Douglas W. Clark

Cocoa, FL ***** 321-***-****

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Program Manager

Highly Successful management professional seeking to bring talents and expertise to new a position

Experienced executive in program management and business development with clientele not only in the Department of Defense but also in the civilian sector. Prior contacts include Naval Air Systems Command; Naval Sea Systems Command; Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command; Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation; and Marine Corps Systems Command. A natural leader with a knack for mentorship, management, and team building. Ability to manage contracts as promised, while ensuring projects are finished on-time and under-budget.

Areas of Expertise

Leadership and Employee Management

Program Management

Team Building, Coaching, and Mentoring

Risk Mitigation

Business Development

Profit and Loss Analysis

Customer Relations

EVMS Application

Training Systems

Capture Management

IMS Development

Proposal Management

Professional Experience

Range Generation Next (RGNext), Patrick Space Force Base, FL

Principal Project Manager, March 2022 - Present

Manage large government projects providing upgrades to the Eastern Range by preparing and defining the project scope of work, detailed schedules, budgets, objectives, and deliverables for projects involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

ProActive Technologies, Inc, Oviedo, FL

Program Manager, November 2018 – February 2022

Training Systems Contract IV ID/IQ Program Manager, currently managing two delivery orders supporting both Navy (Surface Fire Fighting Trainers) and Marine Corps (AV-8B) customers.

Program manager for the Multipurpose Reconfigurable Training System (MRTS) being delivered to the US Navy, I oversaw multiple Systems Engineering Software Development Delivery Orders (DOs).

Align system requirements with contracts; ensure the designs for the systems and parameters for coding and testing are compliant. Oversee fluid hardware and software integration. Perform final testing on systems and sign off on final acceptance. Developed resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule to include cash flow milestones.

Executed and delivered several projects either ahead of schedule or on schedule and under budget by controlling staffing, cost, and schedule above corporate vision while maintaining the same on other DOs.

Leonardo DRS, Melbourne, FL

Program Manager, May 2018 - August 2018

Managed multiple Systems Engineering programs from onset to completion. Had six programs in production, and one in NRE during time of employment. Instrumental in the design, testing, procurement, and production of Land Fire Control mobile computers.

Accelerated the production of a task order (delivering hundreds of units) in order to meet expiring funds schedule.

Discovered several SLIN’s that should have previously been invoiced, valued in total at approximately $1M; coordinated with customer to approve late invoices, recovering all funds.

Also acted as Proposal Manager, completing two proposals and initiated a third.

Metters, Inc, Orlando, FL

Vice President, Director of Business Development; Program Manager, January 2016 - September 2017

As Vice President of Business Development, created a business plan to support corporate business goals across multiple sectors. Provided leadership, management, and oversight to staff members in the development of a new business opportunity pipeline. Identified opportunities and developed key strategies to ensure success of the team and the business. Managed all proposal activities and budgets. As Director of Business Development, established new business opportunities, while performing gap analysis and developing key strategies and win themes. As Program Manager, provided oversight in the design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of motion-based aviation simulators. In all positions, demonstrated success by applying well-developed skills in customer relationship management; proposal generation; budget formulation; performance objectives; staffing; and risk management.

Won multiple awards in the services sector, including Electronic FAA Accelerated and Simplified Tasks (eFAST) BPA and Naval Higher Education Information Technology Consortium (NHEITC) IT Support Services ID/IQ.

Won multiple awards in the Custom Design and Manufacturing sector, including MH-60R Track Ball Grip Assemblies for NAWC TSD and Multiple Aviation and sub-surface full scale training devices for various DoD agencies.

PULAU Corp, Orlando, FL

Business Development Manager, January 2014 - December 2015

Developed and executed capture plans for select opportunities. Managed all proposals for company pursuits, from pre-Request for Proposals (RFP) activities through final production and close out processes. Implemented marketing strategies in Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

Created and managed the Business Development/ Proposal SharePoint site.

Lead the capture effort for a Navy $1.75B MAC and a Department of State $1.5B MAC.

Provided design oversight and build-out of a world-class proposal (war) room.

Cubic Simulation Systems, Inc, Orlando, FL

Capture Manager, May 2012 - March 2013

Designed and implemented capture plans for the company. Performed research and gathered background information regarding the preferences for technical approaches and key personnel; developed plans gaining visibility and credibility through funding agency; defined and implemented a win strategy. Led multiple proposal management efforts and responded to numerous Sources Sought and Requests for Information.

Single-handedly led a multi-disciplinary engineering team through preliminary design and the subsequent response to the Government’s Request for Proposal for motion-based driver related simulation devices.

Daedalus Technologies, Inc, Oviedo, FL

Sr. Program Manager, June 2010 - May 2012

Managed multiple programs concurrently and successfully. Utilized customer relations, business development, proposal generation, budget formulation, program goals, performance objectives, Integrated Master Schedules, staffing, and risk management to deliver exceptional results. Assisted senior staff with the development of business pursuit strategies, daily review of GSA E-Buy listings, and the decision to bid or not bid, and subsequently followed through with proposal submittals.

Incorporated Engineering Change Proposal modifications to CH-53E Helicopter Weapon System Trainers, Aircrew Procedure Trainers, and Operational Flight Trainers.

Oversaw a technology refresh Engineering Change Proposal contract for the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer, wherein the design, production, and delivery of several key components of the training device were met in a relatively short period of performance.

Provided 23 Instructor, Operator, Maintenance personnel at 20 sites in CONUS and OCONUS for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Egress Trainer program.

