Responsible for identifying business development opportunities for Northrop Grumman Aerospace (NGAS). Also for synopsizing/interpreting high-level Dod statements and directives (such as the new JCIDS process) for NGAS leadership. Specific tasks included: - Conducted long-term business opportunity analyses using an innovative budget forecasting methodology that slashed time and cost for budget forecasts. Identified future periods in which USAF and DoN budgets and specific business opportunities in those periods. Also identified future periods of extreme budget pressure that might jeopardize NGAS business - Led Value Proposition for NGAS participation in planned Airborne Infrared to gain entry into the program. - Correctly predicted events (such as additional Navy procurement of F/A-18 fighters) affecting NGAS manufacturing processes.

Led or participated in diverse projects including Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs), Long-Range Strike, logistics support, missions and technologies for unmanned systems, domestic trends at home and abroad, and engineering support. Prepared reports and briefings to audiences including the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Senior Executive Service (SES) personnel and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (OUSD(AT&L)). Successfully mentored junior analysts.