Andrew Koschnik
Director, International Technology Center, Northern Europe at U.S. Army DEVCOM- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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International Acquisition Level II
Defense Acquisition UniversityFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Program Manager's Course (PMT 401)
Defense Acquisition UniversityJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Program Management Level III
Defense Acquisition UniversityOct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Army Acquisition Corps Member
U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC)Oct, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Information Technology Level III
Defense Acquisition UniversityOct, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Program Management Certification
University of Management and Technology (United States) -
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United States Department of Defense
Experience
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U.S. Army DEVCOM
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director, International Technology Center, Northern Europe
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Jul 2020 - Present
Central coordinator for the US Army's international research efforts in Northern Europe. Facilitate interaction between scientists/ engineers from 14 countries with the US Army's six research centers, Army Research Labs, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Army Medical Command, and national level offices such as the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Seek and facilitate funding for international stakeholder collaborative research, data exchange, and engineering efforts. Seek out promising international technologies for collaborative development.
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PEO IEW&S
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager, Sensors Unmanned Rotary Wing (PdM SURW)
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2020
Department of Army board select Lieutenant Colonel, CSL position, Product Manager Sensors - Unmanned/Rotary Wing (PdM SURW) is responsible for development of TS sensor payloads, system performance and interoperability of sensors in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and rotary winged aircraft (RWA) and for the ground Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) of intelligence information. Given the dynamics of continually evolving threats, PdM SURW maintains the ability to anticipate and react to changing sensor needs, selecting or building systems based on open systems architecture adaptable to rapid change. PdM SURW provides the expertise to develop and optimize the sensor suite, matching sensor capability to the flight characteristics and integration constraints of selected Army unmanned and rotary winged platforms. Manages development of programs totaling $419M for FY19-23.
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U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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200 - 300 Employee
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Range Director, Reagan Test Site
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
Range Commander/Director, Reagan Test Site (RTS), a LTC/O-5 position, reporting to U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command USASMDC/ARSTRAT). Manages a $4B National Test and Space Range Complex encompassing over 140,000 square miles, nine islands, 450 military, civilian, and contractor personnel, and diverse sensor systems with an annual operating budget of $60+M. Directs test operations, to include safety, data collection, launch support, communications, and logistics for strategic and tactical systems in all phases of acquisition to ensure their ability to serve the warfighter. Responsible for data collection to support operational space intelligence, surveillance, and assurance. Responsible for project management of a sensor suite in excess of $2.7B to include operations, maintenance, improvement, and modernization while ensuring test and space mission success.
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U.S. Army PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Product Manager, JLTV Systems Integration
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
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Assistant Product Manager, JLTV Test
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2015
Test and Evaluation Assistant Product Manager for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Family of Vehicles (FoV). Manages the cost, schedule, performance and risk of an ACAT 1D system through the Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) Phase with a budget in excess of $91M. Responsible for executing the Product Manager's priorities. Ensures 3 EMD vendors are tested in accordance with the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) to facilitate Milestone C approval and source selection evaluation. Leads a government team of 15 civilians of various disciplines who work in conjunction with the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to influence the development and procurement of the JLTV program to a projected life cycle cost estimate of $104.1B. Coordinates with JLTV stakeholders to include OSD, ASA(ALT), TRADOC, AMC, USMC, etc.
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Joint Multinational Readiness Center
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Germany
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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JMRC Acquisition Officer
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Jul 2011 - May 2013
Lead the development, integration, and sustainment of validated requirements exceeding $29 million into the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) instrumentation systems and operating environment. Coordinating official between JMRC and PEO STRI i.e. WarFighter FOCUS (WFF) contract, and non PEO STRI contracts i.e. Tapestry contract. Responsible for configuration management to ensure verification and validation processes are properly documented, validated, funded and coordinated for total life cycle management. Leads the Resource Management Cell which manages cost, schedule, and performance. Provides extensive oversight on contractor acquired property and project execution to avoid unnecessary cost and risk to the Command. Interfaces with the Combat Training Center Directorate, ARSTAF, TRADOC, Program Offices, and other government agencies to support JMRC initiatives. Provides technical oversight on awarded contracts IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); serves as voting award fee member.
