Manager Management

Joseph Craig Fulkerson

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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base 45433

Mobile: 937-***-****

Email **************@*********.***

SKILLS SUMMARY

Over 26 years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force environment; incorporated

acquisition integration, program management, logistical planning operations and sustainment, quality

assurance and test and evaluation support, modifications, and configuration control for fielding and

maintaining complex weapon systems including; F-4E, OA-10A, C-141, C-17, C-130H3, and Joint

Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft. 15 years in acquisition coded positions.

Excellent communication skills and extensive interaction with diverse customer base; HQ, command, base,

user, contractor to effect required organizational transformation and change management. Extremely capable

of making difficult decisions and balancing risk with intended outcomes. Proven leader and contributor to

numerous team efforts. Proficient with Microsoft Office products to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and

Project.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sumaria Systems Incorporated 7/2012-Present

Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Provided Program Management (PM) support for the Acquisition Category (ACAT) level III $1.6B Engine

Component Improvement Program (CIP) office of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)

Propulsion Directorate. Directly responsible for day to day program management decisions for the CIP F119

engine supporting the F-22 Raptor aircraft. Led technical evaluation teams to achieve realistic cost and

technically acceptable solutions. Managed contract actions from release of request for proposal to contract

distribution. Advised the Government PM on technical issues during Program Management Reviews and

Integrated Baseline Reviews. Evaluated Original Equipment Manufacturers Program Progress Reports and

Integrated Master Schedules for accuracy and completeness. Assigned as the first ever CIP PM support

liaison for the F135 engine supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft. Worked closely with the Joint

Program Office to ensure CIP requirements were established for the Conventional Take-Off and Landing

variant of the F135. Also laid the groundwork for future Short Take-Off and Landing and Carrier Variant

incorporation into CIP.

Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) 1/2009-4/2012

Manager, Command Life Cycle Logistics Inspections

Coordinated and conducted logistics inspections at 13 bases. Evaluated logistics management compliance and

reported health of logistic programs to four star general. Considered the MAJCOM subject matter expert for

life-cycle logistics. Evaluated root cause analysis, corrective action plans and approved/disapproved

deficiency closure for logistics and maintenance areas. Determined if self inspection program, self identified

deficiencies were on track to correct root causes. Inspected programs’ life cycle management plans to ensure

all supportability elements were documented and/or accounted for in performance work statements (PWS) if

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programs were under contractor logistic support. Ensured technical reviews were accomplished and language

in PWS and contract delivery line items correctly conveyed logistic requirements. Coordinated with program

managers during inspections to thoroughly evaluate programs’ compliance with DoD 5000 series policy and

Air Force Instruction 63-101, Acquisition and Sustainment Life Cycle Management. Assessed program

management integrated product teams performing Wartime Materiel Support scenarios at AFMC’s air logistic

centers, Electronic Systems Center and Aeronautical Systems Center. Graded the teams on their ability to

communicate and execute an urgent operational need using limited resources, managing risk and ensuring a

safe affordable solution could be fielded in a reasonable amount of time. Analyzed Integrated Master Plans

and Schedules for reasonable project management, milestones, delivery dates, and critical paths.

751st Electronic Systems Group (ELSG) 1/2006-1/2009

Superintendent for Logistics, Deputy Program Manager for Logistics (DPML), Senior Enlisted Advisor

Managed over 50 military, civilian and contractor personnel through all aspects of logistics. Advised group

commander on critical logistical concerns. Selected as group DPML assigned to the $15B ACAT level I

JSTARS acquisition program. Interfaced with Air Combat Command, Air National Guard, technical order

managers, contractor and field units, and equipment managers. Analyzed acquisition elements to ensure

logistics issues are planned and funded early in the program lifecycle to support sustainment and disposal.

Reduced Communication/Networking Upgrade Logistics, Manufacturing and Quality contractor effort by

42K hours and $8.4M. Developed “Quality to Quality” program with contractor and Defense Contract

Management Agency (DCMA) to insure system issues corrected immediately. Provided logistical expertise to

DCMA for functional configuration audits and physical configuration audits assuring the government’s

satisfaction prior to delivery and receipt approval. Signatory for JSTARS configuration control and risk

management boards. Influenced design of 11 major programs including; Force Command Battle Brigade and

Below, Beyond Line of Sight, Interim Capability for Airborne Networking, and Digital Fuel Quantity

Indicating System, Affordable Moving Surface Target Engagement, Re-engining, Satellite Communications,

and Total System Support Responsibility. Worked closely with program managers, financial managers,

engineers, test and evaluation personnel, operators, maintainers, and contracting officials to ensure logistics

requirements were included in appropriate documentation, were compliant with Air Force regulations, and

funded for long term technical support. Guaranteed modifications were logistically sound and met reliability,

maintainability and availability standards. Evaluated and approved methodology for transition from

contractor interim logistic support to fully organic supported systems. Ensured verification of technical data

and guaranteed appropriate peculiar support equipment was provided to organizational and intermediate

maintenance levels. Worked with contractor’s senior logistician to guarantee training guidance conferences

were convened and included all appropriate agencies involved in training development and execution.

