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 Provided systems engineering support for large scale systems, researched, reviewed and validated technical solutions to ensure interface information was coordinated captured and documented. Analyzed, implemented an developed new work related processes for enhancing requirements development. Supported a wide range of technical program management activities spanning multiple complex systems environments. Formulated operational concepts performed mission and functional analysis, conducted requirements and information analysis and system trade studies. Provided various skills of operational and implementation strategies to assist  Provided Analytic Modernization (AMOD) systems integration support to ensure the integration of newly developed systems and legacy systems. Coordinated with key stakeholders to expedite the resolution of technical issues and dependencies. Collaborated with chief architects in the development of common integrated solutions through the use of enterprise architecture models. Worked as a member of a cross-functional integrated Systems Engineering Team to help build next generation SIGINT mission systems. Roles and responsibilities included: requirements analysis, architectural analysis, process engineering, and the capture of interfaces and systems information. Managing customer relationships and expectations, providing technical input and advice for the direction of the project Coordinated and resolved cross project interface issues as a member of the TURBULENCE Interface Team (TuIT). Analyzed the interface implications of planning and documentation for collection, defensive, and infrastructure systems to record and maintain dataflow information. Documented interface relationships among systems on data connectivity diagrams using Visio. Created and provided sequence diagrams that were used by different project, system test, and systems integration teams.

Bethesda, Md, Us

 Lead a team of 20 systems engineers, managed their activities to successfully support milestones events, mayor documentation reviews computer program integration, testing and maintenance. Planed and manage project alignment of scope by assessing and overseeing ongoing development of baselines. Created impact assessment evaluations, executive summaries and wrote weekly/monthly reports for the customer identifying significant impacts and trends. Responsible for requirements development, planning/scheduling, cost analysis/management, technical performance assessment, and resource management. Developed systems engineering and integration strategies to satisfy customer and mission objectives. Lead a team of Standards professionals to ensure Standards Profile Development and Standards Compliance Verification. Directs cross program’s systems engineering technology and design to achieve customer business objectives and systems integration.Functional Area Lead / Integration Support Engineer / Multidiscipline Team Lead Responsible for planning and executing Project Management for a six million dollar effort, managing systems engineering integration support including: integration analysis, technical integration, architecture support, and governance focus areas. Provided planning/scheduling, cost analysis/management, technical performance assessment and measurement, and resource management. Developed overarching systems engineering and integration strategies to satisfy customer and mission objectives. Led a team of Standards professionals to ensure Standards Profile Development and Standards Compliance Verification.  Works with systems architects, engineers, requirements leads, interface, and security personnel to roadmap projects, prioritize issues and ensure deadlines are met. Writes and reviews requirements. Evaluated key performance parameters of program application elements and fine-tuned them to cover the range of customer needs.

Reston, Va, Us

 Performed configuration management for the Engineering Management Division of the Programs and Systems Engineering Office, utilizing DOD, IEEE/EIA, ISO and CMM standards; mentored line management and program/project personnel on program/project management techniques to improve their ability to reliably acquire, develop, and deliver quality software to meet cost and schedule commitments; directed, defined, developed, and implemented new innovative processes to support the Cryptanalytic and Exploitation Services (CES) organization. Developed process recommendations and assisted CES software development programs/projects to incorporate industry accepted best practices of configuration and quality management; prepared and reviewed customer needs and plans and implemented configuration and quality management process support for CES programs and projects. Provided validation guidance to the Program Manager and Systems and Software Engineers on a major Intelligence system and provides excellent customer service; served as the projects validation and logistics representative and Conducts reviews and meetings to evaluate documents, plans, code, requirements and specifications; prepared and updated software test plans, validation plans and logistics plans IAW Data Item Descriptions (DID) and the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). Directed system tests and demonstrations under controlled conditions based on requirements and functionality. Determined system verification and validation requirements, ensuring requirements are solid, clear, complete, detailed, cohesive, attainable, and testable; utilized the Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM) to help improve software development processes.

 Assisted in the development of project planning and management activities for four different National Security Agency Offices and Cryptologic Service Groups. Managed and directed Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) collection assets in response to national tasking at four overseas strategic SIGINT collection sites including resource allocation and budget management; wrote information papers and produced briefings outlining the development of future military intelligence strategy for the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, United States Army Intelligence and Security Command; created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements; identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities; managed day-to-day operational aspects of a project and its scope; reviewed deliverables prepared by team before passing to customer and effectively applied program methodology and enforced project standards; prepared for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures and minimized program exposure and risk on project; ensured project documents were complete, current; and stored appropriately, established monitoring procedures to improve the requirements development process.

 Conceptualized and implemented SIGINT Enhancement Program to professionalize the force tactically, operationally, and strategically by 75%. Conducted senior level staffing and policy development for the command and reduced training costs by 28%. Managed and trained mid-level managers and specialists working in a multi-national and multi-service (Joint) environment; served as senior personnel manager responsible for the assignments, career development and training management of all mid-level managers and management trainee’s for several organizations ranging in size from 250-700 personnel; developed and managed command requirements for enlisted soldier’s training, health and welfare.

 Managed the deployment and logistics of $3,000,000 of operational equipment and Intelligence systems in support of the war fighting force; provided intricate technical guidance to a national level agency and leading defense contractor as the Army’s user representative; briefed high-level officials from the Defense Department about collection and analysis systems, particularly SIGINT and signal processing architectures; prepared middle level career personnel for worldwide managerial and technical leadership positions. Developed courses of action and managed requirements to resolve Career Management Field issues related to Department of the Army and professional/technical development. Developed a cohesive, progressive career map for cryptologic professionals in the SIGINT field and managed resources and budget to ensure cost, schedule and performance measures were achieved within the confines of the project management plan; conducted and provided assessments of future skills needed by the Signals Intelligence Collector/Analyst and Information Operations personnel for the 21st Century to the US Army Training and Doctrine Command.

Master’S Of Science In Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Management Studies