Project Manager Air Force

Roman C. Owens

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Talented organizational leader skilled in Project Management, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Analysis, and Process Improvement. Former Air Force Officer experienced in leading organizational change combining technical acumen with best business practices. Highly motivated self-starter with a proven track record of results working on critical projects. Analytical thinker experienced in research, writing, and public speaking.

Core Competencies

Cyber Network Defense

Requirements Development

Strategic Planning

Performance Management

Risk Assessment

Project Status Reporting

Audit & Inspections

Compliance Specialist

Process Improvement

Resource Management

Stakeholder Management

Milestone Management

Professional Experience

2ND SPACE OPERATIONS SQUADRON – Colorado Springs, CO 4/2016 to Present

GPS Cyber Defense & Maintenance Project Manager Senior Project Manager and Communications Fault Resolution Officer, for $7.2B U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS). Lead all maintenance activities to include facility repairs, software and hardware upgrades, and cyber security enforcement. Responsible for operational process optimization aligning resources, technology, and processes to deliver quantitative results to customers around the world.

Development, implementation, and training of all cyber security policy, directives, and initiatives.

Managed 55 Lockheed Martin personnel overseeing the completion of 396 individual requirements in support of a $411M operations and maintenance contract.

Provided in depth problem analysis of network usage, user complains, traffic interruptions, and process inefficiencies.

Cyber Network Defense (CND) lead, responsible for written and oral briefs on root cause investigations, corrective actions, audits, and reports into system malfunctions and anomalies.

Project Manager for 40 information assurance upgrades, led implementation of over $100M in hardware, software, end point security, host-based security, and facility sustainment projects.

Investigation board lead for critical software error, applied fix in less than 3 hours. Re-evaluated multi-year schedule and budget against priorities to deliver permanent solution 4 months ahead of schedule.

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND – Tampa, FL 10/2016 to 4/2017

Network Operations Lead

Senior Network Monitor, managed diverse 40-member team in fast passed operations environment. Responsible for network maintenance projects and upgrades in support of continuous 24/7 operations of a $350M Enterprise network.

Provided technical support and analysis of data usage and system downtime to ensure product availability to global customers

Led operations center in maintaining both secure and non-secure communication links between 19 locations.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining working relationships with over 40 nations.

Authored and briefed the daily network situational report to executive level leadership

Coordinated 310 enterprise upgrades; mitigated 33 communication blackouts, enabling 11 high value target missions.

Lead multi-organizational restructure, consolidating 80 personnel to provide focal point of communication to 20,000 personnel.

2ND SPACE OPERATIONS SQUADRON – Colorado Springs, CO 12/2014 to 4/2016 GPS Configuration & Control Manager

Change Management Officer, supervised 10 military members and 50 contractors leading the test & evaluation process for all GPS software installations, modifications, and test plans on 8 baselines.

Led 46 Modification Control Boards; garnered approval for 98 sustainment projects closing over 3,500 system problem reports.

Validated 244 system code errors, driving maintenance actions to completion while managing system downtime against operational necessity, timeline, and budget.

Successfully maintained 99.99% signal availability to 4 Billion users for millions of applications and devices globally. Managed satellite software testing & installations during four $250M Boeing Block IIF Satellite launches, assured system availability/integrity while enabling the fastest launch pace in GPS history.

Responsible for Certification and Accreditation packages for approval to operate systems

Completed rewrite of Squadron Maintenance Control & Operational Instruction for GPS Ground Segment

USAF WING COMMAND POST – Enid, OK 11/2013 to 4/2014

Senior Emergency Response Coordinator

Emergency Response Coordinator, led team responsible for monitoring base wide availability of voice, data, and alert systems. Focal point for disaster response and crisis management activities for over 2,000 individuals.

Liaison between leadership, county departments, federal agencies, and customers to facilitate effective responses to natural or manmade disasters.

Produced situational reports through analysis of recovery efforts, needs, and damage assessments.

Responsible for in-flight tracking of all aircraft at the Air Force’s 3rd busiest Air Field to include in flight and ground emergencies across the nation.

Led team certification 68 days ahead of schedule, culminating in Small Command Post of the Year award.

Continuity of Operations and Recovery Board Member

USAF JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORP – Enid, OK 8/2012 to 11/2013

Paralegal Assistant

Analyzed suspected cyber negligence component of DoD cases before determinations on trial worthiness against members of the military & contractors.

Prepared and answered interrogatories, drafted procedural motions and briefs for the Staff Judge Advocate.

Expert on regulatory compliance of state, federal, and military laws. Conducted analysis on contract proposals and reviewed corporate sponsorship legality between corporations and government organizations.

Responsible for client intake and case management

Created/analyzed depositions, Wills, and power of attorney’s

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science, Political Science

United States Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, CO

Cyber Space Operations Course

Air Force Undergraduate Cyber Training – Biloxi, MS, United States

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ CE (IAT Level II Certification)

CISSP in progress (CISSP boot camp completed)

Technical Proficiency

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Movie Maker, Visio, & Outlook.

Flying Squirrel Wireless Detection Technology

Remedy Ticket Tracking Software

Wireshark

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