Manager Engineer

Tina M. O’Dell

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging Program Manager or Senior Systems Engineer position where program/technical management and

process development/ improvement experience coupled with effective, streamline decision-making and ability to handle many

tasks simultaneously are essential.

SKILLS

Department of Defense acquisition professional; possesses exceptional analytical, problem solving and interpersonal, written and verbal

communication skills. Internationally recognized CM professional, received an invitation to speak at the 2011 NATO CM Symposium.

Extremely dedicated and process-oriented program manager with a track record of performing multiple tasks simultaneously while

assessing problems and providing effective, innovative resolutions. Possess strong skills in mentoring, instructing, directing, motivating

and coordinating personnel. An energetic and resourceful leader; identifies critical factors for operational success and consistently

completes projects ahead of schedule.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

Develop, train, implement and maintain systems engineering processes in the area of Configuration Management, Requirements

Management, and Systems Engineering Technical Reviews.

• Maintained $7 million in revenue through the implementation of system engineering policies, processes, and operating procedures

for Systems of Systems configuration and interface management activities for the Marine Corps Systems Command

• Systems Engineer and Configuration Manager responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Marine

Corps Systems Communications and Navigation Systems, configuration management policies, plans, and configuration status

accounting; and development and maintenance of the GCSS-MC Requirements Traceability Matrix and Systems Engineering Plan

• Responsible for the development, compilation and presentation of Integrated Baseline Reviews through the use of System

Requirements, Preliminary and Critical Design, and Test Readiness Reviews. Responsible for analyzing and distilling program

technical data for decision making at the Executive Level

• Led analysis of critical interactions of major USMC Commands involved in Configuration Management in support of Marine Corps

acquisition activities. Facilitated multiple working integrated product team meetings related to Configuration Management, system

versioning, and process development for appropriate selection of technical drawings

• Key Note Speaker for CM Trends CM Symposium 2010-2012. The 2012 CM Trends Symposium Emcee.

CONFIGURATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Program Manager for USMC ACAT 1 acquisition program that developed managed and reported all Configuration Status Accounting

processes and procedures for the USMC Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) DRPM AAA.

• Senior Advisor for all Configuration and Interface Management activities for the USMC EFV program; reviewed Systems

Verification Review results to ensure system and interface requirements were adequately tested; developed and maintained the

DRPM AAV Systems Engineering Plan

• Program Manager responsible for the risk identification and mitigation planning for Configuration and Interface Management

activities for the USMC EFV program.

EXPERIENCE

QinetiQ North America 2007 to Present

Technical Director Configuration Management

• Set all configuration management policies and processes for QinetiQ North America Systems Engineering group; ensured quality,

consistency, and integrity across all program activities

• Hiring Manager for all configuration management personnel; established personnel requirements; and placed appropriate

configuration management personnel in correct positions.

• Reviewed Statement of Work to ensure proper technical and contractual language was present and defined the required

configuration management work products from all vendors and developed the Work Breakdown Structure

• Provided Subject Matter Expertise and Specialty Engineering support to the USMC Lead Engineer during Program Management

Reviews, Milestone Assessment Reviews, Requirements and Test and other decision or planning reviews.

Direct Reporting Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault 2006 to 2007

Program Manager GS-13 (0340)

Government Service Employee on the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle Program

• Government Service, Senior Advisor for all Configuration and Interface Management activities for the USMC EFV program;

reviewed Systems Verification Review results to ensure system and interface requirements were adequately tested

• Program Manager responsible for the development and delivery of the USMC EFV Systems Engineering Plan; acted as the direct

liaison with the Office of the Secretary of Defense for all EFV Systems Engineering policies and practices

• Program Manager responsible for identifying and compiling Systems Engineering enterprise architecture requirements

• Provided technical and performance requirements for the development of Performance Specifications

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Jacobs Engineering 2005 to 2006

Sr Systems Engineer

• Contract support employee on the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle Program

• Systems Engineer working directly with USMC Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) DRPM AAA, Acquisition Category 1 program

to support the Systems Engineering Directorate and the Configuration Management (CM) Department. Responsible for the

development and implementation of Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) and Reporting Processes and Procedures

• Identifies and provides mitigation plans for EFV Configuration and Interface Management Risks; facilitate the Systems Engineering

Working Group.

• Facilitate requirements gathering for LRIP CM and CSA programs to ensure no production line stoppages; participated in FRP

Design Reviews

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• General Dynamics 2003 to 2005

• Sr Systems Engineer

• Contract support employee on the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle Program

• Directed the activities of 10 Systems Engineers ensuring the EFV program met schedule, budget and technical requirements.

• Managed the Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team. Implemented and maintained the Systems Engineering processes

for the USMC Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) DoD Acquisition Category 1 program IAW ISO 9000 and provided strategic

planning input for Systems Engineering activities.

• Developed the Functional Configuration Audit Plan as well as the Prognostics System Level Use Case that set the baseline for

system level uses case development for the EFV program.

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• Affiliated Computer Systems, Government Services Group 1999 to 2003

• Project Manager

• Managed a staff of 30 Systems Engineering personnel. Established program software build schedules, outlined software

requirements, developed software test plans and maintained configuration management process, procedures and activities.

• Managed a $1.7 million contract and 11 technicians for the General Counsel Help Desk at USPS HQ in Washington, DC and 11

nation-wide, help desk sites.

• Managed the Software Configuration Management department for the General Services Administration (GSA). Implemented and

maintained the CMM Level 2 and Level 3 processes in the Software Configuration Management department and provided

strategic planning input for all Software Development Plans for the Systems Development Center.

• Responsible for the requirements analysis of 2 USPS database applications, to include the facilitation of Joint Application

Development Sessions and the development of System Requirements Documents, System Test Plans, Acceptance Criteria, and

the implementation of CMM Level 2 processes into the Software Development Life Cycles of these projects. Projects were

delivered on schedule and within budget. Applications met and exceeded customer expectations.

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• Decision Systems Technologies, Inc 1998 to 1999

• Systems Analyst

• Managed and conducted international Test and Evaluation for automated trade processes between the United States Customs

Service and the Her Majesty’s Custom and Excise Department of the United Kingdom.

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• Developed User and Functional Requirements; Independent Verification and Validation Methodologies; developed Requirements

Traceability Matrix; and was responsible for CMM Level 2 project documentation to include Evaluation Plans, Standards of

Operation and User’s Guides and User and Functional Requirements Documents.

• Facilitated international trade meetings, prepared and conducted international presentations and tracked user requirements for

implementation into the international trade software program.

• Provided project-planning support by developing evaluation methodologies and system integration recommendations for

automated trade processes, liaison between United States Customs Service, Her Majesty’s Custom and Excise and trade partners

located in the United States as well as the United Kingdom.

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• John J. McMullen Associates, Inc 1997 to 1998

• Senior Program Analyst

• Analyzed and provided systems engineering recommendations for nuclear aircraft carrier acquisition programs.

• Conducted analysis of acquisition schedules, identified program shortfalls and recommend Plans of Action to rectify acquisition

schedule and technical deficiencies.

• Facilitated Government and Industry systems engineering meetings; identified and compiled user requirements for nuclear aircraft

carrier acquisition programs.

• Provided project-planning support by developing and maintaining acquisition program technical review and requirements

management databases.

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• VEDA 1996 to 1997

• Logistics Analyst

• Analyzed and provided recommendations for Communication, Navigation and Identification weapons systems for the Naval F/A-18

acquisition programs.

• Conducted analysis of system integration to identify maintainability and supportability issues and recommend Plans of Action to

rectify system shortfalls.

• Conducted critical path analysis for the V-22 Acquisition Category 1 program for logistics and integration impacts.

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• United States Marine Corps 1983 to 1996

• Supervised the production and performance of 200 personnel for the maintenance of 16 aircraft in support of the President of the

United States.

• Responsible for providing equipment, transportation, and materials for personnel to conduct safe, reliable and timely completion of

presidential support missions

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Secret - Active

• Top Secret/SSBI - Inactive

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, Averett University (Magna Cum Laude)

DAU COURSES

ACQ 101 SYS 101

ACQ 201A SYS 202

ACQ 201B LOG 101

LOG 204

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CERTIFICATIONS

Configuration Management Principals and Implementation Certification (CMPIC) University of Houston

Configuration Management Certified Assessor University of Houston

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PUBLICATIONS

AUTHORED CM- A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE AND PUBLISHED IN THE CM TRENDS NEWS AND PERSPECTIVES OF CM PROFESSIONALS, ISSUE 6, MAY

2011

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