Stephen M. Parsons, Phd, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States

Provide acquisition program management support to Air Force special programs Kill Chain Integration Branch. Support the development of overarching DoD 5000 series required documentation to support a comprehensive project management acquisition strategy planning, development and execution to achieve program objectives.- Assist the Program Manager in management of program activities, to include: integrated master scheduling, contract actions (including proposal technical evaluations and materials / labor hours estimating), action item resolution, execution of requirements and plans, management of technical/program related issues, development of comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation plans, and test support to include operational assessment of advanced technologies- Creates and assists in developing acquisition program documentation supporting program efforts and acquisition milestones/reviews applying knowledge of streamlined acquisition policies/procedures and program management skills- Assists with the definition, development, documentation and management of user requirements; building on existing requirements management processes to identify, review and approve inherent and new capability needs to support a larger user community and enterprise objectives. - Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation consisting of Statements of Objectives, Statements of Work, Program Specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists, etc. per DoD 5000 series- Supports the development of strategies and associated budgets to efficiently and effectively execute programs, planning, facilitation, coordination of agendas, action items, and technical/program issues related to management, technical and test reviews to include requirements and design reviews, audits, and requirements meetings, etc.- Monitors effectiveness of achieving program/enterprise goals and objectives; to include monitoring cost, schedule and technical performance and associated risks

Remote

Adjunct Professor for the College of Continuing Education in the Criminal Justice Department.

Hanscom Afb, Ma

Provide acquisition program management support to Air Force special programs Kill Chain Integration Branch. Support the development of overarching DoD 5000 series required documentation to support a comprehensive project management acquisition strategy planning, development and execution to achieve program objectives.- Assist the Program Manager in management of program activities, to include: integrated master scheduling, contract actions (including proposal technical evaluations and materials / labor hours estimating), action item resolution, execution of requirements and plans, management of technical/program related issues, development of comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation plans, and test support to include operational assessment of advanced technologies- Creates and assists in developing acquisition program documentation supporting program efforts and acquisition milestones/reviews applying knowledge of streamlined acquisition policies/procedures and program management skills- Assists with the definition, development, documentation and management of user requirements; building on existing requirements management processes to identify, review and approve inherent and new capability needs to support a larger user community and enterprise objectives. - Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation consisting of Statements of Objectives, Statements of Work, Program Specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists, etc. per DoD 5000 series- Supports the development of strategies and associated budgets to efficiently and effectively execute programs, planning, facilitation, coordination of agendas, action items, and technical/program issues related to management, technical and test reviews to include requirements and design reviews, audits, and requirements meetings, etc.- Monitors effectiveness of achieving program/enterprise goals and objectives; to include monitoring cost, schedule and technical performance and associated risks

Remote

Graduate Courses:- Seminar in Organization and Administration. The study of bureaucracy and complex organizations with strong emphasis on the concepts and practices of the organization and management of public agencies in the United States. Special consideration is given to the various philosophies, typologies, and models of administrative systems in criminal justice.- Critical Analysis of Justice Administration. An analysis of the criminal justice system in the United States; role of justice agencies as part of societal response to crime; the knowledge base of criminal justice; issues, problems, trends.

Hanscom Afb, Ma

Provide acquisition program management support to Air Force special programs Kill Chain Integration Branch. Support the development of overarching DoD 5000 series required documentation to support a comprehensive project management acquisition strategy planning, development and execution to achieve program objectives.- Assist the Program Manager in management of program activities, to include: integrated master scheduling, contract actions (including proposal technical evaluations and materials / labor hours estimating), action item resolution, execution of requirements and plans, management of technical/program related issues, development of comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation plans, and test support to include operational assessment of advanced technologies- Creates and assists in developing acquisition program documentation supporting program efforts and acquisition milestones/reviews applying knowledge of streamlined acquisition policies/procedures and program management skills- Assists with the definition, development, documentation and management of user requirements; building on existing requirements management processes to identify, review and approve inherent and new capability needs to support a larger user community and enterprise objectives. - Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation consisting of Statements of Objectives, Statements of Work, Program Specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists, etc. per DoD 5000 series- Supports the development of strategies and associated budgets to efficiently and effectively execute programs, planning, facilitation, coordination of agendas, action items, and technical/program issues related to management, technical and test reviews to include requirements and design reviews, audits, and requirements meetings, etc.- Monitors effectiveness of achieving program/enterprise goals and objectives; to include monitoring cost, schedule and technical performance and associated risks

Hanscom Afb, Ma

Provides SME & project management support to Force Protection Division Program Manager (PM) to facilitate the acquisition and effective, efficient fielding of wide ranging electronic security system sustainment contracts for nuclear fixed site security Force Protection systems at DOD bases/installations worldwide. Provides acquisition program management support to Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (Global ASNT) to develop the acquisition strategy, procurement & installation of nearly 50 electronic security systems worldwide.

