Project Manager Management

michael mcgurk

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City: sierra vista

State: AZ

Zip: 85635

Country: USA

Phone: 520-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $80,000

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MICHAEL MCGURK

5419 Cedar Springs Drive

Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Home: 520-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Current Top Secret clearance through AUG 2015. Over 10 years of experience in military acquisition, Program Management and Test and Evaluation. Operational Test Officer for Major Defense Acquisition Program with Office of Secretary of Defense oversight. Defense Acquisition Workforce Program Management Level III and Test and Evaluation Level II certified (all requirements met for Level III certification). Served in both individual, self motivating and supervisory positions.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Senior Analyst, PM DCGS-A Test and Evaluation November 2011 - Present T2E Solutions, Inc. Sierra Vista, AZ. Representative

Provides direct assistance with the planning and conduct of testing associated with the Distributed Common Ground System-Army. Works with a team of government and contractor personnel to plan and execute testing and evaluation for the DCGS-A Increment 1. A key individual on the PM DCGS-A test team with the responsibility to plan and coordinate for the DCGS-A testing and evaluation, its supporting activities and follow on test and evaluation post DCGS-A full deployment decision.

Operational Test Officer March 2008 - October 2011

United States Army, Ft. Huachuca, AZ

Chief of Intelligence Fusion Branch, Intelligence Electronic Warfare Test Directorate supervising 4 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, 3 Department of Army civilians and a Chief Warrant Officer 3. Operational Test Officer for the Distributed Common Ground System-Army version 3.1.2 Limited User Test managing a test team of 123 personnel. Responsible for designing, planning and execution of operational events of four major Army Intelligence and Electronic Warfare systems, one with Office of the Secretary of Defense oversight.

Coalition Advisor to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense January 2007 - January 2008

Joint Transition Team Headquarters-Iraq, International Zone, Iraq

U.S. Army Advisor to the Staff Brigadier General for Life Support to the Iraqi Armed Forces. Managed first contract solely executed by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense and developed the Statement of Work for next iteration of the contract. Contract contained 34 country sections divided between 14 Iraqi companies and one U.S. owned company responsible for supplying food, water and supplies to the Iraqi Armed Forces. As Advisor, exercised compliance oversight for all contractors throughout the country.

Assistant Project Manager June 2004 - December 2006

United States Army, Orlando, FL

Designed integrated and interoperable training solutions for the Army's current and future forces. Developed and produced training support packages for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase for the Future Combat System. Assisted in the development, procurement and fielding of the Improvised Explosive Device Effects Simulation with a value over $50 million dollars.

Material Acquisition Officer June 2001 - June 2004

United States Army, Ft. Eustis, VA

Program Director and Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) training integrator for developing and fielding all Infantry and Military Intelligence training aids, devices, simulators and simulations valued at $150 million dollars. Established partnerships with various program managers and TRADOC System Managers. Managed requirements to ensure that accurate documentation, system development efficiencies, robust testing and comprehensive fielding guidance were included as integral aspects of the total system package.

Company Commander September 1998 - May 2001

United States Army Recruiting Command

Company Commander of the Louisville Recruiting Company. Earned number 1 Company in Quality and Quantity recruiting numbers out of 42 companies, receiving a Top Block on the Officer Evaluation Rating which paved the way for promotion to Major.

Military Intelligence Officer July 1996 - August 1998

United States Army, South Korea

After completing the Military Officer Tactical Intelligence Transition Course and the Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course at Ft. Huachuca, AZ, received deployment to South Korea and served as a Brigade S2 and Division Deputy G2 responsible for briefing Brigade and General Officer commands on current and possible enemy courses of action in the case of a Major Theater of War Combat Operations.

Infantry Non-Commissioned and Commissioned Officer January 1990 - July 1996

Successfully completed One Station Unit Training at Ft. Benning, GA. as Honor Graduate and deployed to the 1/27 Wolfhound Battalion, 25th Infantry Division Light. After 1 month on station became the M60 Assistant Machine Gunner for a period of 5 months then graduated to M203 Gunner; the only Private First Class in the Company to receive this honor due to expert marksmanship. Handpicked by Company First Sergeant for the Battalion Scout Platoon. Selected to Battalion Scout Platoon upon successful completion of Scout Assessment Course. Successfully served in the Scout Platoon for over 19 months receiving the Air Assault Badge and Expert Infantry Badge. Commissioned in the Officer Candidate School, Ft. Benning, GA. Completed the Bradley Commander's Course and Air Borne School and became platoon leader 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 2/18 IN, 3rd BDE IN (M). Handpicked as the 2/18 IN Scout Platoon Leader and, after 12 months, became the 2/18 IN S3 Battler Captain. During time served in 2/18 IN, participated in 4 BLUE FORCE and 2 OPFOR rotations at the National Training Center, Ft. Irwin, CA.

EDUCATION

Masters, Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, 1989

Double Bachelor of Arts, Theology/Psychology, Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK, 1985

Certificate, Advanced Test and Evaluation Course, Defense Acquisition University, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 2011

Certificate, Program Management Office Course, Defense Acquisition University, San Diego, CA, 2010

Certificate Commandant's List, Material Acquisition Management Course, United States Army Logistics Management College, Ft. Lee, VA, 2001

Recruiter Badge (Silver), United States Army, Louisville, KY, 2001

Airborne Parachute Badge, United States Army, Ft. Benning, GA, 1992

Air Assault Badge, United States Army, Scholfield Barracks, HI, 1991

Expert Infantry Badge, United States Army, Scholfield Barracks, HI, 1991

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