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Steven Kennedy
Post Office Box 599 Myersville, Maryland 21773
: 301-***-**** Cell: 301-***-**** *********@*****.***
Project Manager – Enroute Air Traffic Control
Proven track record of bringing together the people, processes, and performance measures to assure successful, timely, and cost-effective project outcomes that produce anticipated deliverables and exceed client expectations.
Top-tier Project Manager exhibiting a results-driven leadership style highly effective in directing large-scale initiatives to successful completion. Possess 25+ years of Enroute air traffic control experience complemented by ATC training expertise and ATCOTS program administration earning recognition as a change catalyst skilled in igniting performance, strengthening stakeholder communications, and building successful teams. Combine strong technical background with communications savvy to liaise with high-ranking FAA and contractor personnel.
End-to-End Project Management
Planning & Daily Administration
Reporting & Documentation
Contract Fulfillment Management
Earned Value ManagementBest Practices / Process Improvement Performance AccountabilityProfit Improvement
Team Building & Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dynamic Science, Inc. / Exodyne, Inc. – Myersville, MD 2008-Present
$20+ million, wholly owned company of Exodyne, Inc. with three operating divisions and 400 employees delivering technical and support services to government and commercial organizations throughout the U.S.Project Manager – Air Traffic Control Optimal Training Solution (ATCOTS), Diversified Services Division
Following a successful bid by Raytheon to take over the ATCOTS training program from the incumbent vendor (including conversion from time-and-hours only with no accountability to one based entirely on performance), brought onboard to direct program planning and administration for three of the nation’s busiest ARTCC facilities (ZDC, ZBW, ZNY). Provide high-quality, field-based ATC training to as many as 900 Developmental controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC) annually, managing the daily activities of 100+ instruc tional/supervisory staff. Control an $8 million annual budget.
Championed the change to performance-based contract stipulations, working closely with staff to ease tran sition to the new Earned Value Management (EVM) project tracking methodology.
- Transitioned three Enroute ATC training programs from the Training Support to Air Traffic contract to the ATCOTS con tract. Managed training delivery to 200+ Developmental Controllers and Certified Professional Controllers, achieving a 98% program success rate.
- Instituted an “early warning” system to proactively address project deviations and performance issues, as well as ensure achievement of project milestones and adherence to contract specifications.
- Developed and maintain a strong line of communications with project stakeholders, keeping parties apprised of status/progress through routine reporting, teleconferencing, and related activities.
Led a comprehensive analysis/review of the end-to-end ATC training lifecycle, leveraging considerable experience to provide input and expertise in defining curricular elements of classroom/simulation compo nents.
Widened profit margins across multiple expense categories by performing a strategic review of company expenditures (e.g., man-hours and travel) and devising cost-cutting measures and financial controls.
Streamlined instructional operations and saved 2,000 man-hours by identifying and resolving the causes of classroom and simulation laboratory delays that did not use valuable instructional time efficiently.
Constructed a scaleable staffing/recruiting infrastructure, partnering with Corporate HR to expand personnel 15% to accommodate the increased workload created by the FAA’s ERAM modernization project.
Replaced a poorly performing Site Supervisor with a manager who, after only two months, significantly improved communications and customers needs fulfillment.
Advanced Management Technology, Inc. (AMTI) / Tetra Tech, Inc. – Washington, DC 2008
Information technology arm of $1.8 billion engineering services firm Tetra Tech, Inc. with 8,500 employees in 275 locations worldwide; supports commercial/government clients in resource management and infrastructure.Senior Air Traffic Control Specialist – Enroute (Contract)
Rendered Enroute program support and technical expertise, including training and procedural/technical analysis, to the FAA System Operations (ATO-R) RNAV/RNP Group Program Office in its transition to satellite-based navigation operations. Played key role in identifying, developing, and coordinating implementation of RNAV/RNP initiatives, including implementation of procedures into the National Airspace System (NAS) and design of advanced navigation routes, arrival/departure procedures, and vertical flight procedures.
Created the means to track RNAV/RNP progress compared to implementation of the new FAA Enroute Automation Modernization (ERAM) application, ensuring avoidance of scheduling conflicts.
Facilitated Safety Risk Management (SRM) panels comprised of SME aviation experts tasked with review of proposed procedures to determine functional impact within affected operational areas.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – Leesburg, VA 1983-2008
U.S. DOT-governed agency established to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S.
Enroute Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS)
Following a distinguished military career, joined the FAA in this role managing the separation and expedited se quencing of Enroute air traffic arrivals/departures for 12+ major airports at the Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZDC), the fifth-busiest ARTCC in the U.S. (4.8+ million flights annually). Acquired 25+ Enroute sector certifica tions throughout tenure, advancing to a position in the Training Department to drive development and roll out of comprehensive instruction encompassing all aspects of ATC operations, including radar and communica tions.
Took the lead in organizing, developing, and conducting initial and advanced training courses rolled out to over 150 Developmental controllers and CPCs.
Devised the course curriculum, content, and training materials for Facility Refresher Training, required to be completed annually by the staff and controllers at ZDC.
Conducted evaluations of Developmental controllers to determine mastery of ZDC facility train ing and qualification requirements. Oversaw evaluation process of the department’s 20 contract instructors.
Selected to contribute to technology evaluation workgroups for development and implementation of the DSR, VSCS, and ERIDS systems and equipment.
Served as NATCA Facility Training Representative and Article 17 Training Representative for 10+ and 3+ years, respectively.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Completed a six-year tour of duty as an Air Traffic Control Specialist (E5), ATC Supervisor, and ATC Training NCO in the U.S. Army, with station assignments in Korea, Ft. Rucker (Alabama), and Ft. Benning (Georgia). Certified in Ground Control Approach (GCA), Control Tower Operator (CTO), Flight Simulator Instructor, Flight Operations Center Controller, On-the-Job Training Instructor, and Shift Supervisor.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALSBachelor of Science – Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1983
FAA Safety Risk Management Course, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008
Affiliations: Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)Technical Expertise: MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Outlook MS Visio MS Project One Note
Google Applications (e.g., Gmail, Google Sites, Google Apps) Social Media Web 2.0 Marketing and Sales
Security Clearance:Secret (1984-2008) Top Secret (1977-1983)
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