Consultant

• Apr 2023 - Present

Program Integrator

• Nov 2021 - Sep 2022

Collaborates with directorate leadership to complete all tasking and routine execution. Leads multiple small teams in a fast-paced work environment to execute emerging technology development leading to future company opportunities. Identifies and resolves program issues in a timely manner.• Works closely with Directors and Program Management Office to manage small programs from award to execution. Coordinates with Chief Engineer, Contracts, and Supply Chain to execute daily tasking and communications with customer program office and suppliers for $147M program.• Manages financial expenditure with Analysts to verify appropriate spending and provide input to the EAC cycle. Coordinates milestone payment definition, tracking, and customer delivery to achieve over $100M cash payment.• Led matrixed teams to efficiently create proposals and counter-offers and receive successful award of up to $8M development programs and insurance claims.• Manages cost pool for support of classified computer systems for 11 programs to include monthly coordination with Program Managers and Control Account Managers. Appropriately balances costs and creates charging efficiency.• Acting Risk Manager on two programs. Coordinated with technical and program leads to manage and mitigate risks and capture up to $1.4M in opportunities.• Earned internal certifications in Program Management, Six Sigma, Earned Value, and Risk and Opportunity. Show less

Integrated Program Management Analyst

• Aug 2019 - Nov 2021

Ensured program objectives are met on cost and schedule. Executed continual process improvement to build efficiencies in all aspects.• Worked closely with Control Account Managers to manage program status, analyze variances, assist with Estimate-At-Complete, approve work authorizations, and perform analysis of weekly labor reports. Understands in depth Integrated Master Schedules and supports Control Account Managers with baseline modification and scope changes as required.• Analyzed business metrics to recommend options to Leads on matters pertaining to earned value and forecasted cost and schedule. Performed analysis on historical metrics to forecast future performance and planning.• Worked routinely with program planner and financial analyst to streamline earned value monthly cadence. Show less

Assistant Program Manager

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2019

Managed daily satellite hardware development, production, integration, test, and launch logistics and operations for a National satellite program valued at more than $6B. Oversaw the technical activities of a highly trained and skilled 200+ contractors.• Led the integration analysis and Concept of Operations development of two leading edge small satellites rideshare strategies. Developed spacecraft, launch vehicle, and small satellite requirements and coordinated solutions.• Daily leadership of 20+ team of government contractors monitoring and evaluating spacecraft production. Trusted advisor to senior program leaders on status, problems, corrective actions, and execution of satellite integration, test, and launch. Show less

Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer

• May 2014 - Feb 2017

Led 30 senior and junior sailors in the safe operation and maintenance of the ship’s mechanical equipment in the nuclear reactor room. Operated Nuclear Propulsion Plant and coordinated multiple military and contracted employee’s maintenance programs.Selected for a highly competitive Nuclear Power Training program of intensive math, science, and engineering academics and nuclear theory courses and hands-on nuclear reactor training culminating with a written exam and practical demonstration board. Show less

Force Protection Officer

• May 2012 - May 2013

Organized and managed 11 sailors in the maintenance of all weapons and planning and execution of all force protection training and qualifications for the ship of over 300 personnel. Planned and executed training and weapons qualifications for ship defense.

Gunnery Officer

• May 2011 - May 2012

Managed team of sailors to maintain hardware and operational plans for protection of the ship. Qualified in multiple areas of the command to include ship handling, small boat operations, combat information, and anti-terrorism force protection.