Craig Dumas
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Credentials
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OSHA 30-Hour for General Industry
OSHA Safety Training InstituteSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Integrated Quality Management
ASQ - World HeadquartersMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
SMRPJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Senior Aerospace Professional
United States Air ForceJun, 2009- Oct, 2024 -
Program Manager, Level II
Defense Acquisition UniversityMay, 2007- Oct, 2024
Experience
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American Communications Solutions (ACS), LLC
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director
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Oct 2021 - Present
Program Director for the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract which provides world-class communication systems across voice, video, data, and infrastructure yielding a robust and comprehensive communications capability for Space Launch Delta 45, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, and Space Launch Delta 30, Vandenberg SFB, CA, and their mission partners and tenants. As part of the Full Spectrum Operations joint venture between By Light Professional IT Services LLC and… Show more Program Director for the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract which provides world-class communication systems across voice, video, data, and infrastructure yielding a robust and comprehensive communications capability for Space Launch Delta 45, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, and Space Launch Delta 30, Vandenberg SFB, CA, and their mission partners and tenants. As part of the Full Spectrum Operations joint venture between By Light Professional IT Services LLC and American Communications Solutions LLC, my team and I provide the full spectrum of communication services across every facet of information technology (communications focal point, communication service technicians, classified and unclassified network operations, inside and outside engineering, network administration, and cybersecurity) as well as dynamic and launch support (direct C3 support to launch and mission/tenant partners including NASA, Space X, ULA, MDA, NRO, and DoD). Show less Program Director for the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract which provides world-class communication systems across voice, video, data, and infrastructure yielding a robust and comprehensive communications capability for Space Launch Delta 45, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, and Space Launch Delta 30, Vandenberg SFB, CA, and their mission partners and tenants. As part of the Full Spectrum Operations joint venture between By Light Professional IT Services LLC and… Show more Program Director for the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract which provides world-class communication systems across voice, video, data, and infrastructure yielding a robust and comprehensive communications capability for Space Launch Delta 45, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, and Space Launch Delta 30, Vandenberg SFB, CA, and their mission partners and tenants. As part of the Full Spectrum Operations joint venture between By Light Professional IT Services LLC and American Communications Solutions LLC, my team and I provide the full spectrum of communication services across every facet of information technology (communications focal point, communication service technicians, classified and unclassified network operations, inside and outside engineering, network administration, and cybersecurity) as well as dynamic and launch support (direct C3 support to launch and mission/tenant partners including NASA, Space X, ULA, MDA, NRO, and DoD). Show less
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Aerodyne Industries LLC
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United States
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Defense & Space
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200 - 300 Employee
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Deputy Director, Safety & Mission Assurance
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Jul 2018 - Oct 2021
Responsible for over 180 Safety and Mission Assurance professionals. Supports the Director, Safety & Mission Assurance in leading the quality, safety/health/environmental, and configuration management functional areas on the Test and Operations Support Contract (TOSC), which directly supports NASA's Launch Services Program, the International Space Station, and every facet of the Artemis Space Launch System program on Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Provides oversight and ownership in… Show more Responsible for over 180 Safety and Mission Assurance professionals. Supports the Director, Safety & Mission Assurance in leading the quality, safety/health/environmental, and configuration management functional areas on the Test and Operations Support Contract (TOSC), which directly supports NASA's Launch Services Program, the International Space Station, and every facet of the Artemis Space Launch System program on Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Provides oversight and ownership in the creation of a "zero-defect" culture across the business. Provides significant leadership presence. Works closely across all the program teams and the functional organizations to ensure that all phases of the customer cycle, from early customer involvement through post-delivery support, are meeting or exceeding the requirements for mission success. Supports leading the quality engineering, quality inspections, mission assurance, quality systems/auditing functions and Safety, Health, Environmental. Champion building a culture that reinforces compliance with appropriate policies, regulations, and/or certification guidelines. Maintain the site's certification and compliance efforts for OSHA VPP and AS9100 certifications.
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Deputy Director, Spaceflight Processing
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
Provides overall senior management and integration of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware, and launch operations on the Test and Operations Support Contract for NASA customer at Kennedy Space Center. Supports the Director, flight operations and engineering, in leading the largest and most diverse directorate which directly supports NASA's Launch Services Program, the International Space Station, and every facet of the Artemis Space Launch System program on Kennedy Space Center… Show more Provides overall senior management and integration of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware, and launch operations on the Test and Operations Support Contract for NASA customer at Kennedy Space Center. Supports the Director, flight operations and engineering, in leading the largest and most diverse directorate which directly supports NASA's Launch Services Program, the International Space Station, and every facet of the Artemis Space Launch System program on Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Oversees all operations, test and launch functions for over 400 engineer, technicians, integrators, and aerospace professionals. Supports the International Space Station (ISS), Exploration Ground System (EGS), and the Space Launch System (SLS), Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and Launch Services programs.
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Edgewood Jr/Sr High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Coach, Edgewood Jr/Sr High School Girls Basketball
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May 2019 - Jun 2021
Assistant Girls Basketball coach for Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity programs. Assistant Girls Basketball coach for Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity programs.
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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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Inspector General
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
Served as the "eyes & ears" for the base commander. Managed the wing-wide Complains Resolution program by identifying fraud, waste and abuse and resolving all manners of personal and organizational complaints and issues. Led the Commander's Inspection Program that assessed and validated wing-wide readiness and compliance to include launch operations and contingency/emergency response. Awarded Air Force Space Command General Flynn Award for Best Complaint's Resolution IG 2013, 2014, 2015, and… Show more Served as the "eyes & ears" for the base commander. Managed the wing-wide Complains Resolution program by identifying fraud, waste and abuse and resolving all manners of personal and organizational complaints and issues. Led the Commander's Inspection Program that assessed and validated wing-wide readiness and compliance to include launch operations and contingency/emergency response. Awarded Air Force Space Command General Flynn Award for Best Complaint's Resolution IG 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016!
