Jesse F. Owens, Jr.

***** ******* ******* **., ******* MD 21625-2605

Tel: 410-***-**** / Cell: 410-***-****

Email: absnl4@r.postjobfree.com

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

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