Project Manager
Resume:
Billy Frank Sharbutt Jr.
Project & Program Management Professional
Freeport, FL 478-***-****
linkedin.com/in/billysharbutt/
I am a proactive, innovative, and results-driven program management professional, with vast experience in coordinating multiple initiatives requiring cybersecurity controls. I am skilled in uniting cross-functional teams to collaborate on documenting requirements, creating system security plans, and shaping implementation plans. I am equally strong as a coach to share lessons learned, combined with outside-the-box thinking to find solutions to diverse problems. I have a natural ability to translate complex technical briefings and documentation into simplified language and text.
Areas of Expertise
Program Management
Agile Project Management
Requirements Elicitation
Contracting Officer Rep. (COR)
Conflict Resolution
Software Development LC
Risk Management Framework
Dev. And Ops.Testing
Risk Assessment
Contracts Management
Root Cause Analysis
Cybersecurity Controls
Resource & Task Allocation
Relationship Building
Working Groups Chair
Education
Master’s Degree in Project Management & Information Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL, 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management & Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL, 2013
Certifications
APDP Life Cycle Logistics Level 2 Certification, 08/2019
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP), Expected 07/2025.
CompTIA Security+, Expected 12/2025
Career Experience
Department of Defense, Robins AFB, GA 01/2022 – Present
Program Manager/Line Manager - AFLCMC/WLN - C-130 Technical Coordination Program
• Led program as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for a $12M technical and commercial publications contract and a $3.5M engineering services contract with Mercer University Engineering Research Center, ensuring compliance with DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, resulting in ~30% improvement in project delivery timelines while ensuring purchase requests (PR) were provided in a timely manner.
• Engaged senior foreign nation leaders and officers to resolve issues and fulfill requirements timely, resulting in zero deficiencies or overcommitments across 120 accounting lines for 37 foreign nations and four federal government contracts ensuring compliance with AFI 63-101 and DoDI 5000.80/81.
• Developed processes to provide real-time P&A pricing in minutes, slashing the timeline by 29 days compared to normal FAR and SAAM guidance, significantly improving project delivery timelines.
Department of Defense, Robins AFB, GA 01/2020 – 01/2022
Logistics Management Specialist/Acquisition Program Manager
• Led the development and execution of a $437M IDIQ depot maintenance contract with Korean Airlines for US Air Force F-15 jets, ensuring compliance with DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, and accurately forecasting program costs against a $47M annual budget ensuring compliance with baseline cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assisted ISSM with security impact assessments ensuring all vulnerabilities were identified and mitigated using DoDI 8510.01.
• Positioned a KAL facility to attain certification for storing USAF classified parts and materials within a secure vault, enhancing operational security and compliance by providing a timely MIPR.
• Managed all security incidents, supporting security audits, and security investigations.
Department of Defense, Robins AFB, GA 09/2018 – 01/2020
Logistics Management Specialist/Acquisition Program Manager
• Administered a $47M contractor logistics support contract for the Joint Air Defense System Integrator (JADSI), saving $14M and breaking a $30M sole-source vendor contract for Link-16 Alaska (LAK), ensuring cost-effective acquisition programs.
• Achieved level 2 APDP logistics certification and trained two PMO project managers, focusing on risk management plans, system security plans, security control assessments, POA&M, Authorization to Operate package, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) assessments and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans.
• Negotiated a 12% price reduction on the first block cycle change (BCC) to save the Air Force $500k and realigned funds to save $1.8M in the first year.
• Orchestrated and led the first-ever LAK User Conference to communicate and resolve program issues effectively and develop accurate Integrated Master Schedules for each project requirement.
• Transitioned from DIACAP to a risk management framework (RMF) and received authorization to operate (ATO) in a record five weeks.
• Assisted ISSM with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) assessments and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans.
• Lead program manager across all military services for the Joint Air Defense Systems Integrator (JADSI) ensuring all systems changes were conducted in accordance with local and DoD security policies.
• Elected to chair numerous working groups worldwide for JADSI and Link-16.
• Worked with ISSM and Security Control Assessor (SCA) to ensure compliance with DoDI 8510.01 in pursuit of ATO on secure networks.
• Integrated test team (ITT) chair to identify requirements, create test schedules, approve test plans and meet agile software requirements utilizing developmental testing, operational testing, and interoperability testing.
Department of Defense, Robins AFB, GA 08/2017 – 09-2018
Logistics Management Specialist/Program Manager - Versatile Diagnostic Automatic Test System (VDATS)
• Led the VDATS program, securing a $5.5M repairs/parts contract, and positioned a six-year $55M retrofit for 90 testers, ensuring compliance with DoDI 5000.91 and IEEE 1671.1 and 1671.3.
• Coordinated integrated logistical plans and major asset acquisition, interacting with US and partners, resulting in improved project delivery timelines by ~30%.
• Worked with ISSO to ensure Air Force software and application certification assessments were completed and documented in accordance with prescribed security policies and procedures.
• Identified vulnerabilities and managed vulnerability mitigation efforts leading the first system ATO package for VDATS.
International Logistics Group, Warner Robins, GA 07/2016 – 08/2017
Acquisition Logistician - C-130 Modification Programs
• Coordinated integrated logistics services to support program management, improving project delivery timelines by ~20% through efficient requirements capture, resourcing, and problem-solving.
• Conducted program management reviews and produced essential documentation, including Bill of Material, Statement of Work, status reports, technical orders, and policy updates, ensuring compliance with governmental objectives.
• Attended kick-off meetings with government officials post-contract award, facilitating effective communication and alignment on project goals and deliverables.
Waffle House, Inc., Norcross, GA 03/2014 - 07/2016
General Manager
• Spearheaded general operations management, sales, customer service, and health & safety compliance, leading a team of 30 associates to maintain high performance standards.
• Reported on store finances, covering food, payroll, and operating costs, consistently keeping P&L under target for controllable costs by 1-2%.
• Boosted profits by 6%+ and improved retention by 60%+ through effective expense control, quality hires, customer service, and marketing strategies.
• Awarded ‘top performer’ in a fast-paced operating environment, while reducing food costs 12% using core systems.
Additional Experience
Equipment Specialist, Department of Defense, Robins AFB, GA 05/2010 – 03/2014
Project Manager/Owner, Bellus Remodeling, LLC, Warner Robins, GA 01/2008 – 03/2011
Aircraft Mechanic, Department of Defense, Robins AFB, GA 10/2007 – 05/2010
Maintenance Lead, Zeigler Inc, Selma, AL 05/2006 – 10/2007
Powered Support Equipment Work Center Supervisor, US Air Force, Robins AFB, GA 05/2004 – 05/2006
Professional Training
ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management (25 Hours)
ACQ 202 Intermediate Systems Acquisition (Part A) (35 Hours) and ACQ 203 (Part B) (34 Hours)
ENG 101 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering (35 Hours)
LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals (24 Hours)
LOG 102 Fundamentals of System Sustainment Management (25 Hours)
LOG 103 Reliability, Maintainability & Availability (22 Hours)
LOG 200 Product Support Strategy Development (Part A) (22 Hours) and LOG 201 (Part B) (32 Hours)
Supply Chain Management Root Cause Analysis (12 Hours)
Airman Leadership School (184 Hours)
Lean University 101 (7 Hours)
Awards
Air Force Commendation Medal, 08/2003
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Month 08/2005
Maintenance Professional of the Quarter 04/2006 and Maintenance Professional of the Month 01/2006
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