Multiple

Present leadership topics, solutions, lessons learned, how to achieve goals, team building, taking ownership of one's own successes/failures, motivate/inspire audience. Have presented at North Elementary School Londonderry, NH, Boys & Girls Club Woburn, Ma, panel member at the University of New Hampshire Leadership Camp Jan 2014. Available to speak if you or your organization needs a motivational/inspirational presentation on leadership & followership.

Hanscom Afb, Ma

Supports Nuclear Command and Control Communications (NC3) acquisition efforts totaling $1.5B. Provides acquisition program management support to AFLCMC/MSI for programs in the Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network (MEECN) and the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC). Program Management team is the AFLCMC focal point for all acquisition, programming, schedule and budget issues for NC3 programs. Working with stakeholders to develop scope, requirements documents, Statement of Work, RFI's/RFP's, establish schedule,conduct risk analysis, and develop evaluation criteria.

Hanscom Afb, Ma

Project Lead for the Base Information Transfer Infrastructure (BITI) Network Management System (NMS) program. Responsible for upgrading the Air Force's cyber infrastructure and provides both hard-wired and wireless network capabilities to 175 active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard bases worldwide.

Hanscom Afb, Ma

Supported the Program Management Office (PMO) for $18.3 million Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)Transportable Gateway (TTG) project on $538 million PEITSS contract vehicle. Wrote Statement of Work, Systems Requirements Documents, RFIs and RFPs, and others. Established project schedule, conducted risk analysis, and established evaluation criteria. Identified and resolved pertinent program and mission requirements. Interacted with team of military, government civilian, and contractor project managers on day-to-day activities for Directorate projects. -Reduced program management costs to the government by leveraging synergies with the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).-Achieved time, budget, and quality goals on project to date, with contract set for completion in 9/2016. Worked directly with stakeholders to reduce and keep project on schedule.-Coordinated Industry Day, authoring and releasing RFI in under 48 hours to announce last-minute event.

Hanscom Afb, Ma

Planned, organized, and developed acquisition management strategies and program management techniques. Established performance standards and work priorities, developed and executed acquisition plans, directed all aspects of acquisition programs, and advised commanders/staff on status and progress. Served as Project Manager, holding full responsibility for cost, schedule, logistics, and engineering aspects of selected portion of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Mission Planning Directorate.-Drafted mission-critical $25 million justification and approval for engineering change proposal, securing approval in weeks vs. typical months-long approval cycle.-Completed 120 hours of Program Management & Acquisition training with the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), as well as completing all academic requirements for Program Manager Level I certification in 90 days (ahead of schedule).

Hanscom Afb, Ma

• Served as Project Manager for Air Force Network (AFNET) operations, leading interdisciplinary team through all phases of Air National Guard network assimilation. Led Integrated Process Team (IPT) for ANG transition to AFNET, including the transition of 30,000 users. Presented program recommendations and information to higher organizational levels. Collaborated with military, govt. civilian, and contractor project managers.-Reversed previously failing effort by redirecting and revitalizing team efforts, with the transition commended as the best ANG Transition PL to date.-Identified and fixed multiple redundant functional efforts. Refocused functional manager support, reduced overhead significantly, and brought project back on track.-Transitioned 30,000 users to the Air Force Network and resolved issues for future installations during the transition (more accomplished during tenure than in 18+ prior months).

