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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Responsible for customer-contract development projects and/or customer-contract systems/services implementation projects. Oversees financial operations, scheduling requirements, resource and staffing requirements, and integration efforts for one or more project plan(s). Will act as the primary project interface to the customer to ensure the overall project plan and contractual commitments are met. Receives assignments in the form of project objectives and will be responsible for meeting pre-defined costs and target dates. Provides progress report updates to upper management. May coordinate or manage multiple projects, multiple project managers, or one or more group(s) of employees that support project needs. If the employee is performing in a direct people-management role, responsibilities will include the review and evaluation of work performance of subordinates, and making recommendations for salary changes, promotions, terminations, and leaves of absence, and implementing and administering Company policies and procedures.

Huntsville, Alabama

Responsible for management and oversight of a program directorate with approximately $70M in annual revenues, and over 200 personnel. Responsible for growing and organizing all business functions, managing the attainment of profit and operational goals. Additionally responsible for schedule, technical and cost adherence, meeting customer expectations, and staff development and retention.

Huntsville, Alabama

Responsible for the development of the vision and strategy for the Army Aviation component of the Systems, Software and Solutions Operation; for developing programs and opportunities consistent with the Operation’s strategic objectives and core skills, and for building and maintaining program status in the Aviation arena. Responsible for collaborating with other SAIC Business Units to grow work for the Systems, Software, and Solutions Operation and for the company. Additionally responsible for identifying growth opportunities for the Operation, and development of executable marketing and capture plans. Accountable for new business results, developing and maintaining client/potential client and industry partner relationships, and identifying and pursuing multiple marketing opportunities. Responsible for exploring and pursuing growth opportunities providing aviation-related services for customers beyond the U.S. Army (other military services, joint service organizations, or commercial enterprises), either as new direct work for the Operation, or in collaboration with other SAIC Business Units or teammate companies. Serve in a program management role for one or more aviation- related efforts as required.

Huntsville, Alabama

Future Combat Systems (FCS) Class I (Platoon Level) Program Manager (PM), and SAIC UAVS Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead. As the Class I PM, responsible for the execution of program budgets in excess of $60M and oversight of 30 SAIC and Boeing personnel. Additionally responsible for: development and execution of the Class I acquisition strategy, schedule and technical performance for all Class I UAVS products including air vehicles, dismounted control device, sustainment, training systems, all associated software, validation and verification of all requirements, Total System Performance Responsibility (TSPR) for installed performance of externally provided mission payload systems, associate contractor arrangements with external and internal suppliers, serves as a member of the UAVS Change Control Board, UAVS Risk Review Board and UAVS Leadership Team. Work directly with TSM UAVS, UAMBL, UAVS Program Office, and DARPA in the execution of the MAV and OAV II programs. SAIC FCS UAVS IPT Lead responsibilities include but are not limited to: hiring and oversight of 27 SAIC personnel and ensuring number of SAIC personnel on UAVS IPT are within scope and budget.

Various Locations Worldwide

Battalion Commander of the Army’s Force XXI attack helicopter battalion in the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas May 2000-May 2002. As a technical expert, provided technical advice on battlefield operating systems in the fielding of Army Aviation’s first digitized division. Responsible for the morale, welfare, training, safety and discipline of 69 officers and 290 enlisted soldiers. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of 24 AH-64A then 16 AH-64D (Apache Longbow) helicopters, 65 wheeled vehicles and ground support equipment. Responsible for an annual budget in excess of 10 million dollars. Responsible for the turn-in of 24 A model and receipt of 16 D model Apaches in preparation for the Unit Fielding and Transition Program. • Executed numerous Combined and Joint Operations in support of JTF-6 Operation Desert Dragon. • Provided exceptional logistics management resulting in the Aviation Regiment achieving the highest mission capable Operational Readiness rate of all AH-64 Battalions for FY01: 81.4%.• Battalion flew in excess of 4600 accident/incident free hours during FY01, 500 hours above projected.• First Army Reservist in history to command an active component battalion.• Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster) for superior service.• Awarded the Bronze Order of Saint Michael for contributions to Army Aviation.

