Thaddaeus (Thad) Wharton Email & Phone Number

El Segundo, California, United States - Los Angeles Air Force Base

Instructed military members, civilians, and contractors in all aspects of strategic planning, executive communication, acquisition workflows, and acquisition reporting. Authored SSC Strategic Intent and worked closely with senior leaders on special projects including future SSC governance structures. Coordinated with leaders on Installation and Mission Support resources in order to transition SSC to a Field Command. Effectively translated Commander’s vision into action through defining clear goals with specific objectives for every unit in the Field Command. Conducted off-site strategic planning sessions with participants around the country. Managed incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Commander.Award: 2022 Space Systems Command Reserve Officer of the Year for the Director of Staff Unit

El Segundo, California, United States - Los Angeles Air Force Base

Served as Director of Staff prior to the arrival of Colonel John E. Dukes Jr. Performed all aspects of staff administration. Facilitated cross-directorate coordination in order to achieve common objectives.Award: 2020 Space and Missile Systems Center Reserve Officer of the Year for the Director of Staff Unit

El Segundo, California, United States - Los Angeles Air Force Base

Coordinated Global Integrated Exercise efforts collaborating with Space Operations Command (SpOC). Directed “Global Lightning” team in generation of program acceleration options available for immediate execution in conflict scenarios. Supervised military members, civilians, and contractors to translate EPIC Speed Tenets into a viable plan with Commitments aligned to the SSC Commander’s vision. Served as Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager and executed COOP Exercises inspected by the Inspector General.Award: 2019 U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal and Space and Missile Systems Center Reserve Officer of the Year for the Director of Staff Unit

El Segundo, California, United States - Los Angeles Air Force Base

Collaborated closely with Launch Enterprise Director on unit reorganization. Directed Engineering and Integration manpower study in order to determine future staffing requirements. Negotiated contracts related to SpaceX and Northrop Grumman Corporation launch vehicles on an accelerated timeline. Assisted in coordinating the agenda of senior management at team meetings and off-sites.Award: 2018 U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

El Segundo, California, United States - Los Angeles Air Force Base

Assisted three-star General Officer with strategic communications to Congress. Handled executive communications, including speechwriting as well as written correspondence. Managed incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Commander. Provided a bridge for smooth communication between the Commander’s Office and internal departments.Award: 2017 Space and Missile Systems Center Reserve Officer of the Year for the Director of Staff Unit

El Segundo, California - Los Angeles Air Force Base

Directed the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Process (PPBE) for 50% of the SMC program portfolio. Utilized the Earned Value Management (EVM) performance methodology to assist with program execution. Developed and implemented budget management strategies including planning, reporting, analysis, and compliance. Provided the three-star General Officer with information and recommendations necessary for implementing his vision and intent across the Command. Coordinated communications between the Pentagon subject matter experts and program managers at SMC.

El Segundo, California, United States - Los Angeles Air Force Base

Advised SBIRS leaders on all aspects of acquisition reporting, budget, contractor manpower, and award fees. Collaborated with requirements design team to define next generation satellite ground operating system.

El Segundo, California, United States - Los Angeles Air Force Base

Designed architecture options for the Iridium NEXT satellite constellation in order to realize cost savings, synergies, and other benefits. Devised a new funding strategy for the COSMIC-2 environmental satellite program based on collaboration between the Space Superiority and Weather Directorates as well as ridesharing with the NASA Demonstration Program in order to save on launch costs. Coordinated with NOAA and Taiwan’s National Space Organization regarding the COSMIC-2 partnership. Consulted with the SMC Weather Directorate regarding the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP).AWARD: Western Region Employee of the Year (2011)

El Segundo, California, United States - Los Angeles Air Force Base

Directed strategic missile launch detection ground system software upgrade. Coordinated cyber certification effort to gain Interim Authority to Test and Authority to Operate certifications. Defined mobile ground system requirements and architecture.

El Segundo, California, United States - Los Angeles Air Force Base

Managed implementation of an eight-step process improvement methodology. Advised SMC leaders on process improvement practices.

March Air Reserve Base, California, United States

Directed videographers to provide documentation regarding international partnership activities with Tunisia. Performed services at the Pentagon to coordinate international combat camera deployments around the world.

United States

Performed Test Lead role for JSTARS test aircraft. Collaborated with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on the Affordable Moving Surface Target Engagement (AMSTE) program regarding effectiveness upgrades. Successfully coordinated software upgrade for the Beale Air Force Base Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR) missile defense system in order to improve strategic defense readiness.

Certificate, Senior Professional Military Education

Curriculum is based on the core areas central to senior professional military education including leadership, warfighting, national.

Master Of Business Administration - Concentration In International Finance

Activities and Societies: Elected Vice President of the accelerated one-year degree program

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Major In Chinese Studies / Minor In Economics

Activities and Societies: Appointed Vice Commander of the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Unit

Candidate For Bachelor Of Arts, Chinese Studies

Study Abroad Program in Chinese Language and Culture

Candidate For Bachelor Of Arts, Chinese Studies

Study Abroad Program in Chinese Language and Culture

Candidate For Bachelor Of Arts, Economics

Activities and Societies: NCAA Division One Men’s Lacrosse

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: 4-year Varsity Letterman in Lacrosse, National Merit Scholar in Latin