Richard Hoefer

Sr. Project Manager/Wireless Engineer/Telecommunications Engineer

Riverview, FL 33579

acz870@r.postjobfree.com - 919-***-****

LINKS: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardhoefer

Clearance Level: Active DOD Secret USA Born Citizen

I have 10 plus years of progressive Information Technologies experience in Project Management, Telecommunications Engineering, LAN/WAN/Wireless Network Design, VOIP projects, Network Security Projects, Government IT Projects and an extensive electronics background. I possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, while relentlessly searching for alternatives and optimum solutions for assignments. I demonstrate direct management of operational dynamics and business development functions. I have the qualifications, knowledge and ability to develop and direct activities to achieve company objectives. I provided direct support for DARPA SES IT Services Director and SES (Chief Information Officer (CIO). I served as the Lead SETA for the fit-out and relocation of all IT services for the new DARPA HQ Building. I managed multiple tasks and met all scheduled deliverables. I evaluated and oversaw the prime IT services contractors and their transition strategies for moving all DARPA IT classified and unclassified networks to the new HQ. I managed, designed, documented, and oversaw the contractor's passive and active networks installation, testing, and commissioning.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CompTIA Security+ Training (Testing in April 2017)

RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)/Inside and Outside Plant Design, BICSI, 1997 (Note: did not reactivate 2004)

Fiber Optic Cable/Installation/Circuit Design, SEICOR (Corning), 1998

Berk-Tek and Ortronics Installation and Design Certification, 2003

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Northrop Grumman SmartForce Training

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (Cert. testing in February 2017)

Professional Strengths

LAN / WAN Design, Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n, Telecommunications Facility Design, Network Administration, Fiber Optic Testing, Network Management, Network Security, SOX compliance, Contract Negotiations, Systems Installation, Infrastructure Design, Federal Government Contracts, Project Management, Scheduling Projects, Quality Assurance, Software Implementation, Software Development, Waterfall Methodologies, Agile Methodologies, SCRUM Methodologies, Cloud concepts, Documentum Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), SharePoint, Information Assurance, Copper Pathway Design, ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards, BICSI Standards, Security Standards, Fiber Pathway Design, Network Security, ITIL (Infrastructure Library), VOIP Projects, Systems Engineering, and Data Storage

Technical Expertise

MS Project, MS Windows NT Server, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, Wireless Valley,

MS Windows, McAfee Antivirus, Norton Antivirus, MS Visio, Cisco Works,

Seagate (Veritas) Backup, Network Firewalls, Ekahau Wireless Software,

SharePoint, Air Magnet, Aruba Wireless Access Points and Controllers, DAS,

Visio Drawings, Cisco Wireless Access Points, Cisco Wireless Design,

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, Intrusion Detection, Fiber and Copper Cable,

Fiber Cable Testing, Fluke Testers, Cisco IOS, Nexus 5000 and 7000’s,

AutoCad 2014, MS VISIO.

Employment History

Sr. Project Manager Pro-Sphere TEK - Arlington, VA - August 2015 to August 2016

Provided leadership and oversight to manage and support IT projects throughout the full life cycle.

•Using combined Agile and Waterfall methodologies developed a software tool for use by VA OIS upper level management to replace the existing software tool that was using outdated and inaccurate data in determining future VA nationwide IT funding.

•Served as single point of contact (POC) for the VA Office of Information Security (OIS) Program Planning and Control (PPC)/ Strategic Investment Tool (SIT) project.

•Supported the development of project requirements, scheduling, and reviewed requirements documents to ensure the business and functional requirements were complete and well defined using Federal Government policies, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and technical requirements.

•Prepared and delivered written Quality Control Program and Exit Transition Plans

•Provided Project Management review/audit support to ensure policy compliance and identify opportunities for improvement with the ultimate goal of successful completion of the PPC projects on schedule, on budget, and within scope and also meeting IT Security standards.

•Prepared and delivered written Monthly Project Status Reports to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

•Using MS Project, Developed and/or reviewed the Project Plans, Milestones, and Schedules.

•Developed, reviewed, and/or maintained a Risk Registry throughout the lifecycle of the project and created and or controlled the Risk Management Plan.

•Supported the development of project requirements and reviewed requirements documents to ensure the business and functional requirements were complete and well defined.

•Reviewed configuration management plans to ensure the plan was complete and followed industries best practice.

•Served on the VA Office of Information Security IS Governance Board.

Sr. Systems Engineer Systems Technologies, Inc. - Lorton, VA - June 2014 to August 2015

•Performed duties as a Sr. System Engineer.

•Performed duties as a SETA for the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) on the Product Manager Power Projection Enablers (PM P2E) program working as the Lead PAC (Pacific Theater) Program Manager/Systems Engineer in support of the development of acquisition documents.

•Worked with team members to identify all actions and required information related to the requirements, development, and execution of the acquisition processes in accordance with FAR (Federal Acquisitions Regulations).

•Supported strict adherence to AR 25-2, DODD 8500.1 & 2, DIACAP, and IA (Information Assurance) policies in the design, development and installation of Army UC (Unified Communications) and ICAN (Army upgrade Installation Campus Area Network) projects.

•Supported the Employment History (Continued)development of cost estimates, cost evaluations, LOM's (List of Materials), LOE's ( Level of Effort), SRD's (Site Requirements Documents), programmatic evaluations, risk management planning, development of program management requirements, and statements of work.