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Instrumentation/Acquisition Officer
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Nov 2008 - Jul 2011
Responsible for managing the development, procurement, fielding, and sustainment of information technology requirements for the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC). Coordinating official between JMRC and external contractors under the WarFighter Focus (WFF) contract. Chairs configuration management board to ensure verification and validation processes are properly documented, funded and coordinated for life cycle sustainment. Coordinates funding directly with PEO-STRI and Combat Training Center Directorate (CTC-D) during quarterly Council of Colonels reviews. Manages cost, schedule, performance and provides assessments on product risk, status and developer performance as directed. Interfaces with TRADOC, ARSTAF, Joint services, and other government agencies. Provides technical oversight on contracts in excess of $41 million IAW Federal Acquisition Regulations.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Professor of Military Science (ARMY ROTC)
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Jun 2005 - Nov 2008
Detachment Commander of a stand-alone ROTC partnership program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater supervised two full-time Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO), two Reserve NCOs and a university employee. Manage a $40,000 budget. Responsible for planning, resourcing and supervising the execution of all training conducted by the unit. Responsible for preparing the MSIIIs (Juniors) through classroom and laboratory instruction, physical training, Field Training Exercises, individual counseling and personal leadership to succeed at the Leadership Development and Assessment Course. Served as faculty advisor and senior trainer for the detachment's Ranger Challenge Team. Responsible for recruiting, enrolling and retaining the most qualified officer candidates. Responsible for coordinating and supervising cadet participation in both the CTLT and the CPFT programs. Ensures all training is conducted safely.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Company Commander
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Apr 2004 - Jun 2005
Commander of a Basic Combat Training Company which annually trains approximately 1,200 Initial Entry Soldiers on the Basic Combat Training Program of Instruction to include the Army Values. Receives, soldierizes, trains, and graduates motivated, disciplined, and physically ready Soldiers for Advanced Individual Training in any MOS. Responsible for drill sergeant certification, leader development, quality of life, and family support for 20 cadre. Directs unit training, administration, supply, maintenance, transportation, and security activities. Responsible for discipline, welfare, morale, and safety. Assists and evaluates reserve component counterparts in the performance of annual training and mobilization missions. Additional duties include Equal Opportunity Officer, C02 Officer, Safety Officer, and Physical Security Officer.
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Battalion Communications Officer, 5th CBT EN
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Mar 2003 - Apr 2004
Communications and Electronics officer of a mechanized combat engineer battalion that is a FORSCOM contingency force unit whose mission is to quickly deploy world wide to conduct combat engineering missions in support of a ground maneuver force. Responsible for the combat readiness of all tactical communications equipment and automated information systems; the training, welfare, morale, and safety of 9 soldiers and noncommissioned officers; information systems security for all automated information systems, local area network (LAN), and communications security (COMSEC) items; management of all areas of automations and LAN accounts; and planning and execution of regular local area network and automated information systems upgrades.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Battalion Communications Officer, 1-18 Infantry
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Nov 2000 - Sep 2002
Signal Officer for a LCD XXI, M2A20DS equipped, Mechanized Infantry Battalion forward deployed in USAREUR. Responsible for advising the commander on all matters related to communications, command and control, and computers. Responsible for managing the Battalion's command and control networks which consists of over 300 pieces of tactical signal equipment valued at over $3,000,000. Serves as the Battalion Information Management Officer responsible for over 150 automation systems valued at $200,000. Directly responsible for the health, welfare, training, and supervision of 3 NCOs and 11junior enlisted soldiers. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of over $1,000,000 worth of platoon equipment, including one M577 Tracked vehicle and two M998 wheeled vehicles. Coordinates for all external signal support
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Platoon Leader, 121 Signal Battalion
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Nov 1999 - Nov 2000
Platoon Leader of a Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE) signal platoon responsible for providing command and control communications support to the forward deployed 1st Infantry Division. Responsible for the combat readiness, leadership, training, safety, morale, health and welfare of 44 soldiers and their families. Responsible for the accountability, maintenance and combat readiness of over $10,000,000.00 worth of communications and associated MTOE equipment that includes 28 tactical vehicles, 18 communication assemblages and 17 power generation sets. Additional duties include information systems security officer, unit fund control officer, unit safety officer, and unit tax advisor.
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Education
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Defense Acquisition University
PMT 401, Program Management -
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
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University of Management and Technology
M.S., Acquisition Management -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., Organizational Communications -
Muskego High School