Holmes Jr Frank W

Senior Lead Systems Engineer at BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC
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Experience

    • Senior Lead Systems Engineer
      • Dec 2017 - Present

      Senior Lead Systems Engineer supporting Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems program office challenges. Supports engineering and market analysis for all modalities: Optics, Kinetics, Radar, Acoustics, EW, Counter Swarm, HEL, etc. to identify, track, and defeat drone threats in the kill chain. Subject Matter Expert using Agile Acquisition and Engineering Development/Operations processes and tools. Works closely with COTS and Modified COTS venders to quickly field capability. Senior Lead Systems Engineer supporting Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems program office challenges. Supports engineering and market analysis for all modalities: Optics, Kinetics, Radar, Acoustics, EW, Counter Swarm, HEL, etc. to identify, track, and defeat drone threats in the kill chain. Subject Matter Expert using Agile Acquisition and Engineering Development/Operations processes and tools. Works closely with COTS and Modified COTS venders to quickly field capability.

    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Engineer, Technical Lead, Program/Project Manager, Electronics Repair Manager,Task Lead
      • Feb 1973 - Present

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    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director 1: Engineering and Technical Assistance Support Services (ETASS) Task Lead (Jacobs Technolo
      • Apr 2008 - Feb 2016

      Worked as technical lead in concert and collaboration with government, industry engineers and contractor support to provide superior engineering/technical expertise in development, fielding, supportability and logistics support, planned, acquired, tested, and provided for integration of systems, design of systems, or equipment throughout systems life cycles in a timely and cost-effective manner for advanced airborne integrated ground and air surveillance, targeting, and full motion video capabilities with emerging state of the art multi-discipline ISR technologies. Responsible for supplying critical engineering/technical support and logistics expertise for 17 diverse projects/programs currently, up to 28 previously. Excelled as lead integrator, test manager, and ILS SME on the Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Program multi-sensor systems, Joint Stars, Joint STARS Recapitalization, and Dismount Detection Radar (DDR). Hired 100% of engineering/technical Subject Matter Expert manning requirements within 45 days. Hand selected by government leadership to assist in OSD and SAF/AQ presentations which took a program on the edge of termination to one meeting much needed “war-fighter” requirements. Lead for all aspects of DDR platform integration, finding innovative solutions to Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints – Worked with General Atomics to identify solutions to capitalize on 45kVa MQ-9 Block 5 generator to provide needed power to this high capacity radar. DDR Development and Operational Test (DT/OT) lead. Worked in concert with Prime Contractor, GA, Reaper SPO, ACC, AFOTEC, AFISRA, the FAA and other governmental agencies to bring Dismount MTI to the field under CSAF directed QRC. Lead for ETASS Joint STARS Recapitalization SME infusion; #4 CSAF critical programs; #1 Hanscom acquisition program - $8B effort to put Joint STARS capability on a business jet. Responsible for 8 years worth of government surveillance firewall “Exceeds” ratings

    • Northeast Area Manager
      • Jan 2004 - Apr 2008

      Supported all facets of direct and subcontractor support throughout five technically diverse acquisition organizations within the Electronic Systems Center for 40+ BTAS and over 70 subcontractor direct employees. Coordinated and supported Program/Project Management, BD, HR allocation and management, Contracting support, and Financial management. Coordinated with government, other business cohorts and subcontractor companies to ensure timely execution of established contract vehicles. Provided exceptional integrity and team collaborative support in all aspect associated with the North East Area responsibilities.

    • Senior Systems Analyst/Integrator 553 SNNG
      • Jan 2003 - Apr 2008

      Supported program management, project management, software and hardware integration, testing, and fielding of four separate state of the art, advanced technology MILSATCOM terminals valued at over $1B. Provided program oversight coupled with senior leadership experience & capabilities to intergovernmental agencies including foreign military sales entities. Served as the International Trade and Arms Regulation (ITAR) POC. Coordinated, provided interface, and negotiated terms and agreements to deliver on schedule, on cost, and within specified functionalities, Government Funded Equipment between prime contractors and 14 different platform integration efforts. Oversaw highly technical diverse SW and HW problem resolution, upgrades and enhancement implementation and integration to state-of-the-art advanced technology communications systems. Spearheaded Transformational Communications efforts, FAB-T Increment I - B-2, B-52, RC-135, E-4B, E-6B, Increment II ISR platforms - U-2, Global Hawk and Predator and Increment II+ - F-22, F-35, AWACS, JSTRS and SLC3S platforms. Previous extensive experience with AITG, HDR-RF and GMT logistics coordination and integration efforts. SMART-T AEHF upgrade PM. Supported LEAN and AFSO-21 initiatives.

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • USAF, Executive Manager for Quality Assurance
      • Apr 2002 - Jan 2003

      Responsible to the CEO for all aspects of quality assurance for 48 state-of-the-art fighter A/OA-10A aircraft worth over $408 million. Provided senior management oversight for over 1000 highly trained maintenance technicians in 14 skill sets.

    • USAF, Executive Human Resource Manager (ESC Command Chief),
      • Aug 1999 - Apr 2002

      Promoted to top 1% of 281,000 USAF enlisted members. Hand selected from 2,810 candidates for one of 124 top leadership/management positions worldwide - Provided management oversight for over 4,200 employees. Responsible to the CEO for all aspects of human resource management. Fully engaged and briefed into all 200+ ESC acquisition programs, Geographically Separated Units and organizations. Advised 42 internal management teams and outside professional organizations on employee issues. Chaired numerous cross-functional teams; developed solutions to organization-wide issues. Facilitated cross-agency cooperation for employee training resulting in 99% training efficiency. Extensive public speaking experience; 20 motivational public speaking engagements yearly representing the USAF across the US.

    • USAF, Senior Maintenance Superintendent, Fabrication Branch
      • Mar 1998 - Feb 2002

      Hand selected to orchestrate turn-around of this key capability into productive, efficient and effective status. Lead over 200 highly skilled fabricators in USAF’s largest state-of-the-art fabrication branch. Responsible for eight shops including welding, sheet metal, corrosion control, non-destructive inspection, advanced composites, target systems, survival equipment, and machine shop. Energized work centers to achieve seamless multi-shop processing of unique services and one-of-a-kind products. Oversaw execution of logistics test and modification equipment worth over $338 million.

    • USAF, Program Manager/Senior Maintenance Superintendent
      • Apr 1999 - Aug 1999

      Managed all logistics acquisition test and evaluation processes and maintenance activities for 170 employees in state-of-the-art F-15A/C/D/E/S/I fighter aircraft test organization. Maintained 15 highly modified test aircraft worth over $540 million. Hand selected as program manager for advanced technology insertion and integration efforts on 19 classified weapons upgrade modifications and to correct numerous pre-existing, major maintenance process deficiencies. Developed concepts of operation, operational and systems requirements, requirements flow, systems Development Test (DV), and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) programs. Brought maintenance effectiveness rates from less than 68% to 98% in six months. Reduced repeat/recur malfunction rate from 9% to less than 2% for over 3,700 maintenance actions performed

    • USAF, Program Manager/Director of Operations, Gold Flag
      • Mar 1993 - Mar 1998

      Focal point for increasing maintenance self-sufficiency and innovative repair options across the fleet of 93 F-15E fighter aircraft valued at over $4B, throughout 59 maintenance work centers in the organization. Lead, advised, supervised, administered, and trained over 2,500 people representing a multitude of specialties. Managed level 4 diagnostic, repair and replace mini/micro-electronics capability. Optimized resources, institutionalized engineering SW and HW tool sets, researched, and implemented innovative repair initiatives, resulting in increased effectiveness and efficiency, while reducing cost to operate by over $36 million. Saved $12M in two years through innovative repair techniques while working with local and national repair centers

    • Varous positions and titles
      • Feb 1973 - Mar 1993

      - Proven track record of rapid advancement to the highest possible promotion level (Top 1%), while developing and leading top performing, people orientated, and cost effective operations for worldwide organizationsDemonstrated success in SW/HW integration on numerous major USAF weapons systems; F-106A/B, F-4C/D/E/G, F-15A/C/D/E, F/A-22, A/OA-10A, B-2, AWACS, Joint STARS, SLC3S fleet, B-52D/G/H, F-111A, FB-111, MQ-1 Predator/MQ-9 Block 1 and Block 5 Reaper, Global Hawk, and U-2 platformsNumerous multi-process systems: Operations, Logistics, Personnel, etc; supervised up to over 4,000 employeesInterviewed and hired personnel, directed professional development programs, executed performance evaluations, and counseled workers on strengths, weaknesses, and areas needing improvementDirected recognition and incentive programs to motivate, enhance productivity, and foster professional developmentPlanned and administered annual operating budgets ranging from $50K to $200M, and inventories to $750M

Education

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    Current BS - MS On Hold, Technology Systems Management
    1973 - 2013

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