Experience

Wilde Defense

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Andy Wilde provides value to clients by leveraging his proven track record in Business Development and Strategy, Capture and Win Strategy development and execution, Defense Acquisition Program Management, and all-domain Naval operational excellence to exceed expectations in leading high performing teams, developing innovative solutions, and delivering results. Andy Wilde provides value to clients by leveraging his proven track record in Business Development and Strategy, Capture and Win Strategy development and execution, Defense Acquisition Program Management, and all-domain Naval operational excellence to exceed expectations in leading high performing teams, developing innovative solutions, and delivering results.



Deep Water Point & Associates

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Principal

  • May 2022 - Present

  Deep Water Point’s team of experts, from both federal industry and government agencies, provide a comprehensive understanding of a bid program’s mission drivers and risk issues that shape government decisions. Our clients win due to the combination of their high-value offerings and DWP's deep knowledge of the agency, the program, the operational culture, and the key decision-makers Deep Water Point’s team of experts, from both federal industry and government agencies, provide a comprehensive understanding of a bid program’s mission drivers and risk issues that shape government decisions. Our clients win due to the combination of their high-value offerings and DWP's deep knowledge of the agency, the program, the operational culture, and the key decision-makers



The SPECTRUM Group

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  The SPECTRUM Group is the premier strategic advisory and government relations firm. Our team offers perspectives built from and honed at the highest levels of government, military, intelligence, and industry, and insights informed by an unparalleled global network. We deliver more than 29 years of experience helping clients achieve sustained success. The SPECTRUM Group is the premier strategic advisory and government relations firm. Our team offers perspectives built from and honed at the highest levels of government, military, intelligence, and industry, and insights informed by an unparalleled global network. We deliver more than 29 years of experience helping clients achieve sustained success.



Raytheon

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Undersea Capabilities and Requirements

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2022



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Major Program Manager - Maritime Surveillance Systems Program Office (PMS 485)

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2016

  Led over 100 personnel in the technology development, acquisition, and lifecycle support of fixed, mobile, and deployable integrated undersea surveillance systems and undersea networks.

• Program Manager - Undersea Communications Integration Program Office (PMW 770)

  • May 2008 - Nov 2011

  Led over 20 personnel in the technology development, acquisition, and lifecycle support of strategic communications systems for all Navy submarine platforms, shore transmitter sites, and command and control centers. Included managing acquisition programs and projects for applications, networks, and communications systems.

• Operations Officer, Carrier Strike Group 11 / USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

  • Feb 2007 - Apr 2008

  Responsible for planning and execution of Strike Group operations and logistics for an Aircraft Carrier Strike Group consisting of 7000 personnel, six warships, and 66 aircraft. Achieved a flawless record of operational execution and safety during extended deployed operations.

• Commanding Officer - USS Dolphin (AGSS 555)

  • Oct 2005 - Jan 2007

  Led over 50 military personnel in the training, operation, and maintenance of a complex, one-of-a-kind, deep submergence submarine.

• Deputy Commander - Submarine Squadron 11

  • Jan 2003 - Sep 2005

  Responsible for engineering and tactical training and readiness of five assigned nuclear submarines and surface craft, and undersea warfare readiness of all pacific carrier strike groups.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undersea Warfare Officer - US Naval Forces Central Command / US Fifth Fleet

  • Mar 2001 - Jul 2002

  Led coalition wartime theater undersea warfare, integrated strike group operations, and land attack strike operations of to six allied and US submarines; collaborated among numerous coalition partners. Led coalition wartime theater undersea warfare, integrated strike group operations, and land attack strike operations of to six allied and US submarines; collaborated among numerous coalition partners.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Officer - USS Maine (SSBN 741)

  • 1997 - 1999

  Led over 160 military personnel in the training, operation, and maintenance of a multi-billion dollar strategic nuclear submarine. Led over 160 military personnel in the training, operation, and maintenance of a multi-billion dollar strategic nuclear submarine.