Defense Acquisition and Sustainment Logistics

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Harvest, AL

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January 15, 2025

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John A. Tate

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Contact Phone: 469-***-****; Alt Phone: 256-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*TOP SECRET Security Clearance Active*

**/****-01/2025: Prime CLS Contractor L3Harris – FMS Sustainment Site Lead, Royal Australian Air Force Mission: to ensure all resources required to maintain aircraft airworthiness and mission system performs to maximum required capability.

! Provide OEM site leadership for company in country, as well as subcontract personnel in preparation for aircraft arrival.

! Daily liaison with US Air Force site leadership and Royal Australian Air Force support squadron personnel, working toward stand up of sustainment processes for a new in-kind capability.

! Performed Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) Defence flight vehicle airworthiness and continued airworthiness directives’ analysis against OEM sustainment processes and contracts.

! Developed sustainment process “bridge” procedures to ensure OEM and other US based sustainment providers could be documented into the End User (CoA) maintenance management schema, and vice versa. 10/2019-04/2023: Senior Defense Logistics Analyst/Team Lead, Venturi Aerospace - Logistics Policy & Program Assessment Division, and Sensors Foreign Military Sales Support Team, Missile Defense Agency: Contact me prior to supervisor – Rodney Davis, 253-***-****

! Provided Validation/Verification of systems engineering/integration tasks to support equipment for requirements traceability – this ensures Soldiers are sufficiently equipped to perform designated tasks.

! Performed Design Interface analysis of system structural design and production – this ensures Soldiers can accomplish sustainment tasks in a variety of environments efficiently and effectively.

! Supported system component risk assessment for wholesale and retail level supply forecasting –this ensures using units can maintain the required Mean Time To Repair for preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.

! Supervised Logistics Analyst team at the Logistics Policy and Program Assessment staff level – executed all Staff Actions for MDA Logistics Director, assessed program statutory and regulatory documents for ACAT I Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) decision briefs, and provide logistics policy and BMDS element support strategy subject matter expertise across all staff and functional areas

(i.e. programmatics, finance, contracts, engineering, and deployment).

! Drafted Logistics Management and Logistics Career Development policy and guidance for the MDA Logistics Director – provided instant access to government and contract logistics support on DoD Acquisition Logistics and information on government career enhancement. Ø Provided direct product support to AN/TPY-2 Radar FMS UAE Logistics Lead. Ø Provided engineering data analysis for radar component Repair & Return contract for verification of contractor requirements completion. Ø Drafted Logistics contract letter staffing process and tracking tool for better control of information flow between the contractor and FMS customer. Ø Provided system engineering/integration subject matter expertise for project team regarding Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability; Obsolescence Management; sustainment metrics generation; weapon system safety (per MIL-STD 882); and technical requirements to Statement of Work interpretation.

10/2018-10/2019: Senior Systems Engineer: Jacobs Space Exploration Group, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Avg 45 hours/wk): Contact me prior to supervisor – Ken Hagar (256) 874- 2253

! Provided design, test, safety of use, and systems verification testing on Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for the Space Launch System Core Stage manufacture, test, and operational events.

! Updated engineering requirement documents for approved engineering changes based on mission need developments from higher authority.

! Provided engineering data analysis and redline recommendations for early production test and operational risk assessments.

! Provided System Safety and Structural Analysis Report assessments for support equipment requirements verification and Kennedy Space Center Safety of Use board certifications IAW the SLS System Safety Plan.

! Provided GSE software operations and security validation for Core Stage transportation equipment including safety of use risk mitigation data to the SLS Cyber Security and Occupational Health and Safety Lead(s).

! Operating member of the Integrated Test & Checkout Team chartered with multi-element system pre-launch test operations in the standalone and integrated configuration – this includes pre-test planning, requirements traceability matrix creation, and spacecraft support equipment requirements resourcing.

! Provided GSE sourcing support to the Transportation Operations Integration Group – responsible for movement of all structural test and flight articles between manufacturing centers, test, and operational locations.

04/2017-10/2018: Senior Integrated Systems Logistics Specialist: Venturi Aerospace, TEAMS Group, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Logistics Directorate, Missile Defense Agency (Avg 50 hours/wk): Contact me prior to supervisor – Vernon Knight, 256-***-****

! Provided THAAD Supply Chain and Maintenance Planning analysis information for strategic planning and execution by the COCOMS.

! Provided Validation/Verification of maintenance tasks to support equipment for requirements traceability – this ensures Soldiers are sufficiently equipped to perform designated tasks.

! Performed Design Interface analysis of system structural design, safety, and production – this ensures Soldiers can accomplish maintenance tasks in a variety of environments efficiently and effectively.