Monitored modifications of training devices to ensure capability was available to personnel so they could be

formally trained prior to system fielding. Hosted quarterly DMSMS meetings to address management of

projected supply shortages and obsolescence. Assessed and advised on the logistics compatibility between

families of systems, system of systems, subsystems and equipment throughout the projected lifecycle.

Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) 11/2002-1/2006

Manager, Logistics Quality Assurance (QA) and Analysis, Manager AFMC Logistics Standardization

Evaluation Team (LSET), Superintendent, Command Avionics Inspections

Provided command level policy and guidance for Air Force depot level maintenance. Ensured accuracy of

AFMC Quality Information Management Standard System database. Served as command functional manager

for depot QA trends and analysis metrics and approval authority for QA manuals. Provided technical direction

and compliance instructions to over 32K logistics center personnel. Interfaced with headquarters directorates

to meld evaluation philosophy with functional policy requirements. Team lead for LSET Aircraft and

Commodities teams. Command subject matter expert for Work Control Documents and Tool Control.

463rd Airlift Group 4/1999-11/2002

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Quality Assurance Assessor

Administered the QA program, monitored all activities for the 463rd Airlift Group and ensured all equipment

and key maintenance processes were continually assessed. Accomplished evaluations of varied maintenance

processes on 426 technicians maintaining 30 C-130E/H aircraft. Evaluated in-depth procedures such as

isochronal and home station check inspections for process improvement opportunities. Developed and

maintained the routine assessment list to assess, analyze and identify key maintenance processes. Conducted

special assessments and formulated recommendations to enhance the quality of maintenance for major

command, group and squadron commanders. Maintained the higher headquarters reporting database and

performed AMC directed ramp inspections on commercial carriers transporting military personnel to

deployed areas.

Sortie Generation Section Chief

Directly responsible for the leadership of 214 maintenance personnel encompassing six specialties. Planned

personnel utilization for supervisors and technicians supporting maintenance on 14 C-130H3 aircraft valued

at $30M each, generated 1,000 missions and 500 personnel temporary duty tasking’s annually. Managed

$420M of Air Force resources annually. Administered personnel issues, leave and training requirements for a

three shift operation. Directed unit’s dedicated crew chief and command certified technician programs.

Implemented unit safety, security, quality, recognition and cross-utilization programs. Evaluated maintenance

assessments, performance reports and award recommendations for accuracy and quality. Built manpower

packages for worldwide commitments, established supervisory and task qualification requirements for career

progression.

Aircraft Guidance and Control Technician

Supervised and performed organizational level maintenance on C-130H3 model aircraft. Inspected and

maintained the avionics flight and engine instrumentation systems, liquid fuel quantity systems, inertial

navigation systems, C-12 compass systems and the FCS-105 flight control systems. Used technical orders,

schematic diagrams and specified test equipment to interpret equipment operating characteristics to isolate

and repair malfunctions. Identified maintenance problem areas and recommended corrective actions.

Supervised and evaluated subordinates on maintenance activities and provided assistance in solving technical

problems. Trained subordinates for both proficiency and upgrade. Performed additional duties to include

quality assessor, aircraft marshaling, refuel/defuel team member and tow team supervisor.

Headquarters Air Mobility Command 9/1995-4/1999

C-17 Follow-on Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) Guidance and Control Systems Test Director

Developed and executed test plans and procedures in support of AMC’s $5.5M C-17 aircraft FOT&E.

Managed functional tests of C-17 guidance and control systems and subsystems to ascertain operational

effectiveness and logistics sustainability. Evaluated organizational and intermediate level repair capabilities

on guidance and control systems to meet home station and en-route maintenance supportability requirements.

Coordinated test plans, assimilated systems suitability data, performed analyses and submitted reports to

AMC. Conducted 100% review of maintenance data to identify reliability, maintainability and availability

trends. Assessed support equipment interface capability to ensure weapon system compatibility. Submitted

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deficiency reports (DR) on equipment requiring design enhancements or demonstrating substandard

performance. Verified DR corrective actions to ensure operational effectiveness.

Multiple Locations 1987 to 2012

Promoted with accompanying record of achievement and team development.

CLEARANCE

Secret/SCI

EDUCATION

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, (Worldwide Campus)

Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics, 2013, GPA: 3.6., Cum Laude, Member; Alpha Sigma Lambda

National Honor Society

Minor in Aviation Safety

Minor in Management

Community College of the Air Force

10/1994-Associate of Science Degree in Avionics Systems Technology

CERTIFICATIONS

Level III Certified Acquisition Professional (CAP) in Life Cycle Logistics-08/13/2008

Level II CAP in Production, Quality and Manufacturing- 07/29/2010

Level I CAP in Program Management- 08/28/2008

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