Program Manager Risk Management

REX W. MORFORD

719-***-**** *********@*****.***

Clearance: Secret (Active TS/SCI) Veteran Preference: 10-Point

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE PROGRAM LEAD RISK STRATEGIST

Dynamic and results-driven executive with 45+ years of leadership across defense, intelligence, and government contracting sectors. Proven ability to drive operational excellence, risk mitigation, and program success in high-threat, complex environments. Recognized for aligning strategy with mission-critical objectives and managing multimillion to multibillion-dollar contracts and global teams. Adept at turning around underperforming programs, guiding agile delivery, and ensuring compliance across FAR, ITAR, and DoD protocols.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program & Project Leadership

Risk Management & Compliance (FAR, ITAR)

Strategic Planning & Execution

Budget & Financial Oversight (>$1.8B Managed)

Agile & Control Account Management (CAM)

International & High-Threat Operations

Business Capture & Proposal Development (RFI/RFP)

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership

Executive Protection & Security Operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAIC — Risk & Operations SME, GMASS Program

2024 – Present

Lead enterprise risk initiatives supporting Ground-Based Radar Maintenance & Sustainment.

Develop and implement policy and process for program-wide risk governance.

Facilitate compliance with security and regulatory standards across stakeholders.

Northrop Grumman — Operations Consultant, SMORS/PARCS Program

2018 – 2024

Certified CAM overseeing budgeting, financial forecasting, and delivery order planning.

Managed risk portfolios across overlapping DoD sensor modernization programs.

Directed proposal strategy, resource management, and AGILE implementation.

Liaised with government stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational alignment

Experienced working with technical teams to design and implement scalable, data-driven solutions.

Oversaw carrier operations, logistics platforms, and billing..

Global Linguist Solutions — Deputy Program Manager

2014 – 2018

Led site operations supporting the DLITE II linguist contract (>$55M/year).

Supported proposal capture, win themes, and RFP responses for recompete efforts.

Acted as Program Manager in-theater and ensured full SOW delivery and customer satisfaction.

Canyon Concepts Services, Inc. — President & Founder

2011 – 2014

Provided executive consulting to defense contractors on strategic growth and risk controls.

Directed $3M operations across Southwest Asia, specializing in regulatory compliance and contract readiness.

Led proposal efforts and bid strategies for U.S. government contracts.

Mission Essential Personnel — Theatre PM & Senior Advisor

2009 – 2012

Managed 9,100+ linguists and staff under $1.8B U.S. Army contract.

Delivered security, training, and risk advisory support to U.S. State Department partners.

Supported winning recompete for $1.7B linguist contract in Afghanistan.

SOC / Special Operations Consultants — Director of Logistics & Operations

2004 – 2009

Oversaw operations and logistics for 5,000+ personnel; managed $50M in equipment.

Led standardization of security SOPs across international sites

Directed and provided oversight of international carrier operations, logistics platforms, and billing systems.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

U.S. Air Force

Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent – C-130 (1998 – 2004)

Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (1982 – 1998)

U.S. Army

Military Police (1979 – 1982)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Colorado State University – Studied Industrial Engineering

Certifications:

Certified Counter-Terrorism Specialist (CCTS)

Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CAS)

Certified Protection Specialist (CPS)

Certified Operations Manager

AGILE Operations Management

JIRA & Confluence Certified

Tactical Explosive Entry School (CHTPS – Certified High Threat Protection)

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