► Led detailed requirements analysis efforts to translate strategic capability intent into detailed system specifications to define the first major upgrade to the P-8A, a Boeing Commercial Derivative aircraft. ► Critically analyzed P-8A system performance during laboratory and airborne events to translate warfighter intent into requirements definition and engineering vernacular. ► Briefed senior U.S. Navy and RAAF leadership groups.► Established key stakeholder engagement and support within Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force community, particularly with Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (N98), Naval Air Systems Command, Commander of the Development Test and Evaluation Squadrons (VX-20 and VX-1) and Commander Patrol & Reconnaissance Group Headquarters staff.

► Oversaw production of detailed planning document describing the joint U.S./Australian requirements process for developing the P 8A aircraft that led to Australian Government approval to fund and enter into a multi-million dollar cooperative partnership with the U.S. Navy. ► Implemented a technical risk reduction project for weapons and system enhancements.► Collaborated with varied stakeholders including the US Navy International Programs Office, Commander Patrol and Reconnaissance Group, Defense Technology Security Administration, Boeing, and others.► Participated in the negotiation of a complex joint international agreement that governed the production, sustainment, and follow-on development aspects of the P-8A program.► Analyzed future capability needs and developed capability roadmaps.► Guided development of multiple Technical Assistance Agreements.► Produced comprehensive reports analyzing programmatic, workforce, transition, and requirements issues presented to the RAAF Chief of Air Force (3-star) for approval of the planned RAAF transition to the P-8A Poseidon fleet of long-range maritime patrol and ASW aircraft.

► Military expert on Maritime, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and Response. Led a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) contingent that participated in the US Navy Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) program source selection effort. ► Produced operational concept documents and plans for the acquisition and life support of a Multi-Mission Unmanned Aerial System (MUAS), used to present a milestone decision memorandum to the highest governance body in the Australian Government.► Drafted Statement of Works (SOW) and conducted source selection activities guiding selection of suitable contractors to support Government Integrated Project Team (IPT) activities.

► Advisor to the Australian Program Manager (military 2-star officer) of the multibillion dollar Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. Managed the communications strategy and business case development for Australia's acquisition of 100 aircraft. Coordinated directly with the office of the Minister for Defence. ► Drafted reports that garnered Government endorsement of the Joint Strike Fighter program and entry into a multi-lateral international cooperative agreement.► Board secretary to the New Air Combat Capability Steering Group (3-star leadership group); gained vital military leadership support for ongoing participation in the Joint Strike Fighter program.

► Managed the multi-million dollar AP-3C radar development program. ► Presented a compelling statement of requirement to the AP-3C Aviation Configuration Control Board.► Negotiated with the Israeli equipment manufacturer of the AP-3C radar subsystem to define capability requirements.