Donald Arnold

Email: abp8kl@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ******** *****

City: California

State: MD

Zip: 20619

Country: USA

Phone: 240-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $100,000

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Job History / Details:

Donald W. Arnold

23271 Lakeview Drive

California, MD, 20619

240-***-****

abp8kl@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

Deloitte Consulting, LLP January 2010 - August 2012

Specialist Senior

NAVAIR SYSCOM Acquisition PMO; PMA 231

Manage all aspects of the PMA-231 Identification IPT Cost, Schedule, Performance and Risk IAW DoD 5000 series and NAVAIR requirements. Manage the interface between PMA-231, PMA-209, PMA-205, PMA-213, Identification Prime and Subcontractors, Test and Evaluation activities, S/W Support, Systems Engineering and Logistics activities and other programs and activities as necessary. Along with additional responsibility as the acting Technical Lead providing system engineering input to CNI projects utilizing the Systems Engineering Resource Center (SERC) tools as needed.

Revived two aircraft cockpit and crew safety enhancement projects from being cancelled and successfully executed both through test phase to installations into the fleet in less than eighteen months.

Significant contributions; include requirement`s review, CDR and PDR representation, contract technical review and research. Additionally, completed budget and personnel analysis requirements (PPBE) for project planning and budgeting execution for short term three year plans. Initiated and completed POM/PR issue sheet process for projects with insufficient funding and resources necessary to complete the project.

Using FEDLOG and WebFLIS performed data research, completed, reviewed and forwarded Depot level support equipment Item Master Request Form (IMRF) status to the Item Manager. Verifying the information is completely error free and contains all required information for input into the PBL Master Data base.

CSI November 2009 - January 2010

Consultant

NAVAIR SYSCOM Acquisition PMO; PMA 276

Performed a Logistics Supportability Test and Evaluation assessment for the USMC AH-1Z attack helicopter ACAT I decision milestone operational test readiness review. Collected quantitative data on the 10 logistics elements evaluated the data for each of the element, formulated a conclusion based on the findings and prepared an unbiased written report to the NAVAIR program executive office in accordance with the NAVAIR SERC/SETR pre-OTRR checklist.

Raytheon February 2008 - June 2009

Reliability and Test Engineer

USAF/Boeing, F-15 Suite 6 Program

Prepare, update and review Technical documentation and databases including, but not limited to IFF Mode 5/Suite 6 interrogator set: Supplier Data Requirements List (SDRL), FMECA, Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action Systems (FRACAS), BIT Testability Analysis, BIT Design Document, BIT verification test plan, and Maintainer Demo test plan.

Coordinate, schedule, and conduct various interoperability, regression, verification and reliability test events between Raytheon, sub-contractors, outside vendors FMS and DOD customers both in-house and offsite locations as required.

Configure, test, analyze, correct defects, and document various automated test equipment used in development lab and production facilities for Mode 5 IFF transponders, interrogators, and cryptographic computers.

Amelex May 2006 - February 2008

Senior Program Analyst

NAVAIR SYSCOM Acquisition PMO; PMA 213

Provided planning, analysis, and management support to the NAVAIR IFF Mode 5 Crypto Modernization Lead Program Office Project Manager. Primary responsibility liaison to all the armed services, agencies, and program offices including developing, analyzing and monitoring technical and contractual documentation IAW DoD 5000 series for an ACAT II program and management acquisition lifecycle. In addition to being the joint services IFF Mode 5 controlling authority for crypto key material, joint services/coalition interoperability test event witness.

Resolved intricate challenges regarding IFF Mode 5 Cryptographic Modernization electronic key management system; infrastructure design, integration, and testing efforts in accordance with National Security Agency, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Department of Defense established guidelines.

Prepared and reviewed Technical/Executive-level documentation including, but not limited to: IFF Mode 5 System Engineering Plan, Joint Key Management Plan, IFF Mode 5 Crypto Modernization Handbook, Communication Security documents, foreign disclosure and release documents, DITSCAP information assurance requirements, contract deliverables, weekly and quarterly program status presentations.

Was the assistant chairperson of the IFF Mode 5, Crypto Modernization risk assessment boards, critical design review boards, and software configuration control board. Develop and provide management with acquisition lifecycle mitigation plans for technical and program challenges pertaining to safety, cost, schedule, and performance.

Prepared, reviewed and maintained acquisition and systems engineering documentation IAW DoD 5000 series ACAT II milestone -C- decision authority for IFF Mode 5.

Prepared, reviewed and maintained Technical/Executive-level documentation Systems Engineering Plans, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, FRACAS, work breakdown structures, statements of work, contract deliverable requirement letters and equipment change proposals. In depth understanding of the NAVAIR Systems Engineering Resource Center (SERC) tools and resources used as a member of the Combat ID Risk Board, Critical Design Review Board, and IFF Mode 5 team managing technical, contractual and documentation issues.

WYLE LABORATORIES, INC. October 2002 - May 2006

SENIOR TEST ENGINEERING

NAVAIR VX-20 Flight Test

The Hawkeye Flight Test and Development Team for the E-2C AEW Command and Control aircraft Mission Systems Instrumentation and rapid prototype avionics integration (Hardware) section. Assigned tasking, tracked progress; and ensured proper procedures and documentation adherence within Department of Defense, JCS and NAVAIR directives and instructions for data packages, flight clearance requests, weight and balance data, and test plans. Planned data collection and reduction requirements, monitored and provided technical support throughout system development ground/flight test and carrier suitability qualification.

Primary functions involved review or developing ground and flight test plans, performing pre- and post-flight of onboard Data Acquisition and Recording Systems, and prototype avionics in the E-2C aircraft. Participated in numerous joint military operations and exercises both in CONUS and abroad providing Command, Control, and Communications for all forces whether it be Land Based at Sea or an airborne platform.

Included, frequent travel to customer sites including carrier deployed or overseas squadrons to provide troubleshooting, system reliability, maintenance support, and operational training for aircrew operators and maintenance personnel.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN June 1987- September 2002

FIELD ENGINEER (AVIONICS)

NAVAIR VX-20 Flight Test

Served as Quality Assurance Inspector and Plane Captain ensuring test aircraft were flight worthy in accordance with DOD, NAVAIR, and NAMP manuals and instructions. Conducted aircraft preflight performance monitoring, operational evaluation tests, as well as carrier suitability on a wide variety of developmental avionics systems in E-2C and C-2A aircraft. Drafted operational instructions and manuals in addition to providing hands on training to aircrew systems operators and maintenance personnel as required for system test and evaluation event phases.

Possess all of the essential skills relative to schematics, blueprints, technical directives, and engineering documents as well as meters, gauges, precision measuring instruments and all aircraft test equipment/ground support equipment. Extremely knowledgeable of propulsion, hydraulic, flight controls, environmental, instrument systems and installation and maintenance practices involving equipment and/or wiring aboard a carrier-based airborne platform. Operational mastery of Command and Control, Navigation/Communication systems, Cooperative Engagement Capability, Radar/IFF systems, Mission Computer, Joint Tactical Data Links, Advanced Combat Information and Surveillance Systems, COMSEC/Crypto fill requirements and other sub systems to facilitate testing of aircraft prototype and instrumentation onboard the E-2C.

Education

Various Institutions

Completed 72 credits in Engineering and Management Studies

Currently pursuing PMP 1997-2012

Achievements/Awards

Completed and received Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from George Washington University, 2007

Completed NAVAIR Yellow Belt certification training, Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, 2007

Skills/Other

Currently hold a Secret Clearance

Direct experience using systems engineering tools, including NAVAIR Risk Exchange, DOORS and ASENT

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