GREGORY BURDEN, PMP

Grand Prairie, TX ***** 972-***-**** adnapq@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/gregory.burden Program/Project Manager — Military & Defense Sector Accomplished program manager with PMP certification and 20+ years of demonstrated expertise leading complex project and program management activities for both private-sector corporations (DynCorp International, Amentum) as well as the U.S. military. Decisive, inspirational leader with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to guide teams in completing deliverables within challenging time, budget, and resource constraints. Exceptionally well-organized and able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. History of success in roles requiring influencing skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and grace under pressure. K E Y S K I L L S & Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Project Planning & Management Logistics & Scheduling Customer Requirements Gathering Budgeting / Resource Prioritization Customer Relations & Support Influencing, Coaching & Mentoring Operations Team Leadership Workflow / Process Improvement Creative Problem-Solving Risk Mitigation & Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Status Reporting & Forecasting Bidding, Estimating & Pricing Contract Negotiation Presentations & Public Speaking P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, AMENTUM Program Manager, Military Outreach Fort Worth, TX Dec 2017 - Present Provide pivotal change management, process improvement, and project management support to the Talent Acquisition & Business Development teams within these two defense contracting organizations.

• Identify and implement best practices related to talent acquisition, management, and development—helping achieve a successful culture change that led to DynCorp winning “Top Friendly Employer” honors in 2020

• Developed a Global Marketing Plan for the recruiting department, focused on utilizing new sources/strategies that increased the success of attracting Veteran and Military Spouse applicants by 30% in fiscal year 2019

• Managed the design/delivery of a new Outreach Program centered on attracting top talent from military bases and colleges—resulting in designation of DynCorp as a “Top-Rated Workplace for Veterans” by Indeed in 2019 JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING Senior Talent Program Manager Fort Worth, TX Oct 2010 – Dec 2017 Transitioned out of active military leadership role into a special assignment helping promote career options within the Armed Services—and promote character, integrity, and leadership among college-age populations.

• Developed a new marketing/outreach plan that increased revenue by $2 million within a single year

• Improved program retention 20% through launch of an innovative series of training and development practices

• Conducted annual Talent Review and Succession Planning steps in collaboration w/ the Deputy Superintendent and executive team, increasing Senior Manager pay by 8% to stay competitive within the marketplace HQ, III CORP. COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR E-9 Senior Enlisted Advisor Ft. Hood, TX: Jul 2007 – Oct 2010 Served as a principal advisor and SME to the Commanding General of the US Army III Corp.

• Implemented quality control measures/initiatives to improve quality, safety, and organizational wellness

• Performed detailed evaluations of program activities and functions to measure the degree of impact/success

• Provided data-driven advice and recommendations to the Commanding General and Senior Leadership team

• Assisted senior leadership with reviewing disciplinary cases and implementing appropriate corrective measures

• Developed enterprise-wide performance metrics and quality control measures to identify critical training needs

• Coordinated enterprise-wide decisions related to Accounting, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution U.S. ARMY COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR E-9 Sr. Recruiting Program Manager Ft. Knox, KY Oct 2002 – Jul 2007 Assigned to program-manage a high-visibility recruiting and career development program by the Commanding General of the U.S. Army—involving leadership of a fast-paced mix of human resources, recruiting, operations, and administrative responsibilities for both service members and civilian participants.

• Led the design/rollout of new HR policies, talent management strategies, and candidate sourcing frameworks

• Successfully increased program enlistment by 38% and improved retention by 15% Prior history of distinguished service (pre-2002) with the U.S. army in a progressive series of logistics, IT, and medical roles E D U C A T I O N, T R A I N I N G & C E R T I F I C A T I O N S MBA Degree, HR Management Military Operation, TUI, Cypress, CA B.S. Degree Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

PMP Certification Project Management Institute (#2976980)