Project Management Specialist

Dr. George Rapciewicz Jr.

Temecula, CA *****

*******@*****.*** • 760-***-****

Professional Summary

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Program Management Specialist with 25+ years of experience in defense, IT, and acquisition. Expert in strategic program execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Adept at driving multi-billion dollar projects to success through effective team leadership and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Proven record in transforming policy into actionable processes while aligning cross-functional teams with organizational goals. Education

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Information Systems Management – Walden University, 2022

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management – American InterContinental University, 2012

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Project Management – American InterContinental University, 2010

Professional Experience

Program Manager’s Representative PMS 525 Nov 2023 – Apr 2024

• Directed a $3.1B Foreign Military Sales (FMS) shipbuilding program, overseeing crew integration, scheduling, logistics, and compliance with U.S. Navy and international partner standards.

• Supervised 25+ personnel in production, testing, and change management; led Lean Six Sigma initiatives to streamline processes.

• Represented program at high-level conferences, providing updates to NAVSEA, shipbuilders, and foreign military stakeholders.

Program Management Specialist NSWC Corona Division Apr 2024 – Mar 2025

• Performed risk assessments and business analytics for the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE).

• Proposed and implemented policy enhancements to improve project execution and stakeholder alignment.

CHA Initiative Lead NAVSEA HQ Jun 2020 – Jun 2023

• Led enterprise Capabilities Health Assessment (CHA) initiative for 80,000+ personnel; authored reports driving investment decisions.

• Directed data analytics team supporting LMS implementation and workforce development across NAVSEA.

Regional Project Manager NSWC Corona Division 2010 – 2019

• Managed IT programs and $100M+ acquisition lifecycle; ensured alignment with small business and diversity objectives.

• Drove continuous improvement using Lean Thinking and Six Sigma; strengthened vendor management and compliance.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

• NSA CNSS 4012, 4015, 4016

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor

• OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification

• Licensed Contractor, State of California (C7)

Technical Skills

MS Project • Microsoft Office • SAP ERP • IBM SPSS • Blackboard • NVivo 12 • LCMS • LMS Awards and Recognition

• NAVSEA Meritorious Unit Commendation

• Employee of the Quarter (FY22)

• Multiple On-the-Spot Awards and commendations

Military Service

Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps 1996 – 2005

• Purple Heart, Iraq Campaign Medal, and numerous service honors.

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