Systems Support

Scott Hammons

*****-*******@***.*** Aurora, CO 720-***-**** TS-SCI cleared

A wide range of transferable skills in communication systems maintenance, space operations and systems engineering and integration.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

Small team leadership for special projects & system testing

Nuclear NC2 command & control maintainer for GLCM/BGM-109 mobile launch control center UHF LOS & SATCOM sub-systems, crypto, antennas, etc.)

SBIRS HEO Satellite Systems Crew Chief (SCCH)

SBIRS GEO Satellite Systems Operator (SSO)

SBIRS Mission Control Ground Station Operator (GSO)

Executed over 50 ground and TT&C DT&E activities

Maintenance Crew Chief AN/MRC-144 Mobile GRC-206 (HF/UHF/VHF/amps, antennas, power supplies, fiber optics, GPS)

Functional knowledge of Cisco, Sun & SGI servers, media converters, KVMs, data archive, system timing, routers, WAN/NCC/NOC, COTS, firewalls, HVAC/UPS, hot swaps, test isolations, software uploads and more

Maintenance technician for fixed site air traffic control center HF/VHF/UHF, microwave, COMSEC uploads, antennas, system tuning, test equipment, patch panels, amplifiers, filters, cabling & component level repairs

Working knowledge of schematics, data paths, recovery points, single points of failures, etc

Skilled at mechanical issues, maintenance and equipment installations, safety & second person disciplines

Network Operations Center shift supervisor

Ops floor line instructor and trainer

Use of UNIX & HTML, Excel, Word, Power Point, script files, manual and automated command plans, file transfers

Group level depot schedule manager for $24M mobile communications systems

Advanced class amateur radio license

Data recovery expert for ground & space systems, over 3000 error free SBIRS operational hours

Zero security violations or job discipline issues

Training plan developer

Ran ground control command & telemetry Verification & Validation testing

Personnel supervisor & safety program manager

Quality Assurance inspector

Wrote Request for Change papers & requirements documents

Unit maintenance scheduler

Executed contracts & agreements with vendors

Integrated local procedures, new checklist development, implemented government and AFI requirements, AFMANs, etc.

Identified and wrote 300+ deficiency reports

Compliance inspector

Air Force Satellite Control Network operations certified

TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Aerospace Institute, Space Systems Test Management.

Aerospace Institute, Space Systems Software Project Management.

Defense Acquisition University, Systems Acquisition Management 101.

University of Colorado Practitioner Certificate in Project Management.

Certified Air Force 1C671 Space Systems Operator.

Certified Air Force 2E173 Ground Radio Communications Maintenance Specialist.

118SH completed in Air Force technical training classes.

61SH completed towards AAS Electronic Systems Technology.

Certified Space Operator SBIRS HEO Systems Crew Chief.

Certified SBIRS GEO Satellite Systems Operator.

Certified Nuclear Command & Control (NC2) maintenance, BGM-109.

Certified Lockheed Martin AFSCN Site Communications Systems.

Certified SBIRS Defense Support Program, Ground Station Operator.

NCO Academy PME, Class Leader & John Levitow Award.

CRYPTO limited maintenance certification.

Defense Materials Resource Management.

AF Maintenance Data Collection (CAMS) / SORTS.

UPGRADE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT – MARCH 2017 – MAY 2017 (SYSTEM HIGH, BUCKLEY AFB CO)

System test working group member for the monitoring of Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) enterprise upgrade of new software baselines. Provided daily status, issues and recommended solutions to the SBIRS Integrated Test Team (ITT) lead. Produced the bi-weekly working group meeting minutes for upload to shared drive. A short-term back fill contract that was converted to an Information Assurance position.

SATELLITE SYSTEMS OPERATOR, DECEMBER 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2016 (ITEC, BOULDER CO)

SBIRS GEO Satellite Systems Operator, error free certification and 24/7 operations. Performed satellite command and control (C2) with rigid two person and checklist protocols, performed routine and emergency satellite contacts through RGS and AFSCN resources. Respond quickly and accurately to resolve system emergencies, performed data analysis, monitored ground and satellite health and safety status. Identified and wrote system deficiency reports with recommended solutions.

Contract ended for all operators when the facility transitioned its operations to another location.

