Space Operations Squadron, Schriever Afb, Co

Satellite Vehicle Officer (SVO), Global Positioning System (GPS) operations, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).* From real-time telemetry, verified the health of and verified all commands to the $2B, 24+ satellite constellation of NAVSTAR GPS satellites.* Held primary responsibility for the health of satellite subsystems and payloads and all commanding through in-depth knowledge of individual satellite operation and by identifying actual and/or potentially anomalous conditions.* Implemented procedures to operate, maintain, repair, or safe all satellites.

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

Undergraduate Space & Missile Training (USMT). Distinguished Graduate.

Bachelor'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Marching Illini, Air Force ROTC1st Place, Air Force Phillips Lab/AIAA Hybrid Rocket Design Competition, 1996.

Master’S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Space Operations