Brian Cassidy

Midland, GA ***** 541-***-**** ad1ne5@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cassidy-64500b109/

PROGRAM MANAGER/ ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

An experienced military operations specialist with 27 years of service and demonstrated critical skills in program, planning, operations management, and training development. Trusted to serve in various leadership positions and with the Army Capabilities Management-Infantry Brigade Combat Team (ACM-IBCT) Program valued at more than $600M. Trusted to make key decisions in the development of the Next Generation Combat Platforms as a representative of the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE). Highly developed skills in team building and managing a diverse workforce with highly effective outcomes. Effectively balances competing priorities in fast-paced, client-facing environments. Maintains a rapid trajectory of growth in positions of increasing leadership and accountability. Served on numerous Integrated product teams in various locations. Certified in military instruction on multiple combat vehicles as well as in operational management. Earned multiple awards for outstanding performance, professionalism, and valor. Holds a Secret security clearance.

LEADERSHIP TRAITS

DOD Security Clearance Project Management Data Analysis

Prototype Testing Organizational Leadership Operational Focus

Quality Assurance Customer Service & Support Risk Management

Complex Problem-Solving Requirement Development Capability Developer Level 2/B

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Capability Developer Yorktown Systems Group Fort Moore, GA 2022 to current

Air Branch Robotic Enablers / Capability Developer for Robotic Requirement Division (RRD). Performs key roles in development of unmanned robotics system capability requirement for the Army. Writes Capability Development Document and other supporting material for submission through the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes. Leads assessment to identify capability gaps and develops solutions. Integrates the Doctrine, Organization, Training, materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy requirements to resolve or mitigate those gaps through data analysis. Responsible for the capability management of the Air Robotics maneuver Test and Evaluation requirements in coordination with the Test and Analysis Office. Leads the determination of maneuver force requirements, recommending priorities, documenting changes, and providing supporting analysis.

Provides research and writing support for United States Army’s Maneuver Center Robotics Requirement Division

Assigned new start of Army Capability requirements and Army directed products and initiatives.

Illustrates the employment of capabilities through ArCADIE and other software base systems.

Writes Basis of Issue Plan for maneuver forces robotics fielding plan.

Support projects that can include but are not limited to all ground robots considered Non-Standard Equipment (NSE), Common Robotic System (Individual), Universal Robotic Controller (URC), and Lightweight Reconnaissance Robot (LR2).

Support new directed initiatives. Directed new requirements for Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET), SMET Modular Mission Payloads, Unmanned Aerial Sensors, and Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV).

Leads Weekly working groups throughout the DOD with multiple stakeholders ranging from concept through fielding of new robotic systems.

Develops a realistic schedule and identifies dependencies of project activities.

SME of the JCIDS process for capability development documentation.

Develops training plan in accordance with the ADDIE Model

Developed requirements for Robotics Autonomous Systems through the JCIDS process.

Senior Project Manager U.S. Army Fort Moore, GA 2018 to 2022

Project Lead for the Maneuver Center of Excellence on all matters of the Mobile Protective Firepower (MPF) for the development of the United States Army’s newest program of record of the M10 Booker Light tank. Placed prototype combat platforms into organizations for usage and evaluation for Soldier Vehicle Assessment and touchpoints. Led the MCoE in the Army’s Acquisition process through Milestone C decision and selection for the future light tank platform.

Leads and supervises the planning, management, and delivery of the prototype vehicles from the original definition through handover to the client and final closure.

Defined the main objectives of the project, purpose, and scope.

Creates the Change Management Plan and controls the implementation of approved changes.

Identifies key internal and external stakeholders, discusses shared expectations, and develops a work strategy.

Interfaces with stakeholders to identify constraints and assumptions.

Assisted in Capability Development Document (CDD) operational requirements for the 105MM Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round.

Promotes a productive and collaborative environment; ensures professional interaction between all stakeholders.

Leads and facilitates the planning process through Milestone C decision and low-rate production.

Ensures collaboration within the team, resolves personal conflicts, and enforces team member responsibilities.

Identifies the required level of quality for the project and selects/controls processes that can deliver the same.

Works to improve project/product quality and visualizes a successful outcome.

Develops team members for both project and organization benefits.

Controls the project in all aspects, including scope, time, budget, risks, quality, and monitors the project’s progress.

Organizes various project activities to improve efficiencies and build long-term goals for the project.

Develops, implements, and monitors the project budget and schedule status.

Identifies and analyzes any variances with either the budget or schedule and makes adjustments accordingly and promptly.

Ensures the achievement of key milestones.

Compares actual project performance against planned or scheduled performance.

Communicates project progress to key stakeholders and senior Army leadership.

Performs project closure and ensures completion of all contract obligations.

Logs lessons learned and conducted after-action reviews (AAR)s for improvement of project.

Updates the organization’s knowledge base.

Provides quality oversight and evaluation of systems; recommends training and leader development improvements as needed.

Supports development, testing, integration, fielding, training, and sustainment with the Project/Program Manager (PM) office.

Senior Instructor/Writer U.S. Army Fort Benning, GA 2013 to 2018

Senior Instructor for the Stryker Operational New Equipment Training Team (NETT). Served as the lead MCoE and Liaison Officer to the Program Management Office. Supervised seven Army and more than 70 civilian instructors on 11 platform programs of instruction (POI) for Stryker Brigade Combat Teams (SBCT).

Managed the training development, testing, and implementation of training products for new equipment systems.

Developed and prepared course curricula, POIs, lesson plans, student guides, and audio-visual aids in support of lesson material and examinations.

Assisted in the development of the POI for the 30MM Stryker Dragoon unmanned turret.

Developed and instructed 30MM Smart ammunition class, fire control system and datalink on Airburst capabilities.

Presented classroom, vehicle, and hands-on instructions that encompassed all operator on field-level maintenance tasks.

Interfaced with the material developers, contractors, and test agencies throughout the acquisition life cycle.

Conferred with the supervisor to discuss program goals and course objectives.

Developed and delivered a curriculum for the Army’s Stryker Combat Platform Fleet of vehicles.

Employed innovative classroom techniques and methodologies that involved students in challenging learning opportunities.

Provided feedback to soldier students to enhance their academic growth.

Attend faculty meetings to evaluate soldier student progress and determine improvement strategies.

Completed summative evaluations highlighting soldier students’ strengths and needs.

Submitted curriculum evaluation to improve program services.

Conducted remedial training, examinations, and evaluations.

Ensured accountability and positive control of test materials to protect the integrity of examinations.

Coordinated classroom space, training area, food service, and other logistical needs to support training.

Reviewed POIs and training schedules for accuracy by identifying equipment and material shortages.

Ensured approved POIs were doctrinally correct and recommended changes as needed.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stryker Brigade Master Trainer, Stryker Brigade Combat Team Infantry Platoon Sergeant/Operations Sergeant/Squad Leader U.S. Army Various Locations

EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, & AWARDS

Bachelor of Science in Business Management with emphasis of Human Resources UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ

Certifications & Training Certification in Human Resources, Combat Developers Course, Multiple Defense Acquisition University Courses (PQM 101, AQU 1010, RQM 110, CLR 252, CLR 250, and CLR 101), Capability Developer Level I, Army Battle Staff Course, Army Instructor/Small Group Instructor Course, Stryker Combat Team Master Trainer Course, Senior Leader Course, Advanced Leaders Course (ALC), and Anti-Terrorism Officer Advanced Course

Awards Bronze Star, Bronze Star w/Valor, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (7 awards), Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and Expert Infantryman’s Badge.

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