Program Manager Business Systems

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DAVID F. RUEL

Https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ruel / 1400 Vicksburg Dr, Belleville, IL

***********@*****.*** / 618-***-****

SUMMARY

Experienced Program Manager and Business Systems Analyst with a strong background in program management, procurement, systems administration, and defense contracting. Over 40 years of leadership experience, including a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force and extensive work in government and defense industry operations. Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize IT and logistics systems to enhance operational efficiency. Adept at stakeholder engagement, agile project execution, and strategic problem-solving. Skilled in team leadership, process improvement, and integrating innovative solutions to support mission-critical programs. SKILLS

• Program & Project Management

• Acquisition & Procurement Management

• Systems Administration & IT Management

• Process Improvement & Quality Management

• Stakeholder & Vendor Relations

• Data Analysis & Performance Metrics

• Security & Compliance Management

• Business Systems & Requirements Analysis

• Training & Team Leadership

• Government Contract Administration

• Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

EXPERIENCE

Acquisition Program Manager / Dept of the Air Force/USTRANSCOM 09/2023 – 03/2025 With extensive experience in acquisition program management, contract oversight, and compliance, I have successfully led large-scale government projects, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and security standards. As the Program Manager for the Transportation Visualizer (TransViz) Program at USTRANSCOM, I oversee multi-million dollar contracts, drive Agile and DevSecOps implementation, and maintain financial and regulatory integrity. My ability to optimize processes, enforce compliance, and manage acquisition lifecycles has consistently contributed to mission success.

• Contract & Compliance Management – Oversee multi-million dollar contracts, ensuring adherence to government regulations and security protocols. Performs duty as Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

• Agile & DevSecOps Integration – Modernized testing and development frameworks by incorporating Agile methodologies.

• Acquisition Lifecycle Oversight – Manage all phases of acquisition, from pre-award planning to contract closure.

• Financial & Performance Monitoring – Maintain accurate funding allocations and monitor contractor compliance with terms and specifications.

• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration – Work cross-functionally with stakeholders to improve efficiency and ensure project success.

Communications Analyst / River Tech 05/2020 - 09/2023

• Business & Financial Analysis – Conducted in-depth research to support project management, logistics, and financial decision-making.

• Process Improvement & Change Management – Recommended and facilitated quality improvements while integrating new business processes.

• Market Research & Acquisition Support – Conducted research and prepared funding documents to ensure compliance with Federal and DoD acquisition standards.

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting – Developed organizational and business analyses to drive informed decision-making. Senior Business Systems Analyst-Procurement / Jacobs Technology Inc. 01/2019 - 05/2020

• Market Research & Procurement Analysis – Evaluated business and user needs against requirements to optimize procurement strategies.

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• Process Improvement & Efficiency – Identified opportunities to streamline purchasing processes and improve operational effectiveness.

• Systems & Documentation Management – Maintained procurement records, invoices, and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

• Support for Procurement Operations – Assisted leadership in resolving shipment issues, shortages, and engineering changes.

Requirements Manager / TKC Global 08/2017 - 01/2019

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis – Collected and analyzed system requirements for multiple Air Force Network

(AFNET) improvement projects.

• Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborated with Program Managers and Task Force teams to align technical needs with strategic goals.

• IT Infrastructure & Modernization – Supported Enterprise IT as a Service (EITaaS), AFNET Optimization, and Tech Refresh initiatives to enhance network capabilities. System Administrator / Northrop-Grumman 11/2013 - 08/2017

• Enterprise System Administration – Managed and supported the Graduate Training Integration Management System

(GTIMS) for Air Mobility Command (AMC).

• Training & User Support – Provided training to AMC Instructors, Evaluators, and Senior Leadership on GTIMS functionalities and best practices.

• Technical Leadership – Served as the primary Northrop Grumman point of contact for HQ AMC, ensuring seamless system implementation and support.

Sustainment Branch Supervisor/Site Lead / Northrop-Grumman 02/2008 - 11/2013

• Program Leadership & Oversight – Led the implementation and management of a cutting-edge flight training and management program for the Special Operations Training Wing.

• Multi-Site Operations Management – Supervised and supported operations across 11 nationwide locations, ensuring seamless program execution.

• System Reliability & Compliance – Maintained a metric-based user data system achieving 98.5% reliability over five consecutive years while ensuring adherence to DoD requirements. Security Police/Helicopter Flight Engineer / US Air Force 02/1982 - 03/2008

• Extensive Aviation Experience – Served as a Flight Engineer for over two decades, specializing in special operations and combat search and rescue missions.

o In-depth knowledge, understanding, and use of all aircraft systems to include hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and avionics systems.

• Instructor & Evaluator – Trained and assessed flight engineers on MH-53J/M Pave Low helicopters, ensuring operational readiness and mission success.

o Instructed and evaluated flight engineers on MH-53J/M Pave Low helicopters, uniquely equipped to conduct night, adverse weather, low-level, terrain-following infiltration/exfiltration, re-supply, and combat search and rescue of US and allied land and amphibious special operations forces EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Master of Human Resource Administration – California Coast University (Sep 2011)

• Bachelor of Professional Aeronautics, Minor in Aviation Safety – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Apr 2008)

• Associate of Aviation Operations – Community College of the Air Force (Apr 1998) CERTIFICATIONS

• Six Sigma Certification – Villanova University (Jun 2012)

• Project Management Certification – Villanova University (Dec 2012)

• Commercial/Government Contracting Certification – Villanova University (Nov 2013)

• Information Systems Security Certification – Villanova University (Mar 2014)

• Security+ / A+ Certification – CompTIA

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