WAYNE K. BROWN
Washington, DC 757-***-**** adwpwj@r.postjobfree.com
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Production Operations Manager and United States Veteran leveraging continued education and 20+ years as a proven leader and manager able to multi-task projects and programs placing the right personnel and resources as needed to meet internal and external requirements. Possessing a comprehensive background in strategic planning, project management, operations management, process improvements, quality assurance, and training/development derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Record of success heading multi-million-dollar budgets to expand organizational objectives, develop capabilities, support growth, and contribute to the ongoing improvement and organizational alignment. Skilled at managing costs, schedules, and performance with a demonstrated ability to deliver quality results.
Acquisition Management
Team Leadership
Foreign Military Sales
Organizational Development
Submarine Modernization
Personnel Management
Strategic Planning
Records Management
Program Analysis
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Operations Management Took the strategic vision of executive leadership and swiftly developed detailed plans of action, guiding staff in the execution of groundbreaking organizational objectives.
Training/Development Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening. Designed and implemented integrated training programs in close collaboration with senior leadership analyzing current training demands and devising innovative and appropriate solutions.
Problem Solving/Analysis Analyzed internal processes while recommending and implementing procedural or policy changes to improve and streamline operations while promoting overall mission accomplishment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ELS Washington, DC
Principle Acquisition Analyst 2020 - 2021
Senior acquisition analyst assigned to coordinates with leaders at Naval Sea System Command central authority for planning and directing all activities associated with the acquisition of all elements of GFE and Government Furnished Information (GFI).
Management of the development of acquisition documentation, instructions, policy reviews, analysis, and management of contracting actions in support NAVSEA PEO SHIP GEM
Develop and supervise the deployment of analytical techniques to assess system acquisition challenges and develop risk reduction or mitigation approaches to ensure program success
Supervision and professional development of a team of over 20 acquisition professionals ranging from junior to senior skill levels
Patrona Corporation Washington, DC
Senior Technical Analyst 2020 - 2021
As Submarine Team One Technical Lead coordinated with leaders at Naval Sea System Command Strategic and Attack Submarine Program PMS 392 and 397, Naval Shipyards, and submarine fleet headquarter to identify evaluate and resolve submarine maintenance issues
Provide direct support to Deputy APMs for Submarine Modernization, 392B and 392D; Assigned to provide program support to the SSBN readiness functional area to track and resolve CM and ILS product deficiencies
Tracked SSBN maintenance and obsolescence issues, lead working groups configuration management groups and IPT teams, assign actions, create agendas, coordinate meeting, and update current NAVSEA shipyard maintenance program manuals
C4 Planning Solutions Augusta, GA 2016 - 2020
Surveillance Manager
Served as In-Country Project Manager assigned to provide Management of Surveillance and IT systems installation, configuration, deployment, functionality, and testing in various Middle Eastern sites; able to provide written and updated technical system documentation, maintenance procedures and training materials
Supervised the installation, integration, and testing of electro-optic IR, long range camera systems, and communications systems valued at $5M+
Provided technical support during the development and execution of PDR (Program Design Review), CDR (Critical Design Review), Factory Acceptance and System Operational Verification Tests (FAT & SOVT)
Supervised operations of maritime, port, and boarder surveillance systems and integration of all sensors into a Common Operational Picture (COP)
Implemented technical support policies during the development and execution of PDR (Program Design Review), CDR (Critical Design Review), Factory Acceptance and System Operational Verification Tests (FAT & SOVT)
CGI Federal Washington, DC 2015 - 2016
Senior ASW Operations Analyst
Reviewed test data to ensure technical and operational requirements were met in accordance Department of Defense policies and procedures
WAYNE K. BROWN PG. 2
Cont.
Promoted above peers to serve as the Program Support analyst for major software / hardware system procurements within the DoD
Managed team of 26 employees to provide analytical support for the United States Navy’s Hardware / Software Technical Refresh process and Advance Capability Build approach
Advised customers in all areas of acquisitions, installation on testing of tactical information systems hardware and software for the warship platform
Developed and implemented training for staff and senior executive leaders on ways to improve company’s functions and mission
DDL OMNI Engineering - Washington, DC 2014 - 2015
Senior Analyst
Developed all essential documentation (periodic scanning reports, risk assessments, vulnerability assessment reports, vulnerability remediation tracking reports, patch management reports and POA&M), and traced complex technical requirements, functionality, and capabilities to prescribed security controls, policies, and practices
Provided Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) to include alerts, bulletins, technical advisories, and installation of all IA-related operating systems and application patches
Supervised both technical and administrative tasks related to the project with direct responsibility to devise solutions to operational problems within the capacity of installed equipment
Assisted with the management and development of Sonar Tactical Decision Applications and operational environments, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, and implementation advice that requires extensive knowledge of the subject matter
Developed and coordinated plans for automated information technology systems from project inception to conclusion, assessing and communicating the mission need, and documenting potential technical solutions
Supplied engineering and logistical support of all GFE HM&E/NPES systems, subsystems, equipment, and component change-out integrated product support elements located in branch 780 Design lab
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Navy - Various Locations 1989 - 2013
Chief Sonar Technician
Leveraged expertise in C4I systems, Anti-Submarine Warfare tactics and sensor employment to create and manage the daily administrative, operational, and technical duties of a Theater Anti-Submarine department consisting of 20 Operation Specialists, Information System Technicians and Sonar Technicians
Created an online Joint Anti- Submarine Database containing over 5000 real world operational and exercise products directly improving Anti-Submarine Warfare efficiency throughout the fleet
Created and managed a Command and Control Watch Officer and IT personnel training program focused on utilization of C4ISR systems, resulting in the qualification and training of over 85 personnel
Managed the renovation of Maritime Operations Center IT system projected costing $2.5M with any budgeting loss
Coordinated project schedules, tracked action items and supported information gathering and response to data calls
Analyzed and composed technical information for briefings, control gates, customer meetings, project documentation, management presentations, and reports
EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS
Associates Degree Electronic Instrumentation, Excelsior College Albany, NY
Program Management Professional Course, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY