Mark Fischer
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Credentials
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Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
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Commercial pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL), Rotorcraft-Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter
Federal Aviation Administration
Experience
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Gentex Corp.
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Program Manager, Tactical Optics
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May 2021 - Present
Execute oversight of advanced optics programs specifically focused on military-grade laser threat protection systems for military aircrews and special forces operators. Customer facing, engage directly with scientific, engineering, operations, quality, product management and business stakeholders in all phases of optics manufacturing technologies: R&D (CRAD/IRAD), low rate initial production (LRIP), full rate production (FRP), and sustainment. Deliver on enterprise growth strategies by… Show more Execute oversight of advanced optics programs specifically focused on military-grade laser threat protection systems for military aircrews and special forces operators. Customer facing, engage directly with scientific, engineering, operations, quality, product management and business stakeholders in all phases of optics manufacturing technologies: R&D (CRAD/IRAD), low rate initial production (LRIP), full rate production (FRP), and sustainment. Deliver on enterprise growth strategies by targeting revenue/budget objectives and achieving key results. Focus on cost, schedule, performance and risk management. Show less Execute oversight of advanced optics programs specifically focused on military-grade laser threat protection systems for military aircrews and special forces operators. Customer facing, engage directly with scientific, engineering, operations, quality, product management and business stakeholders in all phases of optics manufacturing technologies: R&D (CRAD/IRAD), low rate initial production (LRIP), full rate production (FRP), and sustainment. Deliver on enterprise growth strategies by… Show more Execute oversight of advanced optics programs specifically focused on military-grade laser threat protection systems for military aircrews and special forces operators. Customer facing, engage directly with scientific, engineering, operations, quality, product management and business stakeholders in all phases of optics manufacturing technologies: R&D (CRAD/IRAD), low rate initial production (LRIP), full rate production (FRP), and sustainment. Deliver on enterprise growth strategies by targeting revenue/budget objectives and achieving key results. Focus on cost, schedule, performance and risk management. Show less
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Zenetex
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Director
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Jan 2015 - Apr 2021
Executed a portfolio of high value Major Defense Acquisition Programs in support of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Headquarters Marine Corps Aviation Weapons Requirements Branch. Lead a cross-functional team of 50+ technical professionals supporting the acquisition strategies of tactical aviation and surface systems. Control all financial and administrative aspects of programs with respect to budgets, revenue, P/L, staffing & direct reports, contract… Show more Executed a portfolio of high value Major Defense Acquisition Programs in support of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Headquarters Marine Corps Aviation Weapons Requirements Branch. Lead a cross-functional team of 50+ technical professionals supporting the acquisition strategies of tactical aviation and surface systems. Control all financial and administrative aspects of programs with respect to budgets, revenue, P/L, staffing & direct reports, contract deliverables, statutory/regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Top Secret clearance. Show less Executed a portfolio of high value Major Defense Acquisition Programs in support of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Headquarters Marine Corps Aviation Weapons Requirements Branch. Lead a cross-functional team of 50+ technical professionals supporting the acquisition strategies of tactical aviation and surface systems. Control all financial and administrative aspects of programs with respect to budgets, revenue, P/L, staffing & direct reports, contract… Show more Executed a portfolio of high value Major Defense Acquisition Programs in support of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Headquarters Marine Corps Aviation Weapons Requirements Branch. Lead a cross-functional team of 50+ technical professionals supporting the acquisition strategies of tactical aviation and surface systems. Control all financial and administrative aspects of programs with respect to budgets, revenue, P/L, staffing & direct reports, contract deliverables, statutory/regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Top Secret clearance. Show less
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Whitney, Bradley & Brown (WBB)
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Program Manager/Acquisition Specialist
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Jun 2010 - Dec 2014
Managed a suite of naval aviation and sub-surface projects. Functioned as an acquisition specialist supporting the development, production, installation, and delivery of naval undersea tactical warfare ranges. Managed business and technical processes such as integrated master schedules, budgets & spend plans, procurement initiation documents, DoDI 5000 acquisition documentation, and contract deliverables. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure program milestones were achieved and cost… Show more Managed a suite of naval aviation and sub-surface projects. Functioned as an acquisition specialist supporting the development, production, installation, and delivery of naval undersea tactical warfare ranges. Managed business and technical processes such as integrated master schedules, budgets & spend plans, procurement initiation documents, DoDI 5000 acquisition documentation, and contract deliverables. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure program milestones were achieved and cost, schedule and performance objectives were met. Show less Managed a suite of naval aviation and sub-surface projects. Functioned as an acquisition specialist supporting the development, production, installation, and delivery of naval undersea tactical warfare ranges. Managed business and technical processes such as integrated master schedules, budgets & spend plans, procurement initiation documents, DoDI 5000 acquisition documentation, and contract deliverables. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure program milestones were achieved and cost… Show more Managed a suite of naval aviation and sub-surface projects. Functioned as an acquisition specialist supporting the development, production, installation, and delivery of naval undersea tactical warfare ranges. Managed business and technical processes such as integrated master schedules, budgets & spend plans, procurement initiation documents, DoDI 5000 acquisition documentation, and contract deliverables. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure program milestones were achieved and cost, schedule and performance objectives were met. Show less
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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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Officer / Pilot
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Dec 1990 - Jun 2010
Served in various leadership and support roles in tactical rotary and fixed-wing aviation to include maneuver, fires & effects, aerial intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR) operations, and executive transport. Held key positions in command, staff, operations, project management, contract administration, aviation standards, and aircraft maintenance. Master Army Aviator, rated in eight types of aircraft to include helicopters, fixed wing multi-engine, and jets. Served in various leadership and support roles in tactical rotary and fixed-wing aviation to include maneuver, fires & effects, aerial intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR) operations, and executive transport. Held key positions in command, staff, operations, project management, contract administration, aviation standards, and aircraft maintenance. Master Army Aviator, rated in eight types of aircraft to include helicopters, fixed wing multi-engine, and jets.
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Education
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University of Arizona
Bachelor of Fine Arts
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