Jesse F. Owens, Jr.
***** ******* ******* **., ******* MD 21625-2605
Tel: 410-***-**** / Cell: 410-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Overview
Over 30 years experience in executive level leadership, project management,
systems engineering, financial and logistics management, education and
training, and proven success in all aspects of acquisition and program
management for both government and private industry.
Areas of Expertise
Program / Project Management
Technology Management
IT Implementation
Systems Engineering
Logistics Management
Financial Management
Quality Assurance / Management
Certified Project Manager (PMP)
Acquisition Corps Level III (DAWIA)
Top Secret Clearance / SCI Access / Full Scope Polygraph
Specific Experience
Project Management Consultant, Sep 2012-Present
. Providing management advice and assistance to governmental agencies,
small businesses, non-profit, and charity organizations.
Program Management Principal, Computer Sciences Corporation, Alexandria VA,
2011-Aug 2012
. Provided project management, systems engineering, technical
investigation, financial analysis, and contract administration support to
the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Combating Terrorism Division.
. Advised government functionaries on DoD project management policies and
procedures, and requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation,
working closely with DTRA contracting officers to acquire necessary
services and goods to support division programs.
. Analyzed Research and Development needs, prepared Statements of Work,
developed acquisition strategies, evaluated work proposals, and advised
during program reviews.
. Facilitated writing several Systems Engineering Plans for incremental
development projects to enable utilization of immature technologies in
field environment.
. Led budget and contracting planning. Conducted financial analyses and
research, financial forecasting, variance analyses of actual vs.
forecast, and reconciliation of project accounts.
. Member of the initial cadre at DTRA to utilize and evaluate the
Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Acquisition Initiative (DAI)
acquisition management process, an intranet portal developed by Oracle
based on a SharePoint structure.
. Skilled with Microsoft Office programs, with extensive experience with
PowerPoint, Excel and Word, and project management software (Microsoft
Project, Primavera).
. Widely experienced building and delivering presentations for
projects/programs, and integrating multiple tools into communications
presentations.
Project Manager / Weapons Analyst, URS Corporation, Washington, DC, 2002-
2011
. Ensured the logical and systematic conversion of end-user requirements
into total systems solutions that met technical, schedule, and cost needs
and constraints.
. Project Lead for the DTRA Unconventional Nuclear Warfare Defense (UNWD)
program, an advanced concept technology demonstration program. Led the
way in addressing an array of challenges, including detection and
identification of radiological materials moving at high speed and
identification issues at military installation gates with high traffic
volumes.
. Performed technical planning, system integration, verification and
validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses
for the interconnected UNWD systems.
. Performed functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements allocation
and interface definition studies to translate end-user requirements into
hardware specifications.
. Wrote comprehensive Test and Evaluation Master Plan for multiple test
sites to meet specific requirements at each site, and integrate
individual tests to realize concept of operations for UNWD program.
. Led team to deploy radiation detectors and associated computer systems to
multiple test sites, and integrated into host base IT infrastructure.
Production Manager, Black and Decker Corporation, Easton MD, 1999-2002
. Led production efforts and training in Motors, Steel, and Cast Metal
Machining departments at premiere power tool manufacturing facility.
. Planned and scheduled work activities, set maintenance/repair priorities,
managed production efforts, tracked spending, set focus for waste
reduction.
. Used Six Sigma techniques to determine the most effective layout of a
cordless motor winding line, leading to saving over $100,000 per year.
. Trained new personnel on use of production robots and basic trouble-
shooting techniques.
. Programmed robots and motor winding equipment with parts specifications
and variations.
Chief, Acquisition Logistics / Requirements Integration, HQ Air Mobility
Command, Scott AFB IL, 1994-1999
. Directed command requirement definition, documentation and integration,
and acquisition program development and funding.
. Chaired AMC Requirements Review Group and led team developing acquisition
priority list and command strategic plan.
