Project Manager Administrative Specialist

Bruce Hinman

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Charleston, SC 29412

843-***-**** ********@***.***

CAREER SUMMARY

I recently retired in May from the federal government under the Deferred Resignation Program. I am currently interested in roles where I can continue to offer value and remain engaged professionally. Demonstrated expertise in leadership, technical proficiency, and commitment to excellence, leaving a lasting impact on organizations and teams.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project and Risk Management

Developed contract strategies to support engineering and production efforts

Authored statements of work, performance work statements, and deliverable

Identified and mitigated financial, technical, and project risk

Managed cost, schedule, and performance for projects exceeding $30M annually

Utilized Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor project performance

Delivered program briefs to leadership and external stakeholders

Conducted analysis and research for internal and external data calls

Allocated personnel resources to meet Integrated Product Team (IPT) requirements

Identified opportunities to enhance quality and production procedures, including configuration control for contracts

Advised contract personnel on methods to improve production efficiency

Provided logistics support through inventory management and reporting

Researched and resolved inventory issues

Analyzed and forecasted material availability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), Charleston, SC

Government Project Manager/Administrative Specialist

October 2018 – May 2025

Managed cost, schedule, and performance for the Global Piers Project and Communications Security Service

Supervised 70+ network engineers and technicians worldwide

Prepared Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Estimates (IGE), and budget forecasts.

Allocated resources for personnel, facilities, and financial management across government and contractor tasking

Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies

Led projects for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and Light Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems (L-MADIS)

Managed cost, schedule, and performance for both programs

Developed Program Management Plans (PMPs) and budget estimates

Allocated resources and proposed corrective actions for identified risks

Served as acting Service Owner for Tactical Edge and Communications Security (COMSEC) projects

Managed lifecycle maintenance planning and analysis for IT systems

Oversaw procurements and task orders totaling $5M annually

Led teams of engineers, scientists, and contractors support sustainment and fielding activities

Managed cost, schedule, and performance for JLTV projects

Coordinated software sustainment and fielding activities with stakeholders

Oversaw development of engineering change proposals (ECPs) for radio systems integration

Directed First Article Inspections with metal and cable fabricators

Space and Naval Warfare Center (SPAWAR), Charleston, SC

Government Project Manager/Administrative Specialist

May 2008 – November 2018

Managed cost, schedule, and performance for Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) projects.

Designed and procured over 14,000 Vehicle Integration Kits (VIKs) for CREW systems.

Provided logistics and program support for USMC Force Protection Program Office.

Administered contracts and task orders, including SOW, PWS, and IGCE development.

Led a team of 23 personnel across government and contractor roles.

Developed Program Management Plans (PMPs)

Provide Logistics and Program Support to the USMC Force Protection Program Office

Provide program management support and analysis for nine projects and four customers via eight service contracts totaling $10.6 million for FY17

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Project Management Level 2 Career Field Certified (DAWIA)

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certified

Security Clearance: Secret

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)

AWARDS

SPAWAR: “On the Spot” Award (2010, 2018)

Certificate of Appreciation: Joint Program Office JLTV (2015)

NIWC: “On the Spot” Award (2020)

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