AIR FORCE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION 2010-2013 (BOECORE, AURORA CO)

Member of three person team for Air Force Space and Missile Center (SMC) that implemented a congressionally mandated deficiency reporting (DR) requirement. Extracted from 14 Lockheed Martin DR data storage sources and over 1000 DRs over to the government Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS). Enabled the stakeholders to adjudicate the impacting DRs more effectively via independent government DR Board, redirect resources and shorten testing periods resulting in more timely system upgrades and repairs.

Ground systems test monitor for key deliveries supporting Aerospace Corp. for independent assessments. Ensured requirements and performance goals were met. Worked with integrated test team for planning, scheduling, configuration and preparation to execute successful testing.

Due to Air Force budget cuts approximately 25 TASC SE&I positions lost funding including this one. Took personal time off until resuming in 2015.

SATELLITE TEST & OPERATIONS - SYSTEMS CREW CHIEF 2000-2009 (USAF, BOULDER & BUCKLEY AFB CO)

Systems Crew Chief for two satellite launches. Ran satellite payload subsystem activations, testing, fault recovery & 24/7 operations. Resolved over one hundred ground and payload anomalies using command plan scripts, fault recoveries, manual & automatic command plans. Ran 400+ steps & procedures to operate a task-able sensor. Team received the Vern Orr Award & was nominated for the Robert J. Collier Trophy.

Team recognized by Aviation Week & Space Technology for achievements and impact on national security.

Documented numerous discrepancies with recommended solutions, four years error free operations. Unit commander said "operations expert, seasoned and rock solid." Ran test objectives and activities to assess new capabilities, executed soak and stress tests. Supported large and small scale software uploads and patches.

SBIRS Mission Control Station GSO. Software and hardware development test team member. Provided operational testing, fault isolation and restoration of local and remote ground station communication networks. Assisted teams in troubleshooting/resolving software and hardware discrepancies. Transitioned legacy system to updated capabilities. Over 1800 error free operational hours.

MOBILE SYSTEMS DEPOT MANAGER & MAINTENANCE 1985-2000 (USAF, TINKER AFB OK, PATRICK AFB FL, LINDSEY AIR STATION GE, COMISO AIR STATION SICILY, VANDENBERG AFB CA, KEESLER AFB MS)

Air Force Group level point of contact for $25M multi-unit tactical communications systems. Performed analysis of major equipment problems and recommended solutions. Liaison between local squadrons and Air Combat Command (ACC). Managed depot maintenance schedules and fielding of new and upgraded equipment. Developed a new operations and training Pilot Program that was adopted by ACC worldwide. Standards & Evaluations inspector for deployed systems and on field operations.

Communications Electronic Readiness Team (CERT) member assigned to maintain six NATO communication sites. Deployed and maintained operating facilities throughout Europe. Maintained and setup HF, VHF, UHF radios, record communications and crypto systems. Liaison between host nations and deployed U.S. personnel. Maintained technical order documents and updated crypto systems with scheduled and unscheduled loads.

Technician of the Quarter.

Maintained communications equipment for fixed air traffic control and mobile deployable communications using o-scope, volt meter, spectrum analyzer, technical orders, attenuator, bypass panels, safety procedures, component or depot module swaps, static prevention, corrosion maintenance and other procedures.

U.S. Embassy Bahamas - Provided encrypted communications for counter-drug air and ground operations within the multi-island region. Advised DEA agents on the use of equipment and recommended maintenance intervals.

Team Chief BGM-109 nuclear ground launched cruise missile (GLCM). Deployed, configured and maintained all communication equipment including SATCOM links associated with the Ground Launched Cruise Missile mobile Launch Control Central. Provided single point of failure, radio relay link communications between deployed flight and home station. Performed armed site security.

Network Control Center, Operation Southern Watch, Saudi Arabia. Monitored and reported 97 joint service communication links. Directed restoration actions. Produced daily network status reports.

Combat communications crew chief and trainer for the AN/MRC-144. Maintained, setup and deployed a range of radio and fiber optic mobile communications and tactical antennas for remote operations.

Maintained the TSC-60 10KW HF mobile communications central.

Supported Air Force pilot training mission. Performed emergency and preventative maintenance of ground communications equipment, including 165 air traffic control radios, the OJ-314 air traffic control tower, voice recording, base HF radio station and associated antennas.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Five Performer of the Month awards

Four Air Force Commendation Medals

Five Air Force Achievement Medals

Technician Of The Quarter

Ten Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards

Three Humanitarian Service Awards

Collier Trophy (team nominated)

Vern Orr Award (team awarded)

John Levitow Award

Additional experience and training information available.

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