(i.e. programmatic, finance, contracts, engineering, and deployment).

– Mace Jennings, 256-***-****

! Briefed senior NASA officials on logistics data critical to multi-stage integration safety, risk, and maintenance planning efforts.

! Supported Spacecraft to Support Equipment Human Factors Analysis – this ensured training for sustaining engineering and maintenance technicians was sufficient to access and maintain critical flight components during pre-launch system test and checkout.

! Represented Second Stage Chief Engineer for Main Vehicle Battery Critical Design Review – briefed Element and Stage Chief Engineer(s) on subcontractor issues with weight and functional safety margins.

! Supported Packaging and Transportation Analysis of the Orion to Second Stage Adapter – this ensured a 24 foot diameter adapter would retain sufficient conical geometry for secondary payload deployment system fit and function at installation post transport over 700 miles.

! Documented Second Stage Main Rocket Maintenance Task and Supply Chain Analysis – this ensured maintenance technicians at Kennedy Space Center would be equipped with accurate and timely procedures, technical data, tools, and parts to conduct pre-launch assembly, preventative, and corrective maintenance prior to launch.

Ø Developed and implemented SAP data inclusion to improve legacy operations and support systems on site at Kennedy Space Flight Center in support of the Space Launch System integration and pre-flight test.

! Provided documented design to requirements validation assessment from the Spacecraft Payload Integration Element System Safety Analysis Report – documented report assessment against flight vehicle requirement, contract delivered engineering data, and approved Concept of Operations plan.

! Provided risk mitigation plans for all noted safety of use issues noted during the Second Stage component integration planning per NPD 8700.1 and NPR 8715.3.

! Created Interim Cryogenic Propulsion System maintenance plan using Powerlog J 2.8 – converted Repair Parts and Special Tools List, consumables list, and maintenance tasks into a technical instruction database.

! Supported computer resource assessment – this ensured critical flight control and orbital navigation systems software maintained compatibility during component remove/replace or system repair action.

! Teamed with engineering to develop Orion and Launch Control Center data screen configuration – this will ensure both flight vehicle crew and Launch Control Center system health management console operator synchronization for detailed vehicle data flow monitoring during all test and launch operations.

10/2012 to 12/2015: Logistics Management Specialist NH-0346-3, Assault Amphibious Vehicle Modifications, Program Executive Office Land Systems Marine Corps, Quantico, VA (Avg 50 hours/wk): May contact supervisor– Steve Rebholz, 703-***-****.

! Prepared statutory and regulatory documents including but not limited to: Performance Specifications, Requests for Proposal, Performance Work Statements, Material Fielding, IUID Management, DMSMS Management, Disposal, Depot Source of Repair Plan(s), Facilities Impact Report, Post Implementation Review, Application Program Baseline, Logistics Requirements Funding Summary, Program Environmental Safety and Health Evaluation plan, and Lifecycle Sustainment Plan.

! Supported logistics data requirements and technical data for release analysis on Brazil, Japan, and Taiwan FMS case(s) for the Assault Amphibious Vehicle.

! Created Powerlog J database for vehicle maintenance tasks on each modification project.

! Trained on and utilized the Global Combat Support System – Marine Corps (DoD SAP) for new material acquisitions integrated into Assault Amphibious platforms.

! Prepared Support Equipment cross-reference summary for Japan FMS case – this ensured the incumbent nation would be able to effectively obtain all support equipment not part of the equipment sale package.

! Supervised government hardware and computer resource testing for a Sense & Respond Logistics system integrated into Light Armored Vehicles, Assault Amphibious Vehicles, and Troop Transport Vehicles – this system provided an “On Star” like vehicle health management system over the tactical network providing commanders with real-time vehicle readiness.

! Supported Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis for Safety Assessment Report on the Emergency Egress Lighting System – a $50M safety system for the Assault Amphibious Vehicle – after OEM failures during initial installation saving the government in excess of $20M due to design flaws.

! Provided support to Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel, Fuels/POLs, and Ordnance (HERP, HERF, and HERO) testing as part of the program Safety Assessment Report.

! Planned, coordinated, and executed Low Rate Initial Production – this provided production level systems to a deployment unit for final User Level Test & Evaluation in real world environment.

! Planned, coordinated, and executing Material Fielding Package – including Initial Issue for Provisioning parts block – to all three active Marine Expeditionary Forces and the Marine Forces Reserve – this answered a critical safety requirement tasked to SecDef by Congress.

