Eric Wachtel

Program Manager at TSS Solutions
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Mary Esther, Florida, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency

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Nick Jones, LAC, CRC

I hold Eric in high regard and I recommend him wholeheartedly. Through our time spent together in the Air Force, he has demonstrated a spectacular knowledge of the world around him and actually has the ability to put that knowledge to practical use. He has shown himself to be a good leader and follower and would benefit any endeavor that he may involve himself in. Eric is someone that I will definitely look to for a lifetime of friendship, information and guidance.

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Credentials

  • Acquisition Professional (Foundational)
    Defense Acquisition University
    Feb, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • TSS Solutions
    • United States
    • Defense & Space
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Jul 2023 - Present

  • Triple Canopy (A Constellis Company)
    • United States
    • Security and Investigations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sr. Detection & Monitoring Systems Analyst
      • May 2023 - Jul 2023

  • United States Air Force
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Military-to-Civilian Transition
      • Apr 2023 - May 2023

    • Project Manager
      • Feb 2020 - Apr 2023

      - SUPERVISING/MANAGING: Manages budgets, schedules, and reports for over 50 projects and events among 26 civilian and military personnel responsible for operational test and evaluation of a $5 billion portfolio of Department of Defense programs- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Responsible for testing system upgrades to the AN/TPS-75 Surveillance Radar and associated communications equipment in an operationally realistic environment to ensure system effectiveness, suitability, and impact on tactics and techniques for the United States Air Force (USAF)- NETWORKING: Closely collaborates with the system program office (SPO) in order to ensure system requirements and life-cycle management logistical support for upgrades are met for the warfighter before making a fielding recommendation for 32 USAF operational units Show less

    • Radar Technician
      • Mar 2003 - Apr 2023

    • Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
      • Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

      - SUPERVISING/MANAGING: Led 12 Airmen and managed $8.6 million radar, airfield, and weather equipment which enabled a $76 million flying hour program (FHP) and 32 thousand yearly aircraft operations in support of Department of Defense and NATO missions- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Liaised with Italian Air Force leadership to develop and implement equipment and maintenance bilateral agreements to support a $2.1 billion aircraft fleet- TRAINING: Oversaw and analyzed technical training procedures for 600 tasks to support 24/7 maintenance coverage Show less

    • Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
      • Sep 2017 - Oct 2018

      - SUPERVISING/MANAGING: Led four-member team and advised the squadron commander on management of 12 unit-level programs, 25 deployments, and 500 cyber issues.- BUDGET: Managed $500 thousand squadron budget, which included flying hour program, unfunded requests, temporary duty assignments for training, exercises, presidential support, and innovation funds

    • Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
      • Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

    • Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge/Special Projects
      • Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

      - Planned, organized, and implemented major security and force protection project during highest threat level and host-nation crisis that protected 200 US Army and US Air Force personnel and $24 million in equipment at austere sites.

    • Protocol Specialist
      • Jun 2014 - Oct 2015

      - Provided protocol support for military ceremonies, DV visits, and international relations.- Planned, organized, and executed separate visits from German president, US Ambassador to Germany, US Ambassador to Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Secretary of the Air Force, Congressmen from House Armed Services Committee, and general officers to inform strategic-level decision makers on military capabilities in the European theater.

    • Non-Commissioned Officer
      • Mar 2010 - May 2014

    • Non-Commissioned Officer
      • Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

    • Radar Technician/Spanish Interpreter
      • Feb 2009 - Mar 2010

      - Maintained four Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) worth over $2.3 million in support of Joint Task Force-Bravo mission.- Spanish interpreter responsible for safe travel for US service members during host nation crisis. - Bilingual representative during humanitarian missions to remote mountain villages/orphanages.

    • Quality Assurance Specialist
      • Feb 2007 - Dec 2008

      - Focal point for technical and management guidance to staff and maintenance production offices.- Field Exercise Evaluation Team/Opposing Force (OPFOR) member to test and evaluate compliance with security, technical, and mobility tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

    • Shift Manager
      • Sep 2007 - Jan 2008

    • Radar Technician
      • Sep 2006 - Jan 2007

    • Radar Technician
      • Oct 2004 - Jan 2007

      - Maintained, inspected, repaired, overhauled, and installed deployable AN/TPS-75 ground aircraft control & warning radar systems, anti-radiation missile decoy set and associated equipment valued at $18 million.- Conducted site surveys for field operations.

    • Student
      • Dec 2003 - Sep 2004

      Electronic Principles/Ground Radar Apprentice Course

    • Student
      • May 2003 - Nov 2003

      Korean Language Training

    • Trainee
      • Mar 2003 - May 2003

      Basic Military Training

  • Destin Dreamers
    • Miramar Beach, Florida, United States
    • Intern
      • Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  • Flora High School
    • Flora, Illinois
    • Spanish Teacher
      • Aug 2001 - May 2002

Education

  • University of Oklahoma
    Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations
    2010 - 2012
  • Community College of the Air Force
    Associate of Applied Science, Electronic Systems Technology
    2013 - 2013
  • Eastern Illinois University
    Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
    1995 - 1999
  • Universität Trier
    Bildungswissenschaften
    2012 -
  • East Richland High School
    High School Diploma

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