•Performed program reviews evaluating cost, schedule and performance of industry partner execution.

•Supported integration efforts with other contracting personnel, operations, and logistics to assure efforts are coordinated and to identify and resolve problems.

•Coordinated and prepared program documents including, but not limited to: performance work statements, statement of objectives, risk mitigation plans, request for proposal, policy letters, contract documents, memorandums, program briefings and project close out documents.

•Completed long-range program planning for assigned projects and the preparation of program briefings for higher headquarters.

•Augmented the program at various implementation meetings in person or via telecom/VTC such as weekly and quarterly status reviews and Systems Engineering reviews.

•Maintained automated SharePoint file system and databases for the team.

Program Manager/Systems Engineer - The Fresnel Company - Lorton, VA - March 2013 to June 2014

•SETA for the PEO EIS on the PM P2E program supporting the development of acquisition documents to support Pacific Theater IT projects. Responsibilities included:

•Worked with team members to identify all actions and required information related to the requirements, development, and execution of the acquisition processes.

•Supported the development of cost estimates, cost evaluations, programmatic evaluations, risks management planning, development of program management requirements, and statements of work.

•Performed program reviews evaluating cost, scheduling and performance of industry partner execution.

•Supported integration efforts with other contracting personnel, operations, and logistics to assure efforts are on coordinated and to identify and resolve problems.

•Coordinated and prepared program documents including, but not limited to: performance work statements, statement of objectives, risk mitigation plans, request for proposal, policy letters, contract documents, memorandums, program briefings and project close out documents.

•Completed long-range program planning for assigned projects and the preparation of program briefings for higher headquarters.

•Augmented the program at various implementation meetings in person or via telecom/VTC such as weekly and quarterly status reviews and Systems Engineering reviews.

•Maintained automated SharePoint file system and databases for the team.

Sr. Telecommunications Manager SETA/RCDD for DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) Total Computer Solutions, Inc. - Crystal City, VA - March 2011 to February 2013

Duties/Responsibilities: Provided support to the IT Services (ITS) organization of a high profile DOD Agency. Responsibilities included:

•Served as lead SETA for the fit-out and relocation of all IT services for the new Agency HQ building while under construction, turn-on and commissioning. • Managed multiple tasks and meeting schedule constraints.

•Assisting the client with evaluating and overseeing the prime IT services contractor and their transition strategy to the new HQ.

•Managed, documented and oversaw contractor's passive and active network installation in the completion of the HQ Building deployment and installation tasks.

•Coordinated efforts with external government and industry

•Worked with internal teams to fill information gaps and communicate IT architecture and technical solutions using my expertise with ANSI/TIA/EIA, IEEE, Government, and BISCI standards, extensive experience with Layer 1 (Building Wiring Architectures), Layer 2, and 3 networking, experience in reviewing and assessing construction design diagrams/specifications, and a solid understanding of DIACAP, FIPS, NIST and FISMA requirements for unclassified and classified systems.

•Coordinated, assessed, and recommended IT solution vendors and technologies to the agency.

•Represented DARPA at project and construction meetings utilizing my understanding and proven passive design skills for supporting LAN/WAN environments, VOIP, and data centers.

Sr. Wireless Engineer/RCDD By-Light Professional IT Services - Arlington, VA - December 2009 to March 2011

•Responsible for the design, configuration, installation and inspections of Cisco and Aruba 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Networks in large nationwide Federal Government facilities.

•Responsible for Cisco wireless Access Points (APs), controller setup and configuration, and Cisco WCS setup for facilities utilizing from 300 to 2500 AP's.

•Responsible for Project Management, SOW's, Change Orders, Engineering Change Proposals, Spectrum Analysis, Heat Map creation, Design Documentation, and site personnel training.

Sr. Network Engineer III / RCDD Northrop Grumman IT - Raleigh, NC - April 2008 to December 2009

Responsible for supporting the planning, analysis, design, testing and troubleshooting of Networks and Operational Systems. I completed inside and outside plant LAN/WAN systems planning and design, performed project management, wrote statements of work, wrote USPS standards, performed technical writing, information planning, and analysis in support of telecommunications engineering functions for the nationwide USPS (United States Postal Service) project.

Responsible for the design and management of indoor and outdoor gigabit Ethernet WAN/LAN and Cisco Wireless infrastructure installation projects for large USPS federal government distribution facilities.

Responsible for Project Management, network and wireless design, cable plant design, ANSI/TIA/EIA 568, 606, 607, 802.11a/b/g/n Standards, project

quality assurance, RFQ's, Project SOW's, CAT 6 and fiber cable testing and analysis, wireless site designs, wireless site mapping, project documentation.

Responsible for contractor deliverables, quality assurance inspections, and project site completion, commissioning, and sign off.

Designed USPS wireless networks using AutoCad, Ekahau and AirMagnet Software, Cisco Aeronet 1300 and 1400 series access points, POE, Cisco 2960/3550/6509 switches, WCS, and Cisco Wireless 4400 series LAN controllers.

EDUCATION

BS Information Management in Computer Information Systems Management Canterbury Christ Church University 2002

AS in Electronic Engineering Technology DeVry University 1978

Military

US Navy 1966 to 1976 (Active Duty) VET Honorable Discharge

US Army Reserves 1995 to 2002 Honorable Discharge

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