Acquired and installed new hardware to establish 18 additional student workstations and Instructor stations to be integrated into the Surface Warfare Officer School Command’s Conning Officer Virtual Environment Training System.

JHT Inc., Orlando, FL

Vice President of Services PMO, Sr. Program Manager, Oct 2004 – Aug 2008

As Vice President of the Services Division Program Management Office (PMO) performed the daily tactical management of a division dedicated to providing value added staff augmentation services to the U.S. Government. This included the management of four Program Management Teams, with oversight of over $100M in annual active contracts, delivery of Division financial performance (P/L), budgetary responsibilities, support staff management (staff of 19), and process measurement/improvement. The contract workforce included over 800 employees distributed across the United States. As Sr. Program Manager concurrently managed multiple programs and was responsible for all aspects of programs to include customer relations, business development, proposal generation, budget formulation and tracking, P&L, program goals, performance objectives, schedules, staffing, and risk management.

Developed and executed a 3-year business plan that included business development activities, made daily bid/no-bid decisions, developed win strategies, and was the final decision maker on all cost proposals. This included the daily review of GSA E-Buy and Seaport-E listings, making daily bid/no-bid decisions with subsequent follow-through of proposal submittals.

Managed 100+ CASU, GSA and FedSource projects with a combined total value in excess of $20M, which employed over 300 personnel, consultants and sub-contractors providing support services to a diverse base of customers.

Anteon Corp., Orlando, FL

Program Manager, Feb 2001 - Oct 2004

Concurrently managed multiple programs and led a multi-disciplinary team of 26 professionals in the design and development of nineteen separate web based Electronic Performance Support System and Training Program Support System projects valued in excess of $10M for the Veterans Benefit Administration.

Delivered nineteen projects (five of which were on a compressed development schedule) incorporating desired enhancements on time, within budget. Awarded the “Anteon Team Award” for this effort, and subsequently awarded three additional “Anteon Team Awards” for other projects due to superior product development, management, and delivery.

Military service

Retired Naval Officer (Aviation Operations) and Naval Aircrewman (Over 3,500 Flight hours flown) that earned his commission via sustained superior performance up through the enlisted ranks. Gained many years of experience in program management of weapon system acquisition (ACAT I, III, IV). Experience highlights include:

Patrol Squadron Thirty (VP-30), Jacksonville, FL. Director Instructional Systems Development

Led a staff of 30 military personnel and 13 civilian education support contractors (under an $800,000 annual contract) supporting 26 courses of instruction with an annual throughput of over 800 aviators (the largest number for all of Naval Aviation).

USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), Mayport, FL. Training Department Head, and Officer of the Deck - Underway

Led and managed the development and execution of a comprehensive overarching training plan for the seventeen departments on this aircraft carrier, each with their own unique training requirements. This also entailed the administration of the ship’s annual training budget of $768,000 for a crew of 2,700 personnel.

Naval Aviation Schools Command, Pensacola, FL. Deputy Director

Led a staff of 55 personnel supporting 2 high-risk courses of instruction (Naval Aircrew Candidate School and Aviation Rescue Swimmer) with an annual throughput of 1,950 students, and administered an annual budget of $175,000.

Fleet Combat Training Center, Dam Neck, VA. Training Department Head

As the Maritime Command and Control Training Department Head, led a staff of 150 personnel in the execution and administration of 19 technical courses (C4I) of instruction with a combined annual throughput of 2,000 students. Administered an annual budget of $266,000 and maintained training equipment valued at $70,000,000.

Commander, Fleet Air Keflavik, Keflavik, Iceland. Analysis Officer

Directed the tactical employment of U.S. and NATO Maritime operations in the North Atlantic against the Soviets’ newest and most sophisticated submarines. Responsible for the flight safety of all assigned aircrew and aircraft.

SH-60F Fleet Introduction Team, San Diego, CA. Project Manager

Managed the successful development of multiple training courses of instruction, to include training devices, for all aircrew personnel assigned to fly in and operate sensor equipment onboard the Navy’s newest Anti-submarine warfare helicopter (ACAT I).

Fleet Combat Training Center, Atlantic, Dam Neck, VA. Project Manager

Managed the production of the; Administrative, Training Support, and Maintenance work centers. Provided oversight of the annual budget of $400,000 and supervised a staff of 50 personnel in the maintenance of plant property in a 36,000 sq. ft. building containing technical training (C4I systems) equipment valued at $36,000,000. Provided curriculum and administrative support for a training department staffed with 150 instructor personnel. Administered the contractor development of courseware for three new stand-alone computer systems installed on twelve aircraft carriers (ACAT IV), resulting in on-time delivery.

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), Norfolk, VA. ASW Watch Officer

Duties included performing as a watch officer in the ship’s Combat Information Center directing the tactical employment of aircraft (P-3, S-3, SH-3H, E-2), ships, and submarines.

Education – Excelsior College

BS, Administration & Management, August 2009

AS, Administration & Management, May 2006

Credentials

Active Secret Security Clearance, Department of Defense, Dec 2021

Training & Development

Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification Late 2023

NDIA/MBDi Mastering Business Development, 2014

Shipley, Preparing Federal Proposals, 2012

Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certified Level I in Program Management, 2011

Eleven certificates in Project Management: The Fundamentals, Scope, Time Management, Estimating Costs, Quality Standards, Risk Management, The Team, Communications, Contracts and Procurement, Coordination, The Process

Building Effective Government Cost Proposals & Establishing Basic Indirect Rates (16 CPEs)

Beyond Basics-Advanced Issues in Federal Contracting (1.1 CEUs)

Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Acquisition Management course

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