Huntsville, Alabama

Vice President and Director of the Federal Program Division of a Small Disadvantaged Business (8a) providing Environmental Consulting Services and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Services to governmental agencies throughout the United States. Oversee and involved in all aspects of the program including marketing, estimating, contract administration, scheduling, safety, quality, budget and client care. Approve resource allocation to projects ensuring timely and effective completion. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of over 50 personnel executing projects in excess of $12M annually. Projects include but are not limited to design build, Operation and Maintenance, environmental assessments, environmental studies, unexploded and chemical ordnance site characterizations, and UXO engineering evaluation/cost analysis and remedial services. Personally work with Program and Project Managers to ensure their projects comply with laws and regulations, standards and corporate goals.

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

As the Command’s top Aviation technical expert on matters pertaining to PEO/PM management, organization, systems, and mission, render advice and assistance to the Command, AMC, ASA(ALT), and the Army staff leadership. Provide higher headquarters authoritative information that serves as a basis for future policy decisions on Army battlefield systems. In conjunction with the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (UAVS) Program Office, led the Integrated Process Teams (IPT) that developed airworthiness, criteria and process requirements for all future systems. Responsible for planning and execution of integrated cross-functional programmatic strategies designed to assist PEOs/PMs and MSC Commanders with all aspects of the acquisition and sustainment processes for AMCOM and the PEOs for Aviation, ASA(ALT) and TRADOC. Serves as the central point of liaison between AMCOM and PEO Aviation, and the U.S. Army Aviation Center and School. Responsible for interpreting Federal law and regulation, national security strategy, and Army objectives, and translating these into sound Army policy programs, and initiatives. Develop policy and recommend modification to existing policies to improve the resolution of Command/PEO cross-functional issues across life cycle phases.

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

Lead Project Engineer for the Virtual Cockpit Optimization Program (VCOP). The VCOP program encompasses highly complex multidisciplinary, multi-organizational issues involving technical, economic, administrative and political factors. Responsibilities include planning and executing programmatic strategies in accordance with all aspects of the acquisition and sustainment process between PEO Aviation and related MSC. Routinely interfaced with PEOs, AMC, ASA(ALT) and DOD agencies in the management of key programmatic parameters with emphasis on cost, schedule, performance and system supportability. Responsible for management of a budget in excess of five million dollars annually. Additionally responsible for performing assessments and evaluations in all acquisition phases necessary to develop and implement the virtual cockpit program. Integrated system into Army, Air Force and Navy aviation platforms. Project conducted in accordance with Department of Defense 5000 Documents and Federal Acquisition Regulations. (Approved leave of absence 03/2000-07/2002 to command active component battalion.)• Developed procedures that resulted in obtaining equipment for VCOP demonstration without additional cost or schedule delays.• Briefed and interfaced routinely with Combat Developers on system engineering requirements.• Provided expert analytical ability related to successful program planning, execution and resource utilization.• Attained Level III Certification in Systems Planning, Research, Development & Engineering and Level II Certification in Program Management.• Selected to present a technical paper at the American Helicopter Society annual convention.• Received exceptional rating on Senior System Civilian Evaluation Report (99, 98, 97).

Huntsville, Alabama

Ordnance and Technical Programs Division. Life cycle manager responsible for all aspects of assigned projects including planning and executing programmatic strategies in accordance with all aspects of environmental regulations specified by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the National Contingency Plan. Coordinated ordnance and hazardous waste project issues with the installation, EPA, state and local agencies and Corps Districts. Additionally responsible for developing, planning, and executing programmatic strategies, with emphasis on program cost, schedule, performance and supportability. Provided direction and oversight of subject matter experts across multiple fields and multiple agencies on highly complex multidisciplinary work. Responsible for execution of all engineering phases required to remove conventional and chemical warfare munitions and materiel from Formerly Used Defense (FUD) sites and closing military installations nationwide. Responsible for determining the extent of investigations and remediation, and the preparation of statements of work. Requests, approves, commits, and certifies funds for a budget in excess of 10 million dollars annually. • Served on top-level advisory boards and committees that developed Governmental environmental policies and recommended modifications to existing policies.• All 12-project sites managed within budget and on schedule.• Received on the spot cash awards (96, 95 x 2) for commitment to excellence.• Received performance awards (96, 95, 94) for superior performance of duty.