LTC (R) Mark Owens, MBA
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Bill Haseltine, CCEA
In working with Mark I have found him to have a strong command presence. If the definition of the management process is setting goals, planning, controlling, organizing and executing his area of responsibility, then I can state unequivocally Mark epitomizes project management. He routinely demonstrates an ability to motivate and lead his team, making Mark a respected Program Manager within SOFAT&L.
Bill Haseltine, CCEA
In working with Mark I have found him to have a strong command presence. If the definition of the management process is setting goals, planning, controlling, organizing and executing his area of responsibility, then I can state unequivocally Mark epitomizes project management. He routinely demonstrates an ability to motivate and lead his team, making Mark a respected Program Manager within SOFAT&L.
Bill Haseltine, CCEA
In working with Mark I have found him to have a strong command presence. If the definition of the management process is setting goals, planning, controlling, organizing and executing his area of responsibility, then I can state unequivocally Mark epitomizes project management. He routinely demonstrates an ability to motivate and lead his team, making Mark a respected Program Manager within SOFAT&L.
Bill Haseltine, CCEA
In working with Mark I have found him to have a strong command presence. If the definition of the management process is setting goals, planning, controlling, organizing and executing his area of responsibility, then I can state unequivocally Mark epitomizes project management. He routinely demonstrates an ability to motivate and lead his team, making Mark a respected Program Manager within SOFAT&L.
Credentials
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DAWIA Level III in Contracting
Defense Acquisition University -
DAWIA Level III in Program Management
Defense Acquisition University
Experience
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True Velocity
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategy Officer (CSO)
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Feb 2019 - Present
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Armaments BOD member
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Former Symposium Chair
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2022
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USSOCOM
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager for Ammo, Weapons and Visual Augmentation Systems
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Aug 2015 - Oct 2018
Manages the PM SOF Lethality pirtfolio including cost, schedule, performance and life cycle sustainment for 383 Special Operations programs
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USSOCOM JSSAST Principal
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
Joint Service Small Arms Synchronization TeamIntensive Management of the DoD Small Arms Tech Base:− Update and inclusion of Army, Navy, Airforce, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard in USSOCOM Ammunition, Weapon, and VAS Programs− Harmonization of Requirements− Transition to PM’s for System Development and Demonstration− Long Range Plans and Strategies− Influence of International Small Arms Activities
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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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Director of Integration (PM-SWAR) for PEO- Soldier
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Feb 2015 - Aug 2015
Managed the Soldier Power, Tactical Communications and Hearing Protection (TCAPS), Soldier Enhancement Program (SEP), and Warrior Integration Site for PEO- Soldier (WINSite). Advocated and facilitated PEO-Soldier equipment integration efforts.
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Department of the Army System Coordinator (DASC)
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Oct 2012 - Jan 2015
DASC for Army Maneuver Systems as well as Special Access Programs. Supported PEO-Soldier programs to Congress and inter-service. Responsible for oversight of a classified series of portfolios, and respresented these portfolios with all Service Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and members of Congress. Provided key Army Acquisition decision makers with critical decision making information and staff support.
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Assistant Program Manager (APM) PEO-Soldier
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Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
APM for Soldier Power, Nett Warrior, Tactical Hearing Protection (TCAPs), and the Soldier Enhancement Program (SEP). Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of 1st Infantry Division and CJSOTF-A. Assigned to PM Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier
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United States Army Special Operations Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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300 - 400 Employee
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System Acquisition Manager
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Jul 2006 - Sep 2010
Worked on Requirements Development and Program Management for Sensitive Site Exploitation, C4ISR, Biometrics, Forensics, HFTTL, SOTVS and RSTA efforts for USASOC. Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of 3rd, 5th, and 7th SFGs. Worked on Requirements Development and Program Management for Sensitive Site Exploitation, C4ISR, Biometrics, Forensics, HFTTL, SOTVS and RSTA efforts for USASOC. Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of 3rd, 5th, and 7th SFGs.
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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 Grade Infantry Officer
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May 1998 - Jul 2006
Trained in Light and Heavy Infantry Operations, indirect fire support vis a vis heavy track mounted mortars. Deployed to Bosnia, Albania, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Kosovo Trained in Light and Heavy Infantry Operations, indirect fire support vis a vis heavy track mounted mortars. Deployed to Bosnia, Albania, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Kosovo
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Education
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1994 - 1998
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resource Management -
2006 - 2007
Webster University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
2012 - 2012
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
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