Maryann Watson
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Larry Leffler
Maryann was the best supervisor of my Air Force career. She inspired me to perform at my best, but more importantly, I was able to watch her do this with my fellow officers. That was probably the best leadership learning experience of my active duty career. Watching her successfully deal with the political and technical challenges of a $3B+ acquisition was invaluable training as well. She was a pleasure to work for during the two-plus years I had the privilege to be assigned under her.
Jean-Pierre Lafleur
I had the pleasure of working with Colonel Watson, for three years, while on exchange with the USAF. Col Watson is a result-focused leader who is adept at balancing the objectives of her organization with caring for her staff. Her no-nonsense, patient approach made her staff feel valuable and comfortable voicing their ideas. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Col Watson, again, in the future.
Larry Leffler
Maryann was the best supervisor of my Air Force career. She inspired me to perform at my best, but more importantly, I was able to watch her do this with my fellow officers. That was probably the best leadership learning experience of my active duty career. Watching her successfully deal with the political and technical challenges of a $3B+ acquisition was invaluable training as well. She was a pleasure to work for during the two-plus years I had the privilege to be assigned under her.
Jean-Pierre Lafleur
I had the pleasure of working with Colonel Watson, for three years, while on exchange with the USAF. Col Watson is a result-focused leader who is adept at balancing the objectives of her organization with caring for her staff. Her no-nonsense, patient approach made her staff feel valuable and comfortable voicing their ideas. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Col Watson, again, in the future.
Larry Leffler
Maryann was the best supervisor of my Air Force career. She inspired me to perform at my best, but more importantly, I was able to watch her do this with my fellow officers. That was probably the best leadership learning experience of my active duty career. Watching her successfully deal with the political and technical challenges of a $3B+ acquisition was invaluable training as well. She was a pleasure to work for during the two-plus years I had the privilege to be assigned under her.
Jean-Pierre Lafleur
I had the pleasure of working with Colonel Watson, for three years, while on exchange with the USAF. Col Watson is a result-focused leader who is adept at balancing the objectives of her organization with caring for her staff. Her no-nonsense, patient approach made her staff feel valuable and comfortable voicing their ideas. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Col Watson, again, in the future.
Larry Leffler
Maryann was the best supervisor of my Air Force career. She inspired me to perform at my best, but more importantly, I was able to watch her do this with my fellow officers. That was probably the best leadership learning experience of my active duty career. Watching her successfully deal with the political and technical challenges of a $3B+ acquisition was invaluable training as well. She was a pleasure to work for during the two-plus years I had the privilege to be assigned under her.
Jean-Pierre Lafleur
I had the pleasure of working with Colonel Watson, for three years, while on exchange with the USAF. Col Watson is a result-focused leader who is adept at balancing the objectives of her organization with caring for her staff. Her no-nonsense, patient approach made her staff feel valuable and comfortable voicing their ideas. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Col Watson, again, in the future.
Credentials
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DAWIA Information Technology Certification - Level 1+
Defense Acquisition UniversityJan, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
DAWIA Level III in Program Management
Department of Defense
Experience
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Defense Acquisition University
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director, Platform and User Experience Optimization
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Mar 2020 - Present
Team focused on improving our users' experiences. We are capitalizing on DAU as a platform for defense acquisition and requirements managers to access learning, and job support resources to help drive workplace performance. Building partnerships across the Services, DoD agencies, and industry partners, to integrate valuable learning and support assets from all sources, to help their workforce excel. Team focused on improving our users' experiences. We are capitalizing on DAU as a platform for defense acquisition and requirements managers to access learning, and job support resources to help drive workplace performance. Building partnerships across the Services, DoD agencies, and industry partners, to integrate valuable learning and support assets from all sources, to help their workforce excel.
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Associate Dean for Executive, International, and Requirements Management Programs
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Dec 2015 - Mar 2020
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Defense Acquisition University
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Professor of Program Management and Course Manager, Executive PM's Course
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Feb 2012 - Nov 2015
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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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Director, Human Resources IT Acquisition Division
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2011
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Commander, Space, Command, Control, Communications & Intelligence Systems Sustainment Group
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Jul 2005 - Jul 2008
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Program Director for Airborne, Maritime, Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System
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Jul 2002 - Jun 2005
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Defense Acquisition University
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Military Deputy to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Industrial Affairs)
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Sep 1999 - Jul 2001
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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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Program Management and Systems Engineering roles at USAF Space and Missile Systems Center
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Jul 1995 - Aug 1999
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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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Various
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Oct 1983 - Jun 1994
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Education
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2001 - 2002
Air University: Air War College (and Air Command & Staff College)
Master of, Strategic Studies -
1988 - 1990
The George Washington University - School of Business
MBA, concentration in Management of Science & Technology -
1979 - 1983
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
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