Casey Wood
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Credentials
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PMP
PMIJul, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Vista Defense Technologies, LLC
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Cherokee Nation Support, Service, and Solutions (CN3S)
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San Antonio, Texas Area
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Operations General Manager
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
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Assured Space Access, Inc
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Programs
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Jul 2017 - Jan 2020
Responsible for all client delivery including performance, quality, and customer satisfaction as well as our corporate business development as we continue to grow into new markets. Responsible for all client delivery including performance, quality, and customer satisfaction as well as our corporate business development as we continue to grow into new markets.
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Alpha Omega Group LLC
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Greater San Diego Area
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Director, Business Development and Sr Acquisition Manager
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2017
Direct support to the Navy Tactical Networks PAPM (Network Services and Transport) through coordination and support of divisional and interdivisional activities. Develop, coordinate and implement strategies to maintain and increase existing business; capture and pursue new opportunities. Direct support to the Navy Tactical Networks PAPM (Network Services and Transport) through coordination and support of divisional and interdivisional activities. Develop, coordinate and implement strategies to maintain and increase existing business; capture and pursue new opportunities.
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Accenture
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Ireland
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr Systems Engineer (Joint Cross Domain eXchange)
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Dec 2012 - Oct 2014
As the Joint Cross Domain eXchange (JCDX) Business Product Architect, work cross functionally with peers in the business strategy, experience optimization and technology practice areas to deliver full client solutions. Plays a critical role in supporting the JCDX Program Manager in the development, delivery and management of relevant offering strategies, assets, capabilities and resources. Provides understanding of client business, metrics, and existing technology approach (including architecture, organization, and process), to assure delivery of client's vision and goals. Show less
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Sr Systems Engineer (Business Development Specialist)
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Nov 2010 - Oct 2014
Led multiple business development teams and authored several responses to Request For Information/data calls and Request For Proposals. Was the Capture Manager on multiple opportunities; identified vulnerabilities in current support and worked with SMEs to create more efficient/ superior technical approaches, and strategized/identified potential teaming arrangements and led win/win discussions to the potential partners (for both prime and sub opportunities). Helped refine and implement new capture management process to achieve earlier activities with clients including pre-RFP win strategy, black hat reviews, competitive intelligence, and price-to-win to enable a ‘must win’ environment and full cradle to grave engagement for client success. Show less
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Sr Systems Engineer (Mobile User Objective System)
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
Provided Enterprise level Systems Engineering through ongoing participation in the Narrowband SATCOM Systems Engineering Group (NSSEG), MUOS Systems of Systems Integration (SoSI) Team, and MUOS Systems Engineering Review Board (SERB). Authored a MUOS Joint Networthiness Report and provided insight to a MUOS Systems of Systems Integration Analysis and Test Plan.
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Sr Systems Engineer (GEOSAT Follow-On - 2)
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Apr 2009 - Nov 2010
Managed 16 person SETA and Program Support team. Coordinated Systems Engineering efforts across all realms of the ACAT II program (SETR lead, T&E working group member, requirements development/allocation assessor, risk review board member and IA working group participant). Led the SETR process for SRR and SDR (SFR in non-space acquisition) and coordinated with the government to ensure proper preparation was complete; resulted in successful reviews with only 2 RFAs (none critical). Ran analysis of Prime’s DOORS exports to CDD traces and worked with Prime to adjudicate discrepancies found in gap analysis (resulted in Requirements Traceability Matrix used in successful SRR). Additionally,authored, reviewed, and guided multiple key acquisition documents through the JCIDS and approval processes (CDD, ISP, LCSP, TEMP, IPS, APB, SEP, IAS, AP/AS, Performance Specification, CDRLS, SOW and more). Show less
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Systems Engineer, GPS IIF
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Feb 2004 - Oct 2005
Worked with Prime and sub-contractors, war fighter, and Senior Leadership to establish specifications, budget, and schedule for additional GPS Space Vehicles and support architecture. Responsible for System Compatibility - provided oversight of the "whole system" test implementation to ensure seamless integration and compatibility with existing system architecture. Responsible for requirements development and allocation. Reviewed Requirements Verification Plans to ensure traceability and testability. Reviewed and approved all Verification Reports to ensure compliance with ICDs, system and segment level specifications. Responsible for Final Requirements Verification Review. Coordinated across IPTs to ensure System Level verification products presented are complete on time and on budget. Program Configuration Management Board Co-Chair – Responsible for oversight and execution of the Program Change Management process. Reviewed and approved Tier 1 & 2 engineering and budget change requests for cost and schedule impact. Responsible for Risk Identification, Mitigation Plan development and implementation. Show less
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Chief Business Development Branch, CSEL
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Jan 2002 - Feb 2004
Managed 21 engineering and contracting personnel; executed funding, contracting, and acquisition activities for radio program. Prepared contract statements of work, objectives, and reviews; evaluated contractor proposals and status reports. Co-developed and executed acquisition plan for Air Force Special Operations Command operational support requirements. Developed and implemented precise control, contractual, and effective cost tracking system. Streamlined the acquisition process during problematic program period. Critical member of the CSEL Test Team. Reviewed and developed Test Evaluation Master Plan. Participated in field testing and conducted post test analysis and review that lead to the discovery of anomalies in the CSEL radio platform and its supporting architecture. Created and implemented training process for the CSEL hand-held radio. Trained hundreds of users including Special Forces, Pilots and Ground Controllers; all requiring unique and custom training tailored to stakeholder needs. Show less
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Education
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United States Air Force Academy
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Hoover High School