Program Manager Air Force

NICHOLAS K. FLOWERS

Lompoc, CA ***** 321-***-**** ***********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-flowers-9a5a9911b PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Program Manager and United States Air Force Veteran with an active TS/SCI Clearance and 20+ years of proven experience in effective leadership, personnel management, and maintenance operations. Proficient in developing and managing projects for technical operations of high-value assets. Demonstrated ability to coordinate diverse teams and resources to achieve organization goals. Proven track record of delivering results on time and within budget. Adept at identifying and mitigating risks to ensure project success. Career supported by an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Bachelor’s Degree in Management, and a Project Management Certification.

• Project Management

• Technical Operations

• Team Leadership

• Maintenance Sustainment

• Air Force Inspector

• Nuclear Capabilities

• Root Cause Analyst

• Project Development

• Process Improvement

• Evaluator/Instructor

• Training Programs/Policies

• Monitoring and Maintenance

• Top Secret Clearance (SCI)

• Safety Procedures

• Security Requirements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Air Force Various Locations April 2002 – Present Program Manager ICBM Facilities Maintenance

• Spearheaded guidance and clarification efforts for 4 subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with career field standards and best practices.

• Validated and oversaw testing of nuclear-certified equipment, guaranteeing compliance with safety and security protocols.

• Approved design, testing, and requirements for $6.6B worth of new and modified weapon system flight hardware and equipment, ensuring adherence to quality standards and mission requirements.

• Provided tactical direction to 2.5k members, optimizing operational effectiveness and mission success.

• Directed and coordinated multiple training exercises, ensuring seamless execution and readiness across career field-wide initiatives.

• Supervised 3 separate maintenance functional areas, optimizing operational efficiency and resource allocation.

• Supported resolution of technical issues, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of missile systems.

• Conducted inspections to certify operational capability and technical proficiency leading to enhanced overall readiness.

Periodic Maintenance Manager

• Planned, coordinated, directed, and monitored facility maintenance operations for the $6B missile systems maintenance fleet, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of critical infrastructure.

• Reviewed and validated integrated maintenance data system and flight status reporting documents, ensuring accuracy and reliability in reporting, and sustaining the organization’s nuclear deterrent mission.

• Oversaw technical operations of 8 maintenance teams, coordinating the completion of 697 dispatches and clearing 7K+ work-orders annually, enhancing operational efficiency and mission readiness. Facilities Maintenance Manager

• Directed and executed facility system maintenance schedule, overseeing checkout, troubleshooting, and repair of facility systems, power systems, and electromagnetic hardness systems, leading a team of 49 technicians.

• Extended $6B weapon system capabilities by 12 years through meticulous maintenance and strategic planning, ensuring uninterrupted operational readiness and mission success.

• Maintained safe, secure, and reliable missile weapon systems by enforcing sound technical order discipline and nuclear surety standards, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. NICHOLAS K. FLOWERS PG. 2

Site Supervisor Facilities Maintenance Section

• Served as the Subject Matter Expert and mentor for 41 Amn and NCOs across 2 sections, 6 quick reaction maintenance teams, and 2 periodic maintenance teams.

• Ensured on-site personnel safety, supervises task completion and documentation accuracy, and maintains equipment and parts serviceability, resulting in enhanced maintenance efficiency and mission readiness. Mission Assurance Evaluator/Trainer Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

• Managed Mission Assurance inspections in support of the $350M Force Development Evaluation Program to include Commercial Space Launch mission partners.

• Developed and implemented mission support unit qualifications for mission assurance technicians and responsible engineers.

• Conducted space vehicle mission assurance training and provided hands-on console training for launch teams. Quality Assurance Evaluator

• Evaluated 50 technicians on 400 specialized critical nuclear ICBM maintenance tasks. Reviews Technical Order changes and revisions for completeness and accuracy before implementation.

• Provided quarterly input for the Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Plan to advise the Group Commander on maintenance discipline and compliance.

• Led 10 Airman in the completion of periodic maintenance tasks at 165 facilities across Minuteman III ICBM complex.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS:

2002 Electronic Principles, Keesler AFB, Mississippi 2003 Missile and Space Systems Apprentice, Vandenberg AFB, CA 2003 CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certificate Verification, Vandenberg AFB, CA 2004 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician Certification, Penn Foster College, Scottsdale, Arizona 2006 Airman Leadership School, F.E Warren AFB, WY

2008 Space Lift Fundamentals, Cape Canaveral AFS, FL 2012 ICBM Maintenance Instructional Techniques Course, FE Warren AFB, Wyoming 2013 ICBM Maintenance Evaluator Course, FE Warren AFB, Wyoming 2013 Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Tyndal AFB, FL 2014 Associate in Applied Science Degree, Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Community College of the Air Force 2017 Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy Distance Learning, Gunter Air Force Base Annex, AL 2018 Bachelor Degree in Management/Leadership, American Public University, Charlestown, WV 2020 Joint Senior Non-Commission Officer Professional Military Education course, JPME 2024 Project Management Professional Certification, Institute of Project Management SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL:

TOP SECRET/SCI

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