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Richard. Kelley

Senior Consultant at <a class="not-italic font-text_font text-[18px] font-bold cursor-pointer text-link_color" target="_blank" href="/companies/alionscience">Alion Science and Technology</a>

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Seasoned systems engineer with expertise in satellite operations and project management.

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Location

Suitland, Maryland, United States, US

Skills

Requirements Analysis
Project Planning
Satellite
Project Management
Telecommunications
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Integration
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Team Leadership
Systems Engineering
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$125.0

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Okay, let’s tackle this. So Richard Kelley has 20+ years of experience as a systems engineer, plus prior experience in meteorology and RF spectrum management. He was a Senior Consultant at Alion Science and Technology, where he worked on national and international spectrum issues. His education from the Naval Postgraduate School and Penn State University adds prestige. Skills like systems engineering, project management, and telecommunications are in demand. Location is Suitland, Maryland, which is near Washington D.C. and has a high cost of living. Engineers with his level of experience, especially in government and defense, typically charge higher rates. Maybe around $150–$250 per hour? But considering his expertise and location, maybe higher. Some top systems engineers can charge $200–$300+. Let’s check averages. Systems engineers with his background might average $120–$200. So I’ll estimate around $125

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Richard Kelley is a seasoned systems engineer with expertise in satellite operations, project management, and telecommunications. He has 20+ years of experience in leading teams and developing technical solutions for government agencies and private companies. Kelley holds a Master of Science degree in Meteorology from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Penn State University.

Experience

Alion Science and Technology

United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing

700 & Above Employee
- Senior Consultant
  
  May 2020 - Present
  
  Provide advice and guidance on national and international spectrum issues, environmental satellite operations and ground processing/distribution. Liaison between various government and NGO agencies with interest in protecting the pipeline of remotely sensed passive satellite microwave data from space through the downlink and distribution paths.
- RF Spectrum Manager
  
  May 2009 - May 2020
  
  national and international radio frequency support to the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service /National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NESDIS/NOAA.)
U.N. ITU-R Working Parties 7B and 7C, Alion Sci...
- U.S. delegate
  - Jul 2007 - May 2020
  assisted NESDIS spectrum manager by leading a team of RF engineers in preparation for meetings at ITU-R. Assisted with development and presentation of technical documents (contributions) describing RF characteristics and recommendations for both active and passive aspects of U.S. NESDIS polar an...
CSC
- Suitland, Maryland, United States
- Technical Manager of NESDIS satellite data flow and quality
  - Oct 1996 - Jul 2005
  - Suitland, Maryland, United States
  Led dedicated 24x7 team of specialists in software development and maintenance for NOAA/NESDIS . The software created level 2 atmospheric profiles (soundings) using level 1 microwave data as a basis. The data was and is downlinked from polar orbiting, U.S. satellites. The software also distrib...
CSC
- Annapolis, Maryland, United States
- Manager
  - Jan 1991 - Sep 1993
  - Annapolis, Maryland, United States
  Managed a group of environmental scientists and programmers who developed and ran computer models of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. This was done with guidance from on-site EPA engineers.
United States Naval Academy
- Annapolis, Maryland, United States
- Associate Professor
  - Dec 1987 - Oct 1990
  - Annapolis, Maryland, United States
  taught upper level courses in atmospheric and oceanographic dynamics and synoptic meteorology to upper class midshipmen
US Navy
- various
- Meteorologist
  - Oct 1970 - Oct 1990
  - various
  Held various positions ashore and afloat developing, analysing, enhancing and providing oceanographic and meteorological information in person and remotely. Worked in locations which span the northern hemisphere, from London (prime meridian) to Midway Islands (near the international date line.) ...

Education

Naval Postgraduate School
Penn State University
The Johns Hopkins University

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Industry Focus. “Aviation and Aerospace”

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