On-Line

Courses taught:Ethics and Criminal JusticeConstitutional Issues in Criminal ProceduresResearch Methods & Statistics for Criminal JusticeTheories of Crime CausationLaw & Society

Remote

Courses taught:Criminal Justice Ethics and Liability

University Of New Hampshire

Directed all unit operations, including recruiting, training, professional development and instructional functions. Led, counseled, and evaluated team of over 60; served as the Interim Commander in the absence of the Commander. Created, updated, and delivered curriculum. Served as the Lead Field Training Officer (FTO) for cadet summer encampment, leading a staff of 20 FTOs in training 1,500+ cadets. Created and launched Anti-Terrorism Plan from the ground up, with the plan recognized by the U.S. Northern Command as the best program seen to date and recommended as a benchmark program for all AF Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachments.-Established physical fitness program for cadets that led to the best overall physical fitness scores among all 147 AFROTC detachments in the U.S.-Generated $1,000s in cost savings for the Air Force and AFROTC by serving as a key contributor to expanding a local initiative into a regional initiative for over 350 cadets at zero cost.Meritorious Service Medal for Outstanding Service

University Of New Hampshire

OPERATIONS OFFICER- Supervised all unit operations, recruiting, and education functions; oversaw cadre training & professional development- Lead, recruited, trained, counseled and evaluated 52 highly qualified young men & women as prospective AF officers- Supervised cadre and all detachment activities; served as the interim commander in the absence of the commander- Developed & Instructed a curriculum covering Foundations of the USAF, AF History, Leadership, and National Security Affairs

Detachment 475 University Of New Hampshire

- Lead, recruited, trained, counseled and evaluated 60 highly qualified young men & women as prospective Air Force officers - Liaison between the detachment commander & the cadet wing--mentors cadets through aggressive unit training program- Unit's Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Officer -- responsible for training unit personnel, developing viable AT/FP plan for unit, coordinating efforts with local PD, FBI DHS and other outside agencies.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Tasked with integrating $30 billion-plus in new spacecraft programs, C2 systems, and operations facilities. Led transition efforts of 5 squadrons, coordinating with program office and contractors on developing plans and programs. Developed, coordinated, and synchronized schedule requirements and implementation plan with HQ Air Force Space Command and Space & Missiles Systems Center (SMC). Monitored contractor performance and CDRL requirements for PMO. Advised SMC on multiple forms of acquisition documentation.-Guided uninterrupted secure satellite communications for warfighter (achieving zero delays critical for success of military satellite communications).-Transitioned over 1,200 training products with zero deficiencies; restructured training qualifications and led successful transition to drive significant growth in training capabilities.AF Commendation Medal for Outstanding Achievement & Meritorious Service

Established, revised, executed and enforced all operational training standards for six Department of Defense space operation squadrons and C2 programs valued at $46 billionImplemented Instructional Systems Development (ISD) standards for 2,000+ training products and 20 crew positionsManaged interactive courseware development program development, allocated manpower, verified testing and availability of training productsProvided leadership, supervision and instruction for 13 military and civilian personnel

Oversaw billion-dollar operations, including $31 billion Milstar and $7 billion Advanced & Extremely High Frequency satellite systems. Monitored 24-hour user interface for 5 separate $1.5 billion communications satellites reserved for the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, and 9 combatant commanders.Satellite Crew Commander (continued)-Selected as one of 10 AEHF ground system Subject Matter Experts during testing and evaluation of Advanced Satellite Mission Control Segment (ASMCS) ground system; provided user interface to engineers and contractors during operational testing phase.AF Commendation for Achievement & Meritorious Service

Held key responsibility for $1.1 billion in weapon system assets. Reported directly to President George W. Bush and the Secretary of Defense for offensive space force application of 50 on-alert nuclear ICBMs. Led retarget and launch for up to 50 ICBMs on mission-critical strategic targets. Developed, revised, and instructed 325+ team members; conducted operations crew training in Missile Procedures Trainer and Launch Control Center. Successfully answered to the POTUS, SECDEF, and CDR USSTRATICOM for application of 50 nuclear missiles, meeting safety and security goals for 50+ missiles and $4.3 billion in weapons assets. Monitored 150 additional ICBMs and directed 20 missile crews. -Hand-selected and managed training for $225 million upgrade of the secure communications systems, reducing system deployment schedule to 8 months.-Earned 4 highly qualified nuclear operator ratings as well as recognition as Outstanding Instructor (students received zero errors on higher-level inspections and evaluations).

Developed training materials utilized to train 335 missile combat crew membersInstructed more than 200 hours of missile procedure trainer instructionTrained more than 80 hours of critical nuclear operations tasks to more than 75 nuclear operatorsLead training of new $225 million secure communication upgradeMaintained operations crew integral training rate of more than 90%

Second in command for $1.1 billion ICBM nuclear weapons system flightMonitored up to 200 ICBM’s, directed 20 missile crews and oversaw $4.3 billion in nuclear weapon systems assetsProvided strategic nuclear deterrence as ICBM Combat Crew CommanderAssisted crew commander in supervising eight person operations, security and support personnelAccountable to President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, Commander US Strategic Command for offensive space operations of up to 50 nuclear ICBMs Prepared support staff for Nuclear Surety Inspection

Supervised and managed 6-person Commander’s Support Staff Air Force Space Commands largest CE squadronResponsible for morale & welfare of 618 military & civilian personnelOrganized & conducted commander’s calendar, counseled personnel on professional & personal matters, assisted commander in executing administrative and disciplinary actionsLead largest training program on Vandenberg AFB resulted in renewed focus on trainingCompleted 278 hours of Officer Space Prerequisite Training Course with 96% average Achieved 94% overall average for ICBM Initial Qualification & Operations Training Course21 days of academic weapons systems operations training, 19 days of classified Emergency War Order Training &27 days of simulator training

University Of Massachusetts/Lowell

Attended ROTC Training to receive commission in the US Air Force

Supervised, managed and implemented all training requirements of 96 Security Forces personnel, 55 Individual Mobilization augmentees and 19 Reserve augmenteesLead 10-person Security Forces Flight, responsible for professional development, training and all shift activities while on dutyAdministered all aspects of law enforcement operations for the installation while on dutyInstrumental in unit being awarded best small Security Forces unit for Air Force Material Command (AFMC) for 1998 & 1999Recognized as AFMC’s Best Security Forces Flight Level Non-Commissioned Officer in 1999Developed and implemented new comprehensive flight training program, program recognized as best practice by headquarters inspectors

Supervised & trained up to 12 Security Forces personnelProven ability to communicate effectively in diverse, high stress environmentsLead teams in support of Air Base Defense operations, responsible for the security and protection of high value resources and military personnelIncreased combat effectiveness of and alarm assessment of Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait by assisting with installation of Tactical Automated Security System (TASS)

Handpicked to serve as Personnel Security Officer for Wing Commander 4404 Composite WingCoordinated and provided protective services for dozens of distinguished visitorsDeveloped and implemented detailed security inspection plan for commanders vehicles and quarters Developed and briefed itineraries to senior officers and visiting dignitaries Coordinated international border crossings through US military channels, Saudi Arabian Police Forces and the State of Bahrain Security Forces.Provided security for $2 billion in US military assetsSelected for classified temporary deployment to evacuate US civilians from hostile area, guaranteed safety of all

Responsible for regulating and enforcing traffic laws on the Air Force installationProvided security for millions of dollars in US Air Force AssetsHandpicked to guard Air Force One during Presidential visit to the areaAttention to detail saved over $1k in assets during severe weather conditions while on a remote area deployment

Provided immediate response to high priority AF assetsGuarded Air Force weapons systemsDefended Air Force installations, protected personnel, equipment and facilitiesSelected as Entry Controller to Nuclear Weapons storage area, controlled entry and exit to facilities that contained nuclear weapons

Provided armed intervention to incidents involving high value AF AssetsControls entry into and around controlled areas containing military resourcesDeployed to Desert Shield/Storm; secured Special Operations Commands Headquarters, noted as the most secure area in the theater of operations by Commander of Central CommandAssisted in securing the US Embassy in Kuwait City during the liberation of Kuwait, actions minimized causalities and guaranteed security for all personnel in the combat environmentAttention to details averted potential unauthorized disposal of Top Secret and Secret material in an unapproved container, actions saved lives and ensured mission planning to continue

Phd, Public Safety/Leadership

PhD in Leadership

Ma, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: USAF ROTC Detachment 345 Distinguished Graduate & Top Gun Awards from Field TrainingMA Criminal Justice

Bs, Law Enforcement

BS Law Enforcement

Associates Degree, Industrial Security, 4.0

AS Criminal Justice

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma

MBB Lean Six Sigma

Certification, Air Force Instructor

Certificate, Air Force Instructor Training

Space 200

Certification, Satellite Operator

Awarded Commander's Award for superior academic achievement.

Certificate, Advanced Leadership Training

Icbm Missile Procedures Training Course

Certification, Icbm Launch Officer

Certificate, Leadership Training

Awarded "Outstanding Contributer" for class E-608

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Field Training Course

Distinguished Graduate

Certification, Accident Investigator

Distinguished Graduate

Usaf Training Course

Education record

HS diploma