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Deputy Director, Plans and Programs
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Jun 2012 - May 2013
Deputy Director of a multi-disciplinary office that served as the "Florida Launch Range front door" for new commercial and Department of Defense launch programs. Directed planning actions for new expendable, reusable and human spaceflight launch vehicle programs. Also served as liaison and action officer for Department of Defense and national programs and organizations that are seeking pruners hip with the 45th Space Wing for land, facilities or general cooperation. Developed operational… Show more Deputy Director of a multi-disciplinary office that served as the "Florida Launch Range front door" for new commercial and Department of Defense launch programs. Directed planning actions for new expendable, reusable and human spaceflight launch vehicle programs. Also served as liaison and action officer for Department of Defense and national programs and organizations that are seeking pruners hip with the 45th Space Wing for land, facilities or general cooperation. Developed operational plans for multi-service contingencies and partnerships.
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Senior Protocol/Action Officer/Speech Writer
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Jun 2011 - May 2012
Prepared speeches, briefings, congressional testimony and articles for the Air Force's largest and most diverse staff organization. Provided subject matter expertise and council on current and future topics and routinely liaised with multiple government and international agencies. Collaboratively worked across divisions and functions to gather facts and convey management's message to the White House, Congress and throughout the Air Force. Senior tasking and workflow manager. Focused 1,895… Show more Prepared speeches, briefings, congressional testimony and articles for the Air Force's largest and most diverse staff organization. Provided subject matter expertise and council on current and future topics and routinely liaised with multiple government and international agencies. Collaboratively worked across divisions and functions to gather facts and convey management's message to the White House, Congress and throughout the Air Force. Senior tasking and workflow manager. Focused 1,895 person staff toward a common goal. Oversaw over 1,700 staff actions.
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Branch Chief, Operational Requirements
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Jan 2009 - May 2011
Developed and executed the Air Force's Operational Requirements Capabilities process. Prepared guidance and strategies to comply with the Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System (JCIDS) and oversaw administration of the Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROC).
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Program Manager
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May 2005 - Dec 2008
Responsible for the $989M Range Standardization and Automation (RSA IIA) program. Led program to upgrade and modernize every aspect of launch & range operations at the Eastern Range, Cape Canveral AFS, FL, and the Western Range, Vandenberg AFB, CA. Managed cost, schedule and technical performance to meet and exceed goals and timelines.
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Titan IVB Launch Commander
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Oct 2001 - May 2005
Led all activities related to launch operations for the $1.3B Titan IVB heavy lift launch program. Oversaw launch preparations and processing culminating in multiple, successful launch campaigns for a diverse group of satellite customers. 100% success for 6 launches across 5 unique payloads.
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Missile Combat Crew Commander
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Jun 1996 - Sep 2001
Operated, maintained and secured multiple Peacekeeper ballistic missiles while on 24-hour alert. Commanded a flight of 15 missile crew members, facility managers and chefs. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of two $5.3M alert facilities.
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Air Force Space Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Liaison, Air Force Central Command, Director of Space Forces
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Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
Air Force Central Command, Director of Space Forces liaison to the Combined Forces Space Component Command (CFSCC), formerly the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC). Served as a liaison and provided space force capabilities assessments, situational awareness and space force applications. Liaised jointly, between Department of Defense agencies, as well as coalition, across international partners. Air Force Central Command, Director of Space Forces liaison to the Combined Forces Space Component Command (CFSCC), formerly the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC). Served as a liaison and provided space force capabilities assessments, situational awareness and space force applications. Liaised jointly, between Department of Defense agencies, as well as coalition, across international partners.
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Air Force Special Operations Command
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Armed Forces
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400 - 500 Employee
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Chief of Staff, Combine Joint Special Operations Air Component
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Jul 2007 - Dec 2007
Directed a 70 person joint staff that oversaw all command and control functions for the United States Central Commands only Special Operations Air Component operating 7 unique airframes while supporting 800 personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senior advisor to the commander. Synchronized staff actions while supporting the development and execution of mission planning, execution and post operation assessments. Rankings and work flow expert as well as a full range of human resource… Show more Directed a 70 person joint staff that oversaw all command and control functions for the United States Central Commands only Special Operations Air Component operating 7 unique airframes while supporting 800 personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senior advisor to the commander. Synchronized staff actions while supporting the development and execution of mission planning, execution and post operation assessments. Rankings and work flow expert as well as a full range of human resource functions. Enabled deliberate and time-sensitive planning that produced 1,200 combat missions and 1,800 enemy captured. Show less Directed a 70 person joint staff that oversaw all command and control functions for the United States Central Commands only Special Operations Air Component operating 7 unique airframes while supporting 800 personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senior advisor to the commander. Synchronized staff actions while supporting the development and execution of mission planning, execution and post operation assessments. Rankings and work flow expert as well as a full range of human resource… Show more Directed a 70 person joint staff that oversaw all command and control functions for the United States Central Commands only Special Operations Air Component operating 7 unique airframes while supporting 800 personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senior advisor to the commander. Synchronized staff actions while supporting the development and execution of mission planning, execution and post operation assessments. Rankings and work flow expert as well as a full range of human resource functions. Enabled deliberate and time-sensitive planning that produced 1,200 combat missions and 1,800 enemy captured. Show less
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Education
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
1992 - 1996
United States Air Force Academy
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government -
1991 - 1992
New Mexico Military Institute
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United States Air Force Academy
Bachelor's degree
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