! Executed New Material Training for operators and maintenance personnel, as well as schoolhouse instructor cadre on the Emergency Egress Lighting System – this ensured rapidly deploying units retained the capability and were self-supported during deployments. 12/2009 to 10/2012: Logistics Management Specialist NH-0346-3, Topographic Production Capability and Embedded Platform Logistics System, Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA (Avg 50 hours/wk): May contact supervisor – Gene Morin, 540-***-****.

! Prepared all statutory and regulatory logistics documents for Program Manager Autonomic Logistics review and Milestone Decision Authority approval for $125M Embedded Platform Logistics System.

! Prepared logistics and engineering documents for Program Manager Marine Intelligence approval for $250M+ Topographic Production Capability Classified Technical Refresh.

! Coordinated and executed hardware and software product deliveries to operational commands during fielding and initial 24 month support cycle

! Performed Wide Area Work Flow government invoice Acceptor/Quality Control for $125M production contract – this ensured SecDef “should cost” and “would cost” initiatives were followed by the vendor.

! Served as Contracting Officer Representative on a $125M production contract – this included technical and non-technical CDRL review for funding approval as well as government production level technical data review for product support and sustainment.

! Executed Logistics Demonstration and User Validation/Verification of Technical Publications for a new sensor-based vehicle capability providing vehicle crew real-time vehicle prognostics/diagnostics on the move.

Ø Developed new program input data set to support maintenance and supply actions for weapon system improvements. Datasets feed DoD SAP system for “cradle to grave” weapon system development, production, deployment, and sustainment. Ø Determined new SAP module crosswalk between Original Equipment Manufacturers, Acquisition Programs, Sustainment Commands, and Using Units.

! Served as a voting member of a Business Case Analysis Source Selection Board – this provided valuable insight on installation and sustainment courses of action for a highly sought after vehicle health system.

03/2009 to 12/2009: Systems Specialist/Logistician Level 4, Electronic Maintenance Support System, Qinetiq North America (Prime to Marine Corps Systems Command), Quantico, VA: May contact supervisor – Dave Wallace, 540-***-****.

! Performed Design Interface assessment of Support Equipment vs. Operational Equipment requirements – this ensured all test system hardware and software components were compatible with current equipment configuration(s) and the system was ready for Material Release.

! Performed Level of Repair Analysis of EMSS supported components to ensure the appropriate technical publications, tool listings, part listings, and repair procedures were accurately loaded and executable by Marine maintenance personnel.

Ø Provided maintenance and material support to HERP, HERF, and HERO testing per MIL-STD 882.

! Supported Network Operations Center ingestion of multi-tier maintenance data servers were appropriately installed, initialized, and hosted on the DoD network – this ensured an uninterrupted data flow of vehicle health and support data within the Enterprise.

! Executed integrated platform Subject Matter Expert tasks on legacy system vs digital onboard infrastructure design, installation, and support structure planning and implementation – this ensured the Embedded Platform Logistics and Electronic Maintenance Support System(s) were compatible with safety of use, host platforms, network infrastructure, and technical documentation at all locations and levels of maintenance. 08/2007 to 03/2009: Program Operations Director, DME/Astronics Corporation, Orlando, FL: May contact supervisor – Brian Price, 407-***-****.

! SUMMARY: Supervised 10 Program Managers covering 80% of the division product portfolio. Supported the Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, and Quality Director(s) in the profitable execution of $120M in production and support contracts as well as Internal Research and Development initiatives. Verified all Cost, Schedule, and Performance initiatives active in DoD were executed within each program schedule. Performed business and technical customer interface with Kuwait Ministry of Defense for production and product support issues. Supervised execution of the F22 Raptor Cockpit and Forward Fuselage Trainer for Air Force maintenance personnel – this provided an extremely high fidelity representation of the aircraft for entry level technicians learning maintenance procedures for the F22. Member of a corporate ERP upgrade team. Performed Value Stream Mapping exercise on company wide processes resulting in the development of modules and associated business rules for a company SAP application.

06/1987 to 08/2007: Electro-Optical/Anti-Armor Ground Weapons Maintenance Officer, United States Marine Corps, Active Duty – Honorable Discharge.

! Executed thousands of Field and Depot Level of Maintenance tasks involving complex electronic and mechanical end items, and integrated weapon system components (CCWS).

! Supervisory user on Oracle based DoD specific SAP system including maintenance and supply management modules, property accountability and transfer modules, and material deployment and recovery modules.

! Trained maintenance supervisors on SAP execution coding operations for equipment throughput control to completion and customer delivery.

! Executed multiple combat and training deployments providing support and sustainment to operational combat units in a variety of austere environments.

! Executed weapon system training on the TOW II Weapon System in support of an FMS case to Saudi Arabia.

! Performed Depot Level vehicle navigation and weapon systems control modifications to the Assault Amphibious Vehicle in a combat zone.

