Experience

412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Management and Program Analyst, Project Management Process Improvement Team

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Edwards, California, United States Core Competencies and Qualifications: -Data Analysis, Management Studies, Program Management -Strategic Planning for Workload, Capacity, and Resource Requirements -Agent of Change, Collaboration, and Innovation -Able to complete complex assignments with diverse groups by using tact and diplomacy -Office Automation Tool Development (MS-Office suite, VBA, SQL Server) -CompTIA Security+ certified -Develops and implements standard project management and training performance… Show more Core Competencies and Qualifications: -Data Analysis, Management Studies, Program Management -Strategic Planning for Workload, Capacity, and Resource Requirements -Agent of Change, Collaboration, and Innovation -Able to complete complex assignments with diverse groups by using tact and diplomacy -Office Automation Tool Development (MS-Office suite, VBA, SQL Server) -CompTIA Security+ certified -Develops and implements standard project management and training performance methodologies for the Test Management Division, 412th Test Wing, Air Force Test Center, and higher headquarters. -Collects and analyzes workforce and project performance data; formulates metrics, analyzes trends, and recommends improvements; designs and uses analytical metrics to identify root causes. -Presents analyses results and metrics in decision-quality oral and written reports and briefings to senior leaders. -Provides analytical support and actively participates in the design of (and improvements to) project management processes and Systems Design to improve organizational performance -Conceives, formulates, and recommends processes and procedures for collecting and analyzing project data, business data, and workforce training data in support of improving organizational performance. -Actively participates in project and business management tool design, development, testing, deployment, and implementation. -Analyzes enterprise workload and resource capacity to forecast resource requirements and identify constraints; briefs requested subject matter to internal 412th Test Wing organizational leadership. see less

• IT Manager/Software Sustainment

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  412th Communications Squadron Core Competencies and Qualifications: -Systems and Process Analysis -Specializing in development of Office Automation Tools (MS-Access & Excel, Visual Basic, SQL Server) -Agent of Change, Collaboration, and Innovation -Able to complete complex assignments with diverse groups by using tact and diplomacy -Conceives, formulates, and recommends processes and procedures for collecting and analyzing project data, business data, and workforce training data in support of improving… Show more Core Competencies and Qualifications: -Systems and Process Analysis -Specializing in development of Office Automation Tools (MS-Access & Excel, Visual Basic, SQL Server) -Agent of Change, Collaboration, and Innovation -Able to complete complex assignments with diverse groups by using tact and diplomacy -Conceives, formulates, and recommends processes and procedures for collecting and analyzing project data, business data, and workforce training data in support of improving organizational performance.

• Management and Program Analyst, Project Management Process Improvement Team

  • Dec 2015 - May 2018

  412 Test Wing/Test Management Divition Core Competencies and Qualifications: -Data Analysis, Management Studies, Program Management -Strategic Planning for Workload, Capacity, and Resource Requirements -Agent of Change, Collaboration, and Innovation -Able to complete complex assignments with diverse groups by using tact and diplomacy -Office Automation Tool Development (MS-Office suite) -Develops and implements standard project management and training performance methodologies for the Test Management Division… Show more Core Competencies and Qualifications: -Data Analysis, Management Studies, Program Management -Strategic Planning for Workload, Capacity, and Resource Requirements -Agent of Change, Collaboration, and Innovation -Able to complete complex assignments with diverse groups by using tact and diplomacy -Office Automation Tool Development (MS-Office suite) -Develops and implements standard project management and training performance methodologies for the Test Management Division, 412th Test Wing, Air Force Test Center, and higher headquarters. -Collects and analyzes workforce and project performance data; formulates metrics, analyzes trends, and recommends improvements; designs and uses analytical metrics to identify root causes. -Presents analyses results and metrics in decision-quality oral and written reports and briefings to senior leaders. -Provides analytical support and actively participates in the design of (and improvements to) project management processes and Instructional Systems Design to improve organizational performance -Conceives, formulates, and recommends processes and procedures for collecting and analyzing project data, business data, and workforce training data in support of improving organizational performance. -Actively participates in project and business management tool design, development, testing, deployment, and implementation. -Analyzes enterprise workload and resource capacity to forecast resource requirements and identify constraints; briefs requested subject matter to internal 412th Test Wing organizational leadership.

• Program Analyst, 412 Test Wing Flying Hour Program

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

  Edwards AFB CA - Conducts analysis of program operations; compiles requisite statistical data; and maintains documentation relating to control of resources of the Flying Hour Program. - Coordinates and integrates results of analysis findings taking into account current procedures, new requirements and long-term effects of recommendations. - Prepares guidance and explains and defends actions on programming management procedures and/or interpretation of standard procedures to customers and functional… Show more - Conducts analysis of program operations; compiles requisite statistical data; and maintains documentation relating to control of resources of the Flying Hour Program. - Coordinates and integrates results of analysis findings taking into account current procedures, new requirements and long-term effects of recommendations. - Prepares guidance and explains and defends actions on programming management procedures and/or interpretation of standard procedures to customers and functional area specialists. - Works in close liaison with the 412 OG Squadron Business Leaders and other management personnel in the 412 Test Wing assuring that proposed efforts support mission objectives. - Performs and advises on work in any of the phases of budget administration involving formulation, execution, and/or analysis including cost analysis studies for substantive programs and support activities for flying hours. - Assesses policies and procedures related to flying hours and technical support contracts; recommends revisions to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of operations and processes.

• Maintenance Management Analyst

  • Sep 2006 - Apr 2014

  Edwards AFB Ca "Mr. Gilk is renowned as an expert in the [maintenance] analysis career field....a tremendous asset to the 412 MXG and is responsible for the majority of the processes that produce our daily, weekly, and monthly products." - C. Ancheta, 412 MXG Maintenance Management Analysis Section Chief 2011-2015 -As 412MXG Deficiency Analyst (DA), authored numerous in-depth analytical studies and data requests on matters of unit performance, policies, and procedures -Developed standardized templates… Show more "Mr. Gilk is renowned as an expert in the [maintenance] analysis career field....a tremendous asset to the 412 MXG and is responsible for the majority of the processes that produce our daily, weekly, and monthly products." - C. Ancheta, 412 MXG Maintenance Management Analysis Section Chief 2011-2015 -As 412MXG Deficiency Analyst (DA), authored numerous in-depth analytical studies and data requests on matters of unit performance, policies, and procedures -Developed standardized templates and provided Data Integrity Team (DIT) training & on-demand support to maintenance personnel on proper documentation procedures for maintenance, status, and utilization -Authored numerous inputs to local and MAJCOM publications and supplements regarding maintenance management policy -Ensured technical accuracy and performed trend analysis on numerous maintenance performance indicators, including status, utilization, deviation accounting, repeat-recur discrepancies, code-3 breaks, canns, First Look capacity and aircraft availability models, Not Repairable This Station (NRTS), deferred discrepancy (DD) reporting, and other mission-related metrics -Identified inconsistencies in aircraft availability projection modeling for the Resource Availability Forecasting Tool (RAFT); worked with the original developer correct deficiency -Developed Aircraft Availability presentation, which served as the cornerstone of the Maintenance Group Health of The Fleet (HOF) briefing -Member of database management team for web-based Management Information Systems (MIS), including IMDS and CAMS-FM/G081 -Selected to manage innovative process re-engineering project for MMA office -Created improved methods and tools for requested, scheduled, and flown (RSF) sortie production metrics and analysis -Earned status of Administrator for online Maintenance Management Analyst community -Lobbied MAJCOM functionals and peers worldwide to reduce waste and increase productivity by collaborating on standardized IT solutions



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supt, Maintenance Operations Flight

  • Jun 2004 - May 2006

  -Supervised 30+ personnel in multiple aircraft maintenance management functions, including: flying and maintenance scheduling, status reporting, maintenance analysis, maintenance training, and programmed inspections/minor overhauls on Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) H-60 aircraft. -Supervised development of First Look capacity analysis as part of annual flying hour program; modified existing capacity models to meet local requirements -Personally briefed senior Rescue Group (RQG)… Show more -Supervised 30+ personnel in multiple aircraft maintenance management functions, including: flying and maintenance scheduling, status reporting, maintenance analysis, maintenance training, and programmed inspections/minor overhauls on Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) H-60 aircraft. -Supervised development of First Look capacity analysis as part of annual flying hour program; modified existing capacity models to meet local requirements -Personally briefed senior Rescue Group (RQG) leadership, as well as Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Headquarters managers on status, performance, reliability, availability of CSAR assets and Status of Training; extensive experience in public speaking and written communications. -Served as Group Subject Matter Expert for data analysis, database management, deficiency analysis, Not Repairable This Station (NRTS), Data Integrity Team (DIT), Deferred Discrepancies (DDs), repeat/recur trends, maintenance management policies and procedures, Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program (MSEP), special studies, and overall health of the unit's weapon systems and equipment. -Provided training to DIT team members and maintenance analysts; supervised staff assistance visits and validated program compliance against documentation requirements -Created custom office automation tools for collection, analysis, and reporting of maintenance data for CSAR H-60 and C-130 aircraft using query programming language (QLP), interactive query utility (IQU), and Microsoft Access. Show less