. Managed logistics acquisition of major weapons systems, such as the C-17,
C-130J, and the C-5 Avionics Modernization Program.
. Project Manager and primary Systems Engineer for the C-17 Maintenance
Training System, a suite of fully functional computerized simulators
capable of imitating any aircraft system failure to enable aircraft
technicians to troubleshoot and effect repairs for training and actual
conditions. Led team of IT specialists that developed code for each
simulated fault.
. Conducted analysis of alternatives and participated in preliminary design
review for Milestone B review, gave testimony to Air Force Requirements
Oversight Council on viability of high concept maintenance simulator
system.
. Led development of the Life Cycle Sustainment Plan and participated in
writing the Test and Evaluation Master Plan the C-17 aircraft in
preparation for the Milestone C decision.
. Worked with aerospace and computer engineers to write Systems Engineering
Plans and Test and Evaluation Master Plans for multiple high-concept
computer-driven aircraft maintenance simulators.
Commander / Chief of Maintenance, 51st Maintenance Squadron, Osan AB,
Republic of Korea, 1993-1994
. Led production efforts of combat technicians in war readiness
environment.
. Trained, equipped, supplied, and effectively employed personnel to
support aircraft maintenance, munitions, and equipment requirements of
five flying squadrons.
. Directed operations of hazardous waste materials collection site and
"HAZMAT Pharmacy".
. Named Top Air Force Field Grade Logistics Officer in Republic of Korea,
1994.
Chief, Maintenance Management Division, 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan, 1991-
1993
. Set priorities on aircraft maintenance production and produced flying
schedule for six flying squadrons with 108 aircraft.
. Wrote procedures and managed special inspection programs.
. Led wartime mobility deployment preparation center, earning Outstanding
ratings.
. Managed hazardous waste materials collection site and conducted
environmental impact studies in conjunction with Air Force civil
engineers.
. Guided Wing to win the Daedalian Maintenance Award for 1993.
Commander / Maintenance Supervisor, 376th Field Maintenance Squadron,
Kadena Air Base, Japan, 1990-1991
. Senior officer in organization providing maintenance support of aircraft
supplying primary air refueling to US Forces and Allied aircraft
throughout the Western Pacific.
. Directed and ensured timeliness and quality of aircraft maintenance
performed.
. Aggressively prepared and deployed unit for Gulf War.
Chief, Standardization & Training, 376th Strategic Wg, Kadena AB, Japan,
1989-1990
. Led aircraft maintenance Quality Assurance Program, developed and
administered all maintenance training programs.
. Designed and developed learning solutions, including instructor-led
training and job aids.
. Developed of new training courses, managed course quality, and provided
facilitation support and guidance.
. Performed in-depth deficiency analyses and managed materiel deficiency,
repair change, and technical order improvement programs.
. Expertly steered maintenance actions during wartime readiness
inspections.
Varied United States Air Force operational aviation and staff officer
positions of increasing responsibility, 1979-1989
Education
MBA / Technology Management / University of Phoenix (Arizona), 2004
MA / Communications / University of Louisiana, Monroe (Louisiana), 1981
BA / Education / University of Louisiana, Monroe (formerly Northeast LA
University), 1976
Registration/Certification Specialized Training
Project Management Professional, 2012 Systems Engineering,
2010
Project Management Associate, 2007 Logistics Management,
1995
DoD Acquisition Program Management, 1997 Aircraft Maintenance
Mgt, 1988
Six Sigma "Green Belt", 1999 Munitions Maintenance
Mgt, 1994
USAF Aircraft Navigator, 1981 Aerial Navigation
Training, 1980
College and Secondary School Teaching B-52 Combat Crew
Training, 1981
Professional Societies/Affiliates
Project Management Institute
International Council on Systems Engineering
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Air Force Association
Military Officers Association of America
University of Louisiana, Monroe Alumni Association
University of Phoenix Alumni Association