! Served as Installation Radiological Safety Officer for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA and Marine Corps Base Kanehoe Bay, HI per MIL-STD-882.

! Served as Radiological Systems Safety Manager/Instructor for the 1st Marine Logistics Group Environmental Safety & Health Office.

! Maintained collection point for all non-ionizing radioactive material for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA per Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulation 10 CFR part 20.

! Voting member of the Program Manager Optics and Non-Lethal Weapons Tool Load and Test Equipment Reset WIPT – this team executed a complete overhaul and reconfiguration of the tools, test equipment, and deployment assets used by all Fire Control/Anti-Armor System Technicians throughout the Marine Corps.

! Documenting member of the Marine Corps Realignment of Maintenance WIPT – this team executed a complete revamp of the Marine Corps Ground Equipment Maintenance Policy to provide a realistic approach to the processes and procedures for executing and documenting ground equipment maintenance by all Marine Corps units at any location.

! Working member of the Global Combat Support System – Marine Corps requirements team – executing “Task to TAMCN” analysis to ensure database features for supply and maintenance transactions were available for proper equipment administrative support.

! Executed numerous Ground Weapons SME development, design, and support planning for a wide variety of Infantry, Ground Vehicle Mounted, and Combat Vehicle integrated weapon systems – ITAS, CCWS, AAVS Thermal Weapon System, Dragon Eye UAV, Javelin, and others.

! Performed Subject Matter Expert analysis for Supply Chain support to the Improved Target Acquisition System – this ensured Marine maintenance personnel would not be reliant on Raytheon Field Service Representatives for Organic and Intermediate (Field Level) maintenance on a component based critical weapon system saving the Marine Corps ~$25M in maintenance costs.

! Executed Field User and Prototype Equipment Beta Testing on the Third Echelon Test Set – ensured current and future Fire Control/Anti-Armor Technician MTOE had the most current technology and expeditious maintenance support of complex electro-optical and electro- mechanical weapon systems in any geographic environment.

! Served as Senior Fire Control/Anti-Armor Systems Evaluator for the Marine Corps Logistics Base Technical Assistance Team East – supervised (3) other technicians and performed more than 8000 equipment inspections and maintenance actions ensuring the highest state of readiness for the Marine Corps Reserve Forces.

! Supported the Marine Corps Lifecycle Maintenance Center inspecting and repairing more than 50000 pieces of Fire Control/Anti-Armor equipment at a cost savings in excess of $200M for DoD.

! Executed Human Resource screening of applicants prior to initial entry into the United States Armed Forces – this included mental aptitude testing, personal character screening, background research, and pre-physical medical screening.

EDUCATION

" BS Information Technology, Network Management; Kaplan University, 2011 (GPA: 3.96)

" AAS Audio Production & Recording Engineering; Fullsail University, 2016 (GPA: 3.55)

" Diploma; Etowah High School, 1987

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

" Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; American Meridian University, 2015

" Lifecycle Executive Leadership Program; UNC/NC A&T University, 2014

" Advanced Logistics and Technology Insertion; Kenan Flagler Business School/UNC Chapel Hill, 2013

" Government Invoice Acceptor/QA; Office of Legislative Affairs Comptroller, 2011

" Contracting Officer Representative; Defense Acquisition University, 2011

" Ground Weapons Ordnance Maintenance Officer Course; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, 2003

" Tactical Logistics Officer Course; School of MAGTF Logistics Quantico, VA, 2003

" Maintenance Management Supervisor Course; II Marine Expeditionary Force G-4, 1998

" Operational Radiation Safety Officer Course; USA NucBioChem School, 1994

" Anti-Armor Missile Systems Technician Course; Albany, GA, 1988

" Electro-Optical/Laser Systems Technician Course; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, 1988

" Fire Control/Optical Systems Technician Course; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, 1987 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

" Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – 2015

" DAWIA Level 3 – Life Cycle Logistics – 2012

" DAWIA Level 1 – Program Management – 2011

" Radiation Safety Officer – 1998

" Category I Laser System Safety Officer – 1988

MILITARY HISTORY

" United States Marine Corps (Retired), Honorable Discharge – Chief Warrant Officer Electro- Optical Systems Ground Ordnance Maintenance Officer, 1986-2007 AWARDS/ACCOLADES

" Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal – For superior operational support to combat forces in Iraq.

" Meritorious Service Medal – For exceptional leadership in support of ground weapons and experimental equipment in direct connection with combat units in Iraq and Afghanistan.

" Extra Miler Award – For Main Vehicle Battery design and availability risk realization and resolution for